[Event] The Swartberg100 Gran Fondo (Cancelled)

[eddy]

It has been cancelled. Full statement here: https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/news/road/sa-road-cycling/2017-swartberg100-cancelled-due-to-flood-damage-r6410

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajVjEmleRpw

Cancelled because of a small rock garden... should have just made it an mtb race..

Shoee, if that is Eerste Water the damage is signficant and the pass will be, no pun intended, unpassable, perhaps doable on a MTB bit no way of getting logistics to the top for a water table or first aid.

 

Given what Meiringspoort will be like I see no alternative. People have died.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/one-still-missing-after-meiringspoort-pass-floods-20170410

 

We had 26mm of rain in under 20 mins accompanied by winds that ripped branches off mature trees near there.

 

I regret it, but 2018 will be a definate.

Edited April 10, 2017 by eddy

[eddy]

Ja, first the CTCT now this.

First CTCT, the Etape, now this.

 

I was entered for all three..........

[Skubarra]

First CTCT, the Etape, now this.

 

I was entered for all three..........

Please don't enter any other races this year, but if you do - warn us first.

['Dale]

Please don't enter any other races this year, but if you do - warn us first.

Chirp of the morning ????????????

[V12man]

Shoee, if that is Eerste Water the damage is signficant and the pass will be, no pun intended, unpassable, perhaps doable on a MTB bit no way of getting logistics to the top for a water table or first aid.

 

Given what Meiringspoort will be like I see no alternative. People have died.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/one-still-missing-after-meiringspoort-pass-floods-20170410

 

We had 26mm of rain in under 20 mins accompanied by winds that ripped branches off mature trees near there.

 

I regret it, but 2018 will be a definate.

Huge issue for the town not having water - hope they are more competent than the average municipality these days - are they declaring it a disaster zone?

[jcza]

Not sure about the water situation but organiser invited riders to come ride around the area anyway. 

 

Waiting to see how much this is going to cost to cancel/re-schedule. Pattern emerging and I don't like it.       

[nathrix]

Not sure about the water situation but organiser invited riders to come ride around the area anyway. 

 

Waiting to see how much this is going to cost to cancel/re-schedule. Pattern emerging and I don't like it.       

 

If you booked accommodation, still well worth going through and ride with John through the farms. It's beautiful there and the opportunity to ride through some of the farms for free don't land on your doorstep every day.

[nathrix]

If anyone want to part with there Prince Albert accommodation please pm me, I could be tempted to take it off your hands

 

Edit: pets must be allowed (1 x Yorkie)

Edited April 11, 2017 by nathrix ® ©™

['Dale]

Not sure about the water situation but organiser invited riders to come ride around the area anyway. 

 

Waiting to see how much this is going to cost to cancel/re-schedule. Pattern emerging and I don't like it.       

 

 

Was it an open invitation to all who entered?

[jcza]

From email received

 

Prince Albert is still a wonderful place to visit, so you can still spend the long weekend in the accommodation you have booked, explore the countryside, and enjoy the Olive and Food Market and other festivities. I will be organising a social ride on the Saturday the 29th that will take riders on a circular route through farmlands we have permission to ride on. I will look to provide a few options with pre-loaded GPS units for groups

[milky4130]

Not sure about the water situation but organiser invited riders to come ride around the area anyway. 

 

Waiting to see how much this is going to cost to cancel/re-schedule. Pattern emerging and I don't like it.       

Yes we are all disappointed, I think the organizer more than the participants but I thought you said you were going to sleep on it?

['Dale]

Yes we are all disappointed, I think the organizer more than the participants but I thought you said you were going to sleep on it?

Maybe he took a power nap ????

[jcza]

Yes we are all disappointed, I think the organizer more than the participants but I thought you said you were going to sleep on it?

 

Slept on it, woke up grumpy. 

[Patchelicious]

Slept on it, woke up grumpy.

Too much carbs, go back to LCHF

[jcza]

Too much carbs, go back to LCHF

 

Easter bunny in my sights

[V12man]

Slept on it, woke up grumpy. 

So - basically normal then.....