Stan Engelbrecht Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 and, unfortunately, there were only 27 people IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY cool/hipster enough to ride.I think you misunderstand 'us' nonky. Those who've raced in Tour of Ara are not a bunch of hipster assholes. We do this because we love riding, we love bicycles and we love adventure. To (roughly) quote a friend, "These guys pre-date hipsterdom, they're true believers". Come ride with us some time and see.
Stan Engelbrecht Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 I'm hoping to do this event with my Mercer; this is what it was built for after all. Looking forward to see how it goes. Also been wanting to meet Stan in person! He zoomed past me one day while I was walking to work - "I will never forget that bike..." I thought. Then I had my own one made 14086226_10154442804940477_6764156889572176683_o.jpg PS: Apologies that I've posted this pic a few times. I'll get out and get some new pics soon!Hi Yusran. Nice Mercer - I've seen you zoom past me a bunch of times as well! I hope you'll join us on KAROOBAIX this year! The more Mercers the better. Dave is doing some exquisite work. I'm very proud to have his bikes in my race.
Stan Engelbrecht Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 I shall also be trying to get to the start line on my Mercer.... : )
Stan Engelbrecht Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 I did the Tour of ara last year on my old Hansom, best experience ever. Doing the winter version on my Du Toit this year. My old Gary Fisher will be converted for the Karoobaix. And I am just an old dude with a few old bicycles 20170529_172233_resized.jpgHey Eppie! That Gary Fisher is going to make a super cool KAROOBAIX bike. Glad you'll be joining us!
Patchelicious Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 I don't think KAROOBAIX is for you , Buff_SA.Ouch
nathrix Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 I'm VERY tempted to enter this which will force me to complete my Ritchey Swisscross build
eddy Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 Hi eddy, you might be in luck. The dates for KAROOBAIX 2017 have moved. Come race with us on 9 / 10 October. It'll be a great warmup for Berg and Bush. Mmmmmm, very tempting. I did the first Trans Karoo and remember cresting the Ouberg pass just as the sun was setting. Watching the the sunset over the Tankwa karoo while wolfing down the skaapribbetjies at the feeding point at the top is one of my favourite cycling memories.
eddy Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 maybe not... No tandems or recumbents. No need to. S&S couplers solved that. Are unicycles allowed then ? You would need to ask Stan as It is not covered in the rules.
eddy Posted July 12, 2017 Posted July 12, 2017 the Ouberg Pass out of the Tankwa on the first stage will make a single speed rider weep... : ) Only if they call you Crusher...... The rest of us will be walking in any event
Kranswurm Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 I believe the route takes you down here........I call this place, the tire eater
mon-goose Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 Events that cant state entry fees.... like products saying POA.... nah thanks.on the enter page is says R5500 PER PERSON
Shebeen Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 Hi rider#35. The reason I prefer doing the event in the week is so we can bring a bit of income to these town in the week when they're not busy. Also, roads are quieter for us to get to and from the race. Oh, and the shuttle does take us to Calvinia the day before to enjoy some skaaptjops and Karoo hospitality. : ) makes perfect sense. Esels is the next weekend, take the whole week off in Ceres!
nathrix Posted August 11, 2017 Posted August 11, 2017 I believe the route takes you down here........I call this place, the tire eater Gannaga jou lekker ding! Less than two months to go, looking so forward to this and making a 2 week holiday out of this... Anyone knows if we need to take lights? edit:PS - Can you call this a holiday when you slogging it out for two murdering days in this almost inhospitable beautiful place
Kranswurm Posted August 11, 2017 Posted August 11, 2017 Gannaga jou lekker ding! Less than two months to go, looking so forward to this and making a 2 week holiday out of this... Anyone knows if we need to take lights? edit:PS - Can you call this a holiday when you slogging it out for two murdering days in this almost inhospitable beautiful place Big sky country.Click to see full size
eddy Posted August 11, 2017 Posted August 11, 2017 Big sky country.Click to see full sizeOk, i have just found my desktop background for the next few months........
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