FNB Desert Dash 24hr 369km - Namibia 2013

[Disco man]

I’ve made a silly mistake and missed the 2 person entry slot!

 

To those whom did get an entry, congratulations, to the team with second thoughts…… please make contact with me:

 

Ludi Du Plooy – ludiduplooy@me.com

[Warthog whisperer]

Sorry to hear, but I belief the slots were full with in 3 minutes, even the solo were very quick to fill up this year.

[Helpmytrap]

I was really proactive, first person to enter this years Desert Dash. This will by my first 24hr race so I am pretty keen.

[Wyatt Earp]

This is hugely on my bucket list.

[fandacious]

This is hugely on my bucket list.

 

Same. I'd love to do the solo, but I really dont know if i have the mindset for it

[Helpmytrap]

Same. I'd love to do the solo, but I really dont know if i have the mindset for it

That is my current worry, 369km is a far way to go. Hopefully not alone either, should be able to tie up with other riders along the way. I just have no idea how to pace myself accordingly.

[Wyatt Earp]

Same. I'd love to do the solo, but I really dont know if i have the mindset for it

 

It's not so bad, one just has to put your head down and ride well within yourself.

This is quite different to other 24 hours of lap racing (that stuff is hard)

Also the distance looks mean but it's relatively flattish .

[johannrissik]

See you there.

[Disco man]

Ooooo you guys who got in just love this.....

Enjoy, me well still on the waiting list, hoping there will be a cancellation, and training as if I'm going.

[sias]

but it's relatively flattish .

Hehehe, not really... There is about 2900m of climbing of which 2100 is in the first 175km of the race. The biggest climb is in stage one - 10km up the Kupferberg Pass.

Pacing yourself - survive the first three stages and see how you feel. Not like me, blowing up after stage 2...

Riding with others - not so much. We were very spread out in the last few years - just you, the cars, the dust and the dark. Take some quality music because it gets very lonely at 2 o'clock in the morning.

This will be my 5th attempt and the second at the 370km.

Hopefuly I can make it 3 out of 5...

[BrandonF_]

...Uhmmmm, hoor hierso ouens, lekker gepraat sien later, ek gaan na die volgende fred...(369..?!?.is hulle nou mal)

[kosmonooit]

Driven that road a few times, must be one long haul on a bicycle!

 

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[nathrix]

This was and still is the hardest race I have ever done.

[Disco man]

This was and still is the hardest race I have ever done.

But will you do again?

[nathrix]

Yes I will do it again, in a heart beat!

 

On a 29er this time

[sias]

Helpmytrap - What time are you going for?