SurferChild Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Hi guys I am racing an old friend. We are at the same level. We have a bet going on who is going to win. For those who have done this race... Say we are together with 5km to go still what is the best place to attack for the win?? How is the run in?What's the bet?
tombeej Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Garfield, if you're together going into the last 5km, I would make him pull through DBN city centre (still a head wind at that stage), then right on the corner as it hooks left to the final stretch to the stadium I'd go full taps right there and open a gap. Because now you'll be in a strongish R to L cross wind and he won't be able to sit on your wheel. Even a small gap on that corner should be enough, if your legs are still good. In a cross wind, lots of opportunity to open a gap and hold it from relatively far out. Garfield2010 1
Garfield2010 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 What's the bet? A bowl of lasagne if I win
Andyr249 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Garfield, if you're together going into the last 5km, I would make him pull through DBN city centre (still a head wind at that stage), then right on the corner as it hooks left to the final stretch to the stadium I'd go full taps right there and open a gap. Because now you'll be in a strongish R to L cross wind and he won't be able to sit on your wheel. Even a small gap on that corner should be enough, if your legs are still good. In a cross wind, lots of opportunity to open a gap and hold it from relatively far out. Although that is still a fair distance to the finish. The finishing straight is quite long. You could try a few attacks like at the corner to test his legs depending how you feeling.Or you can get some Hub allies to help you and force him to chase them down.
Andyr249 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 300m before the end , there is a banner across the road ( last 2 or 3 year - I think) I have seen okes pull away for the sprint only to race under this banners and then realize the actual finish ahead . . . By that time the matches has been used and the group swallow them before the actual sprint . . . If I had to go for a sprint finish , I would take a gap 50 - 80 meters after this banner . . . Straight and fast 220 meters flat out! With your deep sections you will fly away from anyone . . . Be careful as Andy249 will be on your wheel For sure!And Prozac probably on mine! Prozac 1
ricochet_rabbit Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 anyone starting in A, hoping to go quicker than last years 2:45 ?
bobbie Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Weather is looking *** for Sunday. Max. 12 - 14 degrees, drizzle, and the south-easter will be blowing. Essentially this means a head wind, and the SE is a cold wind. Wind chill should bring perceived temps down into single digits. The descent down Fields Hill should be an interesting one if it's slick. Pack the thermals, folks. On that note: Fields Hill's road surface is not the greatest, especially the left lane so try and stay to the right (if possible). They have filled up the potholes but the road surface is full of ridges etc. See you all Sunday and if you see a super tired moo cow (CHOC) struggling on her red farm gate (my trusty raleigh) - give her a push pleeeeeeze!! Andyr249 1
ricochet_rabbit Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 On that note: Fields Hill's road surface is not the greatest, especially the left lane so try and stay to the right (if possible). They have filled up the potholes but the road surface is full of ridges etc. See you all Sunday and if you see a super tired moo cow (CHOC) struggling on her red farm gate (my trusty raleigh) - give her a push pleeeeeeze!! probably the worst bit of road is just after Hillcrest (the descent into Gillitts). Last year they patched the left hand lane but this year they have done nothing - pls make sure you are in the fast lane.
Garfield2010 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 probably the worst bit of road is just after Hillcrest (the descent into Gillitts). Last year they patched the left hand lane but this year they have done nothing - pls make sure you are in the fast lane. Ok guys these two portions. At what distance are they. Its not like I can look out for street names?!
Andyr249 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Ok. Here are the Hubber start groups from what I can see throughout the thread. Long Distance VASurferChildAndydudeSharkysa AProzacCyclewizzAuroraBradwentzelAntonjRicochet_RabbitAndyr249 (Black and red Cycle Nation kit) CBMXERZatek DGarfield IEcko_1 (Black unbranded kit with little blue on the top) PFlat29TombeejJimmycool (Hill2Hill kit) Short Distance BSpiderkzn I'll edit it if more reply with their group. What kit you all going to be riding in? (I'll add it to this list). Edited October 9, 2013 by Andyr249
Ecko_1 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Ok. Here are the Hubber start groups from what I can see throughout the thread. VASurferChildAndydudeSharkysa AProzacCyclewizzGarfieldAuroraBradwentzelAntonjRicochet_RabbitAndyr249 CBMXERZatek IEcko_1 (Black kit with little blue in the top unbranded)PFlat29Tombeej I'll edit it if more reply with their group. What kit you all going to be riding in? (I'll add it to this list).
jimmycool Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 I'll be in P batch doing my first Amashova. I will be wearing my Hill2hill jersey!
ricochet_rabbit Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Ok guys these two portions. At what distance are they. Its not like I can look out for street names?! you will go down Botha's Hill (steep with sharp left hand corner), at the bottom you will turn 90 degrees and continue downhill. From there you will climb up and turn left onto the M13 (highway). This is a fast downhill which turns into a nasty little climb, you then descend again and have another little climb, you go under a bridge (Main Hillcrest exit) and there is a mini golf course on your left. The next descent is where you want to be in the right hand lane. Fields Hill is about another 5/6km further on. 25-30km from the finish. Also, watch out for the sharp 90 degree left turn at the end of a 1km downhill abt 8km from the finish. They usually have straw bales there - and make sure you're in the right gear - people often get dropped there because the didn't shift up before the turn. Edited October 9, 2013 by ricochet_rabbit Garfield2010 1
spiderkzn Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Will be in B batch start 5h32am start from Hillcrest
Garfield2010 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Haha no I am in "D"... But I am riding with my friend who is 10 minutes back....
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