Jbr Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 very very disappointing I don't understand this decision, my opinion is tikkie downhill is much more dangerous than potholes on a 15% climb...
MORNE Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 maybe some of the wine farms said no? press time is starting this side, maybe there are too many trucks in and out. You literally have D'ria, Altydgedaght, Bloemendal, Maastricht, Nitida, Klein roosboom, durbanville hills, meerendal, diemersdal, groot phesantekraal on that old route.
Skubarra Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jbr said: very very disappointing I don't understand this decision, my opinion is tikkie downhill is much more dangerous than potholes on a 15% climb... Think the issue is more the potholes AFTER the 15% climb, the downhill past Meerendal is genuinely a bit dodgy at the moment (not so much that I would have changed the route but maybe they couldn't get permission) MORNE 1
Jbr Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, Skubarra said: Think the issue is more the potholes AFTER the 15% climb, the downhill past Meerendal is genuinely a bit dodgy at the moment (not so much that I would have changed the route but maybe they couldn't get permission) oh I didn't see it that way then it would make sense, haven't ridden there in a while, didn't think it was dodge
Bub Marley Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 Wow. This is disappointing. Having ridden that descent from Vissershok past Meerendal in the past month, I can confirm though that the road is in terrible condition. So i think its understandable. Skubarra 1
babse Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: Wow. This is disappointing. Having ridden that descent from Vissershok past Meerendal in the past month, I can confirm though that the road is in terrible condition. So i think its understandable. in that case good on them for making a decision based on rider safety before something happens... Skubarra and Pure Savage 2
MORNE Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 12 minutes ago, babse said: in that case good on them for making a decision based on rider safety before something happens... "The City of Cape Town recently repaired potholes on Vissershok Road, but conditions on Vissershok remain a concern. After extensive discussions with the roads authorities, it was decided to change the 99er long route, in the interest of safety" babse 1
Skubarra Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 28 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: Wow. This is disappointing. Having ridden that descent from Vissershok past Meerendal in the past month, I can confirm though that the road is in terrible condition. So i think its understandable. With the Clara Anna development there are loads of trucks using & destroying that road - going to be a problem for a while still...
Pure Savage Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 Kudos to them, they obviously wanted to have Vissershoek as it was in their original plans. After the crash at the start of Wellington race this is probably a good idea putting safety first. If there is a stinking cross wind it will be plenty tough enough. WaldoZ and NickGM 2
Pure Savage Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Skubarra said: With the Clara Anna development there are loads of trucks using & destroying that road - going to be a problem for a while still... Agreed, there is construction at River club as well and the roads are already taking a beating, they should really do more to get them to repair the damage. Jbr and Skubarra 2
bleedToWin Posted February 4, 2022 Author Posted February 4, 2022 We went to cycle Vissershok after Durbie Dash last year. Road wasn't great. Still really disappointing to have a tough route watered down. Rain predicted, so might even literally get watered down...
'Dale Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 Remember that finalé with the Malanshoogte gravel section then the Malians' climb, fast down hill to Vissies Rd and then up the wall of Vissershok before the bumpy drop into DurBieVille, with the 4 min PPO effort up Aurora with Oom Odendaal making many bearded men weep. 🥴 Mamil 1
Bub Marley Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 2 hours ago, 'Dale said: Remember that finalé with the Malanshoogte gravel section then the Malians' climb, fast down hill to Vissies Rd and then up the wall of Vissershok before the bumpy drop into DurBieVille, with the 4 min PPO effort up Aurora with Oom Odendaal making many bearded men weep. 🥴 Was more sand than gravel. I just remember people sliding all over the show trying to keep the bike upright. I enjoyed that route though. Would be nice if they just tarred that section and go up there again.
WaldoZ Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 Ahh yes!! A race for the fat guys 👏 bleedToWin, DieselnDust, MORNE and 2 others 5
Pure Savage Posted February 4, 2022 Posted February 4, 2022 2 hours ago, WaldoZ said: Ahh yes!! A race for the fat guys 👏 Something I dont need to train for!! MORNE 1
MongooseMan Posted February 7, 2022 Posted February 7, 2022 Just a reminder that 99er uses the same COVID rules as CTCT. aka: Present your double-vax card & ID at registration, or get your brain tickled (and pay R200 for the privilege). https://www.99er.co.za/index.php/cycle-tour/covid-regulations Jbr 1
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