soconnor Posted November 22, 2019 Share It is a simple matter of priority. I ride there over weekends but I also like the vibe of an event. But for this I don't need a shirt and free food. Take that out and we are back at around R1000. Which is feasible if you look at other 2 day events in WC. SA's economy is in ***, and spare cash is scarce. People must make tougher decisions these days. Or I at least. These over-inflated event price increases are not in line with the times. If I had to make a choice I'd let go of the T-shirt and eat a home-made sandwich but get to ride the race... but that's just me... Maybe I just have strange priorities....I agree race entry fees are getting ridiculously expensive,I used to enter one or two races a month these days it is down to maybe three a year,the sport has become a sport for the rich Hilton. and Max Headroom 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3582917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie88 Posted November 25, 2019 Share If anyone is looking to get rid on an entry please send through a DM on the Hub. Asking for a friend Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3583570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidmouth Posted November 27, 2019 Share Been doing this event since 2013, I must warn anyone seeded C and below. The E bikes smash the first climb and then dismount to walk the single track, it can get frustrating, there is that much narrow ST, you just cannot pass Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3584949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted November 27, 2019 Share I am in Batch D so I will be behind the e-bikers after the 1st climb. Maybe I will be so slow that the traffic jam will have disappeared before I get to the top Edited November 27, 2019 by I FLY Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3584964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 29, 2019 Share Yup, done this event marathon every year but no more:- It is a crazy, crazy entry fee- these are trails you can ride any day of the year- I don't want another shirt- I don't want food- I don't want to sit in the heat to listen to the band- Chill tent with beer and burgers for sale is enough for after ride vibe So, please, asking R1,600 for trails you can ride for R50 a day is outrageous and trying to justify it with food, shirts and 'after party' promotions is a joke. Further, the new day 2 (basically part of Wannabee trails) are fun for getting off the tar - yes, there are some long climbs an ascent challenges to make it a marathon event; but they are boring and nothing compared to the Banhoek side of the mountain with added great features getting there and back. A few weeks back, I sent the organisers my comment similar to above - and all they could say was ; free food, free shirt and a free music after party; justifies their entry fee !!Well - sorry for you - you won't be getting my money any longer - My main priority is the route (and sometimes a water table). phew ! - glad I got that out of my system. thisismyotherbike, openmind and Vaalhaai 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3586332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidmouth Posted November 29, 2019 Share I do agree, cut out the T-Shirt, the free food, the music, like there is only shaded seating for around 50 people anyway and bring the price down, who eats the breakfast and lunch anyway. Maybe we are just getting old, Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3586442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted November 29, 2019 Share Yup, done this event marathon every year but no more:- It is a crazy, crazy entry fee- these are trails you can ride any day of the year- I don't want another shirt- I don't want food- I don't want to sit in the heat to listen to the band- Chill tent with beer and burgers for sale is enough for after ride vibe So, please, asking R1,600 for trails you can ride for R50 a day is outrageous and trying to justify it with food, shirts and 'after party' promotions is a joke. Further, the new day 2 (basically part of Wannabee trails) are fun for getting off the tar - yes, there are some long climbs an ascent challenges to make it a marathon event; but they are boring and nothing compared to the Banhoek side of the mountain with added great features getting there and back. A few weeks back, I sent the organisers my comment similar to above - and all they could say was ; free food, free shirt and a free music after party; justifies their entry fee !!Well - sorry for you - you won't be getting my money any longer - My main priority is the route (and sometimes a water table). phew ! - glad I got that out of my system. But even if they cut out all the bells & whistles and offer a "bare boned"-event it will still be expensive compared to riding the trails for R50 on your own? Maybe the local guys who can ride the trails whenever they want are not the target market? I imagine the idea is to offer an experience, specifically a race experience for the sharp end of the field & social experience for the rest that you don't get when you go ride the trails on your own or with a few mates. I feel similar about events on the Tygerberg Trails on my doorstep, would never pay extra to do an event on trails I ride every other weekend, but something like Origin is appealing to me because I don't get to ride in S'bosch often so the trails are novel to me + you get the experience of an event. babse and samson99 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3586459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 1, 2019 Share Well I had a bit of fun out on the bike today with the Origin of trails. A good bit of connecting tar sections, but all in a decent ride and ended up having a good time with people I have never met before. "Paul" in the Savannah shirt, if you are reading this drop me a PM! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3587018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNC Posted December 1, 2019 Share I rode the marathon and can say it was a fantastic 2 days on the bike. I highly recommend doing it and I'll be back next year. Perfect balance between single track and gravel roads. There are a few races on the calendar that could learn a lot from the route planning for this event. LeoKnight 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3587030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoKnight Posted December 2, 2019 Share Also really enjoyed it a lot, first time riding the trails on that side of the cape and was hectic here and there. Very little to complain about (other than my own fitness and stepping up my skills around riding drops) Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3587481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidmouth Posted December 2, 2019 Share It is a great event, trails are great, I cannot help but think they should consider leaving out the breakfast and lunch, drop the free T Shirt and bring the price down, im sure at least half the riders dont eat, if you are hungry buy a Spur Burger, its R800 per day for 50KM Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3587485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValeYellow Posted December 2, 2019 Share Was my first and wont be my last, had an absolute joL - see you in 2020. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3587489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 2, 2019 Share It is a great event, trails are great, I cannot help but think they should consider leaving out the breakfast and lunch, drop the free T Shirt and bring the price down, im sure at least half the riders dont eat, if you are hungry buy a Spur Burger, its R800 per day for 50KMI missed the breakfast and lunch yesterday (did not ride Sat) ... where they serving this? Ended up doing the ride on a breakfast of a coffee and water I had when I left home! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3587499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted December 2, 2019 Share It is a great event, trails are great, I cannot help but think they should consider leaving out the breakfast and lunch, drop the free T Shirt and bring the price down, im sure at least half the riders dont eat, if you are hungry buy a Spur Burger, its R800 per day for 50KMeither way people will still moan and come with the "R50 day-permit" argument Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3587500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted December 2, 2019 Share I missed the breakfast and lunch yesterday (did not ride Sat) ... where they serving this? Ended up doing the ride on a breakfast of a coffee and water I had when I left home! you had to have finished before sunset to get lunch Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3587502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 2, 2019 Share you had to have finished before sunset to get lunch Tsek ... was chilling for sometime before the prize giving ... and had the pleasure of starting in the last group as I did not ride Sat. Oh ... #FunFact ... DHR 2.4" tyres do not make good marathon tyres Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/183527-origin-of-trails-2019/page/3/#findComment-3587507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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