The ARGUS 2025 Thread (AKA CTCT)

[DieselnDust]

54 minutes ago, The Ouzo said:

will try and get them all together for a pic. first one I have is from 1999, there are some missing in between, but will give a fair look into the past

The medals changed over the years. See posts below

[DieselnDust]

The 2019 medal is my 21st hence the gold colour. I’m on 27 now

[DieselnDust]

Then the years they cheated out 

left I think is 2009 because I found the 2011 medal and the right one is 2010. I didn’t ride in 2012 and 2013.

Edited 23 hours ago by DieselnDust

[DieselnDust]

2014

[Shebeen]

Argus segment update!!

 

not sure what is the king climb,

Chappies? peleton smashed it this year, Luke Moir the new KOM (that contract will come in now)

https://www.strava.com/segments/631028?filter=overall

             or

Suikerbossie

'25 Peleton hoovered up there again, but couldn't sneak past the Cape epic guy.

https://www.strava.com/segments/627076?filter=overall

 

in related news, Candace Lill's mechanic was quite a beast in his prime and is still up there.

 

 

[DieselnDust]

2016 seemed special for some reason

[ChrisF]

10 minutes ago, Christine Meyer said:

Fyi, I was the lady on the ebike, the one you are talking about. Firstly, I did start in my batch, just like I was supposed to. Secondly, were you there to see how I passed anyone? Yes, I did not ride at 25km/h like the rules stated, because I ride faster on my mountain bike, so I did not see the point in riding like Miss Daisy. But did I bother you? Did I cause an accident? Or did I sit in the front, pedal my ass off and gave slip to whomever could hold my wheel? I was there to have fun, like thousands of other riders. Maybe you should keep your mouth shut about stuff you know nothing about. If an ebike hurt your fragile little ego, don't blame me. 

 

You do realise I also ride an ebike 🤣

 

EDIT - Okay so you do 2:50 on an ebike .... IGNORING the rules, then want to get snotty on your first post ....

 

Maybe read the rules before attacking others that actually stick to the rules.

 

Then do some homework on WHY these rules are in place.

 

It has hardly anything to do with "you", but everything to do with influencing race results.

 

And if you think you passed so many SLOW weekend riders at such a speed without causing danger, you really need a wake up call !!!  Page up a bit, read about the dad's daughter that was nearly taken out by a racer.

 

NO, you wont get sympathy from me.  YOU are bad for the future of ebikes in this sport !!!!

Edited 21 hours ago by ChrisF

[Bro Derek]

7 minutes ago, Christine Meyer said:

And what about natural riders that also ride faster than 25km/h? Are you also complaining about them? I didn't start in the slow weekend rider batch, so I didn't pass them. 🤷‍♀️ Now I am not entertaining this conversation any longer, because you are a sad old man who needs to grow some and accept the fact that a woman kicked your ass. 

Won't you be disqualified?

If you entered as an e-bike you will be disqualified for riding faster than the rules state you can.

So did you enter as an e-bike?

[DieselnDust]

🍿 it’s been so long….

[DieselnDust]

2 minutes ago, Bro Derek said:

Won't you be disqualified?

If you entered as an e-bike you will be disqualified for riding faster than the rules state you can.

So did you enter as an e-bike?

🍿……

[Me rida my bicycle]

I just don't see the point in racing with an Ebike. Don't get me wrong they do have their place like doing a quick 30km trails after work or getting people into riding. 

Saying you did a sub 3 but used a Ebike is like saying I knocked down Dricus Du Plessis I used a bat. 

But this is just my opinion. 

[Bro Derek]

1 minute ago, Me rida my bicycle said:

I just don't see the point in racing with an Ebike. Don't get me wrong they do have their place like doing a quick 30km trails after work or getting people into riding. 

Saying you did a sub 3 but used a Ebike is like saying I knocked down Dricus Du Plessis I used a bat. 

But this is just my opinion. 

IMHO they should life ban the e-bikers who don't follow the rules... 🍿

[Neville Bailey]

 

 

Edited 20 hours ago by Neville Bailey

[Me rida my bicycle]

2 minutes ago, Bro Derek said:

IMHO they should life ban the e-bikers who don't follow the rules... 🍿

If your group was before I'd say 7am I get racing for time. We started 7h39 and even with the buggy caught up to so many bunches and there was so many unnecessary crashes caused by people trying to speed through without looking or carrying what they do to other people. 

[Me rida my bicycle]

2 minutes ago, Christine Meyer said:

I wasn't racing, I was riding. I took pictures and enjoyed the view. I was just doing it really really fast. 🤷‍♀️

Cool glad you enjoyed it 👌🏻

[Bro Derek]

6 minutes ago, Christine Meyer said:

Yes I did enter as an Ebike and I started in 3A. My average was 38.1km/h, I was disqualified and I accept it, as I did break the rules. I personally don't know why we should only ride 25km/h because the natural bikes don't have the same rules. 🤷‍♀️ 

You are assisted using technology and a motor.

'Normal bikes' are powered only using human power.

The rules exist to stop assisted riders towing or influencing speeds of 'normal bikes' as well as safety concerns regarding speed on climbs and bunch skill awareness

If you knew the rules prior to riding a 2:50 and choosing to disregard the rules and why they exist and remain wholly uncaring, I would suggest therapy

Edited 20 hours ago by Bro Derek