Veebee

They should put some of that 3 Bill into the roads of Sandton... For the "BUSINESS HUB" of SA as they call it, the roads are in a horrific state.

Arrived in the concrete jungle safely with my bikes. Just hope it doesn't get this hot on Sunday. Good luck to all !!

got my race number, made a plan for someone to collect. Thanks Gerald for your offer though

yes only 5 hills at the end, the rest is flat :ph34r:

Gansbaai

Found this from last years thread. This has changed somewhat [new profile on above post]. But this points out the climbs.

Don't think much has changed in terms of elevation, the last 15km still remains the biggest challenge. 1488m elevation

that says a lot. Will be my first, had to make a plan to do it after reading only good things about the event. Pays to have a Head office in Jozi with a boss who has interest in the sport.

EL 7:06 start for me. (Times on Racetec) Hoping to go sub3 on the flattish route after a 3:15 at the Shova.

Now number collection is going to be a challenge for me. Only arrive in Jozi on the Friday evening, so will have to make the trek to Carnival on Saturday morning from Midrand, and then again on Sunday

2:47 for the first H rider last year. So anything from sub3 to 3:30.

6:10:31 in 2014 Broken collarbone in 2015 Hoping for a sub 3:15 this year

whatever the distance, those last 15km will still be the decider ... [well for me atleast]

How does this compare to Emperors in terms of times and difficulty ? I know both are flat and fast but just like to have an idea of where I would be. Did Emperors in 2:42

all sorted with work, see you guys there.

sent them a message and it was sorted within minutes. Order placed, came at a good time as my current battery is pap [no name chinese import]

Price hasn't been updated on the website

I hardly ever check the app these days. On the high performance option, I usually meet the goal on the weekend and still do another 2-3 workouts in the week and a gym session. Going to take the iWatch2 soon so will have to pay more attention to it.

still unsure of my work plans but just entered anyway so I can be seeded properly if I do get to do it.

my plans for the 2 week Jhb trip are on hold for now... so may have to give this a skip. Will hopefully be able to finalize before entries close on Monday.

earlier start times are earned... not given as a gift.

Can't seem to find the link on Disco to claim for points for an event. It was there a few weeks ago and working. Anyone have the direct link to it ? Tks.

you can show us your trophy and podium pic when you get it next year

You guys should be on the way to Durban for Shova...

I also just started with a coach, too late for this season of races but I needed guidance. I was just riding and building up mileage with some intervals every few days. Far from being a racing snake, but have the available hours to put in some good work so gave it a shot. Started with a 2 week taper plan for the Shova and we will start working properly for the 947. I went for the basic plan, and have my workouts tailored onto TP, get a weekly follow up call and the guy is available whenever I have questions. Plan to use it for minimum 6 months and see how I progress. the basic plan doesn't cost an arm&leg so not phased about it. After spending many thousands on bikes and gear and being competitive with myself, it makes perfect sense to have someone coach me to get better.