Mavric Man Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 This was my first DC and found it very enjoyable. I personally dont see the need for support vehicles, have a few feeding points with roving neutral cars. There are too many unprepared riders and novices with back-up drivers who have limited understanding of the dynamics of cycling in groups etc. My 2cents worth!
Akon Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 This was my first DC and found it very enjoyable. I personally dont see the need for support vehicles, have a few feeding points with roving neutral cars. There are too many unprepared riders and novices with back-up drivers who have limited understanding of the dynamics of cycling in groups etc. My 2cents worth! There ain't no 2cent anymore...In fact, I've read that soon there not gonna be 5cent as well --> you need to upgrade the value of your opinion to at least 10cent in future!
SeaBee Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Yes, but remember - apparently in this little place we stay, your opinion is as extinct as the 2c...
Dicky DQ Posted November 29, 2011 Posted November 29, 2011 Back to the bloody rules:'2.8 Feeding of riders MUST take place in front of their stationary team vehicle, which have to be parked completely of the road. No riders are allowed to have any assistance whatsoever, while still on the road.' Here is how I COULD read this rule:I must get my "feed" from in front of my team's stationary carIt must be parked completely of the roadNo one may help me while I am on the Road, So if there is a bag being held out and I grab it all is cool as no one has helped me at all. I took it. To be even more pedantic, even if I stop and I am still on the road and someone pass me my feed out of the cooler box they would then in effect be helping me and I should be disqualified.......... Feeding bags have been used since I can remember at the DC and if you did not train with bags rather not use them.
Guest Frail4Life Posted November 29, 2011 Posted November 29, 2011 That was my 7th DC and probably one of my most enjoyable.Apart from one puncture, we had no incidents. I know of at least 2 other teams that had crashes and last year we had 8 punctures.And we were VERY lucky with the weather! That wind came through soon after we finished and that rain just poured and poured for hours! The organisation at the start and finish was great and marshalling around the course was good too.There were several 'Think Bikes' patrolling the course keeping the riders and motorist under control - a difficult job! I think the behaviour of most of the support vehicles was better this year. There is always the odd idiot here and there who ignores the rules and everyone else around them.The feedbag story has one drawback and that is littering on the course. I am interested to know if anyone went back to pick up the bags and discarded bottles, and tin foil etc. Looking forward to next year! Feeding Bags & Tin foil & other WAS Still there a Hour after Everyone had Passed.
Kranswurm Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 What is the accumulated climbing on the DC?Out of interest,what is it on the Argus?
Lucky Luke. Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) What is the accumulated climbing on the DC?Out of interest,what is it on the Argus? DC 2000mArgus 1000m In my experience from a racing point of view, the Argus climbing is much harder because the licensed bunches smash it up the climbs to try and get rid of guys, whereas at DC you go steady up Tradouws and try not to shell riders. At the end of the DC though, even that speed bump before the finish line feels like you are trying to ride up the Constantiaberg mast Edited November 30, 2011 by Lucky Luke.
Kranswurm Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 DC 2000mArgus 1000m Interesting that just about double in distance and elevationWell done on your ride.
Lucky Luke. Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Thanks, yes, I have 1985m for DC to be precise. Argus is just over 1000m as I remember. DC was harder than I thought it would be this year. I think the spring season has knackered me so I am taking some time off to ride my office chair for a week or two Chris did well with the UCT guys and I hear Nev has given him a ride with his team at the Burger
Kranswurm Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Thanks, yes, I have 1985m for DC to be precise. Argus is just over 1000m as I remember. DC was harder than I thought it would be this year. I think the spring season has knackered me so I am taking some time off to ride my office chair for a week or two Chris did well with the UCT guys and I hear Nev has given him a ride with his team at the Burger Chris was a bit whacked but he gets stronger by the day.He is thrilled about Burger.Holding thumbs
Velouria Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 My race report is here, although to be fair it's a race report for 150kms, and then turned into an obituary for the last 50kms...
Lucky Luke. Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 My race report is here, although to be fair it's a race report for 150kms, and then turned into an obituary for the last 50kms... Ha ha, thanks, that was a good laugh, much like your W2W Red John report. Andy is always in such a hurry and I see he left his girly crank at home for DC
Velouria Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Ha ha, thanks, that was a good laugh, much like your W2W Red John report. Andy is always in such a hurry and I see he left his girly crank at home for DC Would the girly crank have slowed him down at all? In comparison, my whole bike setup felt like a girly bike setup...
Slowbee Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 how on this kakesister earth do you blokes ride so fast for so long ?
I FLY Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Does anyone know when the results will be finalised/announced? Are there so many appeals to be adjudicated on?
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