Bela Bela 5150

[sluiper]

So I just came back from the dr. 5150 is a no go. Very disappointing.

 

Bad luck. Sucks when that happens, I know.

 

I know it doesn't make it better, but it's important to remember it's just a race and there are plenty more this season. Rest up well.

[StevieL]

Well lets just say that the water is damn cold. You can do the swim in a normal tri suit or costume whatever you want but believe me without a wet suit you gonna freeze.

A budgie smuggler is all I have, so it could be a cold swim. Sure the bike and run will warm me up though...

[Bodhi]

For those guys who've done the Bela Bela before:

 

I know this is kinda like a 'how long is a piece of string' question, with so many variables, but how likely is it for one to get cut off time wise on the bike or run?

 

I mean, how slow must one be to be cut off?

Edited August 19, 2013 by Bodhi

[Garfield2010]

For those guys who've done the Bela Bela before:

 

I know this is kinda like a 'how long is a piece of string' question, with so many variables, but how likely is it for one to get cut off time wise on the bike or run?

 

I mean, how slow must one be to be cut off?

 

Well slow is relative... I don't know official cut off times but you are going to have to suck big time... like going at less than 20km/hour or something.....

[Bodhi]

Is that on the run, Garfield?

 

One of the reasons I ask is that, as I injured my ankle, would I be cut off if, worst case scenario, I walk most of the 10km?

 

I'm hoping my ankle is better by then, but I'm just wondering...

[pestelensie]

Is that on the run, Garfield?

 

One of the reasons I ask is that, as I injured my ankle, would I be cut off if, worst case scenario, I walk most of the 10km?

 

I'm hoping my ankle is better by then, but I'm just wondering...

 

The only times are 17:00 for bike road closure and 18:00 for whole thing but I think they allow a bit more than 18:00 for back markers

[StevieL]

Any idea if I can buy a Headsweats peak cap at 5150 this weekend?

[TheRitz]

Warmbaths, Forever Resort, Bela Bela..... looks awesome!

 

[TYWALK]

what time should we be leaving for Bela Bela on Sat morning from the Bryanston/Sandton area ?

[StevieL]

I would say the absolute latest you could arrive is about 9h15, and its about 1h45 drive.

Leave at 7.

[Milkworx]

Latest weather report and news from the organizers, looks like last year without the wind

 

For those wondering, the ski-dam temperature at Forever Resorts Warmbaths is expected to be between 17 and 19 degrees making the swim leg of the 5150 Bela Bela Triathlon wetsuit OPTIONAL this Saturday.

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  Fri
  23 Aug
   
  http://africaweather.com/za/limpopo/bela-bela/overview/images/conditions/old/i-suncold.png
  9°C / 23°C
  No rain
  0%
  17.0 km/h
  NE

  
  

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  Sat
  24 Aug
   
  http://africaweather.com/za/limpopo/bela-bela/overview/images/conditions/old/i-suncold.png
  9°C / 27°C
  No rain
  0%
  12.0 km/h
  NW

  
  

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  Sun
  25 Aug
   
  http://africaweather.com/za/limpopo/bela-bela/overview/images/conditions/old/i-cloud.png
  12°C / 26°C
  No rain
  0%
  20.0 km/h
  NE
  

  
  

[Metzet]

the wind last year was b****, coming down the big hill with a disc

 

if the wind picks up I'm drafting the caravans in the middle of the road !

[KleinLenise]

Suddenly feeling super nervous...

[dracs]

Suffering from some serious FOMO... but I would have kakked if i was going as training has been non existent. to those doing it have fun.

[StevieL]

Hitting the road shortly en route to Bela Bela...

To all those participating....

Good luck!

[Garfield2010]

Good luck yall. Please post reports here.