Is a Sub-3 really a Sub-3 . . . .

[GLuvsMtb]

I fully agree.

I started riding a year ago, after not riding a kike for 30 years.

Trained hard from January this year.

Cadence classes twice a week, cradle rides twice a week and pilates & gym thrown in there. I have never been an athlete. My lack of co-ord made that possible

I did five or six Suikerbosrand loops leading up to 94.7, and most of the guys I know at Cadence thought I would burn out before 94.7.

I also managed to go from 84.7kg down to 74.5 kg for this race over the past 12 months.

I also did as many races as possible to get a good seeding. I eventually got re-seeded in H. I also did the Kremetart stage race after only riding for just over 6 months. I was definitely not fit enough, but I finished and had a great time. WE booked accommodation on the way home for 2014.

My sub 3 was somewhat of a personal triumph. I now realise that I do have some athletic ability. It is just up to me to make use of it.

I am also lucky enough to have the support of my wife for all the time spent away from home. I also don't have any kids which makes it easier.

I take my hat off to anyone who takes on the challenge to race, and the fact that they try, is a great start :clap:

I guess you're taking a rest week this week, if I look at your Strava stats?

[Blue Monster]

I guess you're taking a rest week this week, if I look at your Strava stats?

I am going to take it easy till Jan 2014. SBR 1st Saturday after holiday.

[arendoog]

Hopefully my seeding will drop from i to c or d where i can do some serious ,stressful wheelsucking ,bunch riding next year

[Sniffie]

100m for 11km, flat ride into the finish.

So a sub3 94.7 is the same as a Argus sub3?

I would say sub 3 Argus and sub 2h40 94.7 or perhaps sub 2h45 is about par.

[Patchelicious]

I would say sub 3 Argus and sub 2h40 94.7 or perhaps sub 2h45 is about par.

 

I have looked long at this comparison, and I must say that with the Argus it "SEEMS" that seeding groups are more important? Looking at previous years results, if you are not in the top few shoots, you cannot sub 3 the Argus, but even guys in group F managed 2h32 at the 94.7?

[TALUS]

From previous thread and my own "calculations" - you need about sub 2:35 at the 94.7 to have a go at sub 3 at Argus. AND then there is the weather..!

[jcza]

From previous thread and my own "calculations" - you need about sub 2:35 at the 94.7 to have a go at sub 3 at Argus. AND then there is the weather..!

 

Sounds about right

[DIPSLICK]

Sounds about right

HEY OOM SO SUB 3 ARGUS FOR YOU NO PRESSURE NO PRESSURE

[Witkop]

Newbies, lets explain it like this:

 

Race starts at 08:00 you finish before 11:00 you have a sub three. It is a cycle race and drafting is legal. So if you hook a gorilla's wheel and he drags you for the whole race then this in cycling terms is using your intelligence and skills. It is part of the game.

 

If you don't like it then take up ironman triathlon where drafting is illegal.

[DIPSLICK]

Newbies, lets explain it like this:

 

Race starts at 08:00 you finish before 11:00 you have a sub three. It is a cycle race and drafting is legal. So if you hook a gorilla's wheel and he drags you for the whole race then this in cycling terms is using your intelligence and skills. It is part of the game.

 

If you don't like it then take up ironman triathlon where drafting is illegal.

 

 

ANSWER OF THE THREAD

[TALUS]

Newbies, lets explain it like this:

 

Race starts at 08:00 you finish before 11:00 you have a sub three. It is a cycle race and drafting is legal. So if you hook a gorilla's wheel and he drags you for the whole race then this in cycling terms is using your intelligence and skills. It is part of the game.

 

If you don't like it then take up ironman triathlon where drafting is illegal.

could you please forward thus mentioned gorillas' name - I NEED him

[jcza]

HEY OOM SO SUB 3 ARGUS FOR YOU NO PRESSURE NO PRESSURE

 

What pressure??

[Guest Karma]

 

 

What pressure??

 

Just don't lose the wheel.....said a wise man once...

[Eldron]

Sub 3 is anything under 3 hours. Tudah!

 

There are so many variables affecting it that to make it all level we'd need a sub 3 form:

 

From last year's race:

Time: 2h57

Bike: Mtb

Tyres: Crossmark and Shield

Gearing: 33x13 (I think)

Average Temp: 26 degrees

Climbing: 1150m

%race in slipstream: 50%

Distance: 94.6km

Wind: moderate

Energy supplements: Powerade and bananas.

Elevation: 1600m

 

I didn't do a real sub 3 though because the race wasn't 100km, I slipstreamed Iron, it wasn't windy enough to be called a real race and I freewheeles some of the downhills.

[rouxtjie]

Just don't lose the wheel.....said a wise man once...

Sure he shouted it if my memory serves me correct

[DIPSLICK]

What pressure??

HEY OLDMAN YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT CONFIDENCE HEY??????

 

AND WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT ASSUMPTION