Hi Michael, Training should have started a while back, but if you have a firm base, I would be logging the miles right now. The event is extremely tough and needs a mindshift towards a "longer than usual time in the saddle" - in 2009 the average rider (middle of the field) finished in 08:30 hours, with the winning time just short of 6 hours. The route consists of mainly technical jeep track with district roads towards the finish - my advice would be hydrate and eat well, begin slower than usual and expect a long day in the saddle. Hope this helps - perhaps other hubbers have got better advice, or go to www.dryland.co.za Regards radsRads2009-12-02 04:17:33
