Andrew Steer Posted November 22, 2013 Share Yeah that's it................It completely surprised me.Knowing how fastiduous HSP is about safety, I was totally surprised nobody was manning it...they were probably supposed to be wondered off...........I wouldn't be surprised if somebody on the side of the road decided to "improvise" by putting that there... it was on a manhole that was marked with the usual spraypaint, but maybe all manholes aren't made equal? I was gladly not in a bunch when I went past there, so not an issue really for me. But yeah, I am sure it could have caused some lekker chaos in the bunches. Definately doesn't sounds like HSP's work to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestocycle Posted November 22, 2013 Share I wouldn't be surprised if somebody on the side of the road decided to "improvise" by putting that there... it was on a manhole that was marked with the usual spraypaint, but maybe all manholes aren't made equal? I was gladly not in a bunch when I went past there, so not an issue really for me. But yeah, I am sure it could have caused some lekker chaos in the bunches. Definately doesn't sounds like HSP's work to me?Noted, have mailed HSP to advise themCheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 22, 2013 Share Noted, have mailed HSP to advise themCheers Good stuff, I was in a biggish bunch there, fortunately we were sitting close to the front and screamed a firm warning.It could have been quite disastrous . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovestocycle Posted November 22, 2013 Share Good stuff, I was in a biggish bunch there, fortunately we were sitting close to the front and screamed a firm warning.It could have been quite disastrous .Included Cumberland Rd bumps and the fact that (when I passed) in the centre of Randburg a brass band and pedestrians were crossing the road rather than use the huge pedestrian bridge..............While JMPD stood idly by and watched......... Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongDonkey Posted November 22, 2013 Share Bridges are for advertising boards. Why would someone want ll that exercise to walk over a bridge when there are bikes to dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RastaMan Posted November 22, 2013 Share it was my second 94.last year I road it to finish. This year I raced it. I started in f, and I must say I was quite disappointing with the level of the riders climbing ability. Usually in other races the front of group sticks together. But as soon as there was a little climb I would go to the front at about 22km/h and then no one would follow.Happened on witkoppen, and malibongwe and then on the N14 but this time I didn't fall back but kept going. Which resulted in me going the last 30 km solo. And id like to think im decent on climbs , but i wont say I am great Afterwards I checked on strava my avg on the N14 was just over 30 km/h, but there were more than 150+ people ahead of me. Does this mean I should aim for a higher start group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted November 22, 2013 Share it was my second 94.last year I road it to finish. This year I raced it. I started in f, and I must say I was quite disappointing with the level of the riders climbing ability. Usually in other races the front of group sticks together. But as soon as there was a little climb I would go to the front at about 22km/h and then no one would follow.Happened on witkoppen, and malibongwe and then on the N14 but this time I didn't fall back but kept going. Which resulted in me going the last 30 km solo. And id like to think im decent on climbs , but i wont say I am great Afterwards I checked on strava my avg on the N14 was just over 30 km/h, but there were more than 150+ people ahead of me. Does this mean I should aim for a higher start group?It means you're so good you should start with the pro's or maybe the tour de france. yoh impressive Bat and Bonus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 22, 2013 Share It means you're so good you should start with the pro's or maybe the tour de france. yoh impressive :whistling: Pure krag swaar, pure krag. Cav' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RastaMan Posted November 22, 2013 Share sigh was asking for advice not criticism.Just wanted to know if someone else found the level om climbing not on par with other races Im not used to hop from group to group to group in one race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 22, 2013 Share sigh was asking for advice not criticism.Just wanted to know if someone else found the level om climbing not on par with other races Im not used to hop from group to group to group in one race You are not supposed to.How old are you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RastaMan Posted November 22, 2013 Share I know but we kept catching other groups.27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 22, 2013 Share I know but we kept catching other groups.27Â Three years till you are eligible to race in Vets.So for now, you will have to work at bettering your seeding my doing seeding events, and perhaps work your way in to this group $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted November 22, 2013 Share 27. That explains it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W@nna-BE Posted November 25, 2013 Share i missed the highlights on E-TV on Sunday, anyone know if and when there will be a re-run! my wife said i was interviewed, i need to watch my 30 seconds of fame lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted November 25, 2013 Share i missed the highlights on E-TV on Sunday, anyone know if and when there will be a re-run! my wife said i was interviewed, i need to watch my 30 seconds of fame lolYour Wife says you were interviewed... Forgive me for asking, but dont you recall being interviewed? Blackadder, Bonus, lone one and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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