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Jip. I sent email and they reopened entries ... Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Entries on Cycle Events for Fast One already closed even though website states they close tonight at 23h00??? Am I missing something here? Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Possibly .. but probably too early in the race for proper sleep deprivation. Maybe dehidration ... Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

In fact, last year one of the development riders turned around and rode 30km back to an RV because they forgot to sign out .... I guess these things happen. Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Ja nee. Surely he should have known about the RV and the importance of signing in and out (never mind eating and filling up) ... Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Probably a 2 hour lead at most. Not that significant in this context. But it's defendable. You don't get a 2 hour lead by being a weakling .... Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Travelling light! Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

The tracking site has the full route. Race villages at VDK, Britstown, Loxton, Sutherland and Ceres. Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

If history is anything to go by, the finishing rate will be about 50%. Last year a third of the field threw in the towel on day one!!! Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Make peace with the wind. It is going to blow, and mostly from the front. Make peace with it BEFORE the start to avoid mental meltdowns out in the sticks... Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Population of the Karoo doubled for 5 days ... Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Absolutely! Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Aero bars were very useful to me. I spent more time in aero position than not. Aero also gives your backside more than one position for some relief.Contrary to belief, the Munga roads are not that bad. The farm jeep tracks are quite rough but they never last for too long. And believe me, if those headwinds start blowing, you'll be very thankfull for the aero position... Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Howzit Slowbee!You will have no problem on a full sus 26er. Don't worry about the bike any longer. What you do have to worry about is training. 30 min IDT sessions are simply not going to cut the mustard 4 months before the Munga. You need to start doing 200km+ rides in August to start adapting to the stresses of riding day and night. For August start with 6, 8, 10, 12 hour rides on consecutive weekends. If you are not used to ultra distance racing you will need to do some epic rides over the next 3 months to prepare physically and mentally! Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Important to test everything beforehand. Know exactly how long your gps runs on a set of batteries, or your bikelight battery before it needs charging. Plan accordingly with a bit of contingency. Remember to load the gpx file on your phone and practice using the osm app incase your gps craps out. Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

I used Extreme Lights Core (low setting) and did not need to recharge ever. EL sells a bigger capacity battery as well. But makes sure to have backup (headlamp). Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Slowbee, whatever you do, test the system properly beforehand and make sure it works. My prediction is that you are going to be frustrated out of your skull and will throw the solar thingy away into the karoo bossies within a day. It sounds like you want to keep things simple. Keep it simple then. GPS running on 2xAA with 2-3 spare sets (lithium). Good quality headlamp with some spare AAAs. Extreme lights bikelight. Bring charger for that in case it doesn't last. Powerbank with 10000 capacity to charge your phone (around 3-4 times). Keep phone on flight mode when riding to use the camera, only switch on when you sant to use for comms. Phone charger for incase. Bobs your uncle. Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Maybe if you are trying to win ... otherwise a shower is great .. rinse your kit in the process and it dries in front of the fan within an hour while you are taking a nap. Take a light pair of sleep or running shorts to wear in the meantime. Sent from my SM-J500F using Tapatalk

Maybe here ....?

Now THIS is proper bike racing!!!

Sky Postal controlling... nothing's going to happen...!

Agreed, clowns on unicycles belong in the circus.

Tyler, just like Floyd before him, has now realized that he can make more money by singing like a canary than by keeping up the 'I was framed.... I ate my twin.... believe me... I'm innocent.... (insert Bambi-eyes here)' bulltwang! These guys will sell their grandmothers to the highest bidder!

I commute with a colleague from Randburg to Midrand (about 33km each way) as training for an upcoming expedition race. Only once or twice a week at present but to be increased to 3 times soon. Everything goes into a dry-bag inside my backpack (don't really mind the weight as it's good training). Showers at work are out of commission so I just have a good wipe-down with a wet face cloth. People at work don't like it when I sling my bibs over my chair back to dry. I can't imagine why....