i24 Posted January 26 Posted January 26 25 minutes ago, BuffsVintageBikes said: I wouldn't concern myself too much with regulations, it's not like anyone there is going to police it at all. Most ebikes don't have their max wattage displayed on the motor casing like a motor vehicle 👍 Just don't finish faster than the "max permissible e-bike time". Note new in 2026 is that there is a minimum e-bike time for each timing section, so you can't go fast then wait 1km from the end for your allowed finishing time. Most important, be VERY POLITE, wait for a clear gap and don't shout when passing us Hamish cyclists up Smitswinkel and Chappies etc. Otherwise the combined Karma of 1000's of suffering back markers will descend upon your tyres or cause you premature battery failure. (Italics 'cause I cannot find comic sans). Zebra, ChrisF, Milosh and 2 others 1 4
ChrisF Posted January 26 Posted January 26 4 hours ago, BuffsVintageBikes said: I wouldn't concern myself too much with regulations, it's not like anyone there is going to police it at all. Most ebikes don't have their max wattage displayed on the motor casing like a motor vehicle 👍 And the hard reality .... more power need lots more battery ..... Just ride safely .... and that has nothing to do about the bike ... Alliesmeister, Scary Rider, SilverRider and 1 other 4
capediver Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Reviving an "old" thread here...(why is it so quiet??) Surely the weatherperts have started predictions already?
ChrisF Posted February 16 Posted February 16 41 minutes ago, capediver said: Reviving an "old" thread here...(why is it so quiet??) Surely the weatherperts have started predictions already? Hopefully cooller than today .... Hopefully less wind than recently ... Charles71, Scary Rider, Mamil and 1 other 4
Charles71 Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Cooler than today would be most welcome, hopefully it's also dry on the day
CTLonewolf Posted February 17 Posted February 17 Has anyone received seeding or have they lied to us. Less than 3 weeks away. Can't wait for a relaxed day out on the bike.
ChrisF Posted February 17 Posted February 17 (edited) 42 minutes ago, CTLonewolf said: Has anyone received seeding or have they lied to us. Less than 3 weeks away. Can't wait for a relaxed day out on the bike. EDIT - seeding is typically sent out over a number of days .... with all the provisors above ... Edited February 17 by ChrisF
nyc_cpt Posted February 17 Posted February 17 53 minutes ago, CTLonewolf said: Has anyone received seeding or have they lied to us. Less than 3 weeks away. Can't wait for a relaxed day out on the bike. Just received it, now just hoping for good weather JacquesJ and ChrisF 2
Dexter-morgan Posted February 17 Posted February 17 Its my first time doing this, is 6:42 a good starting time? SilverRider, Akon and love2fly 2 1
ChrisF Posted February 17 Posted February 17 9 minutes ago, Dexter-morgan said: Its my first time doing this, is 6:42 a good starting time? As an e-biker I always start after 7.00. My first event I started in the last group. My 3rd event I dropped back to start with a charity group .... The "traffic" is significantly better than the later groups .... I am again supporting the I-Love-Boobies charity, but not drppoing back again .... traffic at the back is something else ... Your start should be good for a nice ride. Just be alert for the odd racer starting later and blasting up the groups .... not many events prepare you for 25 000 riders ... NOTHING can prepare you for the VIBE !! People all along the route people are chearing you on .... It is such an awesome day out. Charles71, Alliesmeister and SilverRider 3
HdB Posted February 17 Posted February 17 15 minutes ago, Dexter-morgan said: Its my first time doing this, is 6:42 a good starting time? Pretty good, yes. Time wise 1E is usually just outside of sub-3h, unless w have very good weather; on the other hand you have a bit more light by then, compared to $, @, etc ChrisF 1
Shebeen Posted February 17 Posted February 17 Did the cycle your management get outsourced? To an international company too nogal? Bottom of my seeding email These guys came out of seemingly nowhere to hold the world trail champs on Tmnp next year https://www.golazo.com/news/golazo-south-africa-launches-and-will-organize-the-2027-world-trail-running-championships-in-cape-town/
NC_lurker Posted February 17 Posted February 17 49 minutes ago, Shebeen said: Did the cycle your management get outsourced? To an international company too nogal? Bottom of my seeding email More likely that cycle tour management has branched out into trail running....check that address on Google Maps, it's the Cycle Tour Org offices.
DieselnDust Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Yebo seeding received. who is updating the google sheet with start fouls and target times this year?
Pure Savage Posted February 18 Posted February 18 On 1/26/2026 at 4:11 PM, BuffsVintageBikes said: I wouldn't concern myself too much with regulations, it's not like anyone there is going to police it at all. Most ebikes don't have their max wattage displayed on the motor casing like a motor vehicle 👍 Its only when there is an accident and the lawyers send you a letter etc that it becomes an issue. Scary Rider 1
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