Cape Town Cycle Tour 2021

[ChrisF]

My guess is that there will be a large number of CTCT regulars who will unofficially ride the course this year. I'd like to do that and I'm hoping that there will be lots of other riders out there to share the pulling. Anyone aware of any loosely coordinated efforts? Date? Time? Routes (assuming that the M3 is out)?   

 

Will be interesting to see what the February road rides look like ....

 

 

Traditionally this is when the most riders dust off their bikes, and do a few rides to prep for the "Argus" .....

 

Both weekends before the event the route is packed in any case.

 

 

 

Let's see what this year holds ....

[Arrie]

Def not this: https://www.strava.com/clubs/21210/group_events/871720

 

May have to be second lap as Bootlegger only serves beers in Kalk Bay at 11:00

 im keen to join

[Kranswurm]

Will be interesting to see what the February road rides look like ....

 

 

Traditionally this is when the most riders dust off their bikes, and do a few rides to prep for the "Argus" .....

 

Both weekends before the event the route is packed in any case.

 

 

 

Let's see what this year holds ....

There is no event

[ChrisF]

There is no event

 

Oooooo, classic .... 

 

Maybe read the post I replied to .... 

 

 

HelloRyanFowler, on 05 Feb 2021 - 1:28 PM, said:

My guess is that there will be a large number of CTCT regulars who will unofficially ride the course this year. I'd like to do that and I'm hoping that there will be lots of other riders out there to share the pulling. Anyone aware of any loosely coordinated efforts? Date? Time? Routes (assuming that the M3 is out)?   

 

[Jewbacca]

I'm going to go on the safe side and cancel the event from my side....just now the wind blows or something.....rather cancel it and spare myself the disappointment.

 

Think I'll take me couple of randelas and spend them on coffee.  

I thought you hadn't done the event for years and would never do it again?

 

So whether the event was on or not surely doesn't matter to you? You would have spent those rondelas on coffee anyway?

 

Or did I misunderstand your numerous posts about how they will never get your money again?

 

I'm just curious as I always thought my reading comprehension skills were pretty good

[Skubarra]

I thought you hadn't done the event for years and would never do it again?

 

So whether the event was on or not surely doesn't matter to you? You would have spent those rondelas on coffee anyway?

 

Or did I misunderstand your numerous posts about how they will never get your money again?

 

I'm just curious as I always thought my reading comprehension skills were pretty good

 

Google trolling.... 

[Pure Savage]

Thinking of trialing the short route Argus this year on the Saturday. Hopefully if goes well could get the seaboard closed for 4 hours in 2022.

[Kranswurm]

 

Oooooo, classic .... 

 

Maybe read the post I replied to .... 

 

 

HelloRyanFowler, on 05 Feb 2021 - 1:28 PM, said:

 

 

Yes, and what's the point if you cant ride the route in addition to there being no event.You can ride part of the route any day of the week if you want to.

[SwissVan]

 

There is also this option

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/features/_/adventure/cape-town-cycle-tour-launch-virtual-tour-and-charity-challenge-in-march-r8233

 

Maybe now I can do the one event (online version...) I never bothered with while living in SA

 

109 km on an IDT..... eina

[Jewbacca]

Google trolling.... 

hahahahahaha

 

I just remembered seeing a whole host of posts about how he would never do the race again, especially after they cancelled the windy one and a whole bunch of other reasons.

 

So I was just wondering why he feels he needs to say he isn't doing it 'this' year specifically after saying he would never do it again?

 

Am I trolling? YES..... Am I also interested in the backpedalling? Also yes..

 

But it's a bit like that stale joke people were making;

 

'This year is the first year I won't be travelling to Bali on a surf trip because of Covid..... All the other years were because I was too poor' (or whatever)

[Long Wheel Base]

I assume we can enter both the events? If we can only enter 1 then I am going to do the fulgaz option.

[CAAD4]

Are you saying that you have to enter and pay to be able to ride your indoor trainer?

[Kranswurm]

Are you saying that you have to enter and pay to be able to ride your indoor trainer?

Ha ha...that's what these turkeys want to do.

[ChrisF]

Are you saying that you have to enter and pay to be able to ride your indoor trainer?

 

ALTERNATIVELY ..... we can pay, and ride our normal trails ....  

