Minion Posted October 25, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W@nna-BE Posted October 26, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchisti Posted October 28, 2012 Share 3 Weeks!Times running out. Hope to see some seeding this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted October 29, 2012 Share Just received my seeding. "A" bunch for me but I'll be dropping to the "B" bunch Agteros 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmytrap Posted October 29, 2012 Share Just received my seeding.You must be special or something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted October 29, 2012 Share Got mine - E whatever that means. Just one gripe, number collection at Sandton Convention Centre = ball ache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallie. Posted October 29, 2012 Share Also just got the mail but the link to their site seems quite slow at the moment so be patient. E for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatek Posted October 29, 2012 Share I got placed in D. Websiteserver is very slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted October 29, 2012 Share VA for me.. Might just drop back.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grondpad Posted October 29, 2012 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracs Posted October 29, 2012 Share 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...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracs Posted October 29, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitbull Posted October 29, 2012 Share VC for me - def dropping back!! Whats a good group to drop back to that will still make 2:45 - 2:50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted October 29, 2012 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 29, 2012 Share E group start for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grondpad Posted October 29, 2012 Share that is great. Thank you dracs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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