The Ouzo Posted January 18 Posted January 18 24 minutes ago, TheAntoine1 said: The arrogance and self importance of the first few alphabet groups makes it unpleasant. This is getting steadily worse. Guys seem to think they will land a contract with a team if they go under 3 hours. Get a grip - much more pleasant atmosphere in triathlons or riding one day events in Europe. never felt like this was a problem, have had the odd small group coming through on their second lap telling people to keep left, but nothing that bothered me, The one that did bother me was not even a single alphabet rider, he was from the soup mix at the back. Was 2017, riding with my dad. We were keeping far left up Chappies, this chop comes past us shouting keep left. Only to pull over around the next bend and then repeat a little further up. RoadNoob6 and mikkelz 2
mikkelz Posted January 18 Posted January 18 5 minutes ago, ChrisF said: You mean you dont stop at Dixies ... Not when I'm "racing" for position 1,246! 😅 ChrisF 1
Mamil Posted January 18 Posted January 18 4 minutes ago, mikkelz said: Not when I'm "racing" for position 1,246! 😅 I beat you! This year, instead of the sub 3 I have yet to achieve despite elbowing my way past @mikkelzand other 1X mamils, I'm going to try get my position into triple digits instead of quadruple. mikkelz 1
NickGM Posted January 18 Posted January 18 40 minutes ago, MORNE said: Lol people still want these goody bags? I take my number out the goody bag and on the way to the car, gift all that useless (to me) stuff to the first person i feel looks they want/need it. I have never used anything from that goody bag. Not even the bottle - cant have uncoordinated colours on my bikes. I don't want any of it either but you just never know when you might need single-serving rooibos infused shaving cream and estate agency fridge magnets. Geez, I think I might be a hoarder. Zebra, Jewbacca, Max Headroom and 4 others 1 6
Bub Marley Posted January 18 Posted January 18 48 minutes ago, MORNE said: Lol people still want these goody bags? I take my number out the goody bag and on the way to the car, gift all that useless (to me) stuff to the first person i feel looks they want/need it. I have never used anything from that goody bag. Not even the bottle - cant have uncoordinated colours on my bikes. No one uses any of the stuff because they’re useless to cyclists. I think people would care a bit more if it was actually relevant. It’s not high on my list of important things, but it would be nice to actually get a goody bag with a few useful items. The DC goody bag is great as they always surprise you with something. 43 minutes ago, babse said: you mean this year? Likely the same if i eventually enter... yeah, meant this year. I’ve edited the post.
mikkelz Posted January 18 Posted January 18 11 minutes ago, Mamil said: I beat you! This year, instead of the sub 3 I have yet to achieve despite elbowing my way past @mikkelzand other 1X mamils, I'm going to try get my position into triple digits instead of quadruple. Challenge accepted! 🤣 Sub 3 is so last year. Sub 1,000 is where it's at. Mamil 1
Jase619 Posted January 18 Posted January 18 On 12/21/2023 at 10:42 AM, SoloCyclist said: Economy is collapsing and these okes come with these prices..........utter madness Precisely why the entries are so expensive, everything costs more, and there is less entries which means less to dilute the increase in the costs. Everything has skyrocketed in the last year, can't expect ye olde Argus to stay the same. We lucky it isn't over R1000. Just look at entry costs for comrades. Crazy. Long Wheel Base 1
Hamstring Posted January 18 Posted January 18 The best day on a bicycle with mates and drinking Beer☺️ Stage 1 Greg’s house 1:09:38 29.47 km champagne breakfast Stage 2 Camel Rock 1:16:05 31.49 km Beer Stage 3 Cafe Roux 36:52 16.61 km Beer Stage 4 Bugattis 32:44 12.07 km Beer Stage 5 Cafe Caprice 29:54 12.22 km Beer Stage 6 Done CTCT 16:54 7.29 km More Beer HdB, andreas17777, Prince Albert Cycles and 1 other 3 1
andreas17777 Posted January 18 Posted January 18 9 minutes ago, Hamstring said: The best day on a bicycle with mates and drinking Beer☺️ Stage 1 Greg’s house 1:09:38 29.47 km champagne breakfast Stage 2 Camel Rock 1:16:05 31.49 km Beer Stage 3 Cafe Roux 36:52 16.61 km Beer Stage 4 Bugattis 32:44 12.07 km Beer Stage 5 Cafe Caprice 29:54 12.22 km Beer Stage 6 Done CTCT 16:54 7.29 km More Beer How do we get in Greg's house?:) Hamstring, Meezo and NickGM 3
KidCharlemagne Posted January 18 Posted January 18 1 hour ago, TheAntoine1 said: The arrogance and self importance of the first few alphabet groups makes it unpleasant. This is getting steadily worse. Guys seem to think they will land a contract with a team if they go under 3 hours. Get a grip - much more pleasant atmosphere in triathlons or riding one day events in Europe. Nah, dude! It's all great fun, notwithstanding a teensy-tiny minority of "unpleasant" riders. But, you always have your one-day events in Europe to fall back on.
