pbp2007 Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Just reminiscing about 4 years ago today... on the way back from Charles de Gaulle airport to base camp, having collected the other two Cape Town riding companions... Good luck to those who line up in 2 days' time. The hard work is behind you. Now it's time for the fun part. Roll on 2015 - I'm already in training.
TitusTi Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Enjoy guys, sounds like it's gonna be pretty fun.
pbp2007 Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 I've been checking on the progress of the 3 Cape Town riders online. One of them in particular seems to be really motoring - halfway in 23:19. Yes, folks, that's 600 and a bit km. And yes, I know it's not a race... For those who are interested, the link to the rider tracking page is http://www.paris-brest-paris.org/pbp2011/index2.php?lang=en&cat=randonnee&page=suivi_participants and the frame numbers for the Cape Town riders are: Andrew Wheeldon 1737Chris van Zyl 1738Emmerentia Jacobs 8435
pbp2007 Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 A US rider has been killed on PBP in a collision with a truck, news services are reporting. Details are sketchy. As for our Cape Town riders, Andrew Wheeldon was involved in a big crash about 60 km from the start and although he managed to get going again, he sent an SMS at Loudeac (450 km) last night to say he hadn't recovered. Chris van Zyl has slowed drastically, but about 20 minutes ago clocked in at Fougeres (921 km), on a total time of just 40h44. There's been nothing from Emmerentia Jacobs since she reached Tinteniac (364 km) at 8.43 last night. The overall statistics show that 20 riders have already passed through Mortagne-au-Perche (about 140 km to the finish). They will likely finish the 1 230 km in about 45 hours.
Tumbleweed Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 A US rider has been killed on PBP in a collision with a truck, news services are reporting. Details are sketchy. Very sad. RIP. Thanks for the updates on the Saffas.
Speed Racer Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Updates on some of the Jozi riders: Denis Braithwaite (7040) last checked in at Loudeac at 1956 last night (23h55 riding time, 449km). Not sure what's going on here. Hopefully, technical issues in updating his time? Nigel Grey reached Brest (618km) at 855 this morning 37h39 riding time Gillian Critcher (7042) and Michelle Gahan (7041) reached Brest (618km)at 1038 today, 38h37 riding time
pbp2007 Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 The 90-hour riders seem to be clustered around the halfway mark. When I last checked, nearly 50 riders (start: Sunday between 4 and 5 pm) had finished.Chris van Zyl has passed 1 000 km, as has another SA-registered rider, Hugo Gevers. It looks like the online tracking is struggling to cope with the "bulge" as the bulk of the riders start clumping together from about 450 km. I have seen reports of rain... mud ... although by all reports it's warmer than 2007 at least.
pbp2007 Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 The first Cape Town rider to finish is Chris van Zyl, who rolled in just after midnight in 55.57. Emmerentia Jacobs was last clocked at Carhaix (703 km) about 8 o'clock, running well ahead of schedule at 39.07. Unfortunately it seems Andrew Wheeldon has withdrawn as a result of a bad crash early on the first stage.
Speed Racer Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Congratulations to all the daring South African PBP participants!
chris_w_65 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Updates on some of the Jozi riders: Denis Braithwaite (7040) last checked in at Loudeac at 1956 last night (23h55 riding time, 449km). Not sure what's going on here. Hopefully, technical issues in updating his time? Nigel Grey reached Brest (618km) at 855 this morning 37h39 riding time Gillian Critcher (7042) and Michelle Gahan (7041) reached Brest (618km)at 1038 today, 38h37 riding time When does it end? Is Michelle still on track to complete it?
chris_w_65 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 I see it has been done on single speeds and fixies :o
chris_w_65 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) I see it has been done on single speeds and fixies :o ANd recumbant, tandems and a tripple Edited August 25, 2011 by chris_w_65
Slowbee Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 pbp, was GuyP not also riding this ? Or was it the qualifiers ?
chris_w_65 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 There are over 5000 mad people riding it this year
Speed Racer Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 When does it end? Is Michelle still on track to complete it?It's all done now, much like the participants who are now sleeping the sleep of the righteous ;-) Michelle completed the 1230km in 87h14. Good job!
Speed Racer Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 pbp, was GuyP not also riding this ? Or was it the qualifiers ?Guy P snuck home in 89h41! Well done!!! Waiting for epic tale behind this result :-o
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