Katy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Thanks guys. Think i'll give it a go. Not looking forward to the bumpiness though. Even on my 29er DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometime Posted September 13, 2012 Share Thanks guys. Think i'll give it a go. Not looking forward to the bumpiness though. Even on my 29er DS They do grade that road every year so maybe it'll be done before the race. I train there on a regular basis so I'll give some updated feedback on the road conditions soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashJordan Posted September 13, 2012 Share One is only for Elitessaw this on advendurance web site.Alternative/cut-off route for 106km marathon riders: 1hour 30minutes after the first rider starts the steep rocky climb on the rhino farm (15kms before the half-way mark), riders will be forced to ride the easier, more scenic but longer alternative route. All riders arriving within the 1hour30 minute time will be forced to cross the mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimby Posted September 13, 2012 Share In again - going to k*k on my hardtail if the last 15kms (always into the wind) doesn't get graded... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted September 13, 2012 Share I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfan Posted September 13, 2012 Share For SS, what gear ratio should one run? On 29'er. 32 x16 or even more aggresive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattlesnake Posted September 13, 2012 Share Hmmm, weekend after 3 towers - to do or not to do. 29er Hardtail vs 26er hardtail last year...... should make a difference?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zook Posted September 13, 2012 Share I think they haven't really explained this too well: "Distance: 106kmUltra-marathon for Elite & U/23 menStandard marathon for Elite & U/23 Women and Amateur Men & Women 19 years and older" Does the same 106km distance somehow become a standard marathon when you're older, or is there a difference in distance? It's going to feel pretty ultra even if it's flatter, I'm thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 13, 2012 Share For SS, what gear ratio should one run? On 29'er. 32 x16 or even more aggresive? I ran with a 34/14 last year.Not good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometime Posted September 13, 2012 Share Hmmm, weekend after 3 towers - to do or not to do. 29er Hardtail vs 26er hardtail last year...... should make a difference?!?! On those long, flat, bumpy district roads the 29er HT will make a big difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted September 13, 2012 Share I think they haven't really explained this too well: "Distance: 106kmUltra-marathon for Elite & U/23 menStandard marathon for Elite & U/23 Women and Amateur Men & Women 19 years and older" Does the same 106km distance somehow become a standard marathon when you're older, or is there a difference in distance? It's going to feel pretty ultra even if it's flatter, I'm thinking. Please explain .My question too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted September 13, 2012 Share I think they haven't really explained this too well: "Distance: 106kmUltra-marathon for Elite & U/23 menStandard marathon for Elite & U/23 Women and Amateur Men & Women 19 years and older" Does the same 106km distance somehow become a standard marathon when you're older, or is there a difference in distance? It's going to feel pretty ultra even if it's flatter, I'm thinking. Distance is the same but standard excludes tough climb in the game reserve which is for Ultra only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometime Posted September 13, 2012 Share Anyone managed to cycle the entire length of the steep climb in the reserve? I know it's do-able but each year I try but I run out of legs/lungs before the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 13, 2012 Share On those long, flat, bumpy district roads the 29er HT will make a big difference It didn't for me last year, going with my trusty 'little' full suspension this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 13, 2012 Share It didn't for me last year, going with my trusty 'little' full suspension this year!Yeah, even wife big wiele it's rof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted September 13, 2012 Share In again - going to k*k on my hardtail if the last 15kms (always into the wind) doesn't get graded...last 15km is over farmland, rough n bumpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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