Sub 3 Club Cape Argus 2011

['Dale]

I also got 03:00:18 from group E...man we were so close

Well done on your best effort, Sean!

[Kletterer]

Great gift from the weather gods! If one was going for the sub-3, this was the day to do it. And it seemed to have worked: Some 945 riders versus just 330 or so in 2010 that made it to the line under 03:00:00.

 

In the early groups drafting gets you really fast to the hills, but then its all down to the mind and legs at Boyes Drive, Chappies and Suikerbossie !

 

Well done to all 945 'club' riders

[splat]

Yes - Anyone know what happened with Frail?

 

I know he did a midnight lap.

I saw him on Boyes drive and he was looking good as always.

Dunno how the rest of his day went.

At least it was cool. The wind picked up a bit later, I hope it didnt slow anyone down.

[Slipstream Sean]

Well done on your best effort, Sean!

Shot man, you too.

[MTB_Roadie]

I know he did a midnight lap.

I saw him on Boyes drive and he was looking good as always.

Dunno how the rest of his day went.

At least it was cool. The wind picked up a bit later, I hope it didnt slow anyone down.

 

I caught him at Camps Bay....worked a bit for him in the front till the finish, he was looking strong still!

[Marius]

2:49 for me out of VA

[Fish101]

Finally got my first sub3. In at 2:50 out of A...

[Thor Buttox]

Well done to all you sub-3hrs!!!

 

I got to Misty Cliffs at record speed for me (about 35kph) and feeling fantastic and some chop on his own in the middle of the road hit something and swerved violently to the right. Took me out. Bike broken, and in a world of pain! So jealous of all you guys!

[Thor Buttox]

yes i did reset my odo, and yes my lbs set the computer and it is right

the girl that did it with me's odo also said 118?

 

nee dan weet ek nie

but thanks anyway..

Did you perhaps ride on slicks on a mountain bike and forget to change your wheel circumference?

[andretraut]

Well done to all you sub-3hrs!!!

 

I got to Misty Cliffs at record speed for me (about 35kph) and feeling fantastic and some chop on his own in the middle of the road hit something and swerved violently to the right. Took me out. Bike broken, and in a world of pain! So jealous of all you guys!

 

Not cool at all, sorry to hear about your misfortune! Also noticed a lot of cyclists riding 'postman-style'! Get better soon.

[Musashi]

2h51 first lap and 3h46 second lap

 

 

How did you manage to do two laps? I checked with the organisers (probably my mistake) and they said it is not allowed and threatened with anything from removal from the course to a lifetime ban. So I decided against it.

[Matt]

Well done to everyone!

Had a nice ride in D - must've been alongside a few of you guys. Dropped me up the last bit of chappies. Landed up on 03:00:50

 

Not sure how many knew that we rode alongside Mr Fondriest himself - Maurizio Fondriest. Nice guy, he was cruising taking pics at the front, chatting to people and enjoying the scenery.

[Musashi]

Well done to all the sub-3'ers! I don't think many (normal) people realise how strong you have to be to do a sub-3. Congrats!

 

I managed to stick with my D group up to the 65km mark, but then you roadies dropped me like a bag of potatoes. But still I'm happy with 3:13:51 on a MTB and I'll be back next year.

 

So, when do you think we'll have such excellent Argus weather again? 10 years? 20 years?

[CatGirl]

Did you perhaps ride on slicks on a mountain bike and forget to change your wheel circumference?

 

NET soos jy da se! damn i forgot! ha ha haa

ma anycase, time is time and mine was 5:40 group OC for a first timer

[Thor Buttox]

Not cool at all, sorry to hear about your misfortune! Also noticed a lot of cyclists riding 'postman-style'! Get better soon.

Thanks mate!

[Thor Buttox]

NET soos jy da se! damn i forgot! ha ha haa

ma anycase, time is time and mine was 5:40 group OC for a first timer

My first one two years ago was 5:29. 2nd one was 3:53 on slicks, too!! I challenge you! (My suggestion is "CHEAT" - a road bike makes a world of difference!)