Argus 2014

[TALUS]

Do you guys know what I CANNOT wait for?

 

All the posts after the Argus that say "Broke four hours on my 29er with knobblies. Whoohoo!!!"

And some of them would have been beaten by 26ers. And maybe a BMX... and 7000 roadbikes

[GaryvdM]

I done just 1 Argus before in '98 when I was 17. I'm looking forward to doing it this year.

 

Some questions:

 

If the wind is strong, does it tend to split bunches? Are there more breakaways?

 

I have a work colleague who is based in CT, doing the Argus for the first time. I'd like to maybe to a second lap with him. Time should not be a problem as he is starting in OC. Are second laps allowed? I know that they won't let you into the starting area, but can you bypass the start and pick up the route?

['Dale]

I done just 1 Argus before in '98 when I was 17. I'm looking forward to doing it this year.

 

Some questions:

 

If the wind is strong, does it tend to split bunches? Are there more breakaways?

 

 

 

Bunches tend to stick until later in the course.

Favourites areas to break it up under gusty conditions are then on the return leg past Misty Cliffs, Slangkop and definitely Kommetjie Rd.

[TALUS]

'98 I was an old ballie already. Even if I did it I think I would have forgotten by now.

[TALUS]

 

 

Bunches tend to stick until later in the course.

Favourites areas to break it up under gusty conditions are then on the return leg past Misty Cliffs, Slangkop and definitely Kommetjie Rd.

Dale - dont you want to do a Argus for Dummies/ Newbies Post. A few pointers on tactics/ the course ? 10 lines - pleeze.

[Bonus]

This will be my third Argus (in a row).

 

For us its always a 6 day mini-break to CPT to visit friends and includes a bike ride around some beautiful coastline and scenery:-)

[wessie12]

Do you guys know what I CANNOT wait for?

 

All the posts after the Argus that say "Broke four hours on my 29er with knobblies. Whoohoo!!!"

they irritate me to, real mountainbikers can break 03:30

[Patchelicious]

Dale - dont you want to do a Argus for Dummies/ Newbies Post. A few pointers on tactics/ the course ? 10 lines - pleeze.

 

We can even call it Sagans Argus Saga

[Pure Savage]

If anyone is looking for an entry for themselves or a friend. One of our riders is stuck in the US and wont be riding. So we decided to give away his entry for free.

 

Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/TeamPureSavage?ref=hl

 

[Chopper Jr]

Could someone also explain how VA, VB, VM, A & elite woman are all set to start at the same time... That could be CRAZY!

Wesley, where were you seeded? I've been bumped from VA to B group! I reckon a minute isn't too much to catch...

[DJR]

Wesley, where were you seeded? I've been bumped from VA to B group! I reckon a minute isn't too much to catch...

That's the spirit

[CatGirl]

ek is in X die jaar! jaaaaay LOL

nou het ek ekstra tyd want ek gan heeldag vat op my SS! ha ha ha

[Catatonic_Joe]

ek is in X die jaar! jaaaaay LOL

nou het ek ekstra tyd want ek gan heeldag vat op my SS! ha ha ha

 

Cool, I'm also in X

[Scott2luvit]

ek is die vetgat wat sukkel teen die bulte in W, het 'n swak jaar agter die rug met baie min slaap en baie min km in die bene

[jaco369]

and I am selling my entry.

 

seeing the specialist this Arvi due to a meniscus tear. lil disapointed was really looking forward to it. i was in zz anyway haha. was doing a charity bunch

[walkerr]

If I get tempted to stress over my seeding I just think on my 1st Argus in 2008 - start at 10am in OL, and just barely managed to squeak over the line before 3pm. I was delighted, with almost no experience or training a sub 5 was way more than I expected.

 

Now I get to start around 7am, and barring mishaps should be drinking that first beer well before midday. Really is nothing there to worry about - except someone forgetting the ice and the beer being warm.