[Event] Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg Road

[ChrisF]

9 hours ago, Chadvdw67 said:

Saw a dude on a dual sus mtb that had a blown rear shock, made me feel sea sick watching him bounce around the road

 

Blown shock .... or simply not wanting to lock it ?

 

Baffels the brain ... but there are people that WANT to keep those shocks OPEN on long tar rides ....

 

 

maak glad nie sin nie.

[Chadvdw67]

2 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Blown shock .... or simply not wanting to lock it ?

 

Baffels the brain ... but there are people that WANT to keep those shocks OPEN on long tar rides ....

 

 

maak glad nie sin nie.

Blown, zero damping, bouncing like a pogo stick

[love2fly]

2 hours ago, The Ouzo said:

opposite direction was a hard slog from start to finish

 

38 minutes ago, Frosty said:

I see a number of people I know, on the list, without a time.
Their Strava file shows as complete, so either they rode without a timing board, or there's a problem. Here's the summary of start groups without a time.
 

Time	(blank)
Row Labels	Count of StartGroup
AF-Race for a Purpose	13
Elite	10
Elite Ladies - Under 17	2
Hand Cycle and recumbent	3
Open Batches - A	26
Open Batches - AA	48
Open Batches - B	35
Open Batches - BB	31
Open Batches - C	41
Open Batches - CC	52
Open Batches - D	54
Open Batches - DD	47
Open Batches - E	44
Open Batches - EE	55
Open Batches - F	58
Open Batches - FF	32
Open Batches - G	50
Open Batches - GG	40
Open Batches - H	40
Open Batches - HH	60
Open Batches - I	53
Open Batches - II	47
Open Batches - J	47
Open Batches - JJ	64
Open Batches - K	48
Open Batches - KK	77
Open Batches - L	49
Open Batches - M	22
Open Batches - N	49
Open Batches - O	51
Open Batches - P	50
Open Batches - Q	73
Open Batches - S	20
Open Batches - V - Companies	86
Open Batches - W - Companies	45
Open Batches - X - Charities	47
Open Batches - Y - Charities	48
Open Batches 35km - SA	60
Open Batches 35km - SB - Charities	25
Open Batches 35km - SC - Companies	37
Open Batches 35km - SD	78
Open Batches 35km - SE	52
Open batches T Tandem	34
Racing Junior Men	4
Tandems - Male	2
Tandems - Mixed	5
U17 Boys Licensed	2
Under 23	6
Under 23 Ladies	2
VA-Racing Vets 30-34 Male	5
VB-Racing Vets 35-39 Male	5
VC-Racing Vets 40-44 Male	13
VD-Racing Vets 45-49 Male	9
VE-Vets groups 50-54 Male	7
VF-Vets groups 55-59 Male	6
VG-Vets groups 60+ Male	8
WA-Racing Vets 30-39 Female	4
WB-Racing Vets 40-49 Female	1
WC-Racing Vets 50+ Female	2
(blank)
Grand Total	1984

 

We saw literally dozens and dozens, if not hundreds riding without boards. Lots of ebikes doing that. Also the odd e-bike going all out and definitely fit enough to ride an Amish bike....

[ChrisF]

13 minutes ago, love2fly said:

 

We saw literally dozens and dozens, if not hundreds riding without boards. Lots of ebikes doing that. Also the odd e-bike going all out and definitely fit enough to ride an Amish bike....

 

Any chance of a regular Sunday ride overlapping with a part of the race route ?

 

Or actually poeple (let's not correct this spelling mistake) that ride the race without paying ?

 

 

 

Around here it happens that a normal weekend route overlaps with one or other event.  With the one-tonner I knew it in advance and actually went trail riding instead.

[love2fly]

16 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Any chance of a regular Sunday ride overlapping with a part of the race route ?

 

Or actually poeple (let's not correct this spelling mistake) that ride the race without paying ?

 

 

 

Around here it happens that a normal weekend route overlaps with one or other event.  With the one-tonner I knew it in advance and actually went trail riding instead.

Could be but there were some that rode in the bike traffic and some that kept to the side. Where I stay in Fourways we don't get many cyclists passing by

[The Ouzo]

I see photos are up, the portal has my results, but Pursuit Index and my Gold noddy badge has not been updated yet.

[NicoSmit]

15 hours ago, The Ouzo said:

I see photos are up, the portal has my results, but Pursuit Index and my Gold noddy badge has not been updated yet.

log out and log in again

[The Ouzo]

1 hour ago, NicoSmit said:

log out and log in again

it worked, thanks

[Spinnekop]

I see the new date is set for 26 October.
No MTB event this year?

📢 NEW DATE ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 
Ride Joburg 2025 is officially moving to Sunday, 26 October 🗓️💥
While we were originally set to race on 16 November, Johannesburg’s hosting of the 2025 G20 Summit has made it necessary to adjust our plans. 🔍 With international heads of state gathering in the city and heightened security protocols around Nasrec, the shift was essential to ensure both your safety and the smooth running of the event.
We know change can be unsettling, especially if you’ve already entered. Please know:
✅ MTB riders will be refunded automatically
✅ Road entrants can keep their entry OR request a full refund
📩 You’ll receive an email with all the steps shortly.
What’s staying the same?
🚴‍♀️ 97km of closed-road bliss
💧 World-class water points
🚨 Top-tier safety
🏁 An electric finish near the brand-new Dome at FNB Stadium
🌸 PLUS, cooler temps and Jacarandas in full bloom 🌸
And there’s more to be excited about…
R200,000 💸 awaits the first male and female over the line, and with the new October slot aligning perfectly with the global cycling calendar, we’re gearing up for our most competitive field yet 🌍💪
While we’ll miss our iconic MTB Weekend this year, our full focus is now on delivering the most unforgettable Ride Joburg Road edition yet. 🔗 Read more - link in bio!
Ride Joburg at its Best
26 October 2025

Wonder what happens now with the Pretoria Capital Classic that is scheduled for the same date?
 

[Kom]

6 hours ago, Spinnekop said:

📢 NEW DATE ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 
Ride Joburg 2025 is officially moving to Sunday, 26 October 🗓️💥
While we were originally set to race on 16 November, Johannesburg’s hosting of the 2025 G20 Summit has made it necessary to adjust our plans.
 

They were a week apart, and honestly, nasrec is only used for parking ... so only a partial venue conflict.

I feel bad for the organisers, im imagining some over eager G20 security advisor pulled this lever.

[Ed345]

12 hours ago, Spinnekop said:

Wonder what happens now with the Pretoria Capital Classic that is scheduled for the same date?
 

As it’s been postponed twice already, I guess a third time won’t hurt. 

Also on the same day is the Boland 100 Miler. Now I have a decision to make

[Dexter-morgan]

If I am not mistaken, the Emperor's classic is on the same week-end.

[Spinnekop]

1 hour ago, Dexter-morgan said:

If I am not mistaken, the Emperor's classic is on the same week-end.

Nope.
2 Nov

 

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

It would have been Capital Classic but entries are being refunded for that. 

[jcza]

Gravel Burn starts on 26 Oct. 

[Dexter-morgan]

Any future weather predictions for the 26th?  😎