2018 PPA CycloSportif

[smallville8vdm]

Some of you make this sound like lots of fun ... I may just be tempted to join.

 

It was alotta fun!! You should def join next time!

[Johnny82]

Awesome day out, really enjoying this series - was fun to ride what was mostly the Tour of Stellenbosch route with smaller groups in more of a "fun ride" environment. Helshoogte always inflicts its pain, but from there nice fast pace. Started in E-G, we had a nice pace line going on the front with about 6 guys and one lady working well together. Although it was a "race", great to see some very sensible riding through some of the more dicey sections on the stretch back into Stellenbosch with Taxis and traffic being quite a challenge. A big thanks to the guy from C batch who did some extra long pulls near the end to get everyone home in a good time.

 

We passed two accidents, hope both guys are ok - medical and race support was good as always. Now to decide if I'm going to brave the middle of winter for the next one!

 

It was a very nice race, weather was perfect.  I was also in E-G, managed to keep just behind the leaders who were doing a very acceptable pace.  The sprint to the finish after that last turn was a mad scramble with 15 guys over the line in 11 seconds, ended up 3 seconds behind the group winner.  Great day out 

[OneLove]

It was a very nice race, weather was perfect.  I was also in E-G, managed to keep just behind the leaders who were doing a very acceptable pace.  The sprint to the finish after that last turn was a mad scramble with 15 guys over the line in 11 seconds, ended up 3 seconds behind the group winner.  Great day out 

The sprint to the end was crazy fun, managed 9th place.

 

Really great day out with good riding.

[Pure Savage]

Who else enjoyed the race/fun ride this morning, weatherwise I doubt it could have been any better or perfect. We left in N-P batch and then as we started we saw a Pure Savage do some low level flying past us from a later batch.

Yeah, was riding with the old toppies, waited for them at the start, they started in G without me, I left with T and had to try catch them by Hells. I was less than impressed, then punctured. Great day for riding though.

[Cookie88]

This sounds vibey - might be tempted to have a dip at the next one 

[Sidmouth]

any news/updates about the crash in A-B, it looked pretty bad, hope everyone is ok

[Pure Savage]

any news/updates about the crash in A-B, it looked pretty bad, hope everyone is ok

From Insta, sounds like everyone is 'fine' Bumps and bruises. Some damage to helemts and wheels. Looks like it ended 3 guys race.

[Pure Savage]

This sounds vibey - might be tempted to have a dip at the next one 

 

The beers at Spice Route were really vibey!

['Dale]

Yeah, was riding with the old toppies, waited for them at the start, they started in G without me, I left with T and had to try catch them by Hells. I was less than impressed, then punctured. Great day for riding though.

 

 

Urrggghhhh

[LeoKnight]

Really hope that these events continue remain at a a level that makes it sustainable and reasonably priced.  

[Pure Savage]

Really hope that these events continue remain at a a level that makes it sustainable and reasonably priced.

Think it’s a viability thing. If not enough people take part then why should the ppa spend the money holding the event?

[Mamil]

I think there were 470 odd finishers on Sunday which is more than last year's #2 I by double I think.

#mamilfinishesintop40percent

#rightsideofthebellcurve

 

I was involved in an epic struggle with a Savage on hels when another one came cruising by ... 

 

Think it’s a viability thing. If not enough people take part then why should the ppa spend the money holding the event?

[Johnny82]

The sprint to the end was crazy fun, managed 9th place.

 

Really great day out with good riding.

 

Well done    I was the marshal riding in your group, you might have seen me 

[LeoKnight]

Think it’s a viability thing. If not enough people take part then why should the ppa spend the money holding the event?

 

Think that there must be a sweet spot, enough people participating to make it financially sustainable, but not so many that the organisation becomes too complicated.  But do want to thank them for this league, I know it may not be on the other side of the cape, but it remains the logistically the easiest. 

[OneLove]

Well done    I was the marshal riding in your group, you might have seen me 

Yes for sure... I was the guy on the black bike making "The Marshal is too strong" comments lol

 

You had a solid ride... Well done  

[MDJ]

Think that there must be a sweet spot, enough people participating to make it financially sustainable, but not so many that the organisation becomes too complicated.  But do want to thank them for this league, I know it may not be on the other side of the cape, but it remains the logistically the easiest. 

 

Yeah, sometimes I think we should appreciate just "having more events" in general that are still great routes and still "in" Cape Town. Personally I'm quite happy to be riding through Stellenbosch, Paarl or Malmesbury. With the increase in car accidents and bikejacking - having events with "safety in numbers" and a natural progression for new riders with the support of emergency services and marshals helps to develop cycling for all. I think its great to have PPA arranging these, IMHO having more of these events (even if having to partially subsidize) does as much for cycling awareness as an adverting campaign.