Face Plant Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 hey guys remember the last race of the series the 27th March Abrahamsrust, Sasolburg If any of you were affected by the misunderstanding regarding the 29er legality at ITU events, it has been confirmed by the ITU and Triathlon SA that 29ers ARE legal for cross triathlons/duathlons so all bikes are welcome!2010122108264383911.pdf
Eldron Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 If any of you were affected by the misunderstanding regarding the 29er legality at ITU events, it has been confirmed by the ITU and Triathlon SA that 29ers ARE legal for cross triathlons/duathlons so all bikes are welcome! Put and end to big wheel envy NOW! It's terrible how men with 3 inches less than us treat us. Disgusting that they should try and get us "bigger" guys banned. Is it cos mes black?* *this is a quote from Sasha Baron Cohen - please don't call me racist.
kennyg Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 29er has been legal in xterra for a while now... Good one - Big wheel envy...
Thug Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 I wasn't even aware that there were issues surrounding 29ers at cross tri's or duathlons.
Face Plant Posted March 15, 2011 Author Posted March 15, 2011 there was a issue with a race referee that misunderstood the rules regarding the maximum wheel size allowed during a cross triathlon and said at one of the races that 29ers are ilegal, FYI the ITU refered to a maximum wheel diameter of 28.4" wich interestingly is the OD of most 29er wheels (excluding certain tyres)thats why the Ref thought that 29ers are ilegal, ITU has in the mean time ammended their compitition rules and it now reads ... maximum size 29" so thats the very short version of what happened, KennyG you are right regarding the 29ers and xterra..Conrad stoltz has been winning on a spez 29er for some time now but just so you know Xterra is not governed by ITU rules, they have their own governing competion rules based on the ITU rules
scotty Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) None in SA yet, but owner of the LBS i go to recently visited his daughter in New Zealand and told me they have separate races cats for 29 and 26. Edited March 15, 2011 by scotty
Jules Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 I've entered the duathlon - it'll be my first race in that discipline. Is anyone familiar with the course? I'm interested to know how offroad is offroad? Will I be OK in my ordinary running shoes? Is the MTB course technical?
flex Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 I'll be there, looking forward to spending the weekend at the Vaal with mates. @Jules, knowing that area, it's highly unlikely that it will be very technical. I reckon you'll be fine in your regular running shoes. Of course disclaim that by saying I could be wrong
Face Plant Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 hey guys remeber the last race in the series
Prozac Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 hey guys remeber the last race in the series I'll be there ! I see there is only 19 online entries for the Duathlon - c,mon , we need more ! Have fun and be safe !
Face Plant Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) i believe the entries arent looking that great so lets hope it picks up! all the other races where a great success so i dont understand it? Edited March 23, 2011 by Face Plant
GTRacing Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) Any rain that side of town? Edited March 27, 2011 by GTRacing
Prozac Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 Any rain that side of town? Just after we finished the rain came down , HARD. It was brilliant - I have never seen so much mud in one race . . . over 20km Did the duathlon . . . They (I) changed the name to Quad-Athlon 1st leg - Trail run2nd leg - MTB 3rd leg - MTB-SWIMMING4th leg - Mud crawling Lots of fun with mud , river sand everywhere. Mud and water at some stages up to half a meter deep (yes the mud)At One area of jeep track , or should I say "water crossing" only my handle bars and seat stuck out of the water. Never the less - I had great fun !
Jules Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 I also enjoyed it, although I don't know if my poor bike is going to recover from having its hubs submerged for such extended periods... It was my first duathlon. Managed to ride myself into 2nd place in the bike leg but I lost two places in the final 2km of the second run leg. The race was well organised and offered great value compared to most pure cycling events. Entry fee included a goody bag and T-shirt. Good jol.
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