Stockman Posted January 13, 2022 Share Half as easy, you still have to either get to the start or from the finish, depending on where you live. From PE it was pretty costly! taito 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted January 13, 2022 Share 18 hours ago, jcza said: Staggering that it is now cheaper to go skiing in Switzerland for a week, all inclusive, than sleeping in a tent and eating food prepared by the Landbou Unie/Rotary club aunties. Or go mountain biking for two weeks in the Alps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIPEOUT 1000 Posted January 13, 2022 Share It is true that the price has increased significantly in the last couple of years, but that also seems to be true for virtually every other cycling event. However, my 2016 ride still ranks as one of the best things I've ever done on a mountain bike and I'll like to use this forum to acknowledge all the people who made this amazing event possible. Thanks for the great memories, it was a privilege to have ridden the beloved country with you guys & girls! Edited January 13, 2022 by WIPEOUT 1000 Stockman, eala, nonky and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted January 13, 2022 Share Noooooo! I've been amping the J2C as a cheaper, better, more enjoyable, nicer trails, cooler people event (compared to the Epic) to the locals here in Copenhagen. I have around 15 guys wanting me to put a trip together. Hopefully Wappo comes up with something awesome. Thumbs crossed! Danger Dassie and Wannabe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted January 13, 2022 Share 2 minutes ago, Eldron said: Noooooo! I've been amping the J2C as a cheaper, better, more enjoyable, nicer trails, cooler people event (compared to the Epic) to the locals here in Copenhagen. I have around 15 guys wanting me to put a trip together. Hopefully Wappo comes up with something awesome. Thumbs crossed! For R35k per person you can put something fantastic together and sleep in hotels and not tents. _David_ and Skubarra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted January 13, 2022 Share 18 minutes ago, jcza said: For R35k per person you can put something fantastic together and sleep in hotels and not tents. SHOW ME😆 ON a side note FOR vaalies, I always thought no event touched 3 Towers cost vs reward, _David_ and Dirt De Vil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dry Biltong Posted January 13, 2022 Share wonder why they didn't try sell the event ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted January 13, 2022 Share 20 minutes ago, Dry Biltong said: wonder why they didn't try sell the event ? The list of those with the capacity, ability and funds is minimal, more likely nil. Also I'd imagine the crew would like to bow out and keep the memory in the spirit of the original event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted January 13, 2022 Share 4 hours ago, _David_ said: It seems that this sort of thing is becoming more and more popular at a fraction of the cost. Yes I think as the social side of cycling has evolved over the past few years people figured out you can have great multi-day cycling experiences without doing expensive stage races. Still think Joberg2C offers something unique that will be hard to replicate by yourself or with friends so there is a place for an event like that, but they probably need a big headline sponsor to make it worthwhile for the organisers and affordable for cyclists. nonky and Wannabe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taito Posted January 13, 2022 Share I just finished a 4 day tour with Seamus in and around -Die Hell-4 days of riding with camping and braais every night .We had to supply our own food ,the backup Ldv was sorted . We hiked a bike down (Die Leer) into Die Hell and camped there night 1 It did not cost more that 2k all in. Great ride and great friends made, biketouring is the way to go. _David_, nonky, DIPSLICK and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted January 13, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, jcza said: For R35k per person you can put something fantastic together and sleep in hotels and not tents. Thing is that entering the J2C makes it really easy for me to arrange 🙂 If I'm going to the trouble of putting a tour together it will be in the Cape where the wine is (and Garden Route Trail Park!!!). nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted January 13, 2022 Share 1 minute ago, Eldron said: Thing is that entering the J2C makes it really easy for me to arrange 🙂 If I'm going to the trouble of putting a tour together it will be in the Cape where the wine is (and Garden Route Trail Park!!!). Let me know if you need someone here in SA to assist. I know a guy with bus, bike trailer, medics and loads of experience doing tours for small groups. Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted January 13, 2022 Share 1 minute ago, jcza said: Let me know if you need someone here in SA to assist. I know a guy with bus, bike trailer, medics and loads of experience doing tours for small groups. Will do and thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted January 13, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, DIPSLICK said: SHOW ME😆 ON a side note FOR vaalies, I always thought no event touched 3 Towers cost vs reward, 3 Towers was probably the best value for money in terms of stage races - Was on my bucket list, but alas ! I procrastinated and missed the boat. Hopefully the new guys will find a sponsor and bring it back. We did the first Lowveld Quest 4 day challenge, organized by same guys (previous owners of Mankele), was our first stage race and then went on to do S2C and B&B - Lowveld Quest was far better than both. DIPSLICK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted January 13, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, madmarc said: 3 Towers was probably the best value for money in terms of stage races - Was on my bucket list, but alas ! I procrastinated and missed the boat. Hopefully the new guys will find a sponsor and bring it back. We did the first Lowveld Quest 4 day challenge, organized by same guys (previous owners of Mankele), was our first stage race and then went on to do S2C and B&B - Lowveld Quest was far better than both. I'm very intrigued about what the ingredients are for successful mtb stage races. The one thing that I have seen over the years is that actually offering better cycling routes than other events is not particularly important. Having a great marketing operation that can sell your event to sponsors & riders in that they are buying into a special experience is far more crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie NL Posted January 13, 2022 Share Wappo talking about the race and decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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