Mojoman Posted May 8, 2012 Share Lol Ok, so I do about 300 to 400 a month, do a fair amount of medium hills and am about 5kg over weight. I rate my fitness at around 6.5 to 7. And I don't eat pies, but make up for it in copious amounts of beer!So what do you think?I think you will make it, you just have to decide in what time, the race results are still on the Monster site so you can see where you might be able to come in at. I think the winning time was around 3.15 or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted May 8, 2012 Share So SS for the 75km then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted May 8, 2012 Share So SS for the 75km then?Has anyone done it on a SS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted May 8, 2012 Share Has anyone done it on a SS? I shiver at the thought alone!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenWilson Posted May 8, 2012 Share Doesn't it have the same start as the daggapad route at van gaalens? my word what a hill! loose rocks and very steep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted May 8, 2012 Share Doesn't it have the same start as the daggapad route at van gaalens? my word what a hill! loose rocks and very steep!Route starts off at ATKV Buffelspoort, past the Buffelspoort dam and into the valleys and hills below the Magalies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lock Posted May 8, 2012 Share I did notice a guy on a ss last year...and I think he finished infront of me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted May 8, 2012 Share When do entries close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted May 8, 2012 Share Doesn't it have the same start as the daggapad route at van gaalens? my word what a hill! loose rocks and very steep!Nope doesnt go close to vg as mojoman said...the daggapad climb / concrete slabs is about 1.5km long and you climb 100m...the monster is 7km long and you climb 450m give or take....you do the math PS the babyhead climb at VG is pretty tech though which does make it quite tricky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3RN3R Posted May 8, 2012 Share Gona dust the granny gear off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Vader Posted May 8, 2012 Share I shiver at the thought alone!..I'll be doing SS, as I now only have SS, but SS is fine and dandy. Rigid fork on the Monster is more of a challenge, but SS must have a rigid fork in my opinion.Fred Legoney did SS last yr.Just push when it gets too steep. Always well organized, so ENJOY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted May 8, 2012 Share I think you will make it, you just have to decide in what time, the race results are still on the Monster site so you can see where you might be able to come in at. I think the winning time was around 3.15 or something? What's your fitness like now. Maybe we can do some walking together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie R Posted May 8, 2012 Share When do entries close?Not sure when it closes, but go check it out: www.magaliesmonster.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted May 8, 2012 Share What's your fitness like now. Maybe we can do some walking together?10kgs lighter, did more hills instead of just riding distance and I reckon my fitness is around 6.5 now. Average ride speeds are about 17-19km now. I am sure I will see you along the way as once again I plan on starting right at the back and taking it easy for the first 10km or more. Had some cramps last year so I will also be making use of that Rehydrate product and better food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkdonk Posted May 8, 2012 Share I think that be my aim as well. Keep the engine fueled and well hydrated. There is a science in there somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Unit Posted May 8, 2012 Share Done it a few times - my 10c worth : don't underestimate the 30 odd km after the monster. They are tough! But the monster is a beaut of a climb. Always get a sense of achievement when getting to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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