goya-goya Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Don't underestimate the last part.... It's about 100km if flat!!! Sounds easy... There is a headwind mostly... And because it' flat... There is no rest... Then the last bit of climbing will suck your sense if humor out of the bones in your tired body... But when you finish... Euphoria!!!
Helpmytrap Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Helpmytrap - What time are you going for?To be honest I'm not sure yet but hopefully in about 14 hours. I mean 15 hours. Edited August 17, 2013 by Helpmytrap
sias Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Going for the win, I see! Just to give you an idea - Dan Craven did it in 14:54:33 last year with the help of a 4 man team that rode with him... Just saying... nonky 1
mrbaker Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 I'm trying to call in a favour with one of the sponsor companies to see if I can get a 2 man entry ...It sounds like an awesome race- how would it compare to Baviaans?
Helpmytrap Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 Going for the win, I see! Just to give you an idea - Dan Craven did it in 14:54:33 last year with the help of a 4 man team that rode with him... Just saying...I will have to dig deep!
sias Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 It sounds like an awesome race- how would it compare to Baviaans?For one, it's bone dry! Not a river crossing in sight and it hasn't rained in the last 5 years I did it...Then, it's 140km longer (obviously), but for a two man team that should not be an issue as you will each be doing only 220km/229km, depending on who does what stages. This is a relay, not a team event as the Baviaans. For me the Baviaans was much easier...
goya-goya Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 I will have to dig deep! Dude... you will have to excavate! Music Pirate, Warthog whisperer and Helpmytrap 3
mrbaker Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 For one, it's bone dry! Not a river crossing in sight and it hasn't rained in the last 5 years I did it...Then, it's 140km longer (obviously), but for a two man team that should not be an issue as you will each be doing only 220km/229km, depending on who does what stages. This is a relay, not a team event as the Baviaans.For me the Baviaans was much easier... So would the solo riders do the whole distance?
Helpmytrap Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) So would the solo riders do the whole distance?Yebo As far as I understand, everyone has to do the first and last 70km? Edited August 19, 2013 by Helpmytrap
sias Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Solo riders do the full 370km. Teams ride the first and last stages together, but alternate riders on the 2nd to 5th stages.
mrbaker Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks guys - I'm gonna have to put the Solo on my bucket list!!
Warthog whisperer Posted August 21, 2013 Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks guys - I'm gonna have to put the Solo on my bucket list!!Yes, do it, ......it is a lot of pain, dust, wind, snot, stars, tears,gue and smiles, but the Hans Kolberg medals make it so worthwhile.This year is my 3rd solo.......and yes , I feel already the butterflies!Issssh, some people don't learn!!
Warthog whisperer Posted August 21, 2013 Posted August 21, 2013 I will have to dig deep!Very very deep.....and try not to burn out at 120km - 150km like so many before!
sias Posted August 30, 2013 Posted August 30, 2013 I heva a solo number available if any-one knows any-one who would be interested in joining us.
fandacious Posted August 30, 2013 Posted August 30, 2013 I heva a solo number available if any-one knows any-one who would be interested in joining us. yoh - tempting
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