[Event] Trans Karoo

[Overlord]

Hope they will have a proper breakfast this year. Last year was a bit of a let down. Nothing fancy but may be some oats.

[Slowbee]

Are you riding ?

[Messier87]

Does anyone have an idea what the road surfaces are like? Rutted roads are probably to be expected, but what about surface sand and loose stones/gravel etc? I did a long distance on very sandy roads this weekend and it really caught me off guard with deflated tires and all.

 

 

[Skubarra]

  On 3/18/2014 at 5:04 AM, Trans Karoo said:

 

So here is what we suggest you have:

 

 

- Whistle

- Space Blanket

- Paracetamol Tablets

- Anti-Histamine Tablets

- Plasters

- Antiseptic Cream

- Bandage.

 

 

Seriously, how many people are going to carry all this stuff with them?

[Rata Del Spruit]

I can't make it anymore, wedding that weekend. Unfortunately, I can't transfer it to another hubber either so the prize is a bit wasted.

[Messier87]

  On 3/18/2014 at 10:26 AM, Skubarra said:

Seriously, how many people are going to carry all this stuff with them?

Probably only space blanket and bandage that will take up significant space. I'm also wondering where everything will go, though. I usually don't ride with a saddle bag, but for this one I'm in two minds. Even considering a camel back, but the extra weight that I'm not used to (and all day long) will not do the backside any favors.

[DikBuffalo]

  On 3/18/2014 at 10:34 AM, Rata Del Spruit said:

I can't make it anymore, wedding that weekend. Unfortunately, I can't transfer it to another hubber either so the prize is a bit wasted.

 

Rata Del Spruit, by any chance do you have any accommodation booked in Sutherland that you want taken off your hands, battling to find........

[Skubarra]

  On 3/18/2014 at 10:37 AM, Bonk-king said:

Probably only space blanket and bandage that will take up significant space. I'm also wondering where everything will go, though. I usually don't ride with a saddle bag, but for this one I'm in two minds. Even considering a camel back, but the extra weight that I'm not used to (and all day long) will not do the backside any favors.

 

Agree, don't have space for all that stuff unless I invest in a camel back. I think I'll just take my chances...

[dirtrider]

  On 3/18/2014 at 10:26 AM, Skubarra said:

Seriously, how many people are going to carry all this stuff with them?

 

What is the big deal ? We carry that stuff with all the long race , but maybe leave it at home and hope you never need it .

[Mylolylo]

Just a question regarding liquids. The rules say no liquids in the support box...so how do you refill bottles?

[Slowbee]

  On 3/18/2014 at 10:26 AM, Skubarra said:

Seriously, how many people are going to carry all this stuff with them?

 

It already is in the camelback.

 

At your speed I doubt you will need any of them.

[Slowbee]

  On 3/18/2014 at 11:56 AM, Lylo said:

Just a question regarding liquids. The rules say no liquids in the support box...so how do you refill bottles?

 

I am sure they will have water at the points.

 

You can use powder in your box to top the bottle up with.

[Skubarra]

  On 3/18/2014 at 11:38 AM, dirt-rider said:

What is the big deal ? We carry that stuff with all the long race , but maybe leave it at home and hope you never need it .

 

I will go for the "hope I never need it option" - was just curious if the others carry all that stuff and where.

[Joe Low]

  On 3/18/2014 at 12:33 PM, Skubarra said:

I will go for the "hope I never need it option" - was just curious if the others carry all that stuff and where.

 

Space blanket is about the size of 3 gels; a few pills outside their packets are nothing & duct tape can be the bandage - you should always have some of that I reckon.

[Skubarra]

  On 3/18/2014 at 12:12 PM, Slowbee said:

It already is in the camelback.

 

At your speed I doubt you will need any of them.

 

I tend to fizzle out after about 100kms so I still need a strategy for the other 140km Been doing a few LSD's but the post-Argus motivation is missing...

 

How's your preparations coming along?

[Slowbee]

  On 3/18/2014 at 12:33 PM, Skubarra said:

I will go for the "hope I never need it option" - was just curious if the others carry all that stuff and where.

Don't know if you still get them, I go everywhere with this thing. It is really really great. Comfy light and comes with a 3l hydration pack. Plenty of space for odds and bobs.