Prince Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Just had a look on Google Earth on the profiles a climbing. Although not 100% accurate, this is going to be hard on the body. I actually think this might be tougher than the normal route. Slow poison from the word go. Thank heavens for the downhill section on st. 3 Thanks for those encouraging words
Chopper Jr Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Really enjoyed the new route! The two big climbs scattered the groups!! After Stage 3's climb the groups started forming again, providing a very fast finish in the last 25km... I think Group D had so many okes from Vets, A's and B's, they took off like bullets!! Was glad to see a few boys walking on the climbs! Haha... This is a beast of a race! Well done to the organizers! Weppie 1
Bassman Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Defiantly the hardest one day race in SA! This route was way harder than the original Jock route! Enjoyed the new route tough. Well done to the organisers!
Underachiever Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 And it was tougher! 300m more climbing vs. the old route. But hey, what a nice last 30 km!!! Missed the fleece top from last year and also missed the markers from the end of the stage 1 and 2 to the schools. And do you call that a goodie bag? But I hope they keep the route the same for next year!!
Joe! Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Toughest race, with the crappiest medal really enjoyed the race!
Crosschain Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 My first road event in 7 years.......hard but lekker ! Anyone out there who wants to swop ' racetops ' ? I have a "X L " but needs a " L ".....
ivr32 Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 The guys was flying past me on the down hills. I am way to scared to go at that speed.Great race will definitely do it again.
Chopper Jr Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 I'll upload my Garmin data this evening, quite keen to see what speeds I managed on those descents. Being 90kg I try use my weight to my advantage as much as possible, hang over the bars, nose nearly on the front tire, knees pinned against the top tube... At least there you didn't have to brake for any of the corners! Stiggy 1
Gunzo Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) Where can I find some photos of the race? Edited July 23, 2013 by Gunzo
Helpmytrap Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Action photo. The downhills felt faster because of the damn headwinds. My max was 72km/h, all 60kg of me.
Helpmytrap Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Not quite the same as the descent from Graskop to Sabie where I've done 86km/h.
Express Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Does anyone know how many meters we will be climbing this year (2014)?
andydude Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Does anyone know how many meters we will be climbing this year (2014)? https://www.asgevents.co.za/pages/events/raceSignUp.php?id=170 says "The 2014 Bestmed Jock Cycle Classique, presented by ASG, takes place on 19 July 2014 and the event will take place on the same route as in 2013." so same as in 2013?
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