Edited February 6, 2021 by ChrisF

[edkin]

 

CELEBRATE CYCLING IN MARCH WITH THE CAPE TOWN CYCLE TOUR

Pedal 109km in March in the 109-for-109 Charity Challenge or the official Virtual Cape Town Cycle Tour to stand the chance to win prizes from Garmin, Tacx, Powerade, Thule and Oakley.

(Cape Town, 4 February 2021) There is absolutely no need for FOMO – why not join the Cape Town Cycle Tour to celebrate the traditional cycling month of March by entering the official Virtual Cape Town Cycle Tour, presented by Powerade and Wesgro, or the Cape Town Cycle Tour 109-for-109 Charity Challenge.

Organisers of the Cape Town Cycle Tour announced, on 4 February, that despite the postponement of the March 2021 event, due to Covid restrictions, organisers would be offering two new initiatives - the Virtual Cape Town Cycle Tour via the online platform FulGaz Virtual Cycling, and the Cape Town Cycle Tour 109-for-109 Charity Challenge.

Both events will focus around the traditional 109km of the Cape Town Cycle Tour and registered riders stand to win thousands of Rands in prizes from Garmin, Tacx, Powerade, Thule and Oakley, while also receiving acknowledgement for their efforts with a virtual medal and virtual certificate of completion and a listing on the event website.

Cycling enthusiasts are reminded that the Cape Town Cycle Tour normally generates funds for its two beneficiaries, PPA (the Pedal Power Association) and the Rotary Club of Claremont. They in turn support a multitude of worthy charitable causes and cycling related initiatives. Together we can all make a difference!

To be part of the action use the hashtag #cycletour109 on all your social media posts to stand a chance of winning weekly prizes.

Challenge No 1:

The Cape Town Cycle Tour 109-for-109 Charity Challenge

To take part simply enter online from Monday, 8 February at www.capetowncycletour.com and ride 109km or more during the month of March ANYWHERE ANYTIME. We will use Strava to verify all qualifying rides completed. Each participant will get a virtual medal on completion of the challenge, while also and perhaps most importantly, helping raise funds for the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust.

You can get creative and set up fun ways to complete the distance… Like the most elevation in 109km, anyone? Or the greatest number of 109km rides in the month of March? Or simply set yourself the goal of riding the race distance.

Entry donations for the Cape Town Cycle Tour 109-for-109 Charity Challenge cost R109. Be part of the fun and help us to track your antics by using the hashtag #cycletour109 on your social media.

Challenge No 2:

The official Virtual Cape Town Cycle Tour, presented by Powerade and Wesgro

The Virtual Cape Town Cycle Tour, will utilize the FulGaz Virtual Cycling platform, and will take place between March 8-14.  The race will be divided into three stages to make up the traditional 109km route. Filmed on the actual route from a bicycle it is the ideal way to experience the beauty of the Cape Peninsula from the comfort of your own home!

Riders can complete each stage as many times as they wish, at any time within the race window and leaderboards will be regularly updated.

Entry donations for the event start at R200 and include a free one-month subscription to the brilliant Fulgaz Virtual Cycling (Fulgaz.com) virtual platform. Riders can enter from anywhere in the world – and also have the option to donate a little more than the minimum entry donation.

Entries for this virtual challenge open on 15 February at www.capetowncycletour.com.

“While the pandemic continues to affect the lives of so many, we believe that staying healthy, having a goal and challenging yourself safely is more critical than ever,” said Cape Town Cycle Tour director, David Bellairs. “Both our Virtual event and the Charity Challenge offer an opportunity to stay motivated while also raising money for the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust. It’s time to pay it forward!”

For more information, please visit www.capetowncycletour.com.

Yours in cycling.

 

The Cape Town Cycle Tour Team

 

I'm a little confused and would appreciate some clarification as the wording for the 109kms has been interepreted differently by several people that I've spoken to

 

1) Does one have to ride 109kms (IN ONE ride) in March or,

 

2) Can one ride different rides which all add up to 109kms in March. i.e. say 11 rides of 10kms each. As long as they are all ridden in March.

 

Some clarification would be appreciated.

[Long Wheel Base]

I'm a little confused and would appreciate some clarification as the wording for the 109kms has been interepreted differently by several people that I've spoken to

 

1) Does one have to ride 109kms (IN ONE ride) in March or,

 

2) Can one ride different rides which all add up to 109kms in March. i.e. say 11 rides of 10kms each. As long as they are all ridden in March.

 

Some clarification would be appreciated.

I asked them on a post on their Instagram and it needs to be a full 109km in 1 single ride.

I agree, it is not that clear.