Jase619 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Always surprised by how many people think that big event companies don't do there due diligence before making a decision. Just because it does not fit your narrative, does not mean it won't be a success. If it get's more people on bikes, then I say go for it!!!! Would probably allow a younger participation age as well? DJR, Pieterlab1 and peetwindhoek 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase619 Posted December 5, 2022 Share 14 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: It’s supposed to at least be an achievement to complete an Argus. Make it under 100 and basically anyone can do it. Also, why announce this now? Surely they would’ve had this in the works for a while now. Why not just do it when entries opened? If this move actually happens, I feel like the DC would then overtake the Argus as the premier event in the western cape. At least for me it would. I presume this isn't replacing the 109km? Pretty sure doing the full event will still be an achievement for people to strive towards, with the shorter route being a stepping stone. Because it may be easy for you to ride a bike does not make it easy for the next person. ChrisF and Yyyy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted December 5, 2022 Share 18 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: It’s supposed to at least be an achievement to complete an Argus. Make it under 100 and basically anyone can do it. Also, why announce this now? Surely they would’ve had this in the works for a while now. Why not just do it when entries opened? If this move actually happens, I feel like the DC would then overtake the Argus as the premier event in the western cape. At least for me it would. In my mind the DC is the premier road event in the WC right now. Even the PPA one tonner holds more appeal. devocean and Akon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted December 5, 2022 Share 6 minutes ago, Jase619 said: Always surprised by how many people think that big event companies don't do there due diligence before making a decision. Just because it does not fit your narrative, does not mean it won't be a success. If it get's more people on bikes, then I say go for it!!!! Would probably allow a younger participation age as well? Maybe we should wait for the announcement before we we start getting the knifes out. Right now at best we should only be oiling the wet stones SoloCyclist, ChrisF and danievj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMCfan Posted December 5, 2022 Share As long as they dont merge the different distances into the same finish straight i say add as many routes as they want! danievj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloCyclist Posted December 5, 2022 Share 1 minute ago, BMCfan said: As long as they dont merge the different distances into the same finish straight i say add as many routes as they want! You should be able to finish before the casuals start.........lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted December 5, 2022 Share 4 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: Maybe we should wait for the announcement before we we start getting the knifes out. Right now at best we should only be oiling the wet stones Dunno mate, our torches are already lit. We gon' burn something... peetwindhoek, DieselnDust, NeverNotRolling and 6 others 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ncayi Posted December 5, 2022 Share 2 hours ago, bleedToWin said: Dunno mate, our torches are already lit. We gon' burn something... I just thought of this scene when I read your comment videoplayback_001.mp4 Edited December 5, 2022 by Ncayi ChrisF, DieselnDust, 475 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted December 5, 2022 Share The route is going to hook a left at Muizenberg and go along Baden Powell before another left onto Jakes Gerwel where the wind will push the riders through to the N2 where another left takes them back to the finish through town. Next year, CTCT is going extreme. Pure Savage, MongooseMan, DieselnDust and 2 others 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted December 5, 2022 Share 3 hours ago, Bub Marley said: If they’re seriously considering adding a shorter option then that just shows how the demand has decreased. I personally dont think this is the right move but let’s wait for the official announcement before jumping to conclusions. i sat out the shortened route then was at the start line for the cancelled one... i had really considered it this year but the steep"er" price (yes this will start a never ending debate) is sort of like nah i'm ok not doing it again or ever... the tour de cap on the other is looking really appetizing at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted December 5, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, DieselnDust said: Maybe we should wait for the announcement before we we start getting the knifes out. Right now at best we should only be oiling the wet stones Confirmed 42km route. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted December 5, 2022 Share 2 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: Confirmed 42km route. That will make everyone who does the full route seem quite hardcore! 🤣 mikkelz and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongooseMan Posted December 5, 2022 Share https://www.capetowncycletour.com/cape-town-cycle-tour-short-route/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted December 5, 2022 Share 17 minutes ago, Meezo said: the tour de cap on the other is looking really appetizing at this stage. A ton of fun, but not sure how they justify R1000k per day when offering zero addition to a one day event... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted December 5, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Bub Marley said: It’s supposed to at least be an achievement to complete an Argus. Make it under 100 and basically anyone can do it. Also, why announce this now? Surely they would’ve had this in the works for a while now. Why not just do it when entries opened? If this move actually happens, I feel like the DC would then overtake the Argus as the premier event in the western cape. At least for me it would. Spoiler : next year the DC will be a double half century 22 minutes ago, MongooseMan said: https://www.capetowncycletour.com/cape-town-cycle-tour-short-route/ okay. Edited December 5, 2022 by Jbr DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted December 5, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Jase619 said: If it get's more people on bikes, then I say go for it!!!! Would probably allow a younger participation age as well? ^^^ THIS ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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