Wines 2 Whales - 2013

[Rapunzel]

Is it 3km!!!! I thought it was like 600 metres. Hells bells!

I'm a little concerned over the portage too - especially the last bit which is quite steep with some big step ups

[Beattbox]

I'm a little concerned over the portage too - especially the last bit which is quite steep with some big step ups

 

Don't stress about it, just take it easy, you know, one step at a time, and don't forget to look over your shoulder at the view.

[DJR]

Don't stress about it, just take it easy, you know, one step at a time, and don't forget to look over your shoulder at the view.

 

That can also be used as a solid excuse for a little breather, especially if you take pictures and then pretend to hurry on!

[TALUS]

Got mudguards with me. Booked a maintenance package. Packing SPD hiking boots as backup. 3k portage on slippery and muddy rocks on carbon soles doesn't seem like a great idea. All I am wondering about is throwing a hanger and rear der. in my Camelback. Mud = mechanicals. (Oh and I will fit Geax Seguaro tyres on Thurs when I get my bike). Overthinking much?

[milky4130]

So another question to the guys who has done this event before or other mtb stage events, what would you take with from home that was not provided by the organisers?

[Skubarra]

Got mudguards with me. Booked a maintenance package. Packing SPD hiking boots as backup. 3k portage on slippery and muddy rocks on carbon soles doesn't seem like a great idea. All I am wondering about is throwing a hanger and rear der. in my Camelback. Mud = mechanicals. (Oh and I will fit Geax Seguaro tyres on Thurs when I get my bike). Overthinking much?

 

I would think packing SPD hiking boots is overkill...

 

How long is the portage section actually? As I understand its more like 1km not 3km?

 

Someone who know the area better can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the serious muddy stuff would be on the Oak Valley side of the mountains, not on the Lourensford side & portage section (unless its raining on the day of course)

[Dogfish]

So another question to the guys who has done this event before or other mtb stage events, what would you take with from home that was not provided by the organisers?

a comfy pillow

[milky4130]

I would think packing SPD hiking boots is overkill...

 

How long is the portage section actually? As I understand its more like 1km not 3km?

 

Someone who know the area better can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the serious muddy stuff would be on the Oak Valley side of the mountains, not on the Lourensford side & portage section (unless its raining on the day of course)

the officially W2W website says 3km, I'm thinking thats up & down.

[milky4130]

a comfy pillow

is that all?

[Dogfish]

is that all?

nope but vital if staying in the tent. I took a "space saver" pillow on my last stage race and cost me hours of sleep.

[jcza]

Ordered new inserts for the hike-a-bike section

 

Doing Race with Mike Bike, see you guys there!

[Gideondv]

Ordered new inserts for the hike-a-bike section

 

Doing Race with Mike Bike, see you guys there!

What did they charge you for new rubbers?

 

 

Also, am I correct when I say your are allowed 1 Bag with all your stuff in (pillows, sleeping bag, clothes , drinks)

[Beattbox]

What did they charge you for new rubbers?

 

 

Also, am I correct when I say your are allowed 1 Bag with all your stuff in (pillows, sleeping bag, clothes , drinks)

Yup, one bag only! The bag they give you should be big enough. Pack wisely...

[Mike Bike]

Yup, one bag only! The bag they give you should be big enough. Pack wisely...

how much space do you need for 1 sleeping bag and 3 cycling kits?

[jcza]

What did they charge you for new rubbers?

 

 

Also, am I correct when I say your are allowed 1 Bag with all your stuff in (pillows, sleeping bag, clothes , drinks)

 

R456

 

Yip 1 x bag (seems to recall they are supplying bags)

[Newboy]

is that all?

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