SUPA Posted November 14, 2013 Share Thoughts on the new bike route for IMSA 2014? Should people who entered thinking it was a 'flat' course be allowed a refund if they aren't amped to climb? If perfect conditions, how much time will it add to the average age grouper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripl3_S Posted November 14, 2013 Share Hmmmm, New course = automatic new pb? I think if you embark on such a challenge you will do it regardless of the increase in elevation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snytjie Posted November 14, 2013 Share Extended conversation already going in Multisport forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted November 14, 2013 Share https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/126068-ironman-2014-10-years-of-ironman-in-pe/page__st__512?do=findComment&comment=2130469 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted November 14, 2013 Share Thoughts on the new bike route for IMSA 2014? Should people who entered thinking it was a 'flat' course be allowed a refund if they aren't amped to climb? If perfect conditions, how much time will it add to the average age grouper? Not sure what it would add to avg rider but it is doable to anyone that trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selous Scout (aka LegTrap) Posted November 15, 2013 Share It changes the cycle quite significantly,particularly the Lake farm climb.Do not under estimate the climb along Kragga Kamma road to Cows corner either.The Maitlands climb is also quite tough. It is difficult to say what it will add to the time as it also now has some fast descents.At a guess for an average cyclist I would say 30-40 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted November 15, 2013 Share I hate climbing, but if I had to choose one climb I would choose Maitlands over and over. The views you have from there are really amazing and before you know it you are at the top. Once you at the top you are rewarded with a nice down hill Edited November 15, 2013 by fabes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted November 15, 2013 Share The road surface doesnt look that great. Can you safely open the taps on the new downhill sections? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted November 16, 2013 Share The road surface doesnt look that great. Can you safely open the taps on the new downhill sections?You can, it is a bit bumpy down Maitlands tho. Having said that i Have gone down there close to 80km/h before. Others go faster down there Edited November 16, 2013 by fabes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted November 18, 2013 Share Thanks. Won't be doing 80 in the aero bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted December 15, 2013 Share http://ridewithgps.com/trips/2081464 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPierreRacing Posted December 15, 2013 Share The new route will reward you with a beautiful view, but the road surface...down Maitlands you can do 70km/h without too much effort and without going down on your bars. Good luck for the run after that cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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