The Guy in Pink Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) The weather is still looking like being scourcher Min 18°C Max 33°CWind 5 knots side wind in the morning and 5 knots tail wind in the afternoon. Edited June 6, 2013 by The Guy in Pink
Wez-O Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 A colleague of mine was in Louis Trichardt yesterday and apparently it was 36°C. So thermal under garments are probably not the best idea for stage 2 I see the numbers are out.
The Guy in Pink Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 A colleague of mine was in Louis Trichardt yesterday and apparently it was 36°C. So thermal under garments are probably not the best idea for stage 2 I see the numbers are out. It might still be nippy though the tunnels, but once you are though its gonna be warm north of the mountain Wez-O 1
djsam Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Can I say EXCITED for this one slowpoke, Blokman, scotty and 1 other 4
jcza Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Found the last room on the top of the stage 1 little hill. Will be at the pasta party before and the afterparty on saturday. Going to ride in my Cyclenation top, will be wearing something else Fri/Sat evening. Not big into wardrobe management, so cannot give pointer as to what I'll be wearing. See you all there. Have fun on the bike and be safe on the road north! See you at the start
Blue Monster Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 24 hours and counting!!!May everyone have a safe journey & may the weather spirits(read wind) spirits be on our side.
The Guy in Pink Posted June 7, 2013 Author Posted June 7, 2013 The Zoutpansberger has story with plenty of info and downloadable pdf's with maps, road closures etc http://www.zoutnet.co.za/details/06-06-2013/kremetart_cycling_race_2013/19466 Weather still looking good , but a bit cooler at Min 12°C Max 26°CNorth of the mountain is always a lot warmer . Pack the sunblock!
Joe Low Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 Leaving Jo'burg around 3. staying at Gateway Inn opposite the start, hoping for a great day tomorrow and a bunch to hang with. Usually i come apart 8-10kms from the end of stage 3; semi-recover b4 stage 4 and limp to the top of the last hill - then its the fast run in to the finish, big smiles, beer and chocolate milk.
Agteros Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 leaving work @ 12. But first having lunch, then it is drive time.No get together tonight?
EZRider Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 Fantastic race!Already booked my room for next year.5:22 hours of pain = massive satisfaction! djsam 1
slowpoke Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 I did it! Woohoo! Hi Joe Low! I am now going to bed nice and early ;-) Agteros, Wannabe, scotty and 1 other 4
Agteros Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 I did it! Woohoo! Hi Joe Low! I am now going to bed nice and early ;-)Well done! I found the going quite hard today... No alarm clocks for tomorrow! Saw Joe Low, jcza, IanJ & Sonic.
jcza Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) Tough day yesterday but really enjoyed it! Stage 1 - climbing from the start hurt the legs but the descent was sweet. Stage 2 - wind wind wind & passengers which we eventually got rid of.Stage 3 - fast & furious. Had to stop due to cramp. Didn't lose too much time but lost the bunch. Stage 4 - limped home, tough climb to finish. Good seeing you 'os & wishing everyone a safe journey home. PS: Suggestion - burger for lunch was great idea but serving it cold is not great. Edited June 9, 2013 by jcza Agteros 1
Blue Monster Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 We made it!!!!!!!!Finished in just over 6 hours. Quite an achievement. Booking accommodation for next year.At least we now have something to beat. slowpoke and djsam 2
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