Gwydion

I am riding with a group already, have never been with them before I think I will take the advice and maybe organize a ride @ suikerbosrand and maybe go through these things.. As I could pick up most of them like me are amatures... so lets see how it goes. Any1 going to ride in that area anytime soon? Maybe take me with and give me some pointers?

Thanks guys, this helps a lot.. lol im taking notes on all of this! do you guys wear a bladder or just your water bottles? Do you have a small backpack with all your stuff in? Can someone maybe post a pick of your typical kit bag and what you will have with you? Can you lot sense the tense nervousness inside?? haha.. I really do appreciate the responses!

Thanks for all the advice! Means a great deal, I am quite worried about running out of steam but will see what happens. I have booked my service and got my tyres, by the end of the week I will take it out for a spin. What supplements can/should I get for the day?

Hey boys and girls.. Just as the topic suggests, this year will be my first time entering the cycle challenge. I know many of you have done the race and I would really appreciate some good advice so that I don’t learn the hard way. I have a GT Avalanche 3.0 mtb that I will be using. Some advice I was given was to have my bike serviced good before the race, and also change the tyres to road tyres which will make it lighter etc. Currently I have normal mtb tyres with liners I put in. Do I need to ride with liners? Will it be safer? Or should I just have extra tubes for IF i get a flat during the race? What else should I kit myself out with for the day? Ito spares, tubes, supplement? Is there anything else I should take off of the bike to make it lighter? Something I should add? I just don’t want to be caught off guard on the day. Where is the best place to take my bike in for a service, what is the rate and what should specifically be checked? Thanks!