Argus D Group

[Prozac]

Group D - 6:40 AM

 

I'm looking for some Argus D group riders or some advice from the experts . . .

What is the chance for a sub 3hr race? (let say in good conditions even though it's probably going to be hot and windy)

 

I had a good season thus far and feel good and strong.(R4S - 3h02 , Fast 1 - 2h41, Emporers - 2H38, Carnival - 2h53 with puncture),

 

Should I be more realistic and look at a 3h15 ?

 

Here is the results from the last 3 years for the winner in Group D as per Racetec

2010 - 110km - Wind

D 3:16:32 675/28989 M 627/22759 68/3192 1/359 33.58

 

2009 - 110km - Lots of wind

D 3:19:06 615/25718 M 563/20717 90/3092 1/375 33.15

 

2008 - 108 km - (I don't know weather conditions nor the route in 2008)

D 2:54:14 929/28319 M 863/22108 160/2909 1/411 37.54

Edited March 1, 2011 by Prozac

[FanieFiets]

If weather is halfway decent and you arent to unfit it should be fairly easy.

[Big JD]

I am also in D and I think the chances are slim mate. Even if by some miracle the weather is as good as '08, you still need to factor in Boyes Drive whcih will add 5 minutes, so the winner of D might just sneak in under 3. Look at 03:10-3:15.

[Prozac]

If weather is halfway decent and you arent to unfit it should be fairly easy.

 

I'm as fit as ever and feel good !

[Prozac]

I am also in D and I think the chances are slim mate. Even if by some miracle the weather is as good as '08, you still need to factor in Boyes Drive whcih will add 5 minutes, so the winner of D might just sneak in under 3. Look at 03:10-3:15.

 

Big JD - Are you looking at 3h10 -3h15 ? Well , I would love to be the winner of D . . . ( I'm sure as hell gonna try and stick with the front of the bunch)

[Tiny K]

I am starting in E and was hoping for a sub 3, or very close to that, finishing time..... looks like 3:15 will be a more realistic time for me.....

[Meis]

I'll be there, unless I drop back for fear of being dropped Cant give you any advice though. First time for me.

[Tiny K]

Also depend on the type of training you put in hey..... CT 'mass fun ride' has loads of climbs of varying intensity.

[SL7]

The weather in 2008 was perfect - no wind, slightly cloudly, and NO WIND. Did a 5:19 on three weeks training. I'm feeling fairly fit and know that I can/should ride a good Argus this year. I'm looking at staying with the front of D - doing my share of the work

 

I'll be on a black Spez SL2 and in a Cape Town Giants jersey.

 

For me it's important to ride the hardest race I can - time is irrrelevant - if I can get a sub 1000 position, that'll make my day.

Edited March 1, 2011 by Fakes

[Prozac]

The weather in 2008 was perfect - no wind, slightly cloudly, and NO WIND. Did a 5:19 on three weeks training. I'm feeling fairly fit and know that I can/should ride a good Argus this year. I'm looking at staying with the front of D - doing my share of the work

 

I'll be on a black Spez SL2 and in a Cape Town Giants jersey.

 

For me it's important to ride the hardest race I can - time is irrrelevant - if I can get a sub 1000 position, that'll make my day.

 

Fakes , I'll be with you working in the front!

(I'll be in Green with Rainbow Little Stars kit with Cycle Lab bib)

[Prozac]

I'll be there, unless I drop back for fear of being dropped Cant give you any advice though. First time for me.

 

Stay with D as long as you can , you can always fall back from there.

Enjoy your first one ! Its good fun!

['Dale]

The biggest variable is climactic conditions, Prozac.

 

Wind

And, of course, your run-up to the race:

 

Sleep, Nutrition and State of Mind.

And then:

 

Technical Issues or Incidents during the race.

3h10- 3h15 would be a good bet for D!

[i am in F]

[Aedon]

Also in D

Agree with Big JD, Boyes Drive makes a sub3 just a bit out of range.

Will be targeting a 3.10 - 3.20

[Prozac]

The biggest variable is climactic conditions, Prozac.

 

Wind

And, of course, your run-up to the race:

 

Sleep, Nutrition and State of Mind.

And then:

 

Technical Issues or Incidents during the race.

3h10- 3h15 would be a good bet for D!

[i am in F]

 

Thanks !

[FanieFiets]

Nah, you guys are to negative. Prozac - i be watching this thread after the argus, let us know what happend. Go look at 2006. Weather wasnt perfect but not horrible. Top guys down to I got sub3's.

[John H]

I'm as fit as ever and feel good !

 

With a name like that, you should certainly be feeling good.