2017 Stellenbosch Cycle Tour

[FootballingCyclist]

The printed numbers on demand is a disaster, queues are not long but you can stand up to 15mins in it. 4 queues & printers.

Agreed..

 

Stood for 15mins and was only like 7th person from the front, (it looks like the printer only takes about 10 sheets of the paper the number is printed on). Then my chip was scanned, And then the lady after me was scanned before mine was even printed, the printer "skipped" my number at 1st and then I had to wait for another 3 people before the guy did mine again because he just kept scanning other people. Also the "number boards" dont have your race number on, but rather a transmitter type thing printed on it which they link to your race number, After mine being scanned twice, and being skipped, not sure if the number board is even linked to my number or the lady who was after me...

 

Lastly, I truly hope this is not what they are going to do for the World Fun ride champs aka CTCT aka Argust LOL... The lines at the collection point will get ridiuclously long if this is what they are thinking of doing and will create loads of grumpiness...

 

My opinion, Just print the numbers, People paid the entry, if they don't collect, then their loss, Stop looking for ways to score extra Moola because Tom, Dick and Harry never paid so now you never had to print their numbers and you saving money...

[T-Bag68]

it does sound like a Grooooooooooot ****up 

 

Glad my wife collected my number. she said something about it printing upside down or something like that 

[Skubarra]

Lastly, I truly hope this is not what they are going to do for the World Fun ride champs aka CTCT aka Argust LOL... The lines at the collection point will get ridiuclously long if this is what they are thinking of doing and will create loads of grumpiness...

 

 

Same organisers as for the CTCT, I think they often use the SCT as a test for new ideas they want to implement at the CTCT - appears that this one is not working that well...

[Oufy MTB (Roadie)]

Same organisers as for the CTCT, I think they often use the SCT as a test for new ideas they want to implement at the CTCT - appears that this one is not working that well...

Glad they trying new things, but for CTCT, 30 000 entrants, if it aint broke, then don't fix it might have to apply.

[Carmichael]

Duane is your wife's entry up for grabs?

[Rouxenator]

Wind is looking pretty good at this stage, nice bit of tail wind on the way back Sunday.

[MDJ]

it does sound like a Grooooooooooot ****up 

 

Glad my wife collected my number. she said something about it printing upside down or something like that 

 

Yes, I checked mine last night and not only is it upside down, the printing is on the wrong side of the sheet! So they printed the details on the disposable backing v.s the sticker. I had to peel off the backing and use glue to stick the "disposable backing" to the board etc, then throw away the "sticker"!

 

I'd recommend that everyone checks their number -  else you might only discover this on the morning and not have any glue handy!

[Duane_Bosch]

Duane is your wife's entry up for grabs?

No sorry. She didn't enter.

[Shebeen]

Getting my number yesterday was pretty painless.

 

 

Late entry process was also painless.

Goodie bag is awesome.

rocked up, sat with the dude at a PC and entered on the spot.

See my seeding is somehow still "Q", so got slotted into 3B.

They gave me the option of renweing my PPA membership, been gone for 5 years now.

Printed straight out. took me way longer to walk from the parking than the actual process.

Just kidding about the goodie bag, there isn't one.

[Cippo]

Late entry process was also painless.

Goodie bag is awesome.

rocked up, sat with the dude at a PC and entered on the spot.

See my seeding is somehow still "Q", so got slotted into 3B.

They gave me the option of renweing my PPA membership, been gone for 5 years now.

Printed straight out. took me way longer to walk from the parking than the actual process.

Just kidding about the goodie bag, there isn't one.

You know us hubbers only read what we want to. How can you make jokes bout a goodie bag and on a Friday too.

[FrankB]

I have a free entry available for Sunday, my farther in-law cant make the race.

 

If you are interested, please PM me and I can arrange the necessary for you to transfer the entry.

[FrankB]

Duane is your wife's entry up for grabs?

I have a free entry available for Sunday, my farther in-law cant make the race.

 

If you are interested, please PM me and I can arrange the necessary for you to transfer the entry.

[LeoKnight]

Also went to register now. I have to agree, barring an IT or printing problem it is probably quicker and smoother than the old system. Think like any nee process they learn from their mistakes and improve. Now you scan they confirm your details and it prints, in the packet and you can immediately fix any issues right there.

[FootballingCyclist]

You know us hubbers only read what we want to. How can you make jokes bout a goodie bag and on a Friday too.

Lol had to read that 4 times... I was like whaaaaaaat, did they skip me or what.. LOL...

[Oufy MTB (Roadie)]

Wind is looking pretty good at this stage, nice bit of tail wind on the way back Sunday.

Ek hoop jy is reg

[Slowbee]

Well a 7am start. Lets hopeMrs Slowbee brings her riding legs. I may need a push or three along the way.

 

This will be our first road ride together other than argust 4 yrs ago.

 

Nutrition at this stage consists of G&T tastings, maybe with some carb in the way of lays chips. And essentiale. Should be fine to finish ..... I hope!
 

 

We busy making our own gin