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How many out due to Covid?

Top secret

I was watching on DSTV and there was a interview with Speed Company. Brilliant ride by them pulling down the pants of the factory teams. Missed the XCO guys but kudos to Speed merchants for racing for the win. Full gas every day!!

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289 Teams finished so far

I think the Europeans coming over for Epic are fitter but they are not average when compared to us locals entering the event. If you work for the right corporate then entry into the event is a doddle. Getting your hands on a new S-Works is a bigger problem, never-mind the motorhome and parking. Thankfully Ludus Magnus has package available with heli transport to avoid the masses.

Remember the MTN Series well. Still believe the toughest day on a bike was Sabie Ultra

Cut off extended to 18h55 I believe

I don't think we know what the impact is

Is cut 10 hrs today? Ouch!

Bagged the stage, will probably use same tyres tomorrow.

Event is doable for anyone that can commit to 10 - 12 hours per week. Easier with help of coach and packing ego away. Pace yourself, forget about the 36 ring and fit a 32 or even 30. Accept that luck plays a part, the terrain is unforgiving and stay calm. Make sure you know how to plug a tyre, fit a tube, add a quicklink etc. Stop at waterpoints, enjoy the view. Talk to fellow riders, you're in this together. Don't be a dick. Train with your partner and race with your partner. Wash your hands. Relax and rest whenever you can. Enjoy the experience! We all want to do this (again) PS: Will someone offer insurance against Covid? Riders getting pulled after prologue after spending a fortune. I'd be bleak 🤬

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Intermittently …. and can only see the team name and not rider name

The entire event feels like it has lost some of its shine. Could be due to the last minute cancellation in 2020 or maybe sign of the times. Missing some top riders. From Assos to Ciovita for leaders jerseys. Website broken most of the day and many locals just can’t be bothered to enter (and can’t afford it)

Fully agree on 2 x. When riding the big passes or long gravel stretches in the Karoo you need all the gears.

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Your favourite will leave them eating dust 🤪

Weather too good! We need mizzz conditions for Classics 😁

Are we watching the same race? Looks dry to me

Great idea gents. Get there in 2 hours, smash some beers and cruise to the finish. What can possibly go wrong?

Forgot about that one! Ouch!!

6 x repeats of T-Shirt hill and your work is done

Should finish in top 10

More like…… don’t give a **** what anyone thinks