h32 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Very true. And, if possible try to position yourself in the front 1/3 of the bunch when you hit Hekpoort. This allows you to gradually move to the back of the bunch - should you battle with the climb - and chances are that you will not get dropped and you can stick with the bunch for the rest of the race. Sure Hekpoort is hard but really not impossible - as a good friend of mine always says, just granny-gear it out! i always struggle to find a group,either too slow or too fast.but in this one i will make a point of staying with a group,even if it means cycling slower.
Karooryder Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 i always struggle to find a group,either too slow or too fast. Yep first few races are sometimes frustrating but that will sort itself out as your seeding index improves and you get batched with riders of your fitness level. i will make a point of staying with a group,even if it means cycling slower. Dude that's a good strategy, especially for the first 60km of the race (as Prozac says). Rather find a "slower" bunch that keeps a consistent pace (and which can shield you from the wind), than time trial alone and kill your legs halfway through. Yet again, like Prozac said, you can always shoot away after Hekpoort if you feel that the consistent bunch pace is too slow for you (and provided that the legs are up for that).
h32 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Yep first few races are sometimes frustrating but that will sort itself out as your seeding index improves and you get batched with riders of your fitness level. Dude that's a good strategy, especially for the first 60km of the race (as Prozac says). Rather find a "slower" bunch that keeps a consistent pace (and which can shield you from the wind), than time trial alone and kill your legs halfway through. Yet again, like Prozac said, you can always shoot away after Hekpoort if you feel that the consistent bunch pace is too slow for you (and provided that the legs are up for that).well i have decided to up my training on the trainer since this morning. dont really believe in walking,seems to tyre me more.so hekpoort will not beat me!
Rog163 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Hi guys... thanks for the responses, have entered the 80KM
Jaco Steyn Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Hi guys... Is there anywhere we can check to see the amount of climbing in this race, still new to the cycling thing and don't want to go in over my head? Maybe a route profile? These might help. Profile and route. Edited October 9, 2013 by Jaco Steyn
007zhr Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 hi everyone... this will be my 2nd race, first one was D2D, and the advice I received here helped me ALOT :clap: although I still suffered best advice for first time on this race... please please please. that Hekpoort climb looks "HECTIC", not to mention the long ride to it.
h32 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 hi everyone... this will be my 2nd race, first one was D2D, and the advice I received here helped me ALOT :clap: although I still suffered best advice for first time on this race... please please please. that Hekpoort climb looks "HECTIC", not to mention the long ride to it.did you do the long one or short d2d?
Prozac Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 hi everyone... this will be my 2nd race, first one was D2D, and the advice I received here helped me ALOT :clap: although I still suffered best advice for first time on this race... please please please. that Hekpoort climb looks "HECTIC", not to mention the long ride to it. Don't let the long ride in to hekpoort fool you , if you with group that stretch feels flat ! Check some of the "advice" / suggestions earlier in the thread . . . Sure it will make sense and help !
007zhr Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 did you do the long one or short d2d? did the long.
h32 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 did the long.well u r 1 better than me,i only did the short one,so i think if you manage that u will be fine. i on the other hand am in for LONG ride.
007zhr Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 I'd say its more like I eventually dragged myself across the finish line... Dexter-morgan 1
h32 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 I'd say its more like I eventually dragged myself across the finish line... have only done 1 104km(suppose to be easy),finished it,but after cutt off.so my aim is to finish before cutt off and to not be last :-)
Cyclewizz Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Don't let the long ride in to hekpoort fool you , if you with group that stretch feels flat ! Check some of the "advice" / suggestions earlier in the thread . . . Sure it will make sense and help ! Some of us struggle on hills !!!! If Hekpoort feels flat to you you need to stop taking those tablets !!
Andyr249 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Some of us struggle on hills !!!! If Hekpoort feels flat to you you need to stop taking those tablets !! Hekpoort is not that hard!
Pusher Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 hi everyone... this will be my 2nd race, first one was D2D, and the advice I received here helped me ALOT :clap: although I still suffered best advice for first time on this race... please please please. that Hekpoort climb looks "HECTIC", not to mention the long ride to it.Worst case is you walk up Hekpoort! I find the heat more of a killer!
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