Can't access the Facebook link. Hope Nicholas is ok. Was it at the slightly secluded section as you turn off Nellmapius road on to Rynneveld avenue? Also ride this area almost every day...
Did the 60km. It was a pretty flat, bushveld race. Two loops of a well marked course. Waterpoints can be significantly improved by maybe having energy drinks instead of just water. By the time I finished, food and drinks had run out. Overall it was ok....
Last 20km seriously tough. But overall a fun day. The normal thoughts "am I mad", "I want to bale" and of course "I'm never doing this again, ever" did cross my mind from time to time.
My five cents worth on approaching this race, having done a few. If you are not doing regular training rides of over 1000m climbing, ride it like you cycling to the cafe to buy some smokes. Otherwise that last 20kms is a complete afkak!
Hey. Last year the 75km had 1400m of climbing, fairly tough but not crazy. I think the 45 (which was cancelled last year through rain) is easier. Think it is a good stage race introduction, quite similar to the Route 66 experience in difficulty...
