Argus 2013

[Bat1]

Will be my first one. I was told that the three big climbs are Smitswinkel, Chappies and Suikerbossie. Does anyone know how long they are and at what gradient?

[Thomo]

Don't underestimate the drag out of the CBD (on cold legs) as well as the bump @ Edinburgh Drive.

[word]

Edinburgh Drive is a bitch! Dont underestimate it. Be careful on Chappies - there is a little Chappies and then main Chappies climb and look out for the false top. There is a corner that you assume is the end but then it goes on again.

[Bianchisti]

Much has been written about this on the hub. Use the search button.

 

Lots and lots to read!

[BlinkFan]

I can recommend using Strava. Create an account and use the "Explore" feature. It list s all the user created segments. Then set it to only show cat.4 and maybe cat.3 climbs, and it will show you all the major climbs with distance, elevation, gradient, best times etc.

[Bat1]

Thanks

[Wannabe]

, but will you be able to import / use Endomondo files on Strava? I have a year's worth of info on my Endomondo app, does not want to lose it if I start using Strava.

[alsoran]

http://1.1.1.5/bmi/cdn.bikehub.co.za/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/offtopic.gif , but will you be able to import / use Endomondo files on Strava? I have a year's worth of info on my Endomondo app, does not want to lose it if I start using Strava.

 

Yes. Export to gpx and then you can import up to 25 files at a atime

[BlinkFan]

, but will you be able to import / use Endomondo files on Strava? I have a year's worth of info on my Endomondo app, does not want to lose it if I start using Strava.

 

I think so, but you will have to export all your Endomondo rides to .gpx or .tcx files, and then import them using Strava.

 

From Strava:

Works for multiple .gpx, .tcx, .json, and .fit files 25MB or smaller, 25 files at a time.

['Dale]

Will be my first one. I was told that the three big climbs are Smitswinkel, Chappies and Suikerbossie. Does anyone know how long they are and at what gradient?

 

Smitswinkel Pass = 1.7 km @ 5.5 %

Chapman's South End = 1.7km @ 4.5 %

Suikerbossie = 1.9 km @ 6.7 %

Edited December 3, 2012 by Puncheur

[Wannabe]

Yes. Export to gpx and then you can import up to 25 files at a atime

I think so, but you will have to export all your Endomondo rides to .gpx or .tcx files, and then import them using Strava. From Strava: Works for multiple .gpx, .tcx, .json, and .fit files 25MB or smaller, 25 files at a time.

 

Thanks. World of good it does me though, as I'm a bit "technology challenged". Would not know where to begin this process.

[dev null]

If not crowded, Chapman's is OK. But Edinburgh Drive is one hell of a rude awakening. 'Bossie is a knock-out punch so late in the race if your legs are already jelly.

[alsoran]

Thanks. World of good it does me though, as I'm a bit "technology challenged". Would not know where to begin this process. http://1.1.1.2/bmi/cdn.bikehub.co.za/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/blush.png http://1.1.1.2/bmi/cdn.bikehub.co.za/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/blush.png

 

Under more options in your endomondo workout choose export option.

 

 

Pretty simple from there. try it if you have issues let me know and I can help out further

[LeTurbo]

If not crowded, Chapman's is OK. But Edinburgh Drive is one hell of a rude awakening. 'Bossie is a knock-out punch so late in the race if your legs are already jelly.

 

And if you are jelly, that last stretch from Hout Bay to Oudekraal can seem forever, and even that tiny little rise out of Camps Bay become a 1st-gear mountain. Or maybe it's just me. OK, it's me. Dammit.

[Wannabe]

Under more options in your endomondo workout choose export option.

 

 

Pretty simple from there. try it if you have issues let me know and I can help out further

 

Thanks Bud.

[kosmonooit]

Head out to Suikerbosrand and do an orbit. If you can creampie those climbs, then Argus will be a walk in the park.

 

Provided the Cape Doctor is not in attendance.