Skubarra Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 have sent mail to them.not exactly confidence inspiring when the official channel is a gmail address, and there is no facebook/social media link hecticpromotions101@gmail.com Manage to get a national newspaper onboard as main sponsor, still use a gmail adress.... Reminds me so much of how the ToGH was organised, brilliant in many aspects, total amateurish in others - always almost getting it right. But I am rooting for these okes to pull it off, a week long road cycle tour in the lead up to the CTCT adds a lot to our local cycling scene and should be an amazing experience for riders.
EddieV Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 Manage to get a national newspaper onboard as main sponsor, still use a gmail adress.... Reminds me so much of how the ToGH was organised, brilliant in many aspects, total amateurish in others - always almost getting it right. But I am rooting for these okes to pull it off, a week long road cycle tour in the lead up to the CTCT adds a lot to our local cycling scene and should be an amazing experience for riders. for sure ..... I did the 2015 Tour de Boland ..... I would grab an opportunity to do something similar again with both hands. It takes a bit more effort to plan when it's not a 'cloverleaf' stage race, but the event itself, and doing the stages as an eternal "wannabee" was out of this world .... Skubarra 1
Skubarra Posted November 17, 2020 Posted November 17, 2020 for sure ..... I did the 2015 Tour de Boland ..... I would grab an opportunity to do something similar again with both hands. It takes a bit more effort to plan when it's not a 'cloverleaf' stage race, but the event itself, and doing the stages as an eternal "wannabee" was out of this world .... Very disappointed that I missed out that year! Would have loved to do that route! EddieV 1
EddieV Posted November 24, 2020 Posted November 24, 2020 I've had queries via email and "contact us" go unanswered for over a week now.Making me hesitant to drop my R4k... I'm really keen to do this tour .... as a 50+ veteran (will need to buy a Cycling SA member/license again) Has anyone pulled the trigger on this yet, can we(public) enter as novice riders as we did in TOGH for the 5 stage race? Or is the 5 day stage race only for elites/provincial/prof clubs ... Any more info on the participation rules, the website is very vague?
bleedToWin Posted November 25, 2020 Posted November 25, 2020 The 50+ is not reserved for teams. You can enter as an individual.CSA license is included with PPA membership, so that's your easiest route.I'm taking the advice posted higher up and assuming that the age groups are highly unlikely to sell out and will enter in the new year. EddieV 1
Shebeen Posted November 25, 2020 Posted November 25, 2020 I'm still not sure if i want to enter just yetI'm still not sure if i want to enter just yetI'm not entirely sure i want to commit money until this is really happening. the lack of a covid cancellation guarantee is an issue. but i suppose fence sitting doesn't help them! have sent mail to them.not exactly confidence inspiring when the official channel is a gmail address, and there is no facebook/social media link hecticpromotions101@gmail.com I got a response. , but the website is a little bit concering when you see this - Hi As per UCI / CSA, Disc brakes are allowed RegardsLenie EddieV, DieselnDust and bleedToWin 3
bleedToWin Posted December 8, 2020 Posted December 8, 2020 I love how the Facebook and Instagram links at the bottom of the website also just link to those social networks and not an actual page for the Tour.
Shebeen Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 I love how the Facebook and Instagram links at the bottom of the website also just link to those social networks and not an actual page for the Tour. I'm guessing this ain't looking good for the original date. no updates since august!
Spinnekop Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 Their lack of communication is putting me off putting down R4k before the end of the month.At this stage I am looking at doing a 3 day "tour" of my own and use the R4k towards accommodation with the added benefit that I will be able (will want to) stop for pics and a coffee / coke along the way. Frosty, Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" and ChrisF 3
bleedToWin Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 I'm still really keen, and think that the format complies with CSA's goal of smaller local events. I will however wait for late Feb to fork over any cash, unless they seriously up their game...“Smaller events are to be rescheduled to between March and May, subject to the transition to Level 2 or Level 1 Lockdown. Larger mass participation events must be rescheduled for the latter part of the year as part of a strong summer calendar from September 2021 to March 2022,” DieselnDust 1
Jbr Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 Took it off of my schedule... don't want this to be my first race in so long. Might change my mind later but lets see.
DieselnDust Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 also not keen to race it if its the first race of the year for me.On the plus side most okes seem to be prepping for DC 2021 already
Skubarra Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 I'm still really keen, and think that the format complies with CSA's goal of smaller local events. I will however wait for late Feb to fork over any cash, unless they seriously up their game... “Smaller events are to be rescheduled to between March and May, subject to the transition to Level 2 or Level 1 Lockdown. Larger mass participation events must be rescheduled for the latter part of the year as part of a strong summer calendar from September 2021 to March 2022,” One problem is that this event is always in the lead-up to the CTCT, which makes it worthwhile for people up country to travel down for the week to do both. If the CTCT is postponed or cancelled I expect the same will happen with this event.
bleedToWin Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 One problem is that this event is always in the lead-up to the CTCT, which makes it worthwhile for people up country to travel down for the week to do both. If the CTCT is postponed or cancelled I expect the same will happen with this event.This, combined with the fact that their main goal of attracting international elites is dead in the water makes cancellation very likely. Skubarra, DieselnDust and babse 3
babse Posted January 15, 2021 Posted January 15, 2021 This, combined with the fact that their main goal of attracting international elites is dead in the water makes cancellation very likely.Yeah The local pros (upcountry or not) would of pitched either way but obviously big loss not having the international attraction. Seems unlikely IMO
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