swartpiet Posted October 18, 2012 Share Can someone explain how the seeding works, is it just random or is there some sort of order. For Trailseeker 1 I was put In group H, I was then put in Group G for number Trailseeker 2. I finished both races in just under 2h:30m. I missed race 3 and now I'm in Group i for Trailseeker 4. What confuses me is I did the second race with some friends who also missed the third race and who were seeded later than I was, I got a much better time than then, but now they're seeded in an earlier group than I am? I explained earlier in this thread that the batch sizes are much smaller to try and avoid bottle necks. van gaalens is very technical. Batch sizes at the other events were 200 it is now 70-80 per batch. RossW 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1817591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bike Posted October 18, 2012 Share Can someone explain how the seeding works, is it just random or is there some sort of order. For Trailseeker 1 I was put In group H, I was then put in Group G for number Trailseeker 2. I finished both races in just under 2h:30m. I missed race 3 and now I'm in Group i for Trailseeker 4. What confuses me is I did the second race with some friends who also missed the third race and who were seeded later than I was, I got a much better time than then, but now they're seeded in an earlier group than I am? you need to check your seeding on saseeding.co.za. then there is an explanation in this thread how the batches are worked out using the seeding values. bear in mind that the batches are much smaller for this event, so its highly likely you will drop a group or 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1817603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2012 Share I have someone looking for 4 x 20km entries... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1817627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted October 18, 2012 Share "B" for me, going to have to work... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1817657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meentb Posted October 18, 2012 Share Back to the best road to take. Im going to do the following after having checked the road race route map. Ill take the magalies highway upto pelindaba. Right at the bridge. Left a stop sign. Go through schoemansville. Across the dam wall. Left at the 4 way stopContinue on this road until I reach van gaalens There is a stretch where you are going to be on the same road as the race. But thats my take on another good route Edited October 18, 2012 by Meentb Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1817673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bike Posted October 18, 2012 Share There is a stretch where you are going to be on the same road as the race. But thats my take on another good route unfortunately that stretch is the only way to get to VG.. i would stay away from the dam wall, its only 1 way traffic and with all other roads in the area busy you might get stuck Meentb 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1817683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcg Posted October 18, 2012 Share Anybody not able to race?? Any entry 40 or 70km PUHLEAASSE!Thanks Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1817697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcg Posted October 18, 2012 Share Me again....please call me on 0826357284 for an entry into 40 or 70km race.Thanks dudes Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1817702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
militarac Posted October 18, 2012 Share Howzit All, Firstly I have to humbly apologize for the MAJOR multiple emails you received today. I tried to resolve the issue as quickly as I could but by the time it was resolved alll the mails have already been sent out to the mail server in the states. Im really really very sorry for that. Then I just want to clarify regarding the seedings and batchings. Yes, batch sizes have been reduced from 200 down to 70 per batch. Main reaosns being the technical route at van Gaalens. We want to try and eliminate bottlenecks as much as possible. So it is totally possible for you to move from ex. B batch to E batch or even from A to D. Batches according to Seedings is attached. I hope this helps. Distance Batch Size Start Index End IndexNissan Trailseeker Marathon A 70 0 29Nissan Trailseeker Marathon B 70 29 35Nissan Trailseeker Marathon C 70 35 39Nissan Trailseeker Marathon D 70 39 44Nissan Trailseeker Marathon E 70 44 48Nissan Trailseeker Marathon F 70 48 53Nissan Trailseeker Marathon G 70 53 60Nissan Trailseeker Marathon H 70 61 100Nissan Trailseeker Marathon I 53 100 100Nissan Trailseeker Half Marathon A 80 0 42Nissan Trailseeker Half Marathon B 80 42 48Nissan Trailseeker Half Marathon C 80 48 52Nissan Trailseeker Half Marathon D 100 52 56Nissan Trailseeker Half Marathon E 100 56 59Nissan Trailseeker Half Marathon F 100 59 64Nissan Trailseeker Half Marathon G 100 64 70Nissan Trailseeker Half Marathon H 100 70 100Nissan Trailseeker Half Marathon I 100 100 100Nissan Trailseeker Half Marathon J 18 100 108Nissan Trailseeker Fun Race 20km A 85 0 56Nissan Trailseeker Fun Race 20km B 85 56 63Nissan Trailseeker Fun Race 20km C 85 63 74Nissan Trailseeker Fun Race 20km D 85 74 100Nissan Trailseeker Fun Race 20km E 85 100 100Nissan Trailseeker Fun Race 20km F 33 100 104Nissan Trailseeker Fun Ride 10km A 106 0 100 Can i sort my batch group before the race? my index is 34,92 and i got G group Thank youIvica Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1817751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meentb Posted October 18, 2012 Share unfortunately that stretch is the only way to get to VG.. i would stay away from the dam wall, its only 1 way traffic and with all other roads in the area busy you might get stuck Oh shucks yes. Then ill just go the n4 route as mentioned earlier Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1817764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted October 18, 2012 Share "B" for me, going to have to work... Joining you there as well !! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1818078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted October 18, 2012 Share Soooo disappointed, cant make it due to last minute kids stuff. If anyone wants to do the 70km race, R150, give me a buzz, 0828858416 or PM. Edited October 18, 2012 by Li Mu Bai Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1818097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty250 Posted October 18, 2012 Share In group I.......... approx: 750 hundred odd bikes ahead of me, going to be a day of passing and bottlenecks knowing most of the route...... van Gaalens Durbanville Hills Race the Rhino 2012 50km Rained, mud, mud, mud and more mud, did a 2:35ish (after hitting the wall at approx 38km) Doing a rain dance on Friday night................. people get scared, Saseeding time going for a ball of #@%$& with this race. propbably better to bail (DNF) than get a bad result! Seeding is ***! first Nissan Trailseeker, no too keen to enter more after this experience, thus far. See after sat. Grumpy! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1818202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
howmuch Posted October 18, 2012 Share Anybody not able to race?? Any entry 40 or 70km PUHLEAASSE!ThanksHave an 70km entry available, but unable to ride !!0834492691Steven Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1818224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommie Posted October 18, 2012 Share I have two entries for the 40 km: pjacobs@ih.co.za. First come first serve Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1818382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paplepel Posted October 18, 2012 Share In group I.......... approx: 750 hundred odd bikes ahead of me, going to be a day of passing and bottlenecks knowing most of the route...... van Gaalens Durbanville Hills Race the Rhino 2012 50km Rained, mud, mud, mud and more mud, did a 2:35ish (after hitting the wall at approx 38km) stop bitching like a little girl and enjoy the race, do you expect to be in group a in you first race in the series?? Shave your legs and get a road bike Doing a rain dance on Friday night................. people get scared, Saseeding time going for a ball of #@%$& with this race. propbably better to bail (DNF) than get a bad result! Seeding is ***! first Nissan Trailseeker, no too keen to enter more after this experience, thus far. See after sat. Grumpy! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/114786-event-nissan-trailseeker-4-van-gaalens/page/12/#findComment-1818566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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