DJR Posted October 18, 2019 Share ............My biggest dilemma is what do I rideFantastic problem to have that. I think I'll do it on the old Merckx if we decide on a slow and fun day out Long Wheel Base and Wayne pudding Mol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloCyclist Posted October 24, 2019 Share Those that entered using the pnp smart shopper have you received any further details yet ? On twitter they said we would receive emails this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 25, 2019 Share I've come to the conclusion that I have not approached my past Cycle Tours the right way: I should have done a bike build for every new Tour, roughly like I did for Eroica SA. I could have had a pretty cool bike collection by now! Long Wheel Base, Mamil, BuffsVintageBikes and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanDiv Posted October 25, 2019 Share Those that entered using the pnp smart shopper have you received any further details yet ? On twitter they said we would receive emails this week Just received an email with a link. Three or four clicks later, skipping the thousand and one merchandise options, and you are done. SoloCyclist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanDiv Posted October 25, 2019 Share I've come to the conclusion that I have not approached my past Cycle Tours the right way: I should have done a bike build for every new Tour, roughly like I did for Eroica SA. I could have had a pretty cool bike collection by now! I've never owned a road bike and still don't..was also thinking of starting a build and have it complete just in time for one or two training rides before the Cycle Tour DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted October 26, 2019 Share I've never owned a road bike and still don't..was also thinking of starting a build and have it complete just in time for one or two training rides before the Cycle TourDo it I did this last year, a car park test, one 20km flat ride and the CTCT on my Colnago master the next day Probably not smart but I don't claim to be JohanDiv and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted October 26, 2019 Share Do itI did this last year, a car park test, one 20km flat ride and the CTCT on my Colnago master the next dayProbably not smart but I don't claim to beDunno...sounds like a sound 2 day training plan????.... Wayne pudding Mol and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Bird Posted October 28, 2019 Share Will there be a MTB challenge next year? Can’t find anything on their website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piotter Posted October 28, 2019 Share Will there be a MTB challenge next year? Can’t find anything on their websiteCovered in the MTB Challenge thread: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/180695-event-cape-town-cycle-tour-mtb-challenge-2019/page-5 I mailed Jo at PPA about CTCT MTB 2020. The reply was that it is scheduled for April and they are busy confirming the venue and final date. Edited October 28, 2019 by piotter Red Bird and Ferro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoKnight Posted October 29, 2019 Share So seeing as the Comrades entries opened up yesterday, I had a look at the entry price to participate, as well as how quick they got to the number of entries (by this morning they were already over 20k). So for a new entry (which include the chip), you looking at R800, and that is for a local, with the internationals needing to pay R3800+ Now I understand it is different (running vs riding), which impacts on the waterpoints, medical, organisation, two cities, etc. But still found it interesting that for the participants they still willing to pay that and make their way to Durban (where I suspect without facts that there is a larger % of out of towners coming to do the race than the CTCT) Then again, the run will probably not be as affected by weather and protests as the cycle race is expose to, so you probably more assured that it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloCyclist Posted October 29, 2019 Share So seeing as the Comrades entries opened up yesterday, I had a look at the entry price to participate, as well as how quick they got to the number of entries (by this morning they were already over 20k). So for a new entry (which include the chip), you looking at R800, and that is for a local, with the internationals needing to pay R3800+ Now I understand it is different (running vs riding), which impacts on the waterpoints, medical, organisation, two cities, etc. But still found it interesting that for the participants they still willing to pay that and make their way to Durban (where I suspect without facts that there is a larger % of out of towners coming to do the race than the CTCT) Then again, the run will probably not be as affected by weather and protests as the cycle race is expose to, so you probably more assured that it will happen.Probably easier carrying your takkies with you than your entire bicycle setup Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoKnight Posted October 29, 2019 Share Probably easier carrying your takkies with you than your entire bicycle setup Lol good point ;-) And you do get value for money from a time on the road perspective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted October 29, 2019 Share So seeing as the Comrades entries opened up yesterday, I had a look at the entry price to participate, as well as how quick they got to the number of entries (by this morning they were already over 20k). So for a new entry (which include the chip), you looking at R800, and that is for a local, with the internationals needing to pay R3800+ Now I understand it is different (running vs riding), which impacts on the waterpoints, medical, organisation, two cities, etc. But still found it interesting that for the participants they still willing to pay that and make their way to Durban (where I suspect without facts that there is a larger % of out of towners coming to do the race than the CTCT) Then again, the run will probably not be as affected by weather and protests as the cycle race is expose to, so you probably more assured that it will happen.there is a little more dedication to running the comrades than CTCT.The runner would have been training for probably a year leading up to the event, so not entering because of cost kinda makes it pointless. Also getting to PMB or DBN is alot quicker than CPT. So much easier to pop down the afternoon before and get back up to GP after the race. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoKnight Posted October 29, 2019 Share there is a little more dedication to running the comrades than CTCT.The runner would have been training for probably a year leading up to the event, so not entering because of cost kinda makes it pointless. Also getting to PMB or DBN is alot quicker than CPT. So much easier to pop down the afternoon before and get back up to GP after the race. And to your point much easier to have a bus full of runners coming down to run, than bus with bikes at the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted October 29, 2019 Share So we all in agreement that the comrades is for lazy people that like life simple? JohanDiv, Wayne pudding Mol, Pure Savage and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloCyclist Posted October 29, 2019 Share I think also the water restrictions puts off people and accommodation is massively expensive here in Cape Town I live here but wouldnt be able to afford accommodation here for a weekend DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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