TheCuban Posted November 21, 2012 Share So having achieved a 2:58 at the 94.7 (more like 93.3). What are the stats for a sub 3 result on the Argus?First 2 thirds on Sundays ride was average on 34k's/hr and ended around 31km/hr during and after N14. Averaging close to 37k's/hr on the Argus seems rather ambitious? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Posted November 21, 2012 Share So having achieved a 2:58 at the 94.7 (more like 93.3). What are the stats for a sub 3 result on the Argus?First 2 thirds on Sundays ride was average on 34k's/hr and ended around 31km/hr during and after N14. Averaging close to 37k's/hr on the Argus seems rather ambitious? Starting group is very important... Denny Menchov 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 21, 2012 Share rather ambitious? Do-able with proper training from now till then. And the right start group can make all the difference. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted November 21, 2012 Share You have to ride another 15.7 km and undertake a bit more climbing, my guess is that you are going to be a bit short if your fitness remains the same. That extra distance will take you close to 30 mins to complete. If you don't get a start group of A to E, pretty much forget it. If you do get a good start and improve your fitness, you have to stick with the group until Chappies to make your life easier. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuge Posted November 21, 2012 Share Averaging close to 37k's/hr on the Argus seems rather ambitious? there are also some bumps along the way... good luck Tiny K 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchi Posted November 21, 2012 Share Sub3s are dependant on the weather, and very much the group. My first 3h was in group D I think.The existance of a nasty SEaster on the day can dd 5-10min easily too. What group do you start in, and how much time can you put in? Tbh there's some work to be done if you want a 3h Argus coming from a 3h 94.7 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Sub3s are dependant on the weather, and very much the group. My first 3h was in group D I think.The existance of a nasty SEaster on the day can dd 5-10min easily too. What group do you start in, and how much time can you put in? Tbh there's some work to be done if you want a 3h Argus coming from a 3h 94.7Don't think the start times are out yet Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCuban Posted November 21, 2012 Share All very valid points. I did start in group G which I hope bumps me into a better group.Some chaps reckon its a harder route but others rate it easier with more descents for recovery? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JA-Q001 Posted November 21, 2012 Share If you use downhills for recovery, then you are wasting free time! carbon29er and T-Bob 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted November 21, 2012 Share So having achieved a 2:58 at the 94.7 (more like 93.3). What are the stats for a sub 3 result on the Argus?First 2 thirds on Sundays ride was average on 34k's/hr and ended around 31km/hr during and after N14. Averaging close to 37k's/hr on the Argus seems rather ambitious?i done 3;04 for 94.7 cant see that i would do 3;25 argus done both a few times argus climbs get to you, and obviously there is the extra kms if current fitness is maintained def. not........you need to improve over DECEMBER and keep training when most put away the bikes,, most of the time cyclists in general end up at argus in less than ideal condition as far as fitness is concerned, dont know why but most peek around november / december and then tapper down...... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 21, 2012 Share i done 3;04 for 94.7 cant see that i would do 3;25 argus done both a few times argus climbs get to you, and obviously there is the extra kms if current fitness is maintained def. not........you need to improve over DECEMBER and keep training when most put away the bikes,, most of the time cyclists in general end up at argus in less than ideal condition as far as fitness is concerned, dont know why but most peek around november / december and then tapper down...... Shall we try again dipslick? It will be my 1st Argus Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted November 21, 2012 Share i done 3;04 for 94.7 cant see that i would do 3;25 argus done both a few times argus climbs get to you, and obviously there is the extra kms if current fitness is maintained def. not........you need to improve over DECEMBER and keep training when most put away the bikes,, most of the time cyclists in general end up at argus in less than ideal condition as far as fitness is concerned, dont know why but most peek around november / december and then tapper down......I did a 3:12 94.7 (this was 2 years back and the route was 97/98km) Trained trough December and was much fitter then the 94.7 and did a 3:14 at the Argus with perfect weather. Much harder then the 94.7 to do a sub 3. SyncSA 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCuban Posted November 21, 2012 Share I did a 3:12 94.7 (this was 2 years back and the route was 97/98km) Trained trough December and was much fitter then the 94.7 and did a 3:14 at the Argus with perfect weather. Much harder then the 94.7 to do a sub 3. I see thanks....so not impossible. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi-h Posted November 21, 2012 Share i think its possible. argus has like 5 significant climbs and the rest is super fast in the bunch. If you regularly train multiple 2km hill repeats, you will be able to stay with the fast guys on the hills and you wont lose them on the downhills and flats. However I think it is a tall order if you're not at least seeded in E I did a 3:07 argus in 2010 coming off a 3:01 94.7, starting in F, and my training wasn't too special. Good luck! TheCuban 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Posted November 21, 2012 Share I see thanks....so not impossible.Not possible at same fitness.A friend of mine did Argus this year in 3:09 in group A. He did 2:38 94.7 this weekend.But saying that there is plenty of time for improvement.Depend on your age of corse but there should be enough time to get you close enough to fitness levels and if you get a seeding not worse than group E I would say it is possible but you will have to work hard and hope for good weather on the day. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjind Posted November 21, 2012 Share In 2004 i did both in the same year on more or less on the same level of fitness.Argus time: 2:55 - C group94.7 time: 2:37 - A group Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123760-a-sub-3-argus/#findComment-1861631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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