Epic or Joberg2c

[Shebeen]

Entry fee (and entry fee only) will be sponsored

now I really don't understand the point of the question. if you end up spending a small car on the surrounding hype and frills that's up to you.

[GLuvsMtb]

Do you have to make travel arrangements to get to either of the events? That can run up into thousands of ZAR. That is the one slight criticism I have of Sani2C. Logistically its an expensive race for me. Flights for my wife and I, van rental for wife, teammate, teammate's wife, accommodation in Underberg for all 4, accommodation in Scottburgh for all 4 afterwards, all adds up. Worked out to close to R5k for my team mate and me.

With a non-sensical location like Cyberspace you're not doing yourself any favours when asking for help. If you are based in CT, do the Epic. If from up North, do joberg2c.

For the Epic you may need to get a new bike anyway. For J2C you may be able to get away with what you ride currently. While tough, J2C is said to be easier on the body and equipment.

If you want to do both there are other options than paying full price for an Epic entry. This year entries were selling for half price 3 weeks before the event when riders realised they were in way over their heads / a team mate suddenly got injured. The discipline would be to train as if you are going to do the Epic and to make sure that you have leave and other arrangements are made should a last minute entry become available.

I would also recommend that you do either a Cape Pioneer Trek or a J2C prior to committing for the Epic. Both now have 1 or 2 very tough days and the rest are moderately tough (judging from profiles and descriptions on Pioneer and J2C websites). You will know after doing one of these stages if you are up for 7 tough days in a row.

Pioneer also affords you the opportunity to ride solo if you prefer to avoid the pressure and responsibility of riding in a team. Both J2C and Pioneer are cheaper than the Epic and both will offer you a better chance at success.

None of us think that we are the 18% that drops out of the Epic year in and year out, but chances are that if its your first big race that if may well be you.

Edited June 20, 2012 by MorewoodMad

[amoryns]

Do you have to make travel arrangements to get to either of the events? That can run up into thousands of ZAR. That is the one slight criticism I have of Sani2C. Logistically its an expensive race for me. Flights for my wife and I, van rental for wife, teammate, teammate's wife, accommodation in Underberg for all 4, accommodation in Scottburgh for all 4 afterwards, all adds up. Worked out to close to R5k for my team mate and me.

With a non-sensical location like Cyberspace you're not doing yourself any favours when asking for help. If you are based in CT, do the Epic. If from up North, do joberg2c.

For the Epic you may need to get a new bike anyway. For J2C you may be able to get away with what you ride currently. While tough, J2C is said to be easier on the body and equipment.

If you want to do both there are other options than paying full price for an Epic entry. This year entries were selling for half price 3 weeks before the event when riders realised they were in way over their heads / a team mate suddenly got injured. The discipline would be to train as if you are going to do the Epic and to make sure that you have leave and other arrangements are made should a last minute entry become available.

I would also recommend that you do either a Cape Pioneer Trek or a J2C prior to committing for the Epic. Both now have 1 or 2 very tough days and the rest are moderately tough (judging from profiles and descriptions on Pioneer and J2C websites). You will know after doing one of these stages if you are up for 7 tough days in a row.

Pioneer also affords you the opportunity to ride solo if you prefer to avoid the pressure and responsibility of riding in a team. Both J2C and Pioneer are cheaper than the Epic and both will offer you a better chance at success.

None of us think that we are the 18% that drops out of the Epic year in and year out, but chances are that if its your first big race that if may well be you.

 

Thanks, nice antwoord :-)

[Moses Venceslau]

Any one needs a Partner for 2012(Vets)40+,Racing

I have entered for J2c 2013 solo, maybe we can get together - also vets

Edited October 24, 2012 by Moses Venceslau