Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) I did it from 1g 06:33:30 in 2016 and first round of 3:11. I had time to spareGood to know, hesitant to sign up for round 2, but don't get to ride it because I missed the gate by 1 min Edited February 21, 2018 by Oufy MTB (Roadie)
Cippo Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 They usually have a calculator on the site. It currently says coming soon. https://www.capetowncycletour.com/lifecycle-week/ctct/route-information/How urgently do you need it? What time? Ok I just found an excel document on my pc with it. How do I post it here? Or pm me your email address. EDIT: Here SplittimeCalc2016 (1).xlsxThanks guys. Aiming for sub 3.5 hrs. Long Wheel Base 1
HdB Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Good to know, hesitant to sign up for round 2, but don't get to ride it because I missed the gate by 1 minHmmm, so I took the few seconds to actually calculate it - it is 3.2km from the finish to the start, so (assuming I hit 3h exactly on the first lap) I'd need to a breakneck 11.29km/h average speed to be in time. Suddenly it doesn't seem that unrealistic... let me see how the Herald goes this weekend. 14.77km/h for you. Oufy MTB (Roadie) and Mikejk 2
thisismyotherbike Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 I've also been offered a second lap, seeded in 1H 06:41 Sounds way too tight to me! They'd be collecting an extra R540 with very little risk that I'd actually make it on time. Maybe in 2019 morne1600 1
Mongoose! Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 I've also been offered a second lap, seeded in 1H 06:41 Sounds way too tight to me! They'd be collecting an extra R540 with very little risk that I'd actually make it on time. Maybe in 2019 Received a mail just now stating that because I paid for the double lap last year, it is offered for free this year.Last year I requested my second lap entry fees to be refunded, (had no problem that the keep the first lap's money), but just received some pre written default e mail back rejecting it. Still feel they could have only refunded the second lap, but anyway... So looks like if you paid last year for the double lap, and qualify again this year to do it, there will be no extra charge.
Shebeen Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Received a mail just now stating that because I paid for the double lap last year, it is offered for free this year.Last year I requested my second lap entry fees to be refunded, (had no problem that the keep the first lap's money), but just received some pre written default e mail back rejecting it. Still feel they could have only refunded the second lap, but anyway... So looks like if you paid last year for the double lap, and qualify again this year to do it, there will be no extra charge. Dude, remember this is a charity event. I'm not sure how much of it actually goes to charity, but that is the intention. I know you still expect to get value for money, but asking for a refund is a little bit harsh in my mind. If the CT makes a huge profit, lots of projects get funded, Ballhairs doesn't get a convertible (AFAIK). VolkAdik 1
Rouxenator Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Paying R540 for a second lap seems a little silly. What do they need the extra bucks for? I did all my damage on the first lapI did it in 2016 and it was loads of fun. I do regret opting to do it again in 2017, but I plan to get my moneys worth this year and then rage quit. Halfdoesyn and thisismyotherbike 2
LeoKnight Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Regarding the number pick ups, I would venture a guess it will be based on the new approach where you :1) use your racetec chip to scan 2) it displays your name, start time / group3) if you agree they print your number there and then Benefits, if you have a dispute you sort it out right there, and you have some certainty that your racerec is linked to the correct person
Mongoose! Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Dude, remember this is a charity event. I'm not sure how much of it actually goes to charity, but that is the intention. I know you still expect to get value for money, but asking for a refund is a little bit harsh in my mind. If the CT makes a huge profit, lots of projects get funded, Ballhairs doesn't get a convertible (AFAIK).With regards to the second lap I disagree. DUDe
Shebeen Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 With regards to the second lap I disagree. DUDeIf you don't like the price/format of the second lap, who is holding the gun to your head forcing you to pay it? It got cancelled, they held it over for this year - you can now do your 2nd lap without having to pay again....I really don't see where your problem is. Skubarra, seven and Mongoose! 3
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Having been exclusively obsessed with MTB since I started cycling last year, this is the first time that I've paid any attention to the Cape Town Cycle Tour and I'm seeing LOADS of entries for sale in the classifieds and on other places like Facebook. Is this normal? There are new ads being posted every day, some trying to make every sent of their money back (i.e. the full R540), others literally giving it away for FREE just so that the entries don't go to waste? I would think that with only 6 days left to register substitutions, most people would be listing their available entries for competitive prices in order to at least make something back rather than waiting it out at full price and then not selling it at all, but the fact that there are so many is weird? Or is that the case every year, with the sheer volume of people entering pushing up the amount of people that fall into the small percentage that can no longer make it?
Skubarra Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Having been exclusively obsessed with MTB since I started cycling last year, this is the first time that I've paid any attention to the Cape Town Cycle Tour and I'm seeing LOADS of entries for sale in the classifieds and on other places like Facebook. Is this normal? Yes. You enter in September. Life happens between September and March. DJR and Pure Savage 2
Mongoose! Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 If you don't like the price/format of the second lap, who is holding the gun to your head forcing you to pay it? It got cancelled, they held it over for this year - you can now do your 2nd lap without having to pay again....I really don't see where your problem is. nice try ... Keyboard warrior ..
Sparki 1 Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Hmmm, so I took the few seconds to actually calculate it - it is 3.2km from the finish to the start, so (assuming I hit 3h exactly on the first lap) I'd need to a breakneck 11.29km/h average speed to be in time. Suddenly it doesn't seem that unrealistic... let me see how the Herald goes this weekend. 14.77km/h for you. just don't get a mechanical or a flat in round 1. HdB 1
Pure Savage Posted February 22, 2018 Author Posted February 22, 2018 Hope everyone read the full newsletter they sent out! Social media corner Donovan Le Cok and DJR 2
Slowbee Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 you up town visitors ... are you going to bring us some water? also where are you guys staying ? In town or where?
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