WrightJnr Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 I wouldn’t count on getting a bag. And they don’t issues boxes. There will be a DHL truck at the start where you can load a bag for the race village. Take a lekker big bag (expect anyone who has ever ever done a cape epic ever to be using their 10 year old bag plus frame sticker) to be loading theirs onto the truck. Yes, if I had one I’d be using it too!! Then at the end of an awesome day one pickup you bag at a huge awning in the race village. Dog tired and dirty, drag it to your sleeping palace for the next two nights. Last morning, pack said bag bag into DHL truck and collect it on the beach in Hermanus. Spent the next 362 days dreaming and planning 2018 event. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
dev null Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 Just booked my car with the Rotary Club Vehicle Transfer service.
Delarey Posted October 20, 2017 Posted October 20, 2017 Thanks for the suggestion, makes a lot of sense, and have made the change (maybe need to add that this is just a list I use, and need to consult your doctor)One piece of medical advice I would give is to pack your hay-fever medication. You will inhale enough fynbos pollen and dust to start a small farm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
varkie2 Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 To the guys who have done it before, can one leave your car at Lourensford and pick it up on the sunday after the race again?
Meezo Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 To the guys who have done it before, can one leave your car at Lourensford and pick it up on the sunday after the race again?Yes
tsdutweet Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Quick question Do you get boxes like the Sani or a bag or use your own bag? Keep getting different info......Hey guys, No bags this year. "You will be receiving a jacket and a cycling shirt this year."
tsdutweet Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Does anyone know what the allotted time for each day is? Daily cut off is at 13h00 at WP 3. These riders will be transported to the Finish and can start again the next day.
LeoKnight Posted October 23, 2017 Author Posted October 23, 2017 So far the weather is going to be the good for the Ride, with the Monday day being a bit of a hot day
Fox3 Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Daily cut off is at 13h00 at WP 3. These riders will be transported to the Finish and can start again the next day. Hey man, thanks. Can you perhaps explain this to me? So we are effective;y the last starting batch at 8:40. That then basically gives us 4 hours to finish, if I am understanding your response correctly? Wouldn't the times move for each batch? If you get picked up do you DNF the entire race? I know you say you can try again the next day but really wouldn't like to miss out on a stage (and of course a medal...I doubt I will ever ride this again so that is kinda important to me ). At how many km is WP 3?
Fox3 Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 So far the weather is going to be the good for the Ride, with the Monday day being a bit of a hot dayFor now!!
Nick Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 At how many km is WP 3? We've got the route details, including WP distances, here.
LeoKnight Posted October 23, 2017 Author Posted October 23, 2017 Hey man, thanks. Can you perhaps explain this to me? So we are effective;y the last starting batch at 8:40. That then basically gives us 4 hours to finish, if I am understanding your response correctly? Wouldn't the times move for each batch? If you get picked up do you DNF the entire race? I know you say you can try again the next day but really wouldn't like to miss out on a stage (and of course a medal...I doubt I will ever ride this again so that is kinda important to me ). At how many km is WP 3? On Day 1 it seems that it is at 50km, after which it is basically home. We have a 8 o clock start, so that mean that we should make it at least there in time ave of 10. Generally with cut-offs there is no taking into account your start time.
Nick Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 On Day 1 it seems that it is at 50km, after which it is basically home. We have a 8 o clock start, so that mean that we should make it at least there in time ave of 10. Generally with cut-offs there is no taking into account your start time. I've heard that they prefer to shorten the route for the backmarkers after a time instead of cutting them off on course. But I suppose there can be extreme cases where event this won't help.
LeoKnight Posted October 23, 2017 Author Posted October 23, 2017 Are you sure about the cut-off? As the race rules indicate the following: 11.Finish11.1. The finish line closes at 17h00 daily, except for the last stage which closes at 15h00. Or is it a new rule that was added?
Thermophage Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Having done W2W last year, people should be focusing more on their technical skills (or in general TOTAL lack thereof) instead of so much on fitness.It was bloody pathetic the things some people had no clue how to ride.
Wannabe Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 For the guys that asked, this is a good indication of the portage section's steepness.
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