B20 Posted September 6, 2014 Posted September 6, 2014 I had a nice 45km race as well. Nearly collided with an 8 year old coming around a corner on single track. Definitely do it again. Did not like the mud though.....
CleatsnCleavage Posted September 6, 2014 Posted September 6, 2014 1420m climbing in 45km? Word this really is a tough race. We did that in 118km today in Cederberg. Totally different races, of course.
SCD Posted September 6, 2014 Posted September 6, 2014 It's not really the bike's fault that it landed up in the dam My Epic did just fine today and was very comfortable around those slippery anti camber corners It really was a very cool race. The only issue is the portage. I would really like to see a rideable section of single track coming down from the top. I was thinking during the portage that I would happily pay R50 or R100 more and see the portage section built out to a fast but ridable single track downhill. How awesome would that be!!!! The way is was today the hard work of the climb felt a bit like a waste.... Other than that the race was awesome! Ryan, btw, the 1x10 was just fine :-) One more rant: The wrap that I bought after the race was so tiny that I had to search for it in the paper bag. Backberg guys, Mountainbikers are hungry after 1700m of climbing up and down your hills, they need food! Not what I had. So next year, pls....
Rapunzel Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Welldone for being the first lady RapunzelThank you Mr A001 :-) (nearly pipped your strava times on the descent - you must have had more than my 9 lives)
BrandonF_ Posted September 7, 2014 Author Posted September 7, 2014 Thank you Mr A001 :-) (nearly pipped your strava times on the descent - you must have had more than my 9 lives) And you weren't gonna race... Super strong, you guys gonna be a phenominal team at W2W
Links MTB Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 My wife saw a tandem going up the mountain on Saturday!! Does anyone know whether they made it down in one piece? I can't imagine going through the portage with a tandem - and those decents
MeridaHFS Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Really enjoyed the race but have to admit I was completely done afterwards. That last km nearly killed me!!
Rydogg Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 My wife saw a tandem going up the mountain on Saturday!! Does anyone know whether they made it down in one piece? I can't imagine going through the portage with a tandem - and those decents Hectic! I was also impressed by the guy on the single speed keeping up with us up that hill.
Bikes Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 My ride did not start well. 1.6 km in I had a flat. Replacing tube...everyone passed me...everyone! Getting to the top I was so frustrated trying to get to the groups...only to find the portage. By then I was becoming impatient...it was not a good state of mind to be in when the ride-able descent started...to top it of, with 28 km to go, my front derailleur no-longer shifted from the middle blade. Save for the portage, it was a fantastic route and in spite of my technical difficulties enjoyed myself.
Aaron_B Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Bummed I missed it. Too many races coming up - would have loved to see how I fared with some of the competition. Anyone doing Elgin?
Johny Bravo Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Bummed I missed it. Too many races coming up - would have loved to see how I fared with some of the competition. Anyone doing Elgin?Yip, cant wait. I think online entries close today. That should be really good, not too happy about it being on Sunday, but that route is gonna be so much fun.
Aaron_B Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Yip, it's unfortunate that it's on a Sunday but a big event nonetheless. Also, a W2W seeding event so I have to do it.
BrandonF_ Posted September 8, 2014 Author Posted September 8, 2014 Yip, cant wait. I think online entries close today. That should be really good, not too happy about it being on Sunday, but that route is gonna be so much fun. I'll be at Piket-Bo-Berg (or whateva its called!) on the saturday, also not keen on sunday races
Johny Bravo Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Yip, it's unfortunate that it's on a Sunday but a big event nonetheless. Also, a W2W seeding event so I have to do it.Just been on the PPA site, and the Elgin race is fully subscribed, and no late entries taken. Glad I entered in time for once.
BrandonF_ Posted September 8, 2014 Author Posted September 8, 2014 Yip, it's unfortunate that it's on a Sunday but a big event nonetheless. Also, a W2W seeding event so I have to do it. See you in Piketberg bro...(wink wink)
Aaron_B Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 That means 800 riders plus. I'm happy I'm MA - good start, no bottlenecks. 900m equals fast race.
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