Dear BF Club of SA members,

My attempt to convince Cycletour that the Bike Friday is unconventional was not
sucessful. The management committee "agreed that the bike looks like a
conventional bike – no fairings, etc." Also, it wasn't a recumbent.

I have left the matter there, but am willing to resurrect it next year if there
is enough support.

Regards
- Gerhard

--- In bfclubsouthafrica@yahoogroups.com, "bikerefusenik" <bikerefusenik@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Peter,
> Thanks for the reply. You've got to still be really quick to get into the top
100! All the best.
> I also fear that bike fridays might not be judged unconventional enough to
start in the unconventional category.
> Unfortunately I did not get around to asking Cycletour prior to the entries
opening, so I assume that it is too late now. I have to enter this weekend;
don't wantto miss out on my 16th Argus!
> Keep well and good training.
> - Gerhard
>
> --- In bfclubsouthafrica@yahoogroups.com, "barberpeter19" <barber.fine@>
wrote:
> >
> > Hi Gerhard,
> >
> > This probably wouldnt suit me as i am still one of those speed freaks who
trains hard trying to break personal best times before i get too far over the
hill. So its probably racing tandems again for me if I can persuade my son or
someone else to stoke for me in another flat out attempt to get into the top
100.
> >
> > However as far as i recall there is still an unconventional group as we have
in the past seen them starting just after us early on. They include the guys on
recumbents/hand cycles etc. I dont think the Bikefridays are unconventional
enough to join up with them though.
> >
> > Good luck with your efforts nevertheless.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Peter
> >
>