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"Traditional aerobic base training needs to go the way of the dodo."
Interesting article challenging the thinking around base training, and how to build an effective base when time is limited.
https://trainright.com/why-cyclists-and-triathletes-need-to-stop-talking-about-base-training/
There was a really tough rocky climb last year that was not included this year, which is a pity. Really wanted to re-do it this year.
But otherwise, a nice route.
I was in the same boat; unseeded, so a good 15-20 mins of delays.
Will try be seeded next year.
I am a little confused, I went to collect my number yesterday, but I didnt recieve any chip as such, just the number board? I paid for a chip when I registered for the race though, or is the number board the chip?
You meant to get the chip when you collect the race pack. However , they won’t check that your bike has a chip tomorrow. Just means you won’t have an official time or any time for that matter. You can still ride
or a blue tooth speaker playing Celine Dion ... that will teach them
Seems excessive
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750m of climbing in the 55km race.
Horror.
Start time: 08:18
No longer looking forward to that. Pity I could not do any races to get seeded 
That is the one. Was cooking up a there. A number of people walked it.
I did this race last year. Nothing very technical. What made it really hard was the heat. It was around 35 degrees last year. There are some rocky climbs in the last 20kms that test the legs too.
Hope he/she is OK.
Not sure what maintenance can be done on that section.it has some ruts but it's actually a lot tamer compared to previous years. Make it any more gentle, and you going to have to start paving the single track.
It can be a tricky descent there. Some of the events don't use that section and use tar road back down.
Will go and ask them to do the same. Such a pain to correct it every time.
The simpler, the easier it is to stick to :
https://breakingmuscle.com/healthy-eating/how-to-eat-for-all-day-energy-and-athletic-performance
In a nutshell:
Reduce insulin spikes during the day by reducing carbs until the evening. This is a basic template to start from and tweak.
You can always experiment from here. Introduce fasted mornings (intermittent fasting or IF) or adjust carbs on long ride days etc
Indola gets my vote.
Got two pairs. Both serve me well
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I’m going to go attempt it tomorrow morning. Will head off 7:30am.
Does concern me to do it on my own - would hate to crash on a section that is not really used by people !
I ride Modders a lot and don't see any major maintenance that is needed. I do agree that there are few sections that become challenging from weather erosion but nothing that won't improve your technical skills.
As Madmarc said, this is part of the riding experience and choose the bike park that suites your needs.
I can tell you that from riding experience at Modders that there will be no maintenance done on the grass section you talking about on the Red route. That grass section has been like that for as long as i can remember and the Red route maintenance has always been sparse.
What he said...
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How did it go?
I broke my collarbone so was just a spectator. Looked muddy!
Broke my collarbone so I'm out. Partner also out
Two entries up for grabs...
Thanks for the well wishes.
Just hit a jump at speed. Wasn't leaning back. Straight over handlebars and crash boom bang.
Collarbone snapped and one bone moved under the other. And some pieces broken off. Just a treat
Operation done.
Thanks for the well wishes. Appreciate it. See you out there in 2 months
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Broke my collarbone at the spruit today, and 2 guys stopped to assist. Should you read this- Thank you!
Much appreciated
Yip, I'm going to do some climbing starting this weekend or next to get the legs ready.
where you going to do said climbing?
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Had mine for 5 years. No rust. ????♂️