MuddyMike Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 For everyone doing their 1st B&B, relax, its one hell of a fun event. Really a chilled vibe and the food... well lets just say you will go home heavier than you arrived. The 1st day is one of my favourite days ever on a mtb. Dropping over the escarpment down Solly's Folly is just toooooo much fun. Day 2 has the famed Spioenkop climb maxing out at 25%, buts its on paving so just dont stop. Coming down Spioenkop via "Princess Margaret Drive" is also brilliant single track. If you love downhills this singletrack will put a smile on your face. Day 3 around the dam is also nice and Puffaddder pass is great (even if I landed up in the bushes last year when skill levels were below that of speed levels). The tracks are great and nothing too technical but there are some tough climbs. Its still a long ride but if you've done the training you will have a fun time. To get your car from the start on day 1 to Winterton just book a transfer on the website (word of warning - dont leave any valuables in your car. A mates car was relieved of a few items last year, but this was an isolated case). Bags will be transferred from the start to Emseni at the start of stage 1. Just go drop it off at the truck allocated to your race # and pick it up when you get to Emseni. An "epic" size bag works just fine, after all its just 3 days not a week. I for one am counting down the minutes to the Fedgroup Berg and Bush 2012. typhoon 1
MuddyMike Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) For those of you doing your 1st stage race and wondering what to pack, this was my packing list for this years Epic. It all fitted into my Epic bag, so cut accordingly for shorter races. I also packed all my supplement per day into small ziplock bags so there was no measuring out each day, just grab the days pack and go, which means no huge supplement containers to drag along. The meds list is just in case. One other tip, start taking a probiotic NOW ( I start a week before a stage race) and for the duration of the race. The stomach is one area of your body you want to have in 100% condition comes race day, plus its key to keeping your immune system strong. You will be eating different food from normal and drinking water from a different source so take those probiotics. GENERALSleeping bagPillowGarmin ChargerEar PlugsHeadlampWater BottlePhone & ChargerCameraSunglassesI-pod2 x combo locks (Tent & Bag) CLOTHESSalamon Trail ShoesSlops4 x UnderwearTracksuit pants2 x ShortsSwimming Costume4 x T-shirts1Long T-shirtCap & beaniePJ’sWindbreaker2 Casual SocksJeansBelt CYCLING KIT4 Pairs cycle kit4 Pairs Bike Socks2 Pairs GlovesWATERPROOF Rain Jacket (not water resistant, they are just useless if it rains)1 Thermal Under shirt FOOD & DRINKOat Energy barsFruit sticksSuper CBiogen Recovergen x 16 servingsBigen Cytogen Race mix x 48 servingsBiogen Gels x 48 MEDSVitaminsCal c vitaProbioticsMyprodolPanadoImmodiumBuscopanArnica massageVaselineFissan PasteTea Tree OilBactrobanCorenza CRehydrateTransact padsXysalAirmuneCotton Wool ADMINIDMoneyWalletAir Tickets & Car HireAccomodation DetailsToiletriesShower GelRazorShaving CreamToothpasteToothbrushSunblock F50Labello Lip F30TowelChamois Cream (Milking Cream works a charm) BIKE STUFFBike shoesHelmet2 x water bottlesGarmin hrm & strapOakleysUV SleevesCamelback (if required)10 sp chain linkMulti-tool incl chain breakerSpare tube x 1Rear drop out4 x Cytogen refillsCO2 adaptor & 2 x BombsValve core and toolSunblockPumpMini LeathermanZip Ties & Duct TapePhoneCredit CardSmall LubePuncture Repair kit / GatorsTyre Liners Edited October 2, 2012 by MuddyMike typhoon and L.T.G 2
Beer4Recovery Posted October 3, 2012 Author Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks so much for the reply & info MuddyMike!
Beer4Recovery Posted October 8, 2012 Author Posted October 8, 2012 Is it a must that team members must have matching cycling kit (shirts & shorts)?
Stretch Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 Is it a must that team members must have matching cycling kit (shirts & shorts)?you will get thrown out if you dont........
Beer4Recovery Posted October 8, 2012 Author Posted October 8, 2012 you will get thrown out if you dont........ Serious?!
Percyzn Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 Is it a must that team members must have matching cycling kit (shirts & shorts)? And socks and water bottles....
Stretch Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 And bikes...your partner needs to get himself a pyga.....shame..poor him!
Ryanpmb Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 your partner needs to get himself a pyga.....shame..poor him! He already has... Percyzn 1
jcza Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Ok I'm in.............1st Berg & Bush. Can't wait!
davetapson Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) Ok I'm in.............1st Berg & Bush. Can't wait! Yep, me too as of yesterday. Stoked... I won't be riding the Nishiki Performance Design this time through the Garden of Eden tho, thank God. Edited October 11, 2012 by davetapson
jcza Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Yep, me too as of yesterday. Stoked... I won't be riding the Nishiki Performance Design this time through the Garden of Eden tho, thank God. :thumbup: gonna be loads of fun!
Mike Bike Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Ok I'm in.............1st Berg & Bush. Can't wait! me too...2 newbies
Ratty Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 For those who have done it before, would u suggest doing it on a 26fs or 29ht? How bumpy is the majority of the tracks, or are they smooth like Sani2c with just a few technical sections?
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