Time Comparison : 94.7 vs Argus

[LOOK695]

You have to know where all the shortcuts are

Ha! So that is how it is done.

[LOOK695]

Back to the topic: I have always struggled with the 94.7. It is a tough race with all those climbs with no real chance of recovery. Suppose my weight counts against me. My best for the 94.7 was 2H45 and the Argus 3H01. Don't think it is so easy to draw conclusions on times as the weather down in CT is unpredictable, to say the least. I have found that the weather conditions for the times I did the 94.7 were farley much the same concerning wind etc

[riaanb]

Based on my times across the two (have about 10 of each) I would say that if there is reasonable weather in the Cape, add about 10% to you 94.7 time to get an indication of your Argus time, given similar fitness levels. Having said that, my strenghts are probably more suited to the 94.7 as I like the rollers and don't like the wind that much.

[Knorpantoffel]

^{Also I've only been cycling for 1 year now, after doing 3h59 for 94.7 (and really suffering) I gave up smoking 2 weeks later and havent smoked since (3months now). so I'm gonna gun for sub 4hours. I'm starting at 6h54 (K-Group)}

Edited March 6, 2012 by Knorpantoffel

[mooky]

my first Argus too....

 

i dont really care what time i do.... i just want to enjoy the vibe - i've heard its incredible, and way better than 94.7!!

[Nimby]

Nothing wrong with the vibe on the 94.7 - people really get out to support and there's plenty of good stuff happening.

On the scenery front however, there's only one winner...

[mtbDobby]

I'll be doing my 1st argus - will attack from the start... :-)

[Blokman]

^{Also I've only been cycling for 1 year now, after doing 3h59 for 94.7 (and really suffering) I gave up smoking 2 weeks later and havent smoked since (3months now). so I'm gonna gun for sub 4hours. I'm starting at 6h54 (K-Group)}

Good luck and I really mean this. But you're seeding is proof that the seeding system is not working properly. Edited March 6, 2012 by Blokman

[Kallie.]

^{Also I've only been cycling for 1 year now, after doing 3h59 for 94.7 (and really suffering) I gave up smoking 2 weeks later and havent smoked since (3months now). so I'm gonna gun for sub 4hours. I'm starting at 6h54 (K-Group)}

 

Knorpantoffel, just a friendly heads up, assuming I am looking at the right person but I think I am because the 94.7 time matches to what you mentioned, Racetec still has you listed as starting in CC at 7:50. Did you perhaps get a reseed.

 

You might want to check that out to prevent being DQ'd.

[Tubehunter]

my first Argus too....

 

i dont really care what time i do.... i just want to enjoy the vibe - i've heard its incredible, and way better than 94.7!!

 

The vibe is insane and unfortunately the Cycle Challenge doesn't come vaguely close to matching this..You will have a great time! Have an awesome ride!

[VB.]

I can't find last years full Argus results, my question is this, can anybody estimate what time the bunch (defined as the first bigish group) in HH will finish at?

 

I am in the GG charity group and would need a bunch to ride with, not sure if the charity group will provide. Hoping to finish in 4 hours, did Emperors in 3 h30 and Berge & Dale in 3h56.

[mooky]

The vibe is insane and unfortunately the Cycle Challenge doesn't come vaguely close to matching this..You will have a great time! Have an awesome ride!

 

Thank you I'm very excited!!! Starting in X 7:24... but not going to overdo things - will aim for a 4:15 about...

[Tubehunter]

I can't find last years full Argus results, my question is this, can anybody estimate what time the bunch (defined as the first bigish group) in HH will finish at?

 

I am in the GG charity group and would need a bunch to ride with, not sure if the charity group will provide. Hoping to finish in 4 hours, did Emperors in 3 h30 and Berge & Dale in 3h56.

 

The winning time in that group (GG) last year was 3:30:37. There were 49 riders who rode sub 4:00:00 with the majority of this group finishing in 3:55ish. You should be fine. Good luck! Enjoy!

[VB.]

Excellent thanks a lot.

I am now even more excited for sunday's race.

Thanks again.

[Knorpantoffel]

Plenty of factors to play with here but I recon but with all this being equal:

 

94.7 - 3h59 should give you a Argus - 04:12

 

That is just an estimate but should be a good motivator to put some ham on it and aim for sub 4!

 

Enjoy!

 

BTW my time was 04h12! well done with that prediction!

[mooky]

BTW my time was 04h12! well done with that prediction!

hmmm, according records you have a DQ