Minion Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Can I do it though if I stay away from the bunches?It is possible on a normal bike, but you need to be extremely strong. I know a guy who got sub 2:40 from group PP a few years ago. At the time, he was contending for an Olympic place in his sport.
W@nna-BE Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 I've got a tried and tested method for knowing whether you will break the elusive sub 3. Ride a loop in Suikerbosrand as hard as you can. No waiting for friends, no chat, no drafting, no stopping and no chilling. If you can do this in 2:18 or better, you will break 3 hours given than you start in H batch or better. If you start in D batch or better it will be easier given that you can stay with the bunch on the hills. Starting in later batches it will become more challenging and ultimately impossible to break 3 due to slow riders blocking your way. wow 2:18 is harsh but i guess you right
Bianchisti Posted October 28, 2012 Posted October 28, 2012 3 Weeks!Times running out. Hope to see some seeding this week!
Cyclewizz Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Just received my seeding. "A" bunch for me but I'll be dropping to the "B" bunch Agteros 1
Helpmytrap Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Just received my seeding.You must be special or something!
jcza Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Got mine - E whatever that means. Just one gripe, number collection at Sandton Convention Centre = ball ache.
Kallie. Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 Also just got the mail but the link to their site seems quite slow at the moment so be patient. E for me!!
Grondpad Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 OK, got my seeding and as it is my first big road race I just have a quick question on how it works. My race number is D 3482. So I presume I am in batch D? So my wife is in CC. How does it work if I want to ride with her? My start time is 6:47 and her 8:23. Can I just go with her and start with her? I am not concerned with my time at all. I just want to enjoy this ride with my wife. Do I need to make arrangements with the race office or will it not matter if I start anytime later than my seeding?
dracs Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 I got placed in D. Websiteserver is very slowSame here... D it is - sounds about right for a nicely paced 3hr (not too fast at the start pls chaps I take a while to build up momentum...)
dracs Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 OK, got my seeding and as it is my first big road race I just have a quick question on how it works. My race number is D 3482. So I presume I am in batch D? So my wife is in CC. How does it work if I want to ride with her? My start time is 6:47 and her 8:23. Can I just go with her and start with her? I am not concerned with my time at all. I just want to enjoy this ride with my wife. Do I need to make arrangements with the race office or will it not matter if I start anytime later than my seeding?you can just drop back - no nead to notify
Fitbull Posted October 29, 2012 Posted October 29, 2012 VC for me - def dropping back!! Whats a good group to drop back to that will still make 2:45 - 2:50?
Agteros Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 Just received my seeding. "A" bunch for me but I'll be dropping to the "B" bunch better you fall back to B as I need to sit on your wheel!
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