Paul Posted February 5, 2020 Share Looks like the organizers did the best they could under the circumstances. I'm really glad Vissershok is still included in the race and that the only update to the route is not just that they're sending us back via the M58. Everyone is adding their 2 cents here so i guess I'll add mine... I really hope in future years they move the finish 1km up Odendaal as it used to be so the climbers actually have a shot for once. 400m is a sub 1 minute power effort! Does anyone know why they decided to move the finish in the first place? I guess if you have the legs you can break away up Vissershok and do a 6km solo effort till the finish... what a win that would be!! Either way, look forward to racing this weekend thisismyotherbike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted February 5, 2020 Share New course is basicly tour de PPA route , so if you able to attend that you can still enjoy it. I might sound negative (won't be anything new), but just loved the end of 99er. Now I need to get the @#$# memories of Tour de PPA out my head.Nop, I'm out 6 weeks from the 26 of jan when I broke my arm doing my recon for the 99er, might not be fit for the CTCT either, it's the only race I haven't cancelled yet, let's see what the doc says next week ! Edited February 5, 2020 by Jbr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisismyotherbike Posted February 5, 2020 Share Looks like the organizers did the best they could under the circumstances. I'm really glad Vissershok is still included in the race and that the only update to the route is not just that they're sending us back via the M58. Everyone is adding their 2 cents here so i guess I'll add mine... I really hope in future years they move the finish 1km up Odendaal as it used to be so the climbers actually have a shot for once. 400m is a sub 1 minute power effort! Does anyone know why they decided to move the finish in the first place? I guess if you have the legs you can break away up Vissershok and do a 6km solo effort till the finish... what a win that would be!! Either way, look forward to racing this weekend I'd guess that having the finish at the top was an organizational challenge, where the newer finish is next to an open field where organizers are set up for medals, medics, announcer etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted February 5, 2020 Share Missed the Slent turnoff and the finish is wrong? That is the Tour de PPA route.It does not come back on Slent, but carries on to R302, and finish is at D'Urbanvale, not on Odendaals as with 99'er.Rest of the route is a mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisismyotherbike Posted February 5, 2020 Share That is the Tour de PPA route.It does not come back on Slent, but carries on to R302, and finish is at D'Urbanvale, not on Odendaals as with 99'er.Rest of the route is a mirror. Ah ok! Very similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted February 5, 2020 Share I understand there is something special in finishing up on Odendal, but really hope they reconsider it, as the front racers going through D' Urbanvale around those circles and and bumps will most likely cause problems. Yes will probably get messy. I think if you have designs to win the group do your breakaway on the climb up to D'Urbanvale and then stay away on Mosselbank road where the bunch will be forced to slow down on the 90 degree turns, bumps & traffic circles. thisismyotherbike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninetyniner Durbanville Posted February 5, 2020 Share Hi all IMPORTANT ROUTE UPDATEDue to a delay in the completion of the N7 road works between Van Schoorsdrift and Vissershok - originally due to be completed at the end of January - the N7 will no longer form part of the race route.This decision was made in close and ongoing collaboration with the City, traffic authorities and road contractors, in the interest of your safety. And, in keeping with event planning best practices the organisers have developed detailed alternative route plans, which has been approved by the authorities. You will be able to enjoy a safe and exciting new route this year.Long route participants will now see the legendary Vissershok climb coming up in the early stages of the race, while the flatter and faster short route excludes the Vissershok climb.Please CLICK HERE https://www.99er.co.za/index.php/cycle-tour/routes for the updated route maps and route descriptions.All cyclists who entered the race will receive a mail from Cycle Events today with seeding and race number collection information as well as communication about the amended route.Thank you for your understanding. As always, your safety comes first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 5, 2020 Share Good training for the TdPPA Vissies in the first 10km I either feel like Contador Kwiatkowski or like a DHL truckDepends on the day Edited February 5, 2020 by 'Dale MDJ and Mamil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted February 5, 2020 Share yass people like to complain ! Some moan than the old route is bumpy with silly climbs, other than the new route sucks... My opinion is I would have loved to do the new course even more than the old one, but both would have been interesting to race, new one should be easier and faster for sure (depending on the wind factor). Wish I didn't have to cancel my entry :'(Can we buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted February 5, 2020 Share Can we buy it? Never thought of that, I got a refund minus R60 of fee plus 5%, still hasn't reflected though. PPA did refund me for tour de ppa, no fees, and it was back on my account 2 days after I asked Edited February 5, 2020 by Jbr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNC Posted February 5, 2020 Share Yes will probably get messy. I think if you have designs to win the group do your breakaway on the climb up to D'Urbanvale and then stay away on Mosselbank road where the bunch will be forced to slow down on the 90 degree turns, bumps & traffic circles.Park all the ambulances in D'Urbanvale!Guaranteed crashes around those circles for the racing snakes???? Skubarra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 5, 2020 Share SNIPused to be so the climbers actually have a shot for once. 400m is a sub 1 minute power effort! Does anyone know why they decided to move the finish in the first place? I guess if you have the legs you can break away up Vissershok and do a 6km solo effort till the finish... what a win that would be!! Either way, look forward to racing this weekend The locals complained about the lack of Cannondale machines in finish area / wind down route back to Durbanville Racecourse Skubarra and Pure Savage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K20Champ Posted February 5, 2020 Share Change of route, not having to deal with Vissershok at the end and the weather is looking good, should be a good morning for racing #goodtimes MDJ and Pure Savage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karman de Lange Posted February 5, 2020 Share Seeding is out.. Either my seeding is really crap or smaller groups... guess the first Edited February 5, 2020 by Karman de Lange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJC Posted February 5, 2020 Share Just got mine. Starting in C. Not sure if that is good or bad. How do you check all the starting groups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat0523 Posted February 5, 2020 Share i'm wondering what the start sequence will be. can't find much on the website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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