City CC's Spa 2 Spa 2013

[ccc2]

post mortem.

City CC have been riding down from the SCape since 2003. we used to combine it with the Knysna Oyster Festival but recently have decided to rather do it after school hols.

we have used various routes back over the years including all the way on the n2 to Swellendam and then turning in towards the interior but NOW we seem to have hit on just the right route ito distances, safety,accomodation etc

some observations:

once over the outeniqua mts - the chance of rain diminishes.

traffic - 1st timers on our tour were amazed that motorists were friendly and patient - esp the section from Herold to O'hoorn which is narrow and very undulating.

a back-up vehicle is essential to follow the group.

drink for the next day - even if its just water.

a beer or 2 or a glass of red wine with your meal won't effect your performance the next day.

a protein shake straight after the ride, no matter how easy the ride was , is VIP

a combination of protein shake, a warm bath in the spa's and sleeping in long johns prevented dead legs at the start of the next day.

pasta is not an essential - all my meals were meat / veg / salad.

all our meals were at restaraunts including b'fast other on one day when we braai'ed chicken and one morning when we made our own "Jungle Oats"

i didn't drop an ounce in weight?

our distance for the week was 556 kms - i averaged 27kph

i had fun.

Edited August 7, 2013 by ccc2

[milky4130]

open to the public to join or club members only?

[ccc2]

only City CC members rode this llast one but we have had guests on previous rides.

['Dale]

Very cool initiative.

 

Well done!!