Denis Dell

The calculation error you've made is that the segment is 2.3km, you still need to go down as well, so one lap will be 4.6km. The actual elevation is also 133 meters (total lap gain), so that means you need to do 66.9 laps, rounded up, so that means you need to do 67 laps. However, you NEVER want to be one lap short, so see the last lap as a victory lap and to make sure you definitely exceed the 8848. So the correct calculation is 4.6km * 68 = 312km for the day. (of which 2.3km * 68 = 156.4km is climbing)

in terms of the segment, that specific segment has been used in the past for various everesting attempts, both quarter camp, base camp, full and 10k. 4 people have done the full everesting on Malanshoogte, here are their Strava activities the last one being done by Willem Mouton on 21 July 2023. https://www.strava.com/activities/4243455478 https://www.strava.com/activities/9501669270 https://www.strava.com/activities/5225232380 https://www.strava.com/activities/5225075364 Andrew and Stephan also did the 10k on that climb https://www.strava.com/activities/6370185909 https://www.strava.com/activities/6370170084 We did contact the Hells500 club about the segment but haven't had a response yet. However, given that the segment has been vetted numerous times before (and the rules haven't changed), I don't think one needs to worry too much.

To do the full Everesting, you will need to do about 68 loops or 312km. Granted, half of that is downhill.

Okay, so looks like my question escalated very quickly.... 😉 Also, to be clear, I was not referring to the section slipping off the mountain due to the fire and the rains. I think the organisers did a great job ensuring rider safety at that point (and at most other traffic furniture). I was referring to the section going past Capri, which resulted in many a puncture. Either way still remains a great event and would definitely ride it again (even if that means I need to mount a cooler box onto my bike next year to keep my drinks cool)

I just have two issues/questions about the CTCT, why would the organisers only allow one coke and one water at the finish line? I did not need to stop at any of the water points yet I am allowed one coke at the finish? Seriously, that could be done better. My other issue, the CTCT trust is boasting about plowing in Rx millions into the western cape, why of why can't some of that funds be allocated to fix some of the roads? Friends of mine had some horrific crashes (written off bikes, cracked helmets, personal injuries the works) and I had a close call or two due to bad road surface. Nothing like doing over 50km/h and then hit a a bad section in the tar that takes you airborne, and the altering your voice a few octaves higher for the rest of the day. Is it just me, or is the above two points also a concern for others?

I do hope this returns to the calendar for 2024, hopefully without all the double bookings.

It does look like Skubarra is correct, here are the fastest riders per group/wave: Wave A: 2:24:16 Wave B: 2:37:24 Wave F: 2:38:36 Wave D= 2:40:48 Wave Z: 2:41:23 Wave Y: 2:42.09 Wave G: 2:44:09 Wave C= 2:45:27 Wave M: 2:48:55 Somebody is going to start in different starting groups soon....

where do you see that? I still only see the old crappy website on https://results.finishtime.co.za/results.aspx?CId=35&RId=4364&EId=1&dt=1 also, when can we expect the new seeding to come out?

it is not just this race, most races that start in "towns" tend to just be crazy from the word go. Just a question: how did they "practically" do this for you guys in the A-bunch? Did they have a marshall which you shall not pass?

I could not agree more with you. I too would like to see how my starting block/category did. FinishTime obviously has all the data, but their website does need some work.

Okay, that is good news. Meant it wasn't too serious then.

It was still within the first 10km of the race. Don't think the front guys in D even noticed it.

I haven't seen a 2024 page, but am curious if the riders that crashed in group D, very early on in the race are all okay? It happened behind me so did not see much, but it sounded horrendous.

Where can one find some photographs of the event? The durbiedash website only has a handful of pictures. I mean, why else where people speeding through Durbanville like maniacs at the start if not to pose for the camera men?

Last year I was freezing! Indeed, 222km requires some discipline, every single bike event, be that a club ride or a race, I keep telling myself, do not go to the front... 5km into the ride, who is in the front... But yes, looking forward to the starting times as well. Will be good if we could get a few groups working together.