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Hi guys. I used a " dumb" trainer before I upgraded to a smart trainer. Anyway, I really struggled with a set training programme while on the dum trainer and lacked motivation to dig deep during these training programmes. I tried to watch cycling clips and some indoor studio spinning classes, however I found the best option was from a Youtube channel CTXCvideos (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPvjahSsyFcu8HG1tvqMZSA) Like you're sitting in the brunch and then once you roll to the front your effort goes up. Great scenery too! Used the perceived effort based on your heart rate, but generally the best tool to use for a dumb indoor trainer.

Guys, I actually can't read anymore on this thread. The reason why: on wednesday during the last of one of my training rides, chain snapped on my mountain bike (road bike already being trucked to CT) and ended up in a heap on the ground, find out I've got 2 fractured ribs and a very badly bruised hip. Walking is a problem so definitely out for Sunday. Some might say it's karma as it was my wife's bday and I shouldn't have ridden. Anyway still coming down, we've got a week in CT. There goes no. 12 and potentially my first sub 3........... You guys can thank me for the perfect weather on sunday! Enjoy and be safe out there

Hey all Does anyone know if there is a possibility of doing a double lap. I remember previously if you started early enough you could do another entry. If not, is there still the strict ruling of if they catch you doing a double lap, you'll get barred for 5 years or something like that?

Suikerbossie is a constant climb. Maybe something similar to van der Bijl Ave in Sunninghill?

Oh dear! Good luck Also remember those brick runs after your long rides, they're the devil's spawn but build mental strength and endurance!

Loved reading the thread from the beginning! It's an awesome journey, and you're very lucky to have a supportive wife. Did you manage to get a coach or are you doing it per a training programme? I hope you have a mate to train with, those long runs on a sunday are quite tough on your own. If anything, you'll lose that dad bod in no time when you're into the training! Best of luck! Looking forward to following your journey

You mention free apps. Which ones are you referring to? Thanks

Hi Not sure if it's been mentioned before, but on the ads of something, it should be mandatory to insert a size. It's very frustrating to see a product you like, then have to open the ad to see it's not my size.

I agree with the others above (I'm using IM knowledge here, as I have only completed 1 TB and that was pretty chilled) but would be to start building your base now. Focus more on time in the saddle at the moment. Get a solid base and be consistent. Then when you're crunched for time, concentrate on solid, interval sessions during the week and long rides on the weekend. When you're travelling, try eat health (easier said than done), and do lotsa cross training; functional training (HIIT body weight training; burpees, dips, push ups - there's loads of videos on youtube) and take your takkies and even if it's a 5 or 8km, it will help your anaerobic conditioning. But consistency is your friend!

It sounds like you've had some horrible luck in the past! Hopefully you don't have that in the future. I feel a little different to some of the things you have said, you should always go in with a planned time, then that motivates you to train hard and consistently. Mechanicals happen, crashes happen, it's how you deal with them. Don't go in having planned to fail, cos then you will. Also think you need your team to work on their weaknesses, like you, you can't ride in a bunch. No point you burning matches the whole day sitting on the front. If your partner is k*k on climbs, he better do a bunch of training on hills so he doesn't frustrate his team mates or negate their strengths. Think you might need to relook at your strategy of TB. Just my 2 cents, take it or leave it.

Hey Furbz Glad the lady is on the mend! Sorry to hear about your old man! From what I hear he's as tough as nails so hoping for a full recovery! Hopefully see you on the bike soon!

What's the weight of this beaut?

Hi all. It was our first Transbaviaans and my partners first real race. He basically starting training consistently from around March this year. So the strategy was always for him to do as little work as possible. The corrugation is horrible till CP 3, so we hid in groups as much as possible. Also the tail wind was a massive help. We blasted up the hills, riding more to heart rate than speed. The Neverender definitely lived up to it's expectation, as it just went on and on! So don't lose patience there, we found a good rhythm and slowly worked our way up, also the wind had changed, so had to pace ourselves into the head wind. In hindsight we probably stayed a little too long at the CPs, but who won't wanna chat to those lovely americans at CP4, and then regale our day's events to our supporters at CP5 and CP7. A fantastic race and a well measured effort saw us coming in stopping the clock at 12:29! To the guys doing the Repeat, enjoy the day and remember your smiles!

I had the same thoughts and echo your sentiment below. Blackjacks are sh*t and should be removed. As for it being too bumpy, skip it out, next thing you'll probably say is that there too many roots and these should be removed........

I'm flying from JHB, my team is driving from CT. So would add at least 2hrs to their travel time

Question - is it better to fly out of George or PE? I see George is 3hrs away from Jbay and PE about 1hr. I'll be flying into George and be picked up by my team coming from CT. Obviously they'll be heading back to CT on Sunday. Thanks

Aren't they located at Troisport cnr of William Nicol and Republic?!

Is that even considered a ride? If there is no Garmin = no strava = no ride.......

I want your garage when I'm big! Love the tennis picture! Good luck with the build

Anyone know if this race is taking place again this year?

Were you part of the group that got passed by the VB? A little bit of negative riding, but all in all, a lekker race to kick start the season!

Random questions: would I finish Comrades on Ironman training?

Tree are also not a good option, many skiers have lost their lives or sustained serious injury hitting trees. I cringe looking at the video. Hopefully he has a speedy recovery

There is surely a growing demand for cycling on tv! It is sad to say, but will be another poorly attended event (I hope not) and we can't even watch it on tv if we can't make it to the event.

Will the road champs be broadcast on tv?