DJR Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Great - thanks TALUS, Wez-O, skistart15 and walkerr! Very helpful. Yes I'm sure it will be a great experience - looking forward to it! Fingers x'd for good weather! I'm staying in Cape Town the week before the race and plan to do some training rides. Is the best to just ride south from Camps Bay (early morning perhaps)? If someone has a link to a strava route/ride which they would recommend when traning from Cape Town (staying in Camps Bay), that would be most appreciated. Thanks again. (It is, by the way, slightly challenging to prepare for the race here since its mid-winter... cycled 50k before work this morning in a Blizzard... ) http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U7kCxFP_deI/ULtRCGkOwyI/AAAAAAAAMiI/YHAdJhjAn9Q/s1600/GOPR5698.JPG Great picture Whether you race or ride the Argus, make sure to enjoy the incredibly beautiful views and the friendly supporters that line virtually the whole 109 km route. Enjoy! Wez-O and walkerr 2
Pure Savage Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 This is a nice segment from Camps Bay area, includes the last part of argus. You can also go down the other side of Champans and come back up to get an idea of that aswell, another 9km.. http://www.strava.com/segments/633931?filter=overall
MooToo Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Same with me, also VA to B...I think we need to split the B group wheel suckers off and join the guys such as Reece and Madlight in making a select "breakaway".Wesley, Its not that they have bumped you from VA to B seeding, your PPA seeding equals that of a B group rider. There are plenty guys that buy a VA, VB or VC license just to have that earlier start, except the Argus does not work that way! In simple terms, you are the weakest link in VA, ride in B. W@nna-BE 1
Mongoose! Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Wesley, Its not that they have bumped you from VA to B seeding, your PPA seeding equals that of a B group rider. There are plenty guys that buy a VA, VB or VC license just to have that earlier start, except the Argus does not work that way! In simple terms, you are the weakest link in VA, ride in B. now that is rude...hahaha
Lone Rider Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 now that is rude...hahaha Mootoo's attitude is a bit extreme, plus you don't buy a VA, VB or VC license. You buy a racing license, the veteran group you land in is determined by your age.
fanievb Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 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 if it is possible don't let them cut, your knee will NEVER be the same
'Dale Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Wesley, Its not that they have bumped you from VA to B seeding, your PPA seeding equals that of a B group rider. There are plenty guys that buy a VA, VB or VC license just to have that earlier start, except the Argus does not work that way! In simple terms, you are the weakest link in VA, ride in B. Easy on the caffeine there, Mootoo... :-) Wez-O 1
DJTerblanche Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) And they might have cut the group sizes of the racing groups which I would call a bump if that's the reason you are not in it anymore. Edited February 13, 2014 by DJTerblanche
jcza Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I see you can ride a second loop now, provided you're back in time http://www.bicycling.co.za/race-news/cyclists-invited-tackle-2014-cycle-tour-twice-one-day/ GaryvdM, Pure Savage, Sidekick Racer and 1 other 4
madmarc Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Same with me, also VA to B...I think we need to split the B group wheel suckers off and join the guys such as Reece and Madlight in making a select "breakaway". Yes Wez-O you gonna split VB and chase down VA :lol: !!!!!!! and then you gonna go ride for SKY in the TDF.
TALUS Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Wesley, Its not that they have bumped you from VA to B seeding, your PPA seeding equals that of a B group rider. There are plenty guys that buy a VA, VB or VC license just to have that earlier start, except the Argus does not work that way! In simple terms, you are the weakest link in VA, ride in B.Don't hold back, let it ALL out... Wez-O 1
Wez-O Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Wesley, Its not that they have bumped you from VA to B seeding, your PPA seeding equals that of a B group rider. There are plenty guys that buy a VA, VB or VC license just to have that earlier start, except the Argus does not work that way! In simple terms, you are the weakest link in VA, ride in B.Ozzie you old fart, Just because the VA's have given you and your A-group buddies a hiding in every race this season, don't get loud here
Dicky DQ Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I see you can ride a second loop now, provided you're back in time http://www.bicycling...-twice-one-day/ Ja and Pay x2 as well
Wez-O Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Never mind all this fast group / slow group talk, I'll just take a nice calm windless Cape Town day on 8 March... Too much to ask for? Blackbeard and Wannabe 2
jcza Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Ja and Pay x2 as well I'll be in the beertent.
Wez-O Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Ja and Pay x2 as wellBit of a ripoff that if you ask me.Isn't there a way to do an unofficial partial second loop and jump across from Fishhoek to Chappies? I'll be in the beertent.That sounds like much better value for money!!!
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