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Thanks Frosty, I will for sure go through the process of doing this. Where can I go for the sweat testing nearby? I was wondering last night, if the purpose of sweat is to cool us down via convection and evaporative heat transfer, why the hell are we (as humans) not sweat water only? Why the NaCl also ... as it is an important part of muscle function? Probably impossible to get a good answer for this, was just wondering ....

I tried everything including Cramp Ease. I popped 6 x 32Gi cramp assaults on 947 and still cramped, plus 32Gi Hydrate and Enduren in my bottles .... 🙈 I sweat a lot more than most and hence too much salt loss. It seems as if I simply cant replace it fast enough, I looked like a salt factory after 947 (Road & MTB). When I still ran, I used to take salt tabs, and I THINK that worked, maybe I must try that again: https://clicks.co.za/saltabs_salt-tablets-30-tablets/p/54731?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2JjD39_XggMVt4BQBh0TnAMkEAQYASABEgI2dfD_BwE

Mainly because with the running I could train and get to state where I could run a marathon (42.2) and even the odd ultra (up to 50km) without getting cramps. With the cycling, almost every time I go over about 3 hours of riding, I'm almost guaranteed to cramp. Running will benefit your general fitness and as a result cycling also but ultimately if you want to cycle better, you need to cycle. I'm sure @Frosty can you much better advice though .... 😊.

Tech type climbing can be a bit challenging but normal pure climbing not a problem.

My nice beautiful red Tigré is waiting just for you, say the word and shes yours .... 🤪😂

If you willing can I call on you for some advice if/when needed? I am very familiar to train for running marathons/ultras, but feels like I'm making a lot of mistakes with the cycling .... 🙈

Thanks Gerald, thats very helpful solid advice.

Although I suffered still enjoyed the total experience. There was one little annoyance though, some of the riders had there own music blasting from their bikes. Some very nice, others terrible taste in music .... 🤪🙈.

Yup, the heat got to me good & proper. I stood just beyond the finish line with full on cramps in both quads for it felt like eternity to me. Weird thing is I took all the hydration precautions but it was still not enough .... Plan for next year: Loose a lot of weight and train harder & longer. Edit: The heat also did a number on me the previous week at Steyn City ... 🙈

What make it more challenging to be able to react fast enough and to get to your pistol/revolver is the fact that we must conceal carry according to the law. The only way I would consider riding with my pistol is, open carry with a holster on my chest. That would be most comfortable while riding and give you the best chance to react fast enough, and even that is a big IF. BUT that is not an option in SA.

Agree ! Yes its tough, but its meant to be like that. If you want to do, train for it and you will get to the finish line. If I can drag my fat 107kg ass over those hills, anyone can ... 🤪

Eish, R250 per group not a problem but pp is a bit rough 🙈. It's been a while since we did it like that, last time we rode there, 2 weeks before 94.7 mtb, we had a contact via a contact to get in.

How does it help? Would be awesome if it can give my legs a power boost to get up the hills .... 🤪😂

There is a way, we did it a number of time already in the past. You make a booking at the club house restaurant and they will let you in. Only problem is, earliest to get in that way is 8:00.

I was one of those suffering up there. Cramps forced me to walk 🙈, but we finished, 40min slower than last year, but still a finish .... 🥳

Anyone went for number collection today? How busy is it, want to go in an hour or so?

I did 3:52 last year (my first road race ever) on my MTB. If I can repeat that this year I would be happy, BUT, I was in better shape last year, so will take as it comes .... 😊

I'm going to be on my MTB again, so no problem .... 😊

To be honest I would prefer the rain to keep the temps down.

I think the thing is in the wrong location .... 🙈🤪

I just hope its not as hot as for the 94.7 MTB race, It really got to me big time .... 🙈

Fact of the matter is 71 out of 176 riders is not to shabby at all compared to us mere mortals. Sure its very far of his former glory, but if I could do 71st, I would have a smile on my face all day long .... 🤪.

I saw rumors that the finish spot at FNB Stadium might be different this year, can anyone confirm or deny this?

Cogent, PUNT .... 😊

May that be a lesson to all of us not to hastily over react ☺️. Get all the facts and then react 👍.