Andy_GT_K3.0 Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Looking forward to it. Got my bike on Wednesday and haven't been on a bike in over 8 years!! Could get interesting... Edited November 15, 2012 by Andy_GT_K3.0
D-Mike Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 Looking forward to it. Got my bike on Wednesday and haven't been on a bike in over 8 years!! Could get interesting...Schweet!!
D-Mike Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 Have to say, i love the whole 'stunning ride, great views' vibe but I promise you the majority of the views I ever see are either the inside of my eyeballs, the next 10m of tarmac (and any wheels in that space) or my legs turning as i will them on... Still yet to finish a race other than the argus where I took in any view apart from the road in front and the steady ticking of the distance on my computer.I know exactly what you are talking about, and I believe the rollers are not going to help.
T-Bob Posted November 15, 2012 Posted November 15, 2012 I know exactly what you are talking about, and I believe the rollers are not going to help. you're not talking about indoor trainers are you...
D-Mike Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) you're not talking about indoor trainers are you...Nope, I hate IDTs. I've borrowed one and did about 10min on it and never again.I've been told that the entire race is just rolling hills. Edited November 16, 2012 by MichaelD
alsoran Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 Weather still looking like it is going to be fine. Micky Mouse 1
cajohnston Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 Have to say, i love the whole 'stunning ride, great views' vibe but I promise you the majority of the views I ever see are either the inside of my eyeballs, the next 10m of tarmac (and any wheels in that space) or my legs turning as i will them on... Still yet to finish a race other than the argus where I took in any view apart from the road in front and the steady ticking of the distance on my computer. Haha, this is also true. From what I've heard this is quite a fast race so may not be wise to look around too much. A def no-go if in a bunch so here's to hoping for at least some views.
Cippo Posted November 17, 2012 Author Posted November 17, 2012 They must call this the Langebaan Lagoon Rollercoaster. Those rollers just never stopped. Wind was ok but some drafting was needed. My group was pushing the pace and we even caught the group before us. I know why they call it Mamba Hill now. Very short but steep gradient. Road surface for first 20km was very shaky. All in all a very nice ride. Micky Mouse and T-Bob 2
'Dale Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 They must call this the Langebaan Lagoon Rollercoaster. Those rollers just never stopped. Wind was ok but some drafting was needed. My group was pushing the pace and we even caught the group before us. I know why they call it Mamba Hill now. Very short but steep gradient. Road surface for first 20km was very shaky. All in all a very nice ride. Daai mamba pik, Boeta! Well done. Micky Mouse 1
Micky Mouse Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 MAMBA freakin HILL...... Bliksem, had me cramping all the way to the top! Short rollers made for eina legs, and the tar surface a bit wobbly. All in all not a bad ride for me. Furtherst I have ever gone. Dodging a few turtles/tortoise and huge logust but the scenery was beautifull! Realised I need to train abit harder this week! hagar 1
'Dale Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 MAMBA freakin HILL...... Bliksem, had me cramping all the way to the top! Short rollers made for eina legs, and the tar surface a bit wobbly. All in all not a bad ride for me. Furtherst I have ever gone. Dodging a few turtles/tortoise and huge logust but the scenery was beautifull! Realised I need to train abit harder this week! Brave you are, Mickey Mouse.Great prep for die Burger. :-) Micky Mouse 1
D-Mike Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 Had a lekker ride, loved the scenery.My chain fell off 4 times . Kind of messed up the racing element, but allowed for nice site-seeing. Have to get that chain shifting sorted out before Die Burger. hagar 1
D-Mike Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 The van is so big, my bikes fit in no problem.Capcha, thanks again for the lift. I really didnt want to take the drive back myself. Enjoy the 94.7
'Dale Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 Had a lekker ride, loved the scenery.My chain fell off 4 times . Kind of messed up the racing element, but allowed for nice site-seeing. Have to get that chain shifting sorted out before Die Burger. You lose your bunch when you did a Schleck?Hope not.
D-Mike Posted November 17, 2012 Posted November 17, 2012 You lose your bunch when you did a Schleck?Hope not.Yeah, lost the bunch twice. Not cool
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