SA National Championships 2023 - Oudtshoorn

[Danger Dassie]

13 minutes ago, babse said:

U23 chick showing who's boss again...

Anything exciting go down or just a drag race at the finish?

 

It was properly good racing, some good attacks by Taneal Otto and few others. Maddie Le Roux and Zanri Strydom performed an exceptional breakaway in last km and were caught again, just. Zanri then attacked from the back in the last km or so while everyone was watching each other. She nearly held the break as well, the bunch caught her in the last few hundred metres.

It’s unfortunate that the comm vehicle was in the final straight. Should’ve rolled  back or pulled off route.

[Akon]

12 hours ago, Danger Dassie said:

It was properly good racing, some good attacks by Taneal Otto and few others. Maddie Le Roux and Zanri Strydom performed an exceptional breakaway in last km and were caught again, just. Zanri then attacked from the back in the last km or so while everyone was watching each other. She nearly held the break as well, the bunch caught her in the last few hundred metres.

It’s unfortunate that the comm vehicle was in the final straight. Should’ve rolled  back or pulled off route.

You forgot to mention Maroeshka's heroic break early on.

Watch the areal footage on @bleedToWin's Instagram story and you'll see the commissaire's vehicle had no influence whatsoever. https://www.instagram.com/stories/wilcostr/3035986842863808543/

[ChrisF]

1 hour ago, Akon said:

You forgot to mention Maroeshka's heroic break early on.

Watch the areal footage on @bleedToWin's Instagram story and you'll see the commissaire's vehicle had no influence whatsoever. https://www.instagram.com/stories/wilcostr/3035986842863808543/

 

Maroosjka is a remarkable racer and lady 👍

 

What racer !!

 

And giving so much back to the sport and the next generation via Reach for Rainbows.

[Danger Dassie]

56 minutes ago, Akon said:

You forgot to mention Maroeshka's heroic break early on.

Watch the areal footage on @bleedToWin's Instagram story and you'll see the commissaire's vehicle had no influence whatsoever. https://www.instagram.com/stories/wilcostr/3035986842863808543/

Cheers. Didn’t forget, didn’t see it as the signal was all over. So a lot was missed. As much as the comm vehicle may not have had any influence, don’t believe it should have been there on the final straight. 
 

The real point is the women’s team race was a fantastic event worth following. Great that Team DSM took the initiative.

[Danger Dassie]

SA Champs, Elite Men road race - https://fb.watch/iEnljhycRb/?mibextid=kdkkhi
 

Also some general coverage on CSA Stories https://instagram.com/cycling_sa?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ= 

[babse]

7 minutes ago, Danger Dassie said:

SA Champs, Elite Men road race - https://fb.watch/iEnljhycRb/?mibextid=kdkkhi
 

Also some general coverage on CSA Stories https://instagram.com/cycling_sa?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ= 

Waiting for next FB feed...

[W@nted]

What is going on with the vets live timing?

[W@nted]

Pritzen SA champ?

[Mtree]

17 minutes ago, W@nted said:

Pritzen SA champ?

Stedman 1st...
https://www.mobiielite.com/results/RaceID/ec7a94ef-0bb0-417f-b257-a84a0f538498

[Danger Dassie]

Looks like it was Travis Stedman in a sprint. Those last few km, bliksem 🤯 - https://fb.watch/iEqxRD_6sO/?mibextid=kdkkhi

[Mongoose!]

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Edited February 13, 2023 by Mongoose!

[Deshark]

Morning all

Why has it never realised for Cycling SA to live stream of this prestigious event?
Does not need to be Supersport, there are a lot of cheaper options in our technologically advanced country. Really, to have no live coverage is ridiculous?

Edited February 13, 2023 by Deshark

['Dale]

22 minutes ago, Deshark said:

Morning all

Why has it never realised for Cycling SA to live stream of this prestigious event?
Does not need to be Supersport, there are a lot of cheaper options in our technologically advanced country. Really, to have no live coverage is ridiculous?

It’s not a rugby game. This is boerewors roll country. 

[ChrisF]

43 minutes ago, 'Dale said:

It’s not a rugby game. This is boerewors roll country. 

 

Wellllll ....

 

OUDTSHOORN seems to have matured beyond only playing sports with an odd shaped ball .....

 

Cycling is a big in their schools !!

 

The number of cycling events in the area puts the rest to shame.

 

 

but sadly CSA is too useless .... any broadcasting will have to be a private initiative.  Which then begs the question of permission to broadcast a CSA event .... 😏

 

 

 

Would have LOVED a YouTube stream.  Which typically means it is also available later, for when we actually do have some screen time.

[-Az-]

4 hours ago, Deshark said:

Morning all

Why has it never realised for Cycling SA to live stream of this prestigious event?
Does not need to be Supersport, there are a lot of cheaper options in our technologically advanced country. Really, to have no live coverage is ridiculous?

It likely comes down to a financial issue.

[Action_Man]

On 2/12/2023 at 6:59 AM, Danger Dassie said:

Cheers. Didn’t forget, didn’t see it as the signal was all over. So a lot was missed. As much as the comm vehicle may not have had any influence, don’t believe it should have been there on the final straight. 
 

The real point is the women’s team race was a fantastic event worth following. Great that Team DSM took the initiative.

 

It happens, comms are only human, sometimes they make mistakes...