[Event] The Outriders West Coast Express CANCELLED

[Outriders Press Office]

Event Name: The Outriders West Coast Express CANCELLED
When: 16 October 2016
Where: Koeberg Cricket Club, Duynefontein, Western Cape
Category: Road

It is with huge regret and sadness, we have to announce the cancellation of The West Coast express Funride this Sunday.

 

Provincial Traffic and their appointed contractors working on the R27 have retracted permission to use the route due to roadworks in the interests of cyclists’ safety.

 

This late notice comes as a complete surprise and the cancellation was only triggered as a result of the race’s organising committee meeting with the contractors to request assistance in making the road as wide and safe as possible. This discussion about safety and the road use at the event, gave cause for the contractor to initiate cancellation proceedings late on Thursday 13th October.

 

We cannot apologise enough and assure you every last avenue was looked at, officials called and spoken to, and options considered.

Entrants will be refunded by Racetec directly and any late entries or EFT payments to the Outriders will be refunded by the club. Please let as many fellow cyclists know as you can.

Regards and regretfully

The Outriders

 

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

 

There will be 2 distances namely 71km, & 46km. Both routes leave the Duynefontein area and head North along the R27 (West Coast Road) towards Atlantis. The 46km route turns right to Atlantis, and the 71km continues straight until the Mamre turnoff. Both the medium and long route return through Atlantis and exit Atlantis toward Philadelphia along the tree lined road. The route follows the old Mamre road and then turns right onto the Melkboss link road. The route then crosses the R27 and turns right at Melkboss Police Station returning toward Duynefontein and the finish.

 

DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE

 

From the N1, take the N7 North and exit at Melkbosstrand off-ramp onto Melkbosstrand Rd (M19) toward R27. Straight across R27 traffic lights and right at stop street into Otto Duplessis Drive. Follow the signs and marshals to one of the designated parking areas. GPS Co-ordinates: S33 41’ 35.4” - E18 26’ 44.3” Go to the Outriders Website for a map to the venue.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES APPLICABLE TO THE ROUTE:

 

- Cyclists to take care on the Old Mamre Road.

- Take note of the early start time. (06h30)

 

Pre-Registration & PPA Number Collection:

 

To avoid unnecessary stress & queues on the morning of the ride, riders will be allowed to pre-register and collect their PPA numbers from Sportsman’s Warehouse, Mowbray on the Thursday afternoon before the ride.Pre-Registration will be from 12h00 – 17h00 Thursday 13th Oct

Go to Event Page

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Edited February 14, 2017 by slowpoke_ct

['Dale]

Entry for sale at 120 bucks

PM me ????

[andydude]

Entry for sale at 120 bucks

PM me ????

You skipping the fast one?!

[Wannabe]

You skipping the fast one?!

 

 

That section along the trees is too dangerous under "racing conditions"

Potholes and tree roots causes all sorts of mayhem.

That's the big reason I am not entering.

[Skubarra]

That section along the trees is too dangerous under "racing conditions"

Potholes and tree roots causes all sorts of mayhem.

That's the big reason I am not entering.

 

Wannabe, I know that section has a bad reputation but honestly for me its not so bad.

 

That said I'm also out this year, hope to be back next year. Enjoy guys!

[Wannabe]

Wannabe, I know that section has a bad reputation but honestly for me its not so bad.

 

That said I'm also out this year, hope to be back next year. Enjoy guys!

 

 

Too sketchy for me, sorry. 

['Dale]

You skipping the fast one?!

Can't get a babysitter ???????? for my boy ????

['Dale]

Entry for sale at 120 bucks

PM me ????

I've had interest in my entry

How does substitutions work?

 

Can't remember

My brain is full ????

[Veebee]

You guys should be on the way to Durban for Shova...

[Skubarra]

Just saw on twitter it has been cancelled...

 

Anyone know why?

[Bankie99]

Its on their FB page as well

https://www.facebook.com/The-Outriders-Cycle-Club-894609700587004/?fref=ts

[SeanMort]

Saw this on FB earlier ...

 

Urgent Notice - Westcoast Express CANCELLED!!

It is with huge regret and sadness, we have to announce the cancellation of The West Coast express Funride this Sunday.
Provincial Traffic and their appointed contractors working on the R27 have retracted permission to use the route due to roadworks in the interests of cyclists’ safety.

This late notice comes as a complete surprise and the cancellation was only triggered as a result of the race’s organising committee meeting with the contractors to request assistance in making the road as wide and safe as possible. This discussion about safety and the road use at the event, gave cause for the contractor to initiate cancellation proceedings late on Thursday 13th October.
We cannot apologise enough and assure you every last avenue was looked at, officials called and spoken to, and options considered.

Entrants will be refunded by Racetec directly and any late entries or EFT payments to the Outriders will be refunded by the club. Please let as many fellow cyclists know as you can.

Regards and regretfully

The Outriders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Rouxenator]

Even without road works this is dangerous. I remember two years back when it went through Darling. H bunch caught up with G and we filled the entire R27. Things got more sketchy on the road to Darling.