G-Unit Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Hey all, I can get a partially sponsored entry to the Panorama Tour, but have never done a road race before(!) I know this is a very subjective question, but how tough is it? I ride mtb and have done a few stage races. Thanks in advance.
Zoo Cookie 1 Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 I have done it twice and would love to do it again. Really nice event. A lot of climbing. How hard depent on yourself - if you want to race it or just cruise along. Us back markers enjoy the shooters and pizza lasts waterpoint on day 3. Just do it! You wont be sorry.
G-Unit Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 I have done it twice and would love to do it again. Really nice event. A lot of climbing. How hard depent on yourself - if you want to race it or just cruise along. Us back markers enjoy the shooters and pizza lasts waterpoint on day 3. Just do it! You wont be sorry.Just done it (confirmed entry).Now I just need to figure out how to ride a road bike...
The Saint Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Done 3 - One of the best road races in South Africa but if you have not trained you are in deep do do. Get those climbing legs out for this one. Hope you are in ability of about 10% of your race partner else it can be really tough or really boring
1hill@aTime Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 would love to do it, dates anyone? to lazy to look...
Trubie Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Did it for the first time last yearif you are used to stage races it shoudl be fine hardness will depend (as Zoo pointed out), on whether you race or ride the event pretty much a mind over matter thing, but beware days 1 and 3 are hard, with plenty climbingday 2 is superfast and the TT is a bitch enjoy
Velouria Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 There is not a single piece of flat road in Mpumalanga - it's either up or down. That said, it is a fantastic event, well organised, beautiful scenery, a challenging but doing route, and great bike racing. The two man team idea on the road works well - adds a new dynamic. I "raced" with a mate, while our wives had more of a fun ride. Show me a water point at any other race that serves vodka shooters and pizza. My race report from 2011 is here
NotSoBigBen Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Done 3 - One of the best road races in South Africa but if you have not trained you are in deep do do. Get those climbing legs out for this one. Hope you are in ability of about 10% of your race partner else it can be really tough or really boring I have only done 1 and would agree it was a great race but it is pretty tough with all the climbing! I must say that how close you are in ability to your partner does depend very much on the person ..... I rode it with an excellent guy who was not as strong as I was at the time. Right up front I was Ok with that and went out to enjoy myself which I most certainly did. I would hope that my encouragement helped him to have a good ride as well! Perhaps Delgado/R2D2 could comment as they were there Edited March 7, 2012 by BigBen
G-Unit Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 Done 3 - One of the best road races in South Africa but if you have not trained you are in deep do do. Get those climbing legs out for this one. Hope you are in ability of about 10% of your race partner else it can be really tough or really boringDoing it with my wife, who is about 25 kg lighter than me, so i'm gonna get murdered on the climbs...2200m of climbing on day 1??? That's cr@p-load on any type of bike!
1hill@aTime Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) just checked Stage 1 - 115km - 2213mStage 2 - 80km - 1192mStage 3 - 113km - 2055mStage 4 - 23.3 TT - 454m, looks great....decisions total of 331.30Kms and 5914ms of climbing Edited March 7, 2012 by 1hill@aTime
Big J-WP Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 just checked Stage 1 - 115km - 2213mStage 2 - 80km - 1192mStage 3 - 113km - 2055mStage 4 - 23.3 TT - 454m, looks great....decisions total of 331.30Kms and 5914ms of climbing Just booked our entry aswell. Going to do it with my day. Will have to race Sub-Vets going to be a great get away.
G-Unit Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 just checked Stage 1 - 115km - 2213mStage 2 - 80km - 1192mStage 3 - 113km - 2055mStage 4 - 23.3 TT - 454m, looks great....decisions total of 331.30Kms and 5914ms of climbing 1hill@aTime it will be!
E1A104 Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 I have only done 1 and would agree it was a great race but it is pretty tough with all the climbing! I must say that how close you are in ability to your partner does depend very much on the person ..... I rode it with an excellent guy who was not as strong as I was at the time. Right up front I was Ok with that and went out to enjoy myself which I most certainly did. I would hope that my encouragement helped him to have a good ride as well! Perhaps Delgado/R2D2 could comment as they were there Must agree with Big Ben. It is all down to your mindset and attitude. Set yr expectations as ateam before the race and stick to that agreement Panorama is a fantastic race, do it.
G-Unit Posted March 8, 2012 Author Posted March 8, 2012 Must agree with Big Ben. It is all down to your mindset and attitude. Set yr expectations as ateam before the race and stick to that agreement Panorama is a fantastic race, do it. Thanks, looking forward to it. Especially the individual TT. Skintight onesie with aero helmet anyone? :-)
G-Unit Posted April 18, 2012 Author Posted April 18, 2012 Less than 2 weeks to go! Who's doing Panorama this year?
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