1511 DT Q4Q 2015
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of the guys go large until the early hours – but<br />
generally, the guys were all quite considerate – this<br />
is very much a social affair and there are lots of<br />
family groups along.<br />
The catering was generous and wholesome – basic good<br />
food all the way and plenty of it – from a great self-braai<br />
complete with pap and salads, to sheep on the spit,<br />
tasty stews. Lunches were mixed up each day – boerie<br />
rolls, burgers, chicken prego’s, there was no room for<br />
complaints. The tannies in Weenen even baked us the<br />
most amazing cakes for desert…<br />
This is all included in your entry fee – in my opinion; you<br />
cannot beat the value for money on offer at this event.<br />
I did hear a few grumbles about day to day<br />
information. Prior to the event, we were bombarded<br />
with information and I thought it was quite thorough<br />
– the mantra – leave a dust gap, check the markers<br />
yourself, don’t just follow the bike in front of you still<br />
rings in my ears… we were given a day to day briefing<br />
in print of what to expect and if you take the time to<br />
read it – it all made perfect sense. The general rules<br />
on this event – drinking and riding is a big no – no<br />
(Duh!); respect the people around you; look out for<br />
danger signs; follow markers; have a good time.<br />
In that order. And if you followed, you generally<br />
have a hassle free ride. Some of the markers were<br />
challenging, the hot weather baked the paint and<br />
much of it faded, so you had to take time and look<br />
nicely. Every morning a team ran ahead to check that<br />
all is clear and to touch up – and to my knowledge –<br />
everyone got in just fine.<br />
Every evening the group meets at dinner for the next<br />
days briefing – the only hassle is that quite a few<br />
people did not get to the briefing. My opinion – in<br />
racing or anywhere you have to attend, the team was<br />
on hand every evening to answer questions and the<br />
briefings were more than adequate. Our team had no<br />
issues at all. So to the guys who ran out of fuel, next<br />
time, maybe pay attention?<br />
In terms of back-up, you are never alone. We saw the<br />
organisers backup bakkie pop up all over the place<br />
– marshals at most road crossings and riders just<br />
stopping to check if you were OK. I saw the medics<br />
quietly going about their business and helping out<br />
all over the place. A really well-oiled machine. I was<br />
very impressed.<br />
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