[Event] West Coast Express 2018

[FootballingCyclist]

I see on the flyer it says that there is pre-registration on 6 Sept at Sportsman's Warehouse, but on the confirmation email I received it says that number collection is on race morning.

 

Is the pre-registration still taking place?  I would like to get my stuff beforehand as it could be a bit busy on race day.

 

Edit:  Got a reply from the organisers that the pre-registration is still taking place as stated.

 

So we can collect numbers at pre reg?? Can't imagine trying to get my number on race morning, could be utter chaos.. Especially with no info prior regarding start time, start group etc.

[LeoKnight]

Having FOMO for this race, seems I will have to wait till next year to try it out

[Pure Savage]

https://www.strava.com/clubs/21210/group_events/379821

 

if anyone wants to see the strava route and profile

[Darryllk]

If a participant is unable to make today pre-registration, can it be done by someone else on his/her behalf?

[Karman de Lange]

If a participant is unable to make today pre-registration, can it be done by someone else on his/her behalf?

 

Just do it on the day.  just get there 30min (maybe an hour) early .. that what I normally do

 

but to answer your question .. dunno

Edited September 6, 2018 by Karman de Lange

[MDJ]

If a participant is unable to make today pre-registration, can it be done by someone else on his/her behalf?

 

Yes, you can get someone else to collect it. I've got someone collecting mine later today. The official PPA requirement is that you give the person a signed letter that says you would like them to collect the entry on your behalf with your PPA number.

[Darryllk]

Noted - thanks guys.

 

Enjoy and have a safe ride Sunday!

[FootballingCyclist]

Fetched my number earlier.

 

1. My buddy was with me, he collected for his cousin, never had a letter, just gave a name.

2. If you are not a PPA member, you will get a Temp number(it's plastic), also you will not be seeded and have to ride in the "Temp" group which is the last group to start on the day, alternatively you can pay an extra R50 and get a seeding for the day, so essentially the entry fee to be seeded for non ppa members is R350.

[8_Mad]

Till what time is number collection?

[FootballingCyclist]

Btw, Temp numbers are a horrible plastic type number which were rolled up so now they have this terrible "roll" to them whichbis going to be HORRIBLE to wear, it's going to sit like a bump on your back(gone are the aero gains LOL)

[DieselnDust]

Aren't you supposed to have a permanent number and seeding is indicated by the event sticker you collect at registration?

[Karman de Lange]

Aren't you supposed to have a permanent number and seeding is indicated by the event sticker you collect at registration?

Only if you ppa member and new one each year

Edited September 6, 2018 by Karman de Lange

[FootballingCyclist]

Only if you ppa member and new one each year

Yeah only of you a PPA member now you get a number and then seeding sticker for each race, Temp riders will receive a "plastic" race specific number and then for an added fee of R50, you will get a seeding sticker forbthe group you are seeded in, if you do not want to pay the extra R50, You will start in the last group which is the Temp group.

[8_Mad]

Any idea on group start times for tomorrow?

[-Az-]

Last year was 3min gaps for the front half then 2min for the last half.

['Dale]

Jiffy bags packed to cover my socks and toes

Brrrrr