Race for Victory 15/9/2013

[Speed Racer]

Couldn't find a thread for this.

 

I see the route no longer goes through SBR for the 100km ride. There doesn't appear to be a route sheet on the web. Anyone got the route and/or profile?

 

Any Hubbers doing this one?

[NotSoBigBen]

Will be there, I think it's the 2nd year it doesn't go through SBR ..... start is 4k's from home so we just ride there and ride home

[Zatek]

Did this race last year but not this year. Not a big fan of the dirt section (last year it was muddy) in the beginning and end.

[CASSIE1975]

I'm IN my FIRST Race for Victory, so NOT sure what to expect...but sure enough it will be interesting!!!

 

just hope the wind gives us a BREAK in 2 weeks time!!! eina...

[Cheese]

Nice race to do.

Have not done last year but the wind normally blows.

Just a bit far to only come and do this event al the way from Bloemfontein.

[Lone Rider]

If you left it late, this is the race to do if you're looking for a good seeding in this year's 94.7.

[Frosty]

Similar route to last year, except that you now turn left after Kareekloof entrance, then right and passed aerials.

The bit after the circus up passed Bosco (R557) and back has been cut out.

Contemplating riding from home and making it a social ride instead.

[SurferChild]

Yip, i'm also a virgin Race for Victory rider this year. I've heard horror stories about SBR so i'm kinda glad it doesn't go through there anymore.

Looking forward to this event!!

[crasher]

Im in did it last year mud was terrible at start just hope it doesnt rain night before

[Speed Racer]

Im in did it last year mud was terrible at start just hope it doesnt rain night before

 

Found the profile. Less than 550m ascent, makes this my kind of event. The website says the two dirt sections give it a "Paris Roubaix" feel. Let's hope the rain doesn't turn it into "The Hell of the South" :-0

Edited September 4, 2013 by Speed Racer

[Ozzie NL]

Have entered but till now knew nothing about dirt sections. Not wild about that.

 

Have to ponder how that impacts likelyhood of starting

[h32]

First time doing this race as well,does anyone know how long this dirt section is?

[Delgado]

500m odd...

[crasher]

My Garmin gave me 107.7kms and 604m of climbing last year.

 

The dirt wont be a worry unless it rains last year the mud was deep as in it jammed up into the brakes etc lots of guys had to stop and clean out their bikes before they could continue it was quite hectic mud.

 

Dirt section I think is just less than about a km

[Speed Racer]

First time doing this race as well,does anyone know how long this dirt section is?

 

From www.racetovictory.co.za:

 

Sand road encountered after 3.6 km for 900m duration and then note again on the return route at the 106 km mark with 4 km remaining. No need to dismount at all – easily rideable at high speed but follow your own line – some Paris Roubaix experience.

Edited September 4, 2013 by Speed Racer

[NotSoBigBen]

Have entered but till now knew nothing about dirt sections. Not wild about that.

 

Have to ponder how that impacts likelyhood of starting

 

rule #5 mate! It's really not that bad if it doesn't rain. The organisers go to a lot of trouble in the days before to make it as safe and pleasant as possible.