Aaron_B

Only thing I've had issues with is the Garmin HR monitor. Sent to HO and they sent me back a brand new and improved strap with sensor.

GT Sensor 9r Expert

Big up to Lourens Calitz from Cycle Centre. He and his team are always willing to assist me whenever I need help or have an emergency. He sorted some lingering issues on my MTB, fixed my derailleur that bent during a fall on Die Burger challenge,, fitted my new freewheel body and gave the bike a quick once over. Recommend him to anyone in the Durbanville area. One of the best mechanics out there and jolly good chap, too.

I paid R900 or so for an ErgoFit with Dr Jeroen Swart about 2 months ago. The chnages to my riding is unreal. No more understeer, better breathing, no ligament pain - you just have to get used to the 'new' set-up. It was worth every cent. Plus since Jeroen rode the Epic on a GT Sensor, he was very familiar with my bike and it's geometry etc

You can't compare Die Burger 30km to any of the trails in the Durbanville area which is known for its leg-breaking climbs. Die Burger 30km is a flat gravel trail...

ErgoFit by Jeroen Swart or by any qualified ErgoFit instructor

Ok, i've worked out how to do it. When entering your race number just input the number, not the letter in front

Same here!

The photos still aren't up on Action Photos website

Once the elevation has been corrected it should be on par with that of the quoted elevation

Sunday, 18 August. Here's the link: http://www.wines2whales.co.za/index.php?id=90

I've just signed up for the Wine to Whales open - 50km enduro. Think I'll do the Lourensford too

Depends...did you upload your Garmin info through Strava or GarminConnect? There is an elevation correction enabler on GarminConnect

That said, It was't the toughest race I've ever done. Was easy compared to a race like Fine Breede.

Nah, there was some pretty steep climbing. My Garmin recorded 1180m of elevation gain, which over 42km is pretty tough. There was a lot of descents that spiked the average speed.

I managed a 2:38 for the 42km. The heat was pretty hectic but I'm sure if I went harder in the beginning I could have shaved 10mins off my time. Great weather, Marshalls were very good and the scenery was stunning. Next year I'm doing the 60km.

So would G be the first group of the 40km?

B, that's pretty good! I'm G for the 42km. I hope that G isn't at the back!

Anybody received their seeding number yet?

I entered the 42km. Sent in my results from MTB races this year so I'm hoping for a decent seeding. If you don't get an early start apparently there is a crazy bottle neck at the first ST...any truth to this?

The medals were/are inside the goodie bag. Well - I got one anyway.