Lizzard30 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Serves you right you racing snake you. Just jealous. I ride about a third from the front. I think the middle half of the race is probably the safest, simply because there is less crazy pushing for position, less aggression and most people have done a few races already and are used to riding in big bunches. The other dangerous part (besides for the front) is the back third of the race. That is where the "wildebeest" (what one of my buddies call them) ride. They are often newbies, ride all over the place, brake, stop, turn and weave without warning. Later in the race they become zombies. I have done that a few times riding with my boys when they started. It can be a bit hairy, but then, the flip side of the coin is that the support, friendliness, and solidarity in the later groups is much nicer than at the front.Racing snake..????never.. this will be my third road race ever.. kader01 and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted March 7, 2018 Share CALLING Harryn when you be in CT ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryn Posted March 7, 2018 Share CALLING Harryn when you be in CT ?Just for the weekend, flying in Friday, flying out right after the race. Lets get together for a coffee ride on Saturday morning or maybe or a lunch, and lets rope Myles in. See my pm! Slowbee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted March 8, 2018 Share replied Uncle HarryN Harryn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase619 Posted March 8, 2018 Share So, those peeps that will be braving the expo today, let us know what is in the goodie bag and how bad the number printing is so that we have something to do to pass the time today!!! Sheffield and Duane_Bosch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEL87 Posted March 8, 2018 Share When I checked forecast yesterday it showed medium wind, this morning nearly calm and perfect. Hope it stays that way....but fear weather is currently volatile and will change again...?I think any wind upwards from 15km/h will impact, depending as always on own strength and group around you. Usually not a big concern, but this year looking to attempt a sub3 Anybody else in 1D who will have a "serious" crack? Not sure it's possible from there....but will give it a bashVery possible I'll be in the CellC kit doing my bits to achieve this goal! mrcg and Wannabe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted March 8, 2018 Share Very possible I'll be in the CellC kit doing my bits to achieve this goal! Starting from 1H, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEL87 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Starting from 1H, are you?No, I'm seeded in 1D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted March 8, 2018 Share Ah, so you are one of the "fast" guys. Enjoy, hope you get the sub 3. JEL87 and Duane_Bosch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo@ Posted March 8, 2018 Share Once again, unfortunately/fortunately, I will be doing battle from the back. But this year it’s serious as it seems everything (almost - I am not dead) is going wrong. So I shall be quoting Marshal Foch to myself (and anyone else who cares to listen) as I roll along: My centre is giving way, my right is retreating, situation excellent, I am attacking. (!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted March 8, 2018 Share so rumours of system crash at registration!? Duane_Bosch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAVSA02 Posted March 8, 2018 Share BE WARNED! The idea of printing numbers may not be a good one. One hr in and people are waiting for printing. Wonder what the backlogs will look like by the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcg Posted March 8, 2018 Share Very possible I'll be in the CellC kit doing my bits to achieve this goal!Ok, seems we'll get a little motivated group out there from 1D. All welcome to join.We'll need to start from front. I will try get there in time lolWork ethic is a given. Turns needed.Not sure yet which kit I will wear, but I have a baby blue bike frame (borrowed - don't own a road bike!) It says Franschhoek on frame.....My last 2 rides were on a fully mtb with nobblies....3.16 JEL87 and HdB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karman de Lange Posted March 8, 2018 Share on facebook: Please be advised that we are experiencing a delay at Registration at the Cape Town Cycle Tour Expo with the printing of numbers and are in the process of resolving the matter. We apologise to those who have been affected by these delays this morning and encourage participants to please visit Expo later this afternoon or tomorrow to register. Vetplant and mikkelz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelz Posted March 8, 2018 Share I thought it might be a good idea to check The Hub before venturing into town. Printing numbers on demand seemed like a good idea, but practically it clearly wasn't that well planned. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWM1 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Just arrived at registration and it's standing deadstill. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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