megs Posted November 18, 2019 Share If I had a say in it.............. Have ONE race, ONE event for the Elites only. Proper Nationals event. Have every big event help you host it, Carnival, CTCT, Tshwane, etc.Only Elites.Have it AFTER the main funrider event at around 11am. Nice spectator base and worsbroodjie stalletjies are already there. Then for the age cats you have 5 events spread over SA and your best 3 times count. Winner takes the spoils. Sort of a "SA Cup" if you want. But that's just me............ :clap: David Marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_other_guy Posted November 18, 2019 Share Not holding my breath on this one: https://www.cyclingsa.com/road-cycling-press/2019/11/18/2020-sa-national-road-time-trial-and-criterium-championships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warick_wrx Posted November 19, 2019 Share "This event is for Elite/U23, Masters and Para-cycling categories only" does this imply no Vets racing category or does that fall under Masters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted November 19, 2019 Share "This event is for Elite/U23, Masters and Para-cycling categories only" does this imply no Vets racing category or does that fall under MastersMasters = Vets. (In UCI language) Edited November 19, 2019 by Spinnekop Cargyrl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydd Posted November 19, 2019 Share What about if there is a major accident? Where is the nearest capable trauma centre? Nelspruit? Not sure if you are severely injured, but not so badly injured that you don't meet the protocol for being airlifted, that this will have a great outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargyrl Posted November 19, 2019 Share I am quite keen on Hoedspruit, lots of climbs, very good racing for the skinny ones. Not for me but my wife will throw her hat in for this champs. And I get to drive there, better and cheaper for a nice holiday! Whoop Whoop jdwet1980 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted November 19, 2019 Share I am quite keen on Hoedspruit, lots of climbs, very good racing for the skinny ones. Not for me but my wife will throw her hat in for this champs. And I get to drive there, better and cheaper for a nice holiday! Whoop WhoopI would have preferred Badplaas. Closer to civilisation and some good routes. Can't see much climbing at Swadini for the shorter groups unless they use different start and finish venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted November 19, 2019 Share What about if there is a major accident? Where is the nearest capable trauma centre? Nelspruit? Not sure if you are severely injured, but not so badly injured that you don't meet the protocol for being airlifted, that this will have a great outcome. Here's an interesting one.. I had a lekker big crash at the Gauteng Champs in Pretoria earlier this year. The ambulance was ready to help, but the skill level of the personnel and the quality of their kit was shockingly poor. Not sure what would had happened to me if it was really serious. Talking "golden hour" scenarios. Perhaps a quality ambulance in Hoedspruit will be better than expected DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted November 19, 2019 Share I am quite keen on Hoedspruit, lots of climbs, very good racing for the skinny ones. Not for me but my wife will throw her hat in for this champs. And I get to drive there, better and cheaper for a nice holiday! Whoop WhoopRoute is out - pretty flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargyrl Posted November 20, 2019 Share Route is out - pretty flat.aggenee, now my cyclist will have to just get more power :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargyrl Posted November 20, 2019 Share Route is out - pretty flat.Where is the route published? I would like to review it and make some plans .... bohwahahahahaha! Evil Laughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 20, 2019 Share Cycling South Africa The drunk uncle that we have to invite to family parties and always end up spoiling the vibe. Maybe one day he'll sober up and be loving to his family. brumby, DJR, Tankman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted November 20, 2019 Share Cycling South Africa The drunk uncle that we have to invite to family parties and always end up spoiling the vibe. Maybe one day he'll sober up and be loving to his family. You cant say drunk uncle at parties without thinking about Eddie Murphy's "Uncle Gus and Aunt Bunny" 'Dale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted November 20, 2019 Share Cycling South Africa The drunk uncle that we have to invite to family parties and always end up spoiling the vibe. Maybe one day he'll sober up and be loving to his family.Having been the son of said drunk uncle, I can tell you it tends to get worse until the inevitable happens. "If nothing changes, everything just stays the same" In other words, don't expect someone/something to change if nothing is changed.... 'Dale, DJR and gogo@ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted November 20, 2019 Share Where is the route published? I would like to review it and make some plans .... bohwahahahahaha! Evil Laughter. Some info available on the HA Toere website. Same crowd that organise the Vets tours in MPU. The route looks a little meh to me. I am no climber, but even this looks a little too flat? Cargyrl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted November 20, 2019 Share You can fly into Nelspruit - good airport. But yes, it is a trek. One must adapt to the heat, part of the prep, just like for Oudtshoorn or Wellington. Most places in RSA is moer hot in Feb.Yeah one of the major issues has been the safety of participants..perhaps now they can arrange full road closure too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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