Bokbok Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Hi Guys Testing the water - I am chairperson of Gold Fields Cycling Club and we are thinking of putting a Double Century race together in Gauteng. What time of the year will be the best?
aanhouer Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Me thinks after 94.7... Carefull now.... you don't wanna mess with the Capies.
racman Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 also ensure that the race is not too close to the Cape DC date
Domestiquehated Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 I'm no Vaalie/Gautie, but I always am looking for an excuse to visit. To maximise the participation it needs to be attractive at multiple levels. I guess you need to consider starting small and then moving/upgrading it if it is well received.When: You guys know when it is best to ride in Jhb - would you opt for summer/winter/, etc. Just find a weekend that fits... If you find the right formula, it will become a key event in its own right.Where: It needs to be stunning scenery. 200kms on a bike is a long time. Magaliesbug? Show the visitors who make the trip what scenic delights the area offers once our of downtown Jhb...How: Speak to the current DC organisation team. Try and find the win-win, not the loose-loose. Perhaps the events could be linked in some way, rather than competing with each other? It would be unfortunate if both events just became local events... Etc, etc. Long topic, lots of passion (not all of it misguided), but little time...
Mr Giant Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Three weeks prior to 94.7 or the Argus. This will assist in many many many ways!
bontie Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Calendar is quite full around here, but what about April/May somewhere. Weather is still okay-ish and it wouldn't clash with Cape one. I think it will be a hit! Magaliesburg is good but there are sooooo many races around there...
Hendrik_S Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Brilliant idea. Def about 3-4 weeks after the argus. Just when the season dies down a bit there somthing to look forward too.
Pinarello1 Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 This is a great idea. Without doing much research I think the racing calendar in Gauteng is not to congested from April? So around this time could be ideal. The route can be from somewhere in JHB to Pretoria, Hartbeespoort dam and back via Magalies. It will certainly offer a challenging route with great scenery.
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