sluiper Posted August 19, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieL Posted August 19, 2013 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodhi Posted August 19, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield2010 Posted August 19, 2013 Share 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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodhi Posted August 19, 2013 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestelensie Posted August 20, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieL Posted August 20, 2013 Share Any idea if I can buy a Headsweats peak cap at 5150 this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRitz Posted August 20, 2013 Share Warmbaths, Forever Resort, Bela Bela..... looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYWALK Posted August 21, 2013 Share what time should we be leaving for Bela Bela on Sat morning from the Bryanston/Sandton area ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieL Posted August 21, 2013 Share I would say the absolute latest you could arrive is about 9h15, and its about 1h45 drive.Leave at 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkworx Posted August 22, 2013 Share 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. Fri23 Aug http://africaweather.com/za/limpopo/bela-bela/overview/images/conditions/old/i-suncold.png9°C / 23°CNo rain0%17.0 km/hNESat24 Aug http://africaweather.com/za/limpopo/bela-bela/overview/images/conditions/old/i-suncold.png9°C / 27°CNo rain0%12.0 km/hNWSun25 Aug http://africaweather.com/za/limpopo/bela-bela/overview/images/conditions/old/i-cloud.png12°C / 26°CNo rain0%20.0 km/hNE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metzet Posted August 22, 2013 Share 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KleinLenise Posted August 22, 2013 Share Suddenly feeling super nervous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracs Posted August 22, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieL Posted August 23, 2013 Share Hitting the road shortly en route to Bela Bela...To all those participating....Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield2010 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Good luck yall. Please post reports here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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