Klappertjie

I'm not worried about the rennies harming me. I'd just like to make doubly sure that the rennies supresses the cramps. Wouldn't mind adding an "emergency cramp repair" kit to my saddle bag in the event of a cramp.

Heidelberg, just off the R550. Very easy if you go down the N3 It's a tough route and I believe very good for training. There are hills a plenty. I believe the climb is about 1140m and the route is 57km. Best part of all, very little traffic but one needs to be careful!

Eyecandy, I think I'll skip one before the start. I don't normally cramp up, so I will give it a go and take one IF I start to cramp up. That way I will know if it works for me or not. Sceptical and do not know enough about additives etc.... Having said that I do hope it works!

With all the quads cramping, bike setup have anything to do with it? Maybe saddle too low anybody wish to comment.

Thanks again. I do not cramp regularly but yesterday was unreal.

This rennies thing is bugging me! I have heard it many times before and think it's time I try it out for myself. Set a Saturday aside and burn the legs around suikerbos. NEVER cramped like I did yesterday.

Great advice! TriGuru76 Thanks! In the last 9, 94.7 rides I can only remember one where it was not killer hot, 2005. In your opinion, best to split race into two or three parts, and ride each part with its own intensity?

Sounds like we had pretty similar ride! Should have ridden together. Aiming for 3:40-3:45 cramped up at just before 50km finished 4:23 and not happy. lol

Just to add to this topic. I believe, I trained more for this 94.7 than any of the previous years, but had by far my worst ride ever!(Not based on time) Cramped so badly at the halfway I had to nurse my legs all the way home. What I have learned on the hub so far and as someone above mentioned, train with the same intensity you ride your races. I'm most guilty of not doing this. Two other things that are bugging me... 1. Did I cramp because I rode with a much higher cadence than I normally ride with? Instead of pushing my legs too hard I dropped a gear or two to spin. Personally I think this may have been an issue but would love to hear for anybody else that may know. 2. This may sound super silly (and most probably is). I used to drink a fair amount of coke, maybe 1-2 litres a day and I cut this out about 7 weeks ago. Only had a can or two a week. Any chance that this had anything to do with cramping? I lost a good few kilos

Think the race may actually be getting smaller.... 2008 - 17010 2009 - 16497 2010 - 16306 Or tougher, anybody elso find the town section to be a little harder than normal?

Hey man! Don't you have work to do? I also think 16306 is the number of finishers. Race pack mag said around 23000 entrants... Hmm dunno....

We're all holding thumbs for great weather. Looks like it's going to be around 27 degrees and overcast at midday.(Like all forecasts, thats likely to change)

+1 - Thats you not on!

Thanks for picking me up.

Absolutely Shocking!!!!

Damn man! My cuz left yesterday afternoon! Would gladly helped out! BUMP!

We went through on Saturday. We did not ride the main loop but the wind was not as bad as two weeks ago! I believe it was pumping again yesterday and very busy!

Jip! Heard it on the radio yesterday afternoon. Certainly hope she is OK. * Holding Thumbs *

Welcome to the hub! Also have look at Silverback, good value for money!

If I was asked for any tips about SBR.... Take lots of water and sunscreen, it gets very hot out there!

I will join you on Saturday! Going to be too poked to ride on Sunday.

Go with the GPS uncle!

Only because the bulls have come back down to earth... Chances are you spend your holidays at the coast??? TJOP!

A team is only as good as it's last final....

Top notch guys! Well played!!!! SHARKS FOREVER!!!!