Danger Dassie Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 Turned into a fantastic event considering all the odds and some teething issues. The route was always going to be really good, and with an exceptional backdrop in the Overberg region.On balance a big congrats to everyone involved, from racers to event org.This was a memorable experience during trying times and some animated racing. Especially among the ladies. Bravo! Also, I honestly think it injected some much needed economic activity into Swellandam and the surrounding areas.Speaking with the owners where I stayed, a young family took on the establishment in Feb last year. The reality of balancing Covid risks with the literal need to put food on the table and sustain a business. Prince Albert Cycles, 'Dale and Sid the Sloth 3
Danger Dassie Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 Look how nice this road surface is! Sure not in jhb anymore...How fuken true! The FIRST thing I noticed when driving back through the burbs to my spot last night.
FootballingCyclist Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 injected Try not to use that word on cycling forums ChrisF, peetwindhoek, Danger Dassie and 3 others 6
milky4130 Posted March 26, 2021 Posted March 26, 2021 You got people frothing here. Your backup better be good haha I just think of it in terms of other sports - The promising youth show flashes of brilliance, but soon fade due to injuries, burnout etc. (not everyone). I like to compare cycling to athletics, whether on the track or out on the road, but let's look at long distance events, 10k upward (discounting multi-day running events since I know too little). You do not see 21-22 year old's competing with the elites. Cycling and running differ in many ways, but in several ways they are the same - endurance, power, speed, mental fortitude. But I guess these U23 anomalies just play to their strengths, which seem to know no bounds. Nice Save there I can only imagine what would've happened if you said the D word Sid the Sloth 1
Seepglad Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 which of the 'teething issues' were most critical, in your opinion?Turned into a fantastic event considering all the odds and some teething issues. The route was always going to be really good, and with an exceptional backdrop in the Overberg region.On balance a big congrats to everyone involved, from racers to event org.This was a memorable experience during trying times and some animated racing. Especially among the ladies. Bravo! Also, I honestly think it injected some much needed economic activity into Swellandam and the surrounding areas.Speaking with the owners where I stayed, a young family took on the establishment in Feb last year. The reality of balancing Covid risks with the literal need to put food on the table and sustain a business.
Danger Dassie Posted March 29, 2021 Posted March 29, 2021 which of the 'teething issues' were most critical, in your opinion?A few communication basics, start times and such like. As said though, it was a successful event. Out of interest, from what basis are you asking this question?
Seepglad Posted March 29, 2021 Posted March 29, 2021 I convened the champs.Out of interest, from what basis are you asking this question? Long Wheel Base, Danger Dassie, peetwindhoek and 3 others 6
'Dale Posted March 29, 2021 Posted March 29, 2021 I convened the champs.Well done, SeepgladEspecially with the gogga en allesAnd the mixed weather too ☔️
buckstopper Posted March 29, 2021 Posted March 29, 2021 Enjoyed my brief time in S'dam. Friendly welcoming from officials, a change from the upcountry norm. Great route with a beaut finish. Well done Seepglad, esp given the circumstances
bleedToWin Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 I convened the champs.I felt like I relied on refreshing the web page to get the latest info, versus actually receiving communications.Covid protocol kept changing every time I hit F5. I get it, this was always going to be challenging. Info page said email here to regester for feeding zone, but email was responded with no, feeders need to go to registration, but then the good folks at registration said no, feeders need to attend the managers meeting. We weren't able to come back into town to attend so I gave up on feeding. Heard through the grape vine that feeders can register from some bloke at the start line. Big hassle, but we preserverend and got bottles out on the route. It's small stuff.The big stuff were all massively well executed.Except maybe those killer uncovered second set of railway lines...
Seepglad Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Feedzones:.....Agreed it was frustrating comms-wise. Even on the inside The big stuff were all massively well executed.Dankie. Except maybe those killer uncovered second set of railway lines... Left those open on purpose. Like in EU...it's not a fun ride Edited April 1, 2021 by Seepglad Long Wheel Base, peetwindhoek, Underachiever and 3 others 6
Thornman Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Great event. One of the best organized SA's I have ever attended. peetwindhoek 1
bleedToWin Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Except maybe those killer uncovered second set of railway lines... Left those open on purpose. Like in EU...it's not a fun ride Eish. Without team cars supplying wheels nogals. I was glad to be running tubeless!
Jakkals. Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Eish. Without team cars supplying wheels nogals. I was glad to be running tubeless!Valid point...the race decider should not be a flat wheel, even though its part of cycling, but as you stated no team support.
Seepglad Posted April 1, 2021 Posted April 1, 2021 this could be a good debate....Valid point...the race decider should not be a flat wheel, even though its part of cycling, but as you stated no team support.
Seepglad Posted April 1, 2021 Posted April 1, 2021 Dankie!Great event. One of the best organized SA's I have ever attended.
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