Agteros Posted March 13, 2012 Author Posted March 13, 2012 Its poor form to have the faster group and the slower group on the same part of track at the same time. everybody pays the same entry, and everybody deserves an un harrased ride. - my 2c Better not do cycling races then (cross country/road/MTB)
Honkdonk Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 I have entered. Last did it 3 years ago and the cable for my front der snapped just after the bridge under the highway. Was my quickest race ever!What to expect? Normal NF trails - good thing I know them intimately, a bit of bottlenecking and congestion TIP - All water crossings with the exception of Fish Eagle dam are extremly slippery! You will fall.
The Ghost Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Better not do cycling races then (cross country/road/MTB) I'll just have to deal with the poor form.
=Bones= Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Its poor form to have the faster group and the slower group on the same part of track at the same time. everybody pays the same entry, and everybody deserves an un harrased ride. - my 2c
The Ghost Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 @Bones - Ive seen it done at club, regional and national level for offroad bikes, quads and cars. If they can do it....
L.T.G Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 I've got spare entry for the 53 if anyone wants it.
RoboLuke Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Im going. And I concur 50 km racing at Northern Farms is not exactly flat. They let you go up and down that little hills again and again.I went last year so I have a time to beat!
RoboLuke Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 For those who has not done a Northerns before. It a beautiful setting with a good combination of single and jeep track. For a race maybe a bit too much single track so if you see a gap pass on the jeep track.There was some rain Friday so I expect the ground to be just right - not too sandy and not muddy. There are 2 places where you have to watch yourself - where you go down towards the river - keep it slow its rocky followed by a climb to gear down before the time...and later next to the river is lots of deep sand. If you can pass without moering off then you are doing well. Its the kinda place you can ride at your own pace
Agteros Posted March 17, 2012 Author Posted March 17, 2012 Im going. And I concur 50 km racing at Northern Farms is not exactly flat. They let you go up and down that little hills again and again.I went last year so I have a time to beat! 32x16 territory!
Wyatt Earp Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 32x16 territory! Really ???I see most people surviving on 32/18
Agteros Posted March 17, 2012 Author Posted March 17, 2012 Really ???I see most people surviving on 32/18 But I have small wheels so it is much of a muchness
Wyatt Earp Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 But I have small wheels so it is much of a muchness Aaah, that makes sense
Agteros Posted March 17, 2012 Author Posted March 17, 2012 Aaah, that makes sense The (26x)32x18 is used for Breedts, but only on the Hekpoort side, I cannot get up the other side without walking from the shebeen even with my double granny geared MTB
Wyatt Earp Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 The (26x)32x18 is used for Breedts, but only on the Hekpoort side, I cannot get up the other side without walking from the shebeen even with my double granny geared MTB Glass of water and a spoon of cement springs to mind But seriously, you need to come and ride with us.
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