Johny Bravo Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Just watched the weather. Its def gonns be wet and cold and windy. So ja. Its a event for the hardcore guys. No events next weekend. That is why I decided to go.
kvdp Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Just watched the weather. Its def gonns be wet and cold and windy. So ja. Its a event for the hardcore guys. No events next weekend. That is why I decided to go.Mmm,still deciding
Johny Bravo Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 No dude. Stop deciding and go. Dont wait another year before you can experience this event.
Johny Bravo Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 What a race?! So much fun. Water crossings my ass. We need cruise ships to cross some of those rivers. But I loved it. It was htfu day and enjoy what was thrown at you. Hope everyone else did. See you all at Oude Molen tomorrow. I must apologise, I never made it. Woke up this morning in Paarl, everything packed and ready to go. But it was raining so hard, I did not even want to drive to the venue. Nevermind race. However, I am investing in a wet weather bike, so in future I will not be scared of the mud and water.
PhilipV Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Â Â I must apologise, I never made it. Woke up this morning in Paarl, everything packed and ready to go. But it was raining so hard, I did not even want to drive to the venue. Nevermind race. However, I am investing in a wet weather bike, so in future I will not be scared of the mud and water. wet weather bike? hope it is a single speed. Johny Bravo 1
Johny Bravo Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) wet weather bike? hope it is a single speed. Instead of a dual suspension 29 er, going carbon ht 29 er, as light as possible. About 9,5 kg, so I dont sink into the mud. Hopefully, Just something which requires less maintenance than my dual suspension. Keep my dual suspension for the dry races. Cyclists will always find a good excuse for another bike, I think mine is a good excuse. So does my girlfriend, which is all that matters actually. If I convinced her I am positive I can convince anyone. Edited August 17, 2013 by schalk1982 kvdp and r0adrunner 2
Grob Lord Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 I am told this route drains well , gravel not mud. Drains well my ass!!
Johny Bravo Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 Got 70kms with about 800 climbing. Took 3.45hrs. Super fun but pretty muddy. See you at the next one Schalk. Well done to all who finished. How many riders took part, be interesting to know. How many brave guys and girls.
'Dale Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013   Drains well my ass!! Heehee Your wet ass kvdp 1
r0adrunner Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 800m ascent no way. I got 1300m ascent at 68km.  I think only 18 finished the 70km, not sure how many entered. It was stupidly wet, I never thought id be able to ride through such deep water!!(Came upto my bottle cages...) I don't know where the 11% single track was, maybe all the times they asked us to ride through a field with no path at all haha. Was a rough race and my body was not feeling great, was not easy! Nichol 1
Mads Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) 800m ascent no way. I got 1300m ascent at 68km. I think only 18 finished the 70km, not sure how many entered. It was stupidly wet, I never thought id be able to ride through such deep water!!(Came upto my bottle cages...) I don't know where the 11% single track was, maybe all the times they asked us to ride through a field with no path at all haha. Was a rough race and my body was not feeling great, was not easy! Went for a talk on servicing - or rather - maintaining your bike in the past week. And with all the new knowledge I have, I can tell you that you seriously need the get your bike serviced. ..... true story.... Edited August 18, 2013 by Mads
r0adrunner Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 Yeah 0% single track. Yes only 800m ascent. It was wet but fun. I loved it. Very happy I made the trip. My dad and I both have Garmin 800s and we both recorded 1300m of ascent.
r0adrunner Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 Went for a talk on servicing - or rather - maintaining your bike in the past week. And with all the new knowledge I have, I can tell you that you seriously need the get your bike serviced. ..... true story.... Yep I won't ride my MTB before it gets a full service again. My BB is porbably full of water Mads 1
r0adrunner Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 Lol. Strava says 1340m aswell. Could never believe that was 800m ascent.
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