is it impossible to get a sub four hour time if you start in group OG?

[Josh...]

Is it impossible to get a sub four hour time if you start in group OG?

 

because of wind, heat, people in your way etc...

[Lucky Luke.]

Of course, but you may lose your voice asking people to move over.

 

It is critical to warm up before you attempt this.

 

[Lucky Luke.]

Here is your ideal bike setup

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2LaOrjiw7A

[stewie911]

No, it's not impossible. If you're fit enough, it should be quite easy.

[Iwan Kemp]

You'll be okay. Wind / people is less of a worry than finding someone back there to help you work. With a sub 4 aim you'll be going quite a bit faster than most.

 

Do you know the route?

[Berry]

one guy did 3:37 from the second last group last year

[Tieffels]

I've done 3:13 from OK with strong buddy of mine and an oke who rode down from beitbrug.. And I don't rate myself as a very strong rider.

 

Sub 4 should be ver very do-able.

[RaymondC]

First Argus I did 3:18 group PB on a 15kg MTB 26...... So yes you can

[Iwan Kemp]

I've done 3:13 from OK with strong buddy of mine and an oke who rode down from beitbrug.. And I don't rate myself as a very strong rider.

 

Sub 4 should be ver very do-able.

 

Which OK though?

[Josh...]

You'll be okay. Wind / people is less of a worry than finding someone back there to help you work. With a sub 4 aim you'll be going quite a bit faster than most.

 

Do you know the route?

I'm just hoping that theirs someone else who is in the same situation as me. yeah, I did the route this weekend in 3h32 but starting at 6h30. I'm starting at 10;04 on race day .

[Josh...]

Here is your ideal bike setup

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2LaOrjiw7A

hahahah I should get blue lights and a police siren

[Iwan Kemp]

3h32 on your ace? Either way you'll be okay. Wind usually picks up later in the day, but you never know what you're gonna get. On that route it could be pumping on one side of the mountain and fine on the other. Bit of wind on the flats is okay as long as it helps you even if it's just to get up Smitswinkel.

 

If you know the route you'll know where to work and where not to so you can rest your legs for what's coming. Plan ahead, but always do your bit.

[Josh...]

First Argus I did 3:18 group PB on a 15kg MTB 26...... So yes you can

wow!! impressive

[Josh...]

3h32 on your ace? Either way you'll be okay. Wind usually picks up later in the day, but you never know what you're gonna get. On that route it could be pumping on one side of the mountain and fine on the other. Bit of wind on the flats is okay as long as it helps you even if it's just to get up Smitswinkel.

 

If you know the route you'll know where to work and where not to so you can rest your legs for what's coming. Plan ahead, but always do your bit.

The hardest part was the start its quite a climb especially if you aren't warmed up yet.

[PeterM]

Oh yes it is very much possible if you are fit and alert.

My brother-in-law Pete did it back in 2008 (a good weather race). It was his first Argus and he started right at the back and finished 3h32 later. He said there were quite a few people doing a fast race and it was easy to form a fast bunch. They were MTB’ers doing a road race, those who did not enter a road race during the past year or two, plus quite a few better seeded guys who helped their mates or girlfriends, etc.

He said that it seemed as if they overtook about 5 000 other cyclists, which was hectic but fun!

[Lucky Luke.]

You'll be okay. Wind / people is less of a worry than finding someone back there to help you work. With a sub 4 aim you'll be going quite a bit faster than most.

 

Do you know the route?

 

You should forget about finding someone to help you - just shout loudly all the way. Not knowing the route is also not a concern - just keep your eyes peeled to see which way the other 40,000 people are going.