Kom Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 Event Name: King Price Race to the SeaWhen: 03/09/2022Where: Franschhoek, , Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western CapeCategory: GravelKing Price Race to the Sea is making history by being announced as the first-ever South African Gravel Bike Championships set to take place in 2022. Riders over the age of 19 who hold a valid CSA license are eligible to enter this momentous event.Go to Event Page.
Kom Posted August 30, 2022 Author Posted August 30, 2022 Surprised this event is not listed - being gravel champs and all. Any weather predictions for saturday? Looks gusty from the NW
milky4130 Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, Kom said: Surprised this event is not listed - being gravel champs and all. Any weather predictions for saturday? Looks gusty from the NW their marketing is so good they don't need to list it on the bikehub 😱 Kom 1
olmec Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 Those of you who did it last year will remember the blistering headwind for the final 40km; that was real character building stuff. I hope its not as bad this year, but the headwind will definitely be there: Kom and Me rida my bicycle 1 1
Shebeen Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, olmec said: Those of you who did it last year will remember the blistering headwind for the final 40km; that was real character building stuff. I hope its not as bad this year, but the headwind will definitely be there: correct me if I'm wrong, but that looks like mainly a tailwind....
milky4130 Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, Shebeen said: correct me if I'm wrong, but that looks like mainly a tailwind.... yes up until mile 65 only Kom and Comrade J 1 1
splat Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 I am bit nervous about the weather (rain). Somewhat skittish after all the ATP and TB war stories DieselnDust, Kom and MORNE 1 2
olmec Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 Yeah; As an ATP survivor I've been watching the weather closely. Found the previous R2S race writeup here: https://joom.ag/u5GI looks like fun.
Comrade J Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 Have they posted the updated Route GPX file yet.
Shebeen Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 57 minutes ago, milky4130 said: yes up until mile 65 only at which point it's mainly downhill in the hemel en aarde valley? looks pretty good. 31 minutes ago, splat said: I am bit nervous about the weather (rain). Somewhat skittish after all the ATP and TB war stories make sure you finish before sunday afternoon then. splat and Sidekick Racer 2
milky4130 Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 24 minutes ago, Comrade J said: Have they posted the updated Route GPX file yet. why updated, are there changes?
milky4130 Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 25 minutes ago, Shebeen said: at which point it's mainly downhill in the hemel en aarde valley? looks pretty good. make sure you finish before sunday afternoon then. There is no downhill in an 100 mile race white tiger, Me rida my bicycle, Comrade J and 1 other 4
splat Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Comrade J said: Have they posted the updated Route GPX file yet. https://racetothesea.co.za/riders-guide-2022/#route-info
Comrade J Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 58 minutes ago, milky4130 said: why updated, are there changes? I read earlier in the year that the route had been changed somewhat milky4130 1
Comrade J Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 Race Office has advised GPX file going out tommrow
splat Posted August 30, 2022 Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, Comrade J said: Race Office has advised GPX file going out tommrow There is one on the website now
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