I won't make the race. Anyone looking for accommodation in Kaapsehoop (55min from Barberton), please get in touch. Its called Cabin & Cottage Kaapsehoop.
I stayed at the tented accommodation last year.
It actually worked out pretty well. We got the the option with bedding included but thank goodness we brought our sleeping bags and extra blankets, it was the coldest night of my life.
Will most likely do it again this year. It's hassle free and you get everything you need from charging lockers, coffee station and facilities to braai.
Phew was a tough day for me. We started too fast and by Baviaans Back I knew we had problems. Luckily I didn't completely bonk and my teammates helped me up the climbs.
The road conditions before CP3 were wayyyy better this year which was the part that I was dreading. The road inside the reserve did worsen a bit though and was more rocky than I remembered. Water crossings were also less of a problem.
Doing the Neverender in the light was beautiful but man oh man it felt 10x longer. At least in the dark you don't really see how much you have left to go.
The problem with this year is that we were fighting against curfew time. We started at 7AM so that we didn't have to ride with lights but in hindsight we should of started at 6AM and cruised a bit slower.
For those doing The Repeat I wish you all the best!
Wow thanks everyone for the feedback!!! ????
@copperhead Will pop you a whatsapp and let you know what time I'll be there etc if you want to ride together!
@mikemac Thank you please send the GPX file/Strava, even if I don't use it tomorrow I will definitely use it in the future!
I have the opportunity to ride some trails for the 1st time in Cape Town tomorrow!
From what I see online I can ride either Tokai MTB trails (https://tokaimtb.co.za/trails/) or Table Mountain (http://www.tablemountainbikers.co.za/dev/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Table-Mountain-MTB-Club-Maps-PRINT.pdf).
My family will be in Constantia Nek area @ La Parada for lunch. I would like to ask the locals on what you think is the best place to ride 3-4 hours and ideally finish either in Hout Bay or at La Parada.
I don't mind black routes and I'm relatively fit, would love to do some hard climbs to masts, towers etc! Also is the process of getting a day pass simple or have they made some changed due to COVID?
Thanks!
Who are the two commentators on Supersport? I really appreciate that they cater for newcomers and first time viewers by explaining concepts/happenings in a simple manner.
I purchased a new chain and shortened it too much (due to embarrassing reasons that we shall not discuss ). I adjusted the b-tension screw to 15mm as required and everything is shifting perfectly. Is there any reason for concern to ride with a short chain? Will it create more wear or possibly damage my derailleur? From what I read online it seems to be fine as long as (with bottoming out the rear suspension): 1) The jockey wheel does not contact the biggest ring 2) The cage still has a lot of play available (I see it even goes past horizontal) 3) There is a slight bend in the chain Here is an image:
Not a great race (did it last year): - WPs ran out of water - They join all riders doing different distances causing huge bottlenecks - Bad route marking causing the people to take shortcuts or backtrack
I'll be in Dullstroom for the rest of December. I know most of the routes and we can organise any distance / elevation. If anyone wants to go for a ride then let me know!
