TheCuban

Sir HBO [agreed] - seems there are enough fast riders out there to keep us humble and unless you're about to win podium placement, better to put that pride in pocket.

So I was racing 947 last year in A batch giving that climb up Witkoppen road some horns....and behold I get a shout from behind to keep left and hold my line. WtF man So I grudgingly looked right at the smug little youngster accelerating past me up the climb - little snot was part of break away from B batch. Human condition is that nobody likes to be overtaken....pride and ego stuff! I don't really buy this whole argument as I've ridden plenty out in the cradle and most groups are quite considerate except for where speed difference comes into play. Novice riders just don't expect or think about the groups coming past and the experience can be quite frightening or intimidating when coming past similar to that effect when a 18 wheeler comes past at speed and you get that rattled feeling.

Hi and Thanks for a great event there Gerald! I was in VB pack mixing it in with the blokes out front but not yet strong enough to hit the break away - though I got to say, way better run, marshaled and organized than most ASG events dominating the circuit. To the VB Cat men in our pack - I salute you all for a great race and albeit being so damn competitive, blokes were respectable and kept their composure having brushed shoulders at least twice. Great ride...

How freakin insane was that speedbump in Steyn City!! I was so focused I saw nothing except when I hit it at speed definitely gunning 66km plus and caught speed wobble delux. Thought for a fleeting moment "this is it" then instinct took hold - bunny hopped and landed auto-correct on tar! Never mind the traffic circle at which point I decided "no way on these cobblestones" and saw a bloke come down hard.

Agreed - Went for a ride this morning in the Joburg, Airport route and as I was nearing home around 6:20am and as I was taking the corner going left a Taxi zips past and stops right in front of me on the damn corner because there are cars going to come past on his right from the road perpendicular, at 20k's an hour I had just enough time to slow down and skid the bike so as not to go through the rear window. 50m Up the road...another Taxi is stationed illegally on the left hand side of the 2 way lane road and having to pass him on his right, again no regard and just pulls off! Conclusion - Eish I did not see him! Why, because these guys don't observe rear view or side view mirrors and anything for that matter. In fact, it's either one huge blind-spot in their defense or these guys are not observing anything on the road. That attitude for just pulling off or making an impulsive U-turn is what got Burry killed! I am saddened by the fact that not only was an icon snuffed out before his time because of someone else's ignorance but even more so that nothing will be even done about it! RIP Burry! The Driver said he never saw Stander, so the court go's okay no more questions - you free to go as long as you don't do it again - bull***t!

Went for a ride this morning in the Joburg, Airport route and as I was nearing home around 6:20am and as I was taking the corner going left a Taxi zips past and stops right in front of me on the damn corner because there are cars going to come past on his right from the road perpendicular, at 20k's an hour I had just enough time to slow down and skid the bike so as not to go through the rear window. 50m Up the road...another Taxi is stationed illegally on the left hand side of the 2 way lane road and having to pass him on his right, again no regard and just pulls off! Conclusion - Eish I did not see him! Why, because these guys don't observe rear view or side view mirrors and anything for that matter. In fact, it's either one huge blind-spot in their defense or these guys are not observing anything on the road. That attitude for just pulling off or making an impulsive U-turn is what got Burry killed! I am saddened by the fact that not only was an icon snuffed out before his time because of someone else's ignorance but even more so that nothing will be even done about it! The Driver said he never saw Stander, so the court go's okay no more questions - you free to go as long as you don't do it again - bull***t!

Went for a ride this morning in the Joburg, Airport route and as I was nearing home around 6:20am and as I was taking the corner going left a Taxi zips past and stops right in front of me on the damn corner because there are cars going to come past on his right from the road perpendicular, at 20k's an hour I had just enough time to slow down and skid the bike so as not to go through the rear window. 50m Up the road...another Taxi is stationed illegally on the left hand side of the 2 way lane road and having to pass him on his right, again no regard and just pulls off! Conclusion - Eish I did not see him! Why, because these guys don't observe rear view or side view mirrors and anything for that matter. In fact, it's either one huge blind-spot in their defense or these guys are not observing anything on the road. That attitude for just pulling off or making an impulsive U-turn is what got Burry killed! I am saddened by the fact that not only was an icon snuffed out before his time because of someone else's ignorance but even more so that nothing will be even done about it! The Driver said he never saw Stander, so the court go's okay no more questions - you free to go as long as you don't do it again - bull***t!

Almost impossible but not impossible. Nothing is impossible! Shot dude, needed the push.

The new price is rather steep. 580 bucks! Accommodation and round trip to Nelspruit (not to forget toll fees, fuel and food) is the climb that worries me most. There is the Powerade Mountain 2Mountain Challenge in limpopo that may be a better alternative in July.

I totally agree with MCipollini....Argus is a nice ride vibe with awesome scenery (good reason to get out the house and show we older chaps still got it to gun up Suikerbossie). Myself, I personally live for the Jock which I've done once ( it's plus minus 155k's with K%K loads of climbing opportunity), would recommend it if you looking for a challenge and keeps you riding through winter. If you add some solid leg training at the gym, you'll be saved from major cramps too. Just really a pity the Mountain to Mountain is a week prior to the Jock, otherwise I'd slot that in too. Best of luck with the sub 3 too.

I see thanks....so not impossible.

All very valid points. I did start in group G which I hope bumps me into a better group. Some chaps reckon its a harder route but others rate it easier with more descents for recovery?

So having achieved a 2:58 at the 94.7 (more like 93.3). What are the stats for a sub 3 result on the Argus? First 2 thirds on Sundays ride was average on 34k's/hr and ended around 31km/hr during and after N14. Averaging close to 37k's/hr on the Argus seems rather ambitious?

Well, for the record...its well within target to hit below the 3hr in group G. Managed 2:58 on a steady pace

Im in G. Aiming the 3hr...