Hi Guys, There are five of us doing the Joberg2C this year, we are currently pushing around 15 - 18 hours a week, pushing for crusing speed of around 20 - 25km/h based on a few hours ride mixed with spinning, long flat and long hilly rides during the weekend. Have done the 2 day Berg&bush and know all about Spionkop and love the downhill !! Also intriqued on the reduction of hours closer to the race, personally speaking without experience here I would not like to ride myself fit on this one, a good level of fitness going in will go along way. Only concern I have is the saddle sore issue, this can be toughened up / conditioned by time in the saddle also generous application of Madaji cream ( around R40 per 1 kg tub ) does the trick, combination of anti-septic and local all in one. Just a heads up it's used in the dairy industry butt works brilliantly! So our plan is keep it on the move, not push above 80% of MHR for the first couple of days and enjoy it
