Long Wheel Base Posted October 14, 2020 Share I have been looking at flights and accommodation today.I get a discount at protea hotels so will probably go with them, there are a few of them near the start/finish area. A question to the locals, any suggestion as to which one to choose? It needs to be one that I can be able to leave for the airport around lunchtime on the Sunday so mustn't be blocked by the road closures. As well as being within riding distance to and from the start/finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 14, 2020 Share I have been looking at flights and accommodation today.I get a discount at protea hotels so will probably go with them, there are a few of them near the start/finish area. A question to the locals, any suggestion as to which one to choose? It needs to be one that I can be able to leave for the airport around lunchtime on the Sunday so mustn't be blocked by the road closures. As well as being within riding distance to and from the start/finish.Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town North Wharf This one is on the Foreshore and between the start and finish. It should be easy to vacate of your way to the airport. It is the more expensive of the 3. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 14, 2020 Share Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Victoria Junction This also between the start and finish. Also should not be an issue to get to the airport. Nicer area with more restaurants and vibe. Cheaper than above. Personally, I'd pick this one. Edited October 14, 2020 by DJR Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 14, 2020 Share Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Cape Castle Still between start and finish, but close to the finish. Still should be easy to get to the airport. Also a nice area with lots of restaurants and a vibe. Cheapest option. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted October 14, 2020 Share Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town North Wharf This one is on the Foreshore and between the start and finish. It should be easy to vacate of your way to the airport. It is the more expensive of the 3. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Victoria Junction This also between the start and finish. Also should not be an issue to get to the airport. Nicer area with more restaurants and vibe. Cheaper than above. Personally, I'd pick this one. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Cape Castle Still between start and finish, but close to the finish. Still should be easy to get to the airport. Also a nice area with lots of restaurants and a vibe. Cheapest option.Thank You!!!!! This helps a lot. I will check pricing but I get a 45% discount so it luckily helps a lot. As soon as we know about entries I will book flights and accommodation. DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted October 14, 2020 Share Sad day. No more "Everybody say Hooopla!" Screw 2020 Paul de Groot passed away https://www.facebook.com/267873316613922/posts/3584587321609155/ Pure Savage and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted October 14, 2020 Share Everybody say Hoopla!Rest in Peace Mr. Hoopla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted October 15, 2020 Share RIP Paul. The start chutes will never be the same. The Ouzo and Warthog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 15, 2020 Share HOOPLAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted October 15, 2020 Share Very sad news about uncle Paul's passing. In my youth was involved with the Rotary club with big walk and CTCT, I remember him well. Hoopla. Long Wheel Base and daveno7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted October 15, 2020 Share Very sad news about uncle Paul's passing. In my youth was involved with the Rotary club with big walk and CTCT, I remember him well. Hoopla.How old was he? I saw a photo on twitter(the same tweet you replied to last night), he looked pretty old but he didn't sound it over the speakers that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 21, 2020 Share Random question .... How many people take part in the Argus / CTCT each year? From this, how many achieve a sub 3 hour race ? Total distance ? Total elevation ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieV Posted October 21, 2020 Share Random question .... How many people take part in the Argus / CTCT each year? 2019 = 22642 finished From this, how many achieve a sub 3 hour race ? sub 3 = 1090 Total distance ? 109km Total elevation ?How many people take part in the Argus / CTCT each year? 2019 2020= 22642 finished From this, how many achieve a sub 3 hour race ? (2019 2020) sub 3 = 1090 Total distance ? 109km From elsewhere: +- 1200m elevation gain (edit: corrected date) Edited October 22, 2020 by EddieV Long Wheel Base, ChrisF and Raf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 21, 2020 Share Thank you We got so used to talking of sub 3 hour rides ... yet it is a very select group that actually manage this. Absolute respect ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Brink Posted October 21, 2020 Share How many people take part in the Argus / CTCT each year? 2019 = 22642 finished From this, how many achieve a sub 3 hour race ? (2019) sub 3 = 1090 Total distance ? 109km From elsewhere: +- 1200m elevation gainIn 2019, only 115 of 23 141 finishers went sub-three. It was a tad breezy. Above numbers are for 2020. JohanDiv, Long Wheel Base, ChrisF and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieV Posted October 22, 2020 Share In 2019, only 115 of 23 141 finishers went sub-three. It was a tad breezy. Above numbers are for 2020. Eish, ja, ‘n tad breeze … yes, sorry, you are right, it’s 2020, not 2019 I had hoped that 2019 would have been my best time yet, had an awesome seeding, but lost the group behind a crash up Smitswinkel and then broke my legs trying to catch up. Unfortunately, I also elected to do a 2nd loop that year (2019), …. It was an extremely long day on the road … ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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