Grondpad Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 I did my entry today and thought that if you do the marathon you get a discounted price for the half marathon the next day, but I paid full price. Did I mis something or was the discounted price only for last year?
zaShadow Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Does anyone know how this year's profile compares to last year's? Last year had two major climbs and was a thriller of note. It seems as though, from the profile I saw, there is only one major climb this year, is the total ascend any less?
Tim_Fair Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 Does anyone know how this year's profile compares to last year's? Last year had two major climbs and was a thriller of note. It seems as though, from the profile I saw, there is only one major climb this year, is the total ascend any less?Does anyone know how this year's profile compares to last year's? Last year had two major climbs and was a thriller of note. It seems as though, from the profile I saw, there is only one major climb this year, is the total ascend any less? The dreaded "Sawmill climb" of last year has been removed from this year race, however you still have to deal with the legendary "Mamba Switchbacks". The total ascent is similar to last year, but the route is slightly different.
Tim_Fair Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 Team Bulls are already in Sabie acclimatizing to the altitude and taking in lots of pancakes...this weekend is sure to be a cracker for the Ultra men.
Tim_Fair Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 Reminder: MTN National MTB Series #3 Sabie (UCI World Series#1) Driven by NISSAN Online entries close tomorrow midnight! Don't miss it! Late entries available at registration.
Tim_Fair Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 Tackling the MTN Sabie Ultra/Marathon? Need assistance on route? Check out Neutral Tech Zone assistance from Epic Sports...http://advendurance.com/nationalmtbseries/sabie http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/423563_10150563396772584_82494432583_8948890_454546227_n.jpg
kosmonooit Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 The dreaded "Sawmill climb" of last year has been removed from this year race, however you still have to deal with the legendary "Mamba Switchbacks". The total ascent is similar to last year, but the route is slightly different. That was quite a climb, esp. after you have just come down from the first big climb. I see there is a bit of climb later on but at least we get to enjoy the view a bit longer (at least those of us who are not in a rush) and lets not forget those forestry undulations towards the end, where many a sense of humour has been lost.
Shortpants Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Any recommendations on tubeless tire pressure for a weight of about 65kg? Help will be appreciated =)
kingalton Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Any recommendations on tubeless tire pressure for a weight of about 65kg? Help will be appreciated =) i am 80 Kgs and ride at 1800, so go less that that...
kingalton Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Hi Tim Any idea when the seeding info will be out? thanks Alton
Dubber88 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Doing 22psi back 20psi front, with Ikon Racing ralph combo.
Robrider Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Doing 22psi back 20psi front, with Ikon Racing ralph combo. Really? How much do you weigh? Unless I'm mistaken that's about 1.3 and 1.5 bar. That's pretty low.
Dubber88 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) 72kg's. When you use high profile tires in 29" format you can go even lower without having handling compromises, obviously dependant on weight. The tires I use have 44mm of sidewall. 15psi = 1Bar. Edited February 22, 2012 by Dubber88
RollandBounce Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Can anyone give us feedback on the current conditions of the track etc? Mud tyres required? From the weather forecast it looks like it will be dryish?
kingalton Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Can anyone give us feedback on the current conditions of the track etc? Mud tyres required? From the weather forecast it looks like it will be dryish? Would also like to know..
Tim_Fair Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Can anyone give us feedback on the current conditions of the track etc? Mud tyres required? From the weather forecast it looks like it will be dryish?Can anyone give us feedback on the current conditions of the track etc? Mud tyres required? From the weather forecast it looks like it will be dryish?We rode the last 20km of the Marathon route today...It rained hard yesterday afternoon and was overcast all day today so there are still lots of puddles, and the singletracks are a bit slippery, but the route is great! The weather looks to be clearing up by tomorrow, so the route should be 100% by race day! I will keep you all updated from tomorrow on twitter. Follow me on @Tim_Fair or @mtnnationalmtb Edited February 22, 2012 by Tim_Fair
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