PygaSchmyga Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 If I can persuade my wife to agree to prioritise the bucks, I will happily pay an entry for berg and bush or s2C again next year, as well as flights to SA etc etc. South Africans are incredibly blessed with the options that are available locally. What a privilege to be able to pick and choose.Fully agree with this - ALL these races are just fantastic, and if I had the tom and the time, I would do all of them every year. We are so lucky to have such a vibrant MTB racing calendar. Sure, races will come and go, but it seems that stage race culture is firmly entrenched in SA, and long may that last. Think of the poor roadies - they get an Argus and a 94.7, and what else? No wonder they are so grumpy! [PS jaysus wahoofish - that profile pic is horrible!!]
Danger Dassie Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Some perspective, chatting to a mate who is a 'baiker boet' he confirmed some points made by one of the lead motor bikers from Epic (who was a top MTBr in the day) about the Dakar Rally, which is an ASO event. 1 bar for a bog basic privateer entry covering the basics, that includes a metre by metre odd crate and drum for spares, wheels etc. Spares which you are responsible for during the event, including any wrenching.Considering that after a twenty hour stage sometimes, riders sleep next to their bike in full bike gear so that they can get some time in. 1 bar .... vokit!
Slowbee Posted August 30, 2018 Author Posted August 30, 2018 1 bar .... vokit! that is a hellava lot of money
Shebeen Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Some perspective, chatting to a mate who is a 'baiker boet' he confirmed some points made by one of the lead motor bikers from Epic (who was a top MTBr in the day) about the Dakar Rally, which is an ASO event. 1 bar for a bog basic privateer entry covering the basics, that includes a metre by metre odd crate and drum for spares, wheels etc. Spares which you are responsible for during the event, including any wrenching.Considering that after a twenty hour stage sometimes, riders sleep next to their bike in full bike gear so that they can get some time in. 1 bar .... vokit!Is that R100k or R1m? I'm not from Joburg so don't use this lingo all the time
awesme Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 1bar = R1M G Is that R100k or R1m? I'm not from Joburg so don't use this lingo all the time
eddy Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 I reckon there is now better value to be had in other spheres...like a honeymoon :-) We booked a proper "eat your heart out mofos" style 5 star african experience honeymoon for a fraction of the cost of a stage race.Ja, the entry fee for a stage race may be a bit higher, but even at the Epic the cost to substitute your partner does not require you to cough up half your earthly possessions..;-)
Eldron Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Ja, the entry fee for a stage race may be a bit higher, but even at the Epic the cost to substitute your partner does not require to to cough up half your earthly possessions.. Given the banter/chit chat/response I'm getting to my honeymoon statement you guys all married the wrong women!
eddy Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Given the banter/chit chat/response I'm getting to my honeymoon statement you guys all married the wrong women!Nah. Just jealous. Like guys trash talking Canyons because they can't have one...
Slowbee Posted August 30, 2018 Author Posted August 30, 2018 Nah. Just jealous. Like guys trash talking Canyons because they can't have one...Tea. Snot. Screen. No biscuits this time.
Andymann Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Nah. Just jealous. Like guys trash talking Canyons because they can't have one...I thought the reason for getting married was so that you could have all the canyon you wanted.
Andrew Steer Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 I thought the reason for getting married was so that you could have all the canyon you wanted.Canyon ...edited for a better PG rating
Escapee.. Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 I thought the reason for getting married was so that you could have all the canyon you wanted. Just make sure you marry one that wont break your top tube
PygaSchmyga Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 yassus this got out of hand fast! and in response to Eldron - that;s what we all said
Boerklong Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Check out the prices of Ride2nowhere. That's belaglik.
PhilipV Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 Canyon If you need a safety harness to get jiggy with your missus, then I'm guessing she didn't do a great job saving herself for marriage Edit : on second thoughts, rather not post.
Skubarra Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 Check out the prices of Ride2nowhere. That's belaglik. Used to be one of the cheaper stage races around.. Confirms my little theory though, if you are thinking about doing a new race on the calendar get in while it is still cheap.
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