Argus Group U

[janneman72]

I'm starting in group U this year but only started to cycle 8 months back after a few years of not cycling which caused my seeding not to be great but I'm a good cyclist. According to Racetec, Group U will only finish with a time of about between 3:25 and 3:36.

 

I have done the Argus 6 times before and I'm fitter now than ever and normally win the local race group that I start in and average at least 37kmh on all gauteng races more than 100km.

 

What do you guys suggest I do for the Argus in order to get my 3:05 time or similar, I'm not going to pull the group the whole 110km's!

 

Anyone else with the same fitness level in group U or V and the same problem? Ideas and advice welcome.

[Spat]

Well if you do 37 ave for the Argus you will get sub3 so dont aim low.

[fubarza]

Same problem here, done the Argus 5 times but a while back, also not seeded properly yet(only after the ride 4 sights seeding). Perhaps @Bontie or @hannes will know.....

[PeterM]

Aim for a sub 3h10. Jump groups, but also wait at times to join a small but fast group. They do still come from behind (only at the Argus). You will be surprised how many fast guys come from the back - like yourself or MBT'ers or overseas's guys.

[janneman72]

Hi Spat

 

The Argus being the Argus with Boyes drive, perhaps wind and everything I'm aiming at about a 3:08 - 3:15. The Argus is not as flat as the R4S, FastOne etc...

 

If I want to go faster than the group I will have to drop them somewhere and find faster ones OR ride alone(with all the wheel suckers these days I can just as well ride alone, same as riding in front for 90% of the races anyways) but it will be better to ride in a group.

 

Thanks PeterM, I didn't think about that. Will certainly keep it in mind.

Edited March 10, 2011 by janneman72