MS Gong Ride 2022 (Postponed 2021) - New Date: 06/11/2022

[peter]

Anyone managed to register is morning?

The web form is asking for an access code, which is no where to be found in the pre-registration email.

Called the event team for help and left a message.

Looking at the registration link in the email, it contains a code in the URL parameter, possibly an unique code to prevent link shares. The registration page was very slow to load and I refreshed it many times, I guess the refreshes have marked the code used. If so, this is a very poor design, the code should only be invalidated after a successful registration, not by simply visiting the page.

[AndrewCowley]

Click on the link in the email again. It will no longer ask for a code.

Yes the web site is slow.

[peter]

Thanks Andrew, yes, it is working now.

It seems there were pre-VIP registrations if you have an access code.

They forgot to remove the validation this morning. Feels like a lesser VIP now.

[familyguy]

7th November, not 11th.

Registered, even got a casual t-shirt after all these years.

[peter]

7th November, not 11th.

Thanks for noticing that mistake, corrected.

[peter]

Have no idea it has been on for 40 years.

This is my 8th participation.

I lost 20kg before the 2019 event, so it was a breeze riding through the Royal National Park. But I found the 20kg last year, so the hills won't be as kind this time around.

[familyguy]

Have not idea it has been on for 40 years.

This is my 8th participation.

I did my first one at 14, which was 33 years ago...

I did two or three, then had quite a long break. I certainly did 2005 and almost every one since then, except 2008 definitely. I've lost count. I reckon this is number 20.

[caneye]

register early. numbers are capped at 5000 only.

i believe the VIP are individuals who raised over $350 last year.

always a good day out. for a good cause too.

[peter]

So true. Especially RNP is not some place I would go cycling on my own (other than some easy trails), this is a good opportunity to ride for a great cause and for personal achievement (at least for me this is a challenge and therefore feeling of accomplishment).

Edit: as of noon 27/May, there are 2,800 participants on the leader board.

[Retrobyte]

I'm in. There are over 3000 participants now, so filling up fast

[peter]

It's just under 3,600 now. Will probably reach 5,000 after the weekend.

Wouldn't be surprised if situation improves after the winter they may open up more spots. But it's better to sign up now.

[Retrobyte]

5000 - sold out now

[peter]

Wow!! Better start training.

[peter]

Got an email from the event organiser a few days ago, they will re-open registration for an additional 2,500 spots on 29/Jun 10am, IF the health order is relaxed.

If no changes to health order restrictions, they will apply for exemption. So either way the prospect of more registrations if there, stay tuned.

[SheikYerbouti]

Now cancelled.

[Retrobyte]

Now cancelled.

Postponed .... until early next year. I'm thinking it will be Feb or March.

[queequeg]

Now cancelled.

Postponed .... until early next year. I'm thinking it will be Feb or March.

March likely to be a busy month. I already have peaks falls creek and the postponed gears and beers festival. All my other events for 2021 have been cancelled due to Covid (after being postponed from last year due to Covid)

[caneye]

March? don't forget the inaugural Snowy Classic and the annual Bobbo ride for non-travellers .. busy month indeed

[peter]

Maybe early Feb, ideally few weeks apart from other charity/cycling events, such as Bobbin Head Classic, or will be challenging to fundraise (different participants but similar social circles).

April or later is possibly too close to 2022 event.

[SheikYerbouti]

Feb isn't ideal, it can be 25 degrees and 60% RH at 9am.

[peter]

I'm fine with March. Not riding Bobbin Head, did it once, second time was cancelled, not in a hurry to do it soon

[queequeg]

I'm fine with March. No riding Bobbin Head, did it once, second time was cancelled, not in a hurry to do it soon

This year I did the Audax 24hr TTT the same weekend as the Bobbin Head Classic, and we rode through most of the Bobbo course on our way to the finish.

That event is usually on in March as well, and AusCycling just sent out an email for the Gravel Granite event in Tenterfield so say it’s moved to March as well.

So, there’s going to be lots of choice in March it seems!

[peter]

Could have go ahead if they stuck to the plan. Fair enough there was too much uncertainty and planning requires lead time.

[AndrewCowley]

New date is May 1st.

It is also only 79km now. The finishing village has been moved north to Fairy Meadow. Brilliant. Not. Almost not long enough to be taken seriously as a landmark event.

[peter]

New date is May 1st.

Thanks for the information, no comms yet, but I can see that website has been updated.

It was Stuart Park before they moved to Lang Park, so the new venue is not too far off, but yes it's now under 80km.

May will be fresh in the morning.