This video is superb. I have not been cycling for too many years and I must admit I am learning a lot from bikehub. I have two not so clever questions: 1. What's the difference between Elite and VA, groups. Do they follow the normal seeding process to place riders on these groups or its on merit. 2. Why when for example VA catches up with Tandems the Commissar neutralises the race... what's wrong when these groups ride together?
This was my 2nd 94.7. in 2015 I completed in 4h20. My target this year was 3h30 but was nervous because I did Mcsteel and Satellite in 3h45. Met a nicechap at the start who told me he did 3h20 last year and we agreed to work together for a 3h30. around Kyalami people where passing us on the left and right..I told him our average speed was a bit slow at 24km/h, he said I should not worry we aren't too far behind... after Kyalami towards Woodmead I just thought there is no ways we will make 3h30 at our pace I just decided to increase the pace and my friend did not respond. ..I kept on catching a lift of passing groups for few minutes on and off. ..I was ecstatic to finish in 3h18. Next year's target 3h10.
If completion target is 4 hours, is it advisable to start fast and slow down later or start slow and pick the pace after halfway? I am worried that if fatigue kicks in halfway, the pace might slow down drastically even if u started slow.
