Cape Town Cycle Tour 2022

[Jbr]

5 minutes ago, WaldoZ said:

Last year was my last year… apparently I’m a ballie now 😳

No way, we litteraly got the same time on the line… 😢

[HenryS]

3A for me which is a huge improvement form 6F last year.

[WaldoZ]

2 minutes ago, Jbr said:

No way, we litteraly got the same time on the line… 😢

I have to ride with the 40+ dudes. Or get an Elite racing license to ride in $… which errr no 🤣

[Long Wheel Base]

Finally back in # racing tandems. Been 2 years starting a few groups behind them. 

[tcr-rider]

This is my first CTCC and I got 2C. What are the chances for a sub-3 in that group?

[Long Wheel Base]

36 minutes ago, ouzo said:

2A, up from 3A last year. 

And last year you also jumped a lot from 2020 iicr. Well done, that's a proper good group. Your seeding is really starting to reflect your ability. I feel another pb is coming your way. 

[Long Wheel Base]

28 minutes ago, tcr-rider said:

This is my first CTCC and I got 2C. What are the chances for a sub-3 in that group?

There will be guys that create spreadsheets from the last few years showing how many sub 3s were done from what groups. If you really got time, search last year's thread, the question gets asked every year. 

Well done and good luck. 

[Bub Marley]

Doesn’t seem like they used todays race which is disappointing. Will definitely query it though. 

[tcr-rider]

10 minutes ago, Long Wheel Base said:

There will be guys that create spreadsheets from the last few years showing how many sub 3s were done from what groups. If you really got time, search last year's thread, the question gets asked every year. 

Well done and good luck. 

Wow, that is dedication 😂 I'll have a look for the old thread, thanks!

[MongooseMan]

44 minutes ago, tcr-rider said:

This is my first CTCC and I got 2C. What are the chances for a sub-3 in that group?

You'd have to go back to 2018 to find the last time someone from 2C broke 3 (though 12 did it that year)

 

Year	Number breaking 3 in 2C	Fastest	Link
2021	0	03:06:47	http://results.racetec.co.za/results_by_event.aspx?RID=2021&EN=Sun%2010%2F10%2F2021%202021%20Cape%20Town%20Cycle%20Tour%20%28109km%29&SG=2C
2020	0	03:05:55	http://results.racetec.co.za/results_by_event.aspx?RID=2020&EN=Sun%2008%2F03%2F2020%202020%20Cape%20Town%20Cycle%20Tour%20%28109km%20%2D%20109km%29&SG=2C
2019	0	03:18:14	http://results.racetec.co.za/results_by_event.aspx?RID=2019&EN=Sun%2010%2F03%2F2019%202019%20Cape%20Town%20Cycle%20Tour%20%28109km%29&SG=2C
2018	12	02:53:05	http://results.racetec.co.za/results_by_event.aspx?RID=2018&EN=Sun%2011%2F03%2F2018%202018%20Cape%20Town%20Cycle%20Tour%20%28109km%29&SG=2C

[HenryS]

Interesting thing I noticed on the start procedure; all start groups up until 2D will be timed gun to mat and from 3A onwards, it will be mat to mat.

"For start groups up to the end of wave 2, each rider will receive an identical “bunch” start time.  From group 3A onwards, each rider’s riding time will only start once they have crossed the actual timing mat marked by the Garmin Squad."

[Jbr]

3 minutes ago, HenryS said:

Interesting thing I noticed on the start procedure; all start groups up until 2D will be timed gun to mat and from 3A onwards, it will be mat to mat.

"For start groups up to the end of wave 2, each rider will receive an identical “bunch” start time.  From group 3A onwards, each rider’s riding time will only start once they have crossed the actual timing mat marked by the Garmin Squad."

Hopefully no timed 5mins neutral zone this year

[WaldoZ]

1 hour ago, tcr-rider said:

This is my first CTCC and I got 2C. What are the chances for a sub-3 in that group?

My advice… don’t worry about a sub 3, make sure you are fit enough to keep up with your group or even win your group. You have no control over a massive group unless you can dictate the pace, which in itself is more rewarding than a sandbagged sub3. Enjoy your race and don’t set yourself up for disappointment if the group isn’t fast enough.

['Dale]

A few seasons ago, world-class drafting 

[WaldoZ]

4 minutes ago, 'Dale said:

A few seasons ago, world-class drafting 

Sho that looks like a ballsup waiting to happen 

[Mamil]

1B .

I feel a curious mixture of pride, disbelief, knowledge that the system is wonky and outright fear.