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  1. milky4130
    Last year I had Ironman And DC Fitness still when I took on this event in a fatigued state. This year I’m again in the fatigue boat but with zero riding fitness. Chances of me rocking up are slim.
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    The Munga

    milky4130 replied to JohanDiv's topic in Events

    It’s a bit the same like triathlons where you need to serve the penalty out at the next “penalty tent” along the route. We don’t know how long DC would’ve stopped at RV5. It would’ve been vital if someone could’ve gotten the word to MM at the same time as DC got it and that would’ve most likely have changed the outcome or at the very least make the chase more interesting.
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    Poles are a real game changer. I started trail running without them but the advice was to get them for Ultras. I guess you can do without them if you have solid quads and knees. For me it just made sense start using them as early as possible and you will still have legs deep into the 100miler and with this route we were still climbing right up until 3kms to go. So extra kudos to you for doing it without poles.
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    Thank You, taking 2 weeks break might be more, will see how it goes. It is indeed special and having my wife at the finish line after she was seconding me all weekend was very emotional. also thanks to @Jewbacca who shared some good tips with this novice. Was also going to be my pacer but had to withdraw. Thanks Champ.
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    Thanks and well done to you too. I must say I wasted too much time at the aid stations and probably should’ve taken one or two 15min power naps throughout instead of the 2:30 hours I took at Alphen. Also train with the full load you would race with as that literally killed my knees, feet & back.
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    Anyone else here also do the UTCT events this past weekend? I managed to complete my longest run ever I.e. 100 Miler. Super chuffed with a time of 39 hours.
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    Tackled 3 Peaks this past weekend, what a brutal route. We can just be thankful it was not a summer scorcher.
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    Well my focus has mainly been trail orientated since taking a 2 week break after Comrades in June. I knew I couldnt repeat last years performance but nothing was going to stop me from trying. I like the go till you blow approach, well guess what it doesn't always pay off. In hindsight I should've started more conservatively and not get sucked into the pace the A batch guys start off with. After 10kms I had 39mins on my watch and I already knew I was in big trouble. PR's right up until the half marathon mark. Struggled with a stitch and often had to tap off the pace to recover, I was so smashed that when the Sub 3 bus caught me in Salt River, I could only hang on until The Company Gardens and had to let them go. Still thought I could sneak in under 3 hours but that headwind in the last kilometer was the final nail in the coffin. 3:01:43 eventually. P.S. Did anyone else notice the concrete bit pass the Sea Point Pool is actually uphill.
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    Yeah Unfortunately me 🤦‍♂️
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    just my bit of experience of plantar fasciitis which may or may not be the same for you, but for me it started when I did a trail run race in shoes too small for me. I've since gone one size up in all my running shoes.
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    Also got no email yet but if you log into your profile you'll see the status of your entry.
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    Track is a good foundation for Road Cycling. BMX too and it will compliment Mountain Biking a lot as well.
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    As the title says... actually it has been alive for a couple of years now, thanks to the wonderful work of a few dedicated Parents of riders or Adult riders themselves. Western Cape Hosted the National Championships this past weekend at Zone7 MX Venue, here are just a few photos from all the weekends action. The season is actually coming to an end but there are still 3 races left on the calendar during the month of October so pull in at one of these venues if you are keen to give it a try especially if you use to race in the 80's and 90's or 00's there is a category for every age. Kraaifontein BMX CLUB - 6th October. Zone 7 BMX CLUB - 20th October. Overberg BMX CLUB, Hermanus - 27th October. Other bmx clubs in the Western Cape that have tracks to ride and practice on but do not host races yet as it doesnt meet certain criteria are Songo in Khayamandi, Velokhaya in Khayalitsha, Princess Vlei in Elfindale. Photo Credits: Rob Ward from Ward Photography
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    You need to up the ante. Cash offer and a replacement bike, he has to bite then?
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    Member 4107 joined 16 years ago, Milky is my real life nickname since childhood days. My work colleague Pieter Blaauw aka PhatCyclist / FatCyclist introduced me to this platform and what jol it has been. Well Done Matt & Nick and Team.
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    I couldnt get an entry in time, all the best I'll be marshalling for you on Kloof Nek Road crossing.
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    I’ve done both, Swartberg 100 ends off with the Pass and PA starts off with the Pass. Different sides and different dynamics, different race. Glad I was there for the inaugural in 2016 then again back for 2018. 2017 was a wash out. Thanks Big John and Team it was a privilege to ride your event. All the best with the future endeavors.
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    so about knee height then, can you walk through or is the current too strong?
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    There is also this 2 day event for Gravel & MTB's, 19-20 October, relatively cheap for what you are getting. https://www.entryninja.com/events/80074
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    It's the end of the season time of the year so understandable that numbers will be low. But it's on the map now so expecting numbers to increase.
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    I just did the one day last year & drove in & out on the day. You live even closer than I do so it's a no brainer. Bit if camping is your thing then its not a bad option either. Route is also lekker non technical so perfect to clock miles of off road training/racing.
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    Keen to hear how the trip went or are you still planning?
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    2024 event is happening on the 19th & 20th October. I hear there is a Gravel Category now, who will be lining up this year? weather should be nice and hot that time of the year.
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    Never done it myself except for the 2 x100 miler races that use to start in Clanwilliam & finish in Kaleo Ceres, but I'm remember these articles for the multi day adventures. https://bikehub.co.za/news/ride-report-247km-cederberg-circuit-over-two-days-r8304/ https://bikehub.co.za/news/cederberg-circuit-tips-and-info-for-a-non-stop-two-day-or-three-day-ride-r8305/ https://bikehub.co.za/news/cederberg-a-mountain-oasis-r8279/ https://bikehub.co.za/news/trail-daze-cederberg-where-it-all-started-r2631/
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