JarradVZ Posted November 20, 2010 Share Ha ha, no worries! They really should have split that batch into 2. It was huge.Yup, lots of litter, broken glass, wire, poo etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-i Posted November 20, 2010 Share after the race i thought (and mentioned to several people who agreed) that it was MUCH better than last year. there was no congestion, the singletrack (i DID see some) was nice - nothing technical, and it felt like a ride in a bikepark with all the loops, but 600m of vertical ascent is decent for a ride ride in the city. compared to any other previous year thie was great and i will go back. the only thing i can complain about is that there was no congestion - so nowhere to rest a little bit. well done 94.7! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarradVZ Posted November 20, 2010 Share I didn't do last year, perhaps they have made some improvements. But why not cut some track and then add on to it each year? Eventually you could have a lot of trails for the route planner to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeps Posted November 20, 2010 Share Whine whine whine ...... I enjoyed it and took it for what it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravity Sux Posted November 20, 2010 Share Must confess I quite enjoyed the race. Did the 25 last year with my son but decided to let him ride on his own and do the 50 this year. Tuning the route definitely sorted the congestion problems. Enjoyed riding in leeukop (which I obviously did not do on last years 25). Must agree though that they could have done a bit more on the route prep. There was a big piece of wire (nice loops just wailing to hook in someones drivetrain) within the first km (and this was towards the front of A1 so I doubt whether someone went bushwacking and brought it onto the track). Could also have been better marked in places. Was almost taken out by a motorbike who ignored the marshals and shot the last road crossing over the Old Pretoria Road - suppose road crossings will always be an issue when a MTB event takes place in the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 20, 2010 Share Whine whine whine ...... I enjoyed it and took it for what it was You looked stroooooong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeps Posted November 20, 2010 Share You looked stroooooong. Fanks man, was having so much of fun and you know the rule .... must finish ahead of Dangerous Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted November 20, 2010 Share Fanks man, was having so much of fun and you know the rule .... must finish ahead of Dangerous Dan Thought you were going to hold back until tomorrow ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeps Posted November 20, 2010 Share Thought you were going to hold back until tomorrow ?? That 'was' the plan but the red mist you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camo Posted November 20, 2010 Share Much better than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannetjie.... Posted November 20, 2010 Share Anyone have the results,for those of us who enjoyed a day at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrodger Posted November 20, 2010 Share Anyone have the results,for those of us who enjoyed a day at home? Specialized 1-2: Stoltz, Stander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeps Posted November 20, 2010 Share Bryce Munro 3rd :clap: :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted November 20, 2010 Share Was discussing just today, it was mentioned that cyclists on the whole are a whining unappreciative lot, given last weeks whinge fest about van Gaalen being too hard and now today's 94.7 MTB not challenging enough etc etc .... It's hard to disagree.Although I saw plenty folk who enjoyed themselves, from novices to 'seasoned' riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannetjie.... Posted November 21, 2010 Share I'm going to enjoy watching this on tv. I wonder when this going to be aired? Well done Bryce! Showing some good form sure the sponsors will show interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowellingWulf Posted November 21, 2010 Share Missed out on yesterdays race although I entered and my road batch starts in 15 mins! Stupid f*&cking cold!!! Now that is something to complain about! New shop in Melrose arch is cool though. They have a great special on Spesh mtb shoes - the ones with the buckle clicky thing for R1229. Bought two pairs - one for me and one for the missus. Joys of retail therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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