mathewk

This looks so cool.. Why does the climb not look at large here compared to the last one you posted?

Yeah a couple wrong turns if people were not following their GPX, the organisers did make it very clear we had to follow. Cant do much if kids are flipping signs around.. Also its not reserved just for our local races, I saw in the latest Lifetime recap series, the lead ladies took a 3km wrong turn in the run in to the finish and that included the gravel world champ. Lets call wrong turns the last bit of 'Spirit of Gravel' that still exists haha Otherwise epic epic race, will never get used to how fast that first 10km is and then how slow the last 10km are.

Tyres are probably the most heated debate in all the gravel world haha. Ive listened to about 6hours worth podcasts of grown men debating between 42s and 47s 😅

The segment from McGreogor to the top of the climb is also a bastard. There are some descents but coupled with the rollers and the final climb it actually ends up being 18km at 6% which is essentially 10 x Suikerbossie South side

Its not only the steepness of the climb but its the length that its steep for, just so relentless! On top of that is the 35kpmh average you mentioned, its full gas racing for 100km and then the climb. Also what you cant see on the profile because the final climb skews it so much, is that the whole course is pretty lumpy with a decent climb in the middle. Definitely study those videos!

Keen for this year, hoping to not completely explode before the final climb even begins again.

Gravel bike was best option, smooth dirt roads, fast single track, 4 river crossings, 2 fallen down trees to climb over, a CX style grass bank, some mud and a MASSIVE mountain

Yessssss! Gonna be brutal!

3 June is THE GALLOWS - https://www.instagram.com/the_gallows__/ Entries open soon if you feel like rounding off a 110Km gravel thrash with a 13km climb where the last 6km is average 11%

Interested in where you think there was unfair competition for this team?

That was the most fun Ive had in a while coupled with the most Ive ever suffered on a bike. @Sidekick Racer you absolutely smashed it mate!

Event Name: THE GALLOWSWhen: 04/06/2022Where: , Mcgregor, McGregor, Western CapeCategory: GravelGRAVEL THRASH / SUMMIT FINISH A Gravel race around the Mcgregor area, culminating in an epic summit finish up the 12KM, 12% avg gradient climb up to the Galgeberg mast. The 110KM route is fast with around 22km tar relief. Rolling hills, some single track and one or two possible river crossings before you get to the final climb. Go to Event Page.

Also rode last year and really looking forward to this year, but yeah I’m hoping there are more than 10 guys in Vets!

The problem is you are out on the road riding solo or running solo in your privileged area. Service delivery folk are on their way to work and see you, those people then go home and tell family or coworkers that people are out and about. 1 week later everyone is out and about and there is no actual lockdown, the issue gets worse and the lockdown goes on for another 4-5 weeks as its being done in Spain and Switzerland.

This is NOT a punishment. No one is punishing you personally for a global pandemic. This is a global strategy to stop the spread of this disease and spread out the timeframe of people going to hospitals so they can get adequate treatment. How are you taking this lockdown so personally, literally the whole world is going through it. Its simple, 3 weeks of our lives we are being asked to stay at home to help our communities. Just. stay. at. home.