[Event] Cape Town Cycle Tour 2018

[Warren_G]

horrible

 

Circumstances?

Rider crashed into him, succumbed to injuries at the hospital.

 

"John, thank you for your efforts on the scene but I'm horrified to report that Jeremy (the marshal) has died. I would be grateful if you could PM me so we can get in touch - I'd like to hear more about those events. Thank you. Mark"

 

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Edited March 11, 2018 by Warren_G

[Tristand]

They actually sent out a communication about it beforehand. that they reusing last years ones with the added piece at the top. There view ot is environmentally more friendly to reuse that to get new ones made. actually agree with them

It seems "environmentally more friendly" is becoming a very good euphemism for "cheaper".

But yeah, practical.

[Duane_Bosch]

One almost brand new Giant SLR saddle up for grabs. Offers welcome. Not putting my arse on that chair again.

[Jase619]

One almost brand new Giant SLR saddle up for grabs. Offers welcome. Not putting my arse on that chair again.

Feel the same as you, my saddle is seeing the bin when I get home! Hello Fizik, or something proper

[dev null]

Feel the same as you, my saddle is seeing the bin when I get home! Hello Fizik, or something proper

 

 I have now chucked my Fi'zik Arrione for a Specialised Phenom.

[billygoat0523]

so when do we see the racetec results?

[LeoKnight]

so when do we see the racetec results?

 

was there a race debrief already?  Curious how many riders started, and how many finished

[Belgian biker]

Team DJR had a fantastic day out, well, 3 out of the 4 had a fantastic day out. The youngest D punctured twice and missed his target time. For a change his older brother beat him by a few minutes. DJR senior did a slow but steady ride, but still came in a bit under 6 hours. Not bad for an 80 year old. As for myself, my backside is toast, not having done such a slow one for a long time, but it was fantastic to ride with the old man, to chat to people, help a bit here and there and generally just to soak up the very good vibe. The Cape really put its best foot forward today!

Beautiful New backdrop at the start!

[Skubarra]

Personally I had such a brilliant day. The 1A,1B,1C mix of a group I rode in was generally well behaved (with the odd exception) - hearing that 3 people died today does put a damper on things. Very sad to hear this - condolences to the families & friends affected.

[Let's Ride]

Was out marshaling. Think most people have ridden on their own but not in groups. Swerving across the road. Braking in the middle of the road and stopping still.

[LeoKnight]

One almost brand new Giant SLR saddle up for grabs. Offers welcome. Not putting my arse on that chair again.

was it something like this ?

[transome]

Who instructs where the marshalls must stand. We shot around a lady with a flag and a cameraman hiding behind her going down towards noordhoek shopping centre. Cyclists going past her on both sides. Was complete madness where she was standing, we were all going at least 50km/h. Didn't see any marshalls on llundundo descent was to busy sucking wheel

Edited March 11, 2018 by transome

[GBguy]

I'm afraid so - he was my friend. We lost a good one today.

[Warren_G]

I'm afraid so - he was my friend. We lost a good one today.

Condolences GBguy

 

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[Red Robin]

I'm afraid so - he was my friend. We lost a good one today.

So sorry for your loss. Never easy to lose a friend.

Condolences to his family and loved ones.

Also sad for the 2 cyclists who also lost their lives.

May they all RIP.

[Boerklong]

On a different note..

 

HIGH FIVE to the Police presence.

 

Was lekker and comforting seeing the boys in blue!

Great effort all round!