SyncSA Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 First time doing things race and will only be doing the 72km.... Not really familiar with the route or the roads out there, is this a "hilly" race? Any surprises? Cant seem to find a route profile for 2013 race. http://www.paarlrotary.co.za/Cycle_Race/2013%20fun%20ride.jpg I can recall the Voor-Paardeberg from the Engen: Wellington race last year. Is this correct?
Wannabe Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) First time doing things race and will only be doing the 72km.... Not really familiar with the route or the roads out there, is this a "hilly" race? Any surprises? Cant seem to find a route profile for 2013 race. http://www.paarlrota...13 fun ride.jpg I can recall the Voor-Paardeberg from the Engen: Wellington race last year. Is this correct? Not really hilly, only lots of rollers, and then also the SE to contend with.Do a Map my Ride following the route description. You'll then be able to better guage the amount of climbing involved. Edited January 14, 2013 by Wannabe
Brogue Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 First time doing things race and will only be doing the 72km.... Not really familiar with the route or the roads out there, is this a "hilly" race? Any surprises? Cant seem to find a route profile for 2013 race. http://www.paarlrota...13 fun ride.jpg I can recall the Voor-Paardeberg from the Engen: Wellington race last year. Is this correct? I'm a first-timer for this race too. Enjoy climbing so hills don't concern me. Quite a few races coming up in the next 9wks, salivating at the prospect!
SyncSA Posted January 14, 2013 Author Posted January 14, 2013 Starting to enjoy the rollers as well now with fitness getting up there, just read that there was a pass on the 2012 route and wondering if it was part of it. Wannabe - any of this route part of the Burger?
SyncSA Posted January 14, 2013 Author Posted January 14, 2013 I'm a first-timer for this race too. Enjoy climbing so hills don't concern me. Quite a few races coming up in the next 9wks, salivating at the prospect! CANT wait!
'Dale Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 If you're racing the long route (126 kms) it would be good to roll long on your training rides. There are a few short climbs and mostly rollers. SyncSA 1
Wannabe Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 The 72km route misses the only real climb on the route, Botmas Kop at Riebeek Kasteel. You'll only have the rollers to contend with.
Wannabe Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Starting to enjoy the rollers as well now with fitness getting up there, just read that there was a pass on the 2012 route and wondering if it was part of it. Wannabe - any of this route part of the Burger? Yes, a portion of the last section (R44) from Windmill / Windmeul till where you turn left again towards Paarl (past the Cheese Farm on the left) Edited January 14, 2013 by Wannabe SyncSA 1
'Dale Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 All the best, SyncSA.Do the Allez proud! SyncSA 1
Wannabe Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 If you're racing the long route (126 kms) it would be good to roll long on your training rides. There are a few short climbs and mostly rollers. Means I'm in for a bit of suffering. No chance of me rolling long on training rides now, as I'll be away this coming weekend, doing driving duty for friends riding the Attakwas. As of yet have done very few 100km rides in preparation for the Fun Ride.
SyncSA Posted January 14, 2013 Author Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks 'Dale! Will do a long ride this weekend again...looking forward to the race calender.
'Dale Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 Means I'm in for a bit of suffering. No chance of me rolling long on training rides now, as I'll be away this coming weekend, doing driving duty for friends riding the Attakwas. As of yet have done very few 100km rides in preparation for the Fun Ride. Yeah, Wannabe. The longest Summer race.Two rides in one day can also boost your endurance.
SyncSA Posted January 14, 2013 Author Posted January 14, 2013 Means I'm in for a bit of suffering. No chance of me rolling long on training rides now, as I'll be away this coming weekend, doing driving duty for friends riding the Attakwas. As of yet have done very few 100km rides in preparation for the Fun Ride. Surely not...you have enough miles on the legs. How was the 99er Recce route this weekend?
SyncSA Posted January 14, 2013 Author Posted January 14, 2013 Yeah, Wannabe. The longest Summer race.Two rides in one day can also boost your endurance. two rides - what distance per ride?
'Dale Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 two rides - what distance per ride? As long as possible.:-)
DJR Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 Not really hilly, only lots of rollers, and then also the SE to contend with. And possibly the heat too - Paarl can cook. Often if the Southeaster isn't blowing, then the temperature goes skyhigh and that saps the energy.
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