Skubarra Posted January 18 Posted January 18 3 hours ago, MORNE said: Lol people still want these goody bags? I take my number out the goody bag and on the way to the car, gift all that useless (to me) stuff to the first person i feel looks they want/need it. I have never used anything from that goody bag. Not even the bottle - cant have uncoordinated colours on my bikes. Serious question - when was the last time there was a decent Argus goodie bag? I have been doing Cycle Tours since 2012 and I have never seen a decent goodie bag. Based on what evidence/perception do people expect a decent goodie bag? The event could probably go on for another 20 generations and you will still find people being genuinely surprised and disappointed that the goodie bag is not any good. MORNE , JacquesJ and ChrisF 3
TheAntoine1 Posted January 18 Posted January 18 2 hours ago, KidCharlemagne said: Nah, dude! It's all great fun, notwithstanding a teensy-tiny minority of "unpleasant" riders. But, you always have your one-day events in Europe to fall back on. It's an observation and is one of the reasons the CTCT is becoming less of a big event every year. No more sold out entries way before the time and certainly no more 35 000 riders. Still might be fun for some but not so much for many.
The Ouzo Posted January 18 Posted January 18 19 minutes ago, TheAntoine1 said: It's an observation and is one of the reasons the CTCT is becoming less of a big event every year. No more sold out entries way before the time and certainly no more 35 000 riders. Still might be fun for some but not so much for many. I highly doubt this is a big reason for the decline in numbers, it may factor in an extremely small percentage of reasons. ChrisF 1
'Dale Posted January 18 Posted January 18 (edited) 6 hours ago, TheAntoine1 said: The arrogance and self importance of the first few alphabet groups makes it unpleasant. This is getting steadily worse. Guys seem to think they will land a contract with a team if they go under 3 hours. Get a grip - much more pleasant atmosphere in triathlons or riding one day events in Europe. Arrogance and self-importance is comparing the unique local vibes of The Argus event in South Africa to the so-called much more pleasant atmosphere of European events. Be lekka, Bruuuu. Edited January 18 by 'Dale babse, ChrisF, Mamil and 3 others 6
MORNE Posted January 19 Posted January 19 14 hours ago, TheAntoine1 said: The arrogance and self importance of the first few alphabet groups makes it unpleasant. This is getting steadily worse. Guys seem to think they will land a contract with a team if they go under 3 hours. Get a grip - much more pleasant atmosphere in triathlons or riding one day events in Europe. Kind of agree with this to a point. Why i wont be starting in my seeded group this year and probably wont care about seeding races either. My most fun ones were in the lower groups and the least pleasant ones were between the wannabe semipro ‘plonkers’😅 back to being silly for me this year. Trying it on a SS bike🤣 also stopping for beer. ChrisF and Wannabe 2
Mamil Posted January 19 Posted January 19 1 hour ago, MORNE said: Kind of agree with this to a point. Why i wont be starting in my seeded group this year and probably wont care about seeding races either. My most fun ones were in the lower groups and the least pleasant ones were between the wannabe semipro ‘plonkers’😅 back to being silly for me this year. Trying it on a SS bike🤣 also stopping for beer. I don't think I've ever seen arrogance and self importance.... Except maybe once when a rather entitled oke stomped off after the wind cancellation shouting some quite unreasonable stuff. Oh and that idiot who did a risky sprint to come in under 3.15. What worries me more than that is the risk of accident in such large groups. I started later year before last I think it was when it was wet because of the risk. Ctct week is when this plonker pretends he's a pro rider by taking a week's leave to ride the tour du cap and finish in the lower third and pretend Greenpoint is the champs Elysees as he streak across the line. It's a mundane fantasy but it's mine! MORNE and ChrisF 1 1
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