Bateleur1 Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 All this 2:45 ish talk is making me nervous. Maybe you should negotiate a performance bonus for your coach/riding buddy (aka case of beer or something)
Wyatt Earp Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Yip. But riding with my sister who should do a sub 3 as well. I am seeded F but dropping back to G with her. Hope her legs will have a good day. If she has a good day we will crack 3 hours no problem. Same here, it all depends how Carpet feels on the day.I am not too worried about my time, I will never beat my best time ever in any case.
Mats Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Maybe you should negotiate a performance bonus for your coach/riding buddy (aka case of beer or something) I already got him a pressie. (its a secret so do not tell him).
Joe Low Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 All this 2:45 ish talk is making me nervous. It's easy, just turn right when you get to Witkoppen, everybody does it.
StevieL Posted November 13, 2013 Author Posted November 13, 2013 It's easy, just turn right when you get to Witkoppen, everybody does it.Now there's an idea. 2h10 here we come...
Bateleur1 Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Same here, it all depends how Carpet feels on the day.I am not too worried about my time, I will never beat my best time ever in any case. Yip. But maybe I should go and try and crack a PB next year.
davetapson Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Question for folks who know about this stuff: I'm trying to crack 3hr on an mtb (just because.) What is the best strategy to follow? I read somewhere to take the first 30k easy and then push it from there, but when you are trying to make a time, 'taking it easy' is not so easy. Got any (reasonable! and simple.) suggestions for me? Find a group that is not maxing me out and follow that as long as I can and then see how I feel? Seeded I goup. Edited November 13, 2013 by davetapson
Spinnekop Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Question for folks who know about this stuff: I'm trying to crack 3hr on an mtb (just because.) What is the best strategy to follow? I read somewhere to take the first 30k easy and then push it from there, but when you are trying to make a time, 'taking it easy' is not so easy. Got any (reasonable! and simple.) suggestions for me? Find a group that is not maxing me out and follow that as long as I can and then see how I feel? Seeded I goup. Done the sub3 on knobblies before. Find a fast group and stick for as long as you can. Go until your legs break. Then go like hell. Dexter-morgan, Underachiever and davetapson 3
Bateleur1 Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Question for folks who know about this stuff: I'm trying to crack 3hr on an mtb (just because.) What is the best strategy to follow? I read somewhere to take the first 30k easy and then push it from there, but when you are trying to make a time, 'taking it easy' is not so easy. Got any (reasonable! and simple.) suggestions for me? Find a group that is not maxing me out and follow that as long as I can and then see how I feel? Seeded I goup. My advice (irrespective of what bike you are using) is to be comfortable in the first 30 kms. I do not mean take it easy but don't go to hard in the beginning. Get your rythm and try and stay in a bunch without killing yourself. If there is a strong group breaking away make sure you are strong enough to stay with them or rather stay with the bunch you are in and keep momentum. If you have not overdone yourself and you are feeling good you can have a good climb on Witkoppen. Normally you will be caught up by faster bunches there but remember these breakaways are normally racing snakes. By the time you get to the N14 you can start putting in a really good effort. Most oaks burn themselves in the first half en then by the time the get to the N14 the are stuffed and to add salt to your woes you will have a head wind and that is where you will loose more than what you have gained. davetapson and dracs 2
Dexter-morgan Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Done the sub3 on knobblies before. Find a fast group and stick for as long as you can.Go until your legs break. Then go like hell.jeezzzz!!
RudoJ Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 All this 2:45 ish talk is making me nervous.That and all the sub 3, sub 3:30 etc....I'm gonna give it all I've got (which may not be much) and aim for a sub 12-ish or something and just enjoy the day. . Forthefun 1
Bateleur1 Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 That and all the sub 3, sub 3:30 etc....I'm gonna give it all I've got (which may not be much) and aim for a sub 12-ish or something and just enjoy the day. . Don't we all?
TALUS Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Same here, it all depends how Carpet feels on the day.I am not too worried about my time, I will never beat my best time ever in any case.I am guessing 2:25 ish?
RudoJ Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Don't we all? Yeah maybe....good post you made at 11:46. will follow just that. Forthefun 1
ErikD Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Question for folks who know about this stuff: I'm trying to crack 3hr on an mtb (just because.) What is the best strategy to follow? I read somewhere to take the first 30k easy and then push it from there, but when you are trying to make a time, 'taking it easy' is not so easy. Got any (reasonable! and simple.) suggestions for me? Find a group that is not maxing me out and follow that as long as I can and then see how I feel? Seeded I goup. Hi im also Seeded in I group and also aiming for a sub 3 we can help each other along the way davetapson 1
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