the_other_guy Posted October 12, 2011 Share So a couple of weeks ago I did the Race for Victory. Now I want to know how the Jacaranda Satellite Classic 2011 will compare to the Race for Victory with regard to the climbing at Hekpoort vs Suikerbosrand? Who else will be riding? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted October 12, 2011 Share Hekpoort is nothing. Don't know why everybody is so afraid of it. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted October 12, 2011 Share Think RV might be a bit harder with the hills in the reserve. JSC only really has the 1 major climb. I remember last year the wind on the way back was a bit of a bitch. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_other_guy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Hekpoort is nothing. Don't know why everybody is so afraid of it. That is why I am asking, haven't done the route myself, but keep on hearing / reading that its a tough climb... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bike Vendor Posted October 12, 2011 Share So a couple of weeks ago I did the Race for Victory. Now I want to know how the Jacaranda Satellite Classic 2011 will compare to the Race for Victory with regard to the climbing at Hekpoort vs Suikerbosrand? Who else will be riding? Satellite is hard when racing it with the Elites But the Race for Victory was way harder... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bike Vendor Posted October 12, 2011 Share Hekpoort is nothing. Don't know why everybody is so afraid of it. What bunch do you ride in then? It's not nothing hey, you can pop on it when going up with a good bunch. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted October 12, 2011 Share Hekpoort gradient is about the same as the big climb in the reserve you do in Race for Victory but is a much easier climb because of the flat route you take to get there. You should still be in pretty good condition by the time you get to hekpoort so no worries. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_other_guy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Satellite is hard when racing it with the Elites But the Race for Victory was way harder... There's my problem right about there... probably just have to suck it up... hahahaha Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bike Vendor Posted October 12, 2011 Share That is why I am asking, haven't done the route myself, but keep on hearing / reading that its a tough climb... Still a hard race Hekpoort has a point where it just kicks up to a hard gradient and if you go to hard there... You will suffer till the top. Then there's a nice descend about all the way home with a thew rolling hills. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted October 12, 2011 Share It's just over a 12 minute climb from the river crossing to the top just before the "Leopard mountain" or something reserve. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleswazi Posted October 12, 2011 Share Think RV might be a bit harder with the hills in the reserve. JSC only really has the 1 major climb. I remember last year the wind on the way back was a bit of a bitch.the wind on the way back was dam awful!!! But going out was cracking! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted October 12, 2011 Share I considered doing the 97 as a training ride for the 94.7, but I was afraid that I would be the last one over the finish line, any advice from the pro's?? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield2010 Posted October 12, 2011 Share There are twice as many people who entered for the 97km than the 114km so you should be OK. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bike Vendor Posted October 12, 2011 Share I considered doing the 97 as a training ride for the 94.7, but I was afraid that I would be the last one over the finish line, any advice from the pro's?? What do you mean by that post? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield2010 Posted October 12, 2011 Share I considered doing the 97 as a training ride for the 94.7, but I was afraid that I would be the last one over the finish line, any advice from the pro's?? Yes, sit at the back of the race on the 2nd last wheel for the whole of the race and then outsprint the guy when there is 50m left. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted October 12, 2011 Share Yes, sit at the back of the race on the 2nd last wheel for the whole of the race and then outsprint the guy when there is 50m left. That's exactly what I will do thanks for the tip!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108911-jacaranda-satellite-classic-2011/#findComment-1510316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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