Nofearnofun Posted June 20, 2013 Share Hi there hubbers! I am in need of your advice. I have talked myself into doing the umko classic in KZN next month. 45,9km with 1155m of elevation gain and loss, I'm over weight and my climbing SUCKS! I have set my mind on loosing 5kgs before the race to try help but I need advice on training for all the climbing! I am based on the East rand and would like to do a ride on weekends with similar distance and elevation gain and loss as mentioned above. The only place I can think of is going out to Groenies and doing loops near the back and middle where there's more climbing. I know fountains has had its security issues, is groenies safe to ride alone tho? Am I on the right track here or should I be riding somewhere more challenging? If so, where? (Not to far from the east). Lastly does anyone have advice or a program I can follow in the gym during the week that will help grow my climbing strength and stamina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 20, 2013 Share Go do a lap at suikerbosrand nature reserveAlso out at hekpoort you can ride up (and over) breedts nek slowpoke and dracs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr SingleTrack Posted June 20, 2013 Share Drive all the way to the bottom of breeds and do hill repeats. You'll gain +- 800m in 10km. I also do hill repeats at northcliff koppie. There are a couple of steep hills but I use the one with a constant gradient and I get 100m in 1km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baaisikilist Posted June 20, 2013 Share Yup, a full lap at suikerbosrand will give u the climbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrethk Posted June 21, 2013 Share Welcome to KZN, Kingdom of the hills. At least the hills are well placed, I've done some 45km races where the monster hills are at the end. Break the hill down into portions and at your self goals along the way, (and pace yourself). Hope you enjoy your race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted June 21, 2013 Share Do Fear, it won't be Fun.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOSMEICHERIE Posted June 21, 2013 Share Don't fear just train spend more time on the saddle you are going to make it.I wish you all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted June 21, 2013 Share Walk on the climbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted June 21, 2013 Share Make sure you are wearing a heart rate monitor. When you heart rate gets to 85% get off your bike and walk. No shame in walking, the dead cant talk. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted June 21, 2013 Share Go do a lap at suikerbosrand nature reserveAlso out at hekpoort you can ride up (and over) breedts nek where can I get more info on the above trails(both)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witkop Posted June 21, 2013 Share Groenies is safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyde79 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Drive all the way to the bottom of breeds and do hill repeats. You'll gain +- 800m in 10km. I also do hill repeats at northcliff koppie. There are a couple of steep hills but I use the one with a constant gradient and I get 100m in 1km Bud, which hill do you use? 100m in 1km sounds like a good hill for repeats. Nofearnofun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted June 21, 2013 Share Thanks for all the advice and well wishes guys! So far my action plan is to train like I would for a triathlon as I loose weight fast when I do. I have three weekends left to put in time on the bike so I plan to do three hard rides (as hard as I can).Monday to thursday will be running and swimming every day with a spinning class thrown in (is spinning going to help with what I am training for?) Saturdays - a hard 50km (maybe 60km if I can).Fridays and sundays - rest days. Does this sound cool or what should I change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted June 21, 2013 Share Yup, a full lap at suikerbosrand will give u the climbing.Suikerbosrand is used for Epic training. Not for the faint of hear - one lap is god for your distance. Two is insane.Go there. Maybe you see a leopard, maybe you don't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipeout2 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Yup, a full lap at suikerbosrand will give u the climbing.This is hectic..beware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted June 21, 2013 Share This is hectic..beware Sounds like fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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