Cassie Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Slowbee, thanks a mil for this valuable info. Will be putting it to the test on 25 Sept in Uniondale I'm just gonna take it easy, but with the other 4 guys I'm cycling with it's not going to be easy as they are fitter than I am. I guess I'm hoping for a 6hr ride down to Knysna if i can make it in 6 hours that is....Nick...don't worry bud...I'm also prepping for a 5hr+ ride...and my mates are all faster than i am!! We will keep each other company? good advice from Slowbee...i'm riding on my average km rate (~15km/h...nothing else
Chubba Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Hijack on!Understanding that the Argus is a different ride on different equipment - how much harder is K2C? It’s all on jeep track with easier gearing.Hijack off!
RudoJ Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 NickGT, Cassie and Slowbee, this is a shameless Hijack from my side. I'm aiming for between 5 and 6 hours for my first k2C Think that way one will be able still enjoy it. As Slowbee said at 50km check how you're feeling and then go for it. I was thinkking of riding within myself for 65-70km and then put the hammer down. Dunno. Then as in Comrades we should arrange and set-up a 5-6hour "bus" and ride together if possible. Thought that myself and training partner would start together, but somehow I was allocated to Group C and he to Group E. Dunno if we'll find each other. Darm, in 5 weeks and two days we'll be driving down! **Shameless Hijack off**
RudoJ Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Too much Hijacking going one here!! Maybe time for an official 2011 K2C thread?? Edited August 16, 2011 by RudoJ
Bennie Dikwiel Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Some things to add: GPS1st aid kitFishing hooks, line & sinkersTent & sleeping bagMosquito repellent Small axe for firewoodHandheld flares
Cassie Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) NickGT, Cassie and Slowbee, this is a shameless Hijack from my side. I'm aiming for between 5 and 6 hours for my first k2C Think that way one will be able still enjoy it. As Slowbee said at 50km check how you're feeling and then go for it. I was thinkking of riding within myself for 65-70km and then put the hammer down. Dunno. Then as in Comrades we should arrange and set-up a 5-6hour "bus" and ride together if possible. Thought that myself and training partner would start together, but somehow I was allocated to Group C and he to Group E. Dunno if we'll find each other. Darm, in 5 weeks and two days we'll be driving down! **Shameless Hijack off** Bugger the hijack!! When did you receive your group seeding??Haven't heard a word yet!!Ok - did search....I'm allocated Category D Edited August 16, 2011 by Cassie
FLYIT Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I like this idea, I normally just use a packet for the tube!SPARE SEAT BOLT
Chubba Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Bugger the hijack!! When did you receive your group seeding??Haven't heard a word yet!!Ok - did search....I'm allocated Category Dwhere do you check that? cat C. what did i win? Edited August 16, 2011 by Chubba
chris_w_65 Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Hey chris... I see 1 year anniversary comming up!! How's that working out for you?? {Aplogies for hi-jack!!}Thanks Good point, it is going so well I didn't realize the anniversary was tomorrowThat is over R15000.00 I have spent on my bike instead of smoking
Nick G Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 Some things to add: GPS1st aid kitFishing hooks, line & sinkersTent & sleeping bagMosquito repellent Small axe for firewoodHandheld flares Dude, I'd love to see you with all that stuffed/crammed into your 3litre Camelbak lol
Nick G Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 Anal cream for chafe! haha and I do realize that you are being serious about this too. All the guys here at work are taking "chommie" cream. Don't ask me WHY they call it that though...I don't wanna know - ROFL
chris_w_65 Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 haha and I do realize that you are being serious about this too. All the guys here at work are taking "chommie" cream. Don't ask me WHY they call it that though...I don't wanna know - ROFL A chommie is something only girls have, and it is not what you are thinking
RudoJ Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Bugger the hijack!! When did you receive your group seeding??Haven't heard a word yet!!Ok - did search....I'm allocated Category DOn the day I entered I saw something about me in Cat C. Dunno how they allocate the entries. How is your training going for K2C. Doing any looooong rides? We are planning on doing 100km on the 11th of Sept. Hope that's the right thing
Nick G Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 On the day I entered I saw something about me in Cat C. Dunno how they allocate the entries. How is your training going for K2C. Doing any looooong rides? We are planning on doing 100km on the 11th of Sept. Hope that's the right thing Um, I'm not sure I'm qualified enough to justify an answer, but I spoke to 1 of the guys here at work who rode the Cape Epic and he said that I should not be doing any long rides 1-2 weeks before the event. His advice was to train hard and then a week before the event ...to do absolutely nothing ! I rode a 50km 2 days ago and felt good after as I didn't push myself too much. I'm just going to do a 60-70km as a last training ride and then chill till the event and the take it real easy on the day for the 1st 50km and finish strong - hope this helps
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