Riverbed cycle challenge in Kgalagadi

[Mel]

Just got back from 3 weeks in the KTP… and although none of the rangers I spoke to knew for sure… the consensus is they’ve heard the Kalahari event has been cancelled… and ‘moved’ somewhere else.
Regards
Wolf

Now that would be fantastic news!!!

Thanks for the info, Wolf.

[PRWIN]

I have a feeling it,s still on and a lot of people are in for a lovely sup. They keeping quite about it so they can get the gates. Will only come out with the truth about July -August

[Mel]

I reckon, I'll have to take the burden and go myself to try to find out the truth then.

[Mel]

According to the programme for the cricket held in KTP
there will be a talk about the Riverbed cycle challenge on the last evening.
This will last for about 15 minutes. I won't be there as I don't attend cricket
but I hope I'll get some info about the content of this.

[Richprins]

From Roxanne:

Dear Roxanne



Your email below has been forwarded to me by Glenn Phillips for my attention.



I can indicate that consideration is currently being given to the cancellation of the Kgalagadi Cycle Challenge but that we have not yet finalised a decision in this regard. When we changed the route to run in the road, starting and ending at Twee Riveren, a substantial number of those who had booked for the event decided to cancel their participation. We are currently in discussion with these and other participants, but it does look as though the revised route may not be viable.



I can also confirm that we are currently looking at a route in the Augrabies Falls National Park as an alternative but also that nothing is concluded on this.



We do realise that communication with our stakeholders is important given the considerable debate that has been generated by the Kgalagadi Cycle Challenge. As soon as there is finality as to whether or not this event is going ahead we will issue a public communication on this issue.



Regards



Paul Daphne



http://bit.ly/roxblog

[Richprins]

However, look at this:

The programme for next Saturday's cricket at KTP:

The programme for Saturday, 16 March 2013


Prize Giving - Hangar near main camp - 18h00 for 18h30

Programme Director: Dupel Erasmus, Regional Tourism Manager - Arid Region

18h30 – 18h35 Opening and welcome address: Mr Steven Smith, Park Manager, Kgalagadi

18h35 – 18h40 Entertainment: Kgalagadi local group

18h40 – 18h55 Keynote Address: on the Riverbed Cycling Challenge – Mr Dries Engelbrecht: Regional GM: Arid


Doesn't make sense!

[Mel]

Well, my hope was that they are going to explain why they planned it in the first place
and why they now cancel it in the second place.

I find it hard to believe that cyclist can be so keen to cycle in the riverbed and cancel
their participation because the route was changed.

[Richprins]

Pity Mr Phillips didn't reply!

[PRWIN]

This should be good. I can see ????

[H. erectus]

I can see

Skandaal!!... Prwin????