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As far as I have it there is quite a lot of climbing and MTN has four climbers out of 6 in there team. They will be able to strategise around this as the other teams will have to keep an eye on all the climbers.

Jip, Just to add some perspective to this.Normally in a race in VB my Avg Heartrate would be at 85-90% of max heartrate. For this race in AL it was at 80%.

White and Black with some Orange Cycleworld Kit. Jip worked together after being dropped on Hekpoort. Had a loose spoke so was carefull going down there.

Looks Like THEHUBSA guys not doing to badly. Got 5th in A after I first was dropped on descent at Hekpoort while avaiding waterbottles. Worked with a group to get back. Also tried a break or two in last 15 km but nothing worked as the guys following me would not roll through to work together.But good result for me. Had a bnice bunch.

Hi, Not Eunice myself, that was reply I got from Cycleevents. Will ask for the times when I get my seeding.

Good day, People that are traveling far can collect it on the day of the race. For any other queries please do not hesitate to ask. Regards Eunice Allison Cycle Events Cycle Events

Also saw this, Will see where I will be seeded as I guess I will have to get that full license to join the vets again so would not want my seeding index to fall as I am not joining the vets for this one.Will be hoping for sub 3 then as I see last year winning time in region of 2h40 min.

Entered the Race last night. Today Feeling I might be getting sick. Hope this is not the case. Would like to kick next chapter of my life with this race.(moving to Gauteng)

Another Ironman Athlete taken out by drunk driver in Bloemfontein this Morning. Seems like a bad weekend. Was also almost taken out when a guy in Audi past a bus. Stpped in front of him and then while I am passing bus on right side as people getting on and off. he makes Uturn right in front of me.. Luckile I saw him coming just in time . Anyway, get well soon glad youy are OK.

In 1998 also had a busted front derailier , did around 4 hours. Decided that I would get more serious. Got a coach - Fit Pro - at the time asked if they would get me to 3:15 for the next year. They said no problem started training with them and did 3:06 the next year from the H bunch. So if you train You should be capable of at least 3:30.

Thanks for The Effort, I also a bit confused.I did 94.7, OFM , Argus ,& Jacaranda Classic in VB last year without having a licence. Anyway If you want to race VA make sure you are fit enough for the surges in speed and especially work on the hills as this is where the guys normall accelarate. Have seen cases in races wher we actually go faster on the hills than the flatter parts as the guys try to get rid of People and not riding for time. As this will be my first race will probably do open seeding and try to work on the front as much as possible to just get the legs stronger . Good Luck.

Thanks a lot. Yes not to bad the OFM classic here in the Free State is around 750 m of climbing.

I have always raced in VA & VB without full racing licence what has changed?Are you part of Organisers?

Have this on the Radar as first event after moving to Gauteng. How is route? Flat as the Free State Will they allow me in to VB group with Membership only,(no racing license) . Will I be able to keep up as my legs quite rested after skipping the Argus.

Acco I agree , But according to the above you do not need A racing licence for VA/VB etc.I have always raced in Vets but heard that this year they do not except you without full licence although CSA does not state that in licence rules. They only state that you need it for what is said above.

moving to PTA soon and hope to find a group that can ride according to this. At least now I know why we have such a nice group . 80% of us in the 40+ group.

First Real MTB event 15km in 1h02min.

Any Races in PTA in April to June? MTB & Road.

Yes this makes a difference, but for me I normally do worse speeds at Argus than other races. In Most races I sit in & work in the bunches, but seems like smitswinkel normally sheds me and then we are to far ahead and I do not really get picked up by other bunches. In other races normally stick with the bunch so my avg speed higher.

Jip, Also got it, see where they before let the guys do it reluctantly they now allow you to do it at additional R360. As I sold my number I will definetely not take them up on the offer.

Hi, Did you buy a personalised plan as normally the plan just upoads onto your userprofile on the site . No email needed. For MTB you will have to do more Endurance and strength training , there is not as many surges as you would have in a road race. He will need at least Heart rate monitor to be able to follow most training programs.

Keen as well. Problem with some of previous ones that dissappeared that numbers low and the only the fastest rock up meaning a long Time trial for those not on same level. So next year they do not pitch. Therefore it must be marketed that the open seeded will be seperate to allow enough numbers. It is one of my objectives for next year or two an only tours is very far. Panorama and Clover.

MTB for my son. 26" with lock out shocks disc brakes etc. He enjoys it every time going out. Never thought he would be able to ride the technical stuff so soon.

Yes Agreed, Can also not see how Caja Rojal not made the grade.

Gauteng Time trial champs very soon.