Transbaviaans 2014

[walkerr]

now please help me can i load that file on my garmin egde 800??

 

You should be able to upload the GPX file direct to your Garmin. I'm assuming MapMyRide let's you download it as a GPX file, I've never tried that part. PM though if you can't, I'll send you the one I converted and uploaded.

 

I'll be using an eTrex on the day - also a Garmin, but more of a hiking unit. The principle and files are the same though, so you should be able to get it working

 

Edit: they do have instructions on the T4A site, but that'll need you to install MapSource (I had it already):

 

http://tracks4africa.co.za/maps/specialmaps/

Edited August 11, 2014 by walkerr

[walkerr]

I see there is a Friday 7pm race briefing shown in the schedule.

 

Anyone know if this is essential / mandatory, or will we get the info we need in the race pack at registration and the briefing next day in the start chutes?

 

We're staying a bit out of town - hoping to have a plate of braai vleis and a beer in hand by 7pm!

[Vetseun]

I see there is a Friday 7pm race briefing shown in the schedule.

 

Anyone know if this is essential / mandatory, or will we get the info we need in the race pack at registration and the briefing next day in the start chutes?

 

We're staying a bit out of town - hoping to have a plate of braai vleis and a beer in hand by 7pm!

No, you don't have to go. Just a briefing and video of the route. Nothing major. A braai is much more important

[walkerr]

A braai is much more important

 

[BottelaryHillBuddy]

No, you don't have to go. Just a briefing and video of the route. Nothing major. A braai is much more important

I will definately go last year I did not partied with the boys drove straight to the school and not the mall got lost for an hour Not Cool

[walkerr]

I will definately go last year I did not partied with the boys drove straight to the school and not the mall got lost for an hour Not Cool

 

OK - please don't think I'm being rude here. I see they have a driver briefing on teh Saturday AM and a briefing to us riders in the start chutes too. Presumably they'll cover the essential stuff there also?

 

If we hang around in Willowmore until past 7pm, and then go back to accomodation it's gonna be way later than ideal the night before a big ride.

[Jakkals.]

I will definately go last year I did not partied with the boys drove straight to the school and not the mall got lost for an hour Not Cool

 

study the map

[Jakkals.]

OK - please don't think I'm being rude here. I see they have a driver briefing on teh Saturday AM and a briefing to us riders in the start chutes too. Presumably they'll cover the essential stuff there also?

 

If we hang around in Willowmore until past 7pm, and then go back to accomodation it's gonna be way later than ideal the night before a big ride.

 

You should early 2nights before the race

[LongDonkey]

Has anyone else tried to book a massage at Chckpt 5. They did not bother replying to my mail so i had to phone.

 

Then i was asked what time i want to book the massage for.......

[Help.Me.]

Has anyone else tried to book a massage at Chckpt 5. They did not bother replying to my mail so i had to phone.

 

Then i was asked what time i want to book the massage for.......

 

Don't tell me you don't know this??? :clap:

[walkerr]

Don't tell me you don't know this??? :clap:

 

Our team has a pro sports massage therapist on it - who worked on Cipollini no less! The only trouble is she's one of our riders. I did suggest she could work on us at the end. I can't put her response here as it will break forum rules about bad language.

[straatvark]

I'm already hungry #6 is a bit worrying though

 

Refreshment Point #1 (Vero’s): Rooster Brood, Powerbar Isoactive, Coffee, Tea, Coke.

Checkpoint #2 (Geelhoutbos): Marshmallows, Bananas, Powerade, Coffee, Tea.

Checkpoint #3 (Smitskraal): Sosatie, Sausage, Potato dish, Powerade, Coke, coffee, tea.

Checkpoint #4 (Bergplaas): Soup, bread, Coffee, Tea, Coke.

Checkpoint #5 (Midlands): Potato chip roll, Powerade, Coffee, Tea.

Checkpoint # 6 (Unmanned): Nothing.

Checkpoint #7 (Zuurbron): Jaffels, Coke, Powerade, Coffee, Tea.

FINISH: FREE Spur Burger & Chips, Restaurants with beer and some sleep!!

Edited August 12, 2014 by straatvark

[Help.Me.]

Our team has a pro sports massage therapist on it - who worked on Cipollini no less! The only trouble is she's one of our riders. I did suggest she could work on us at the end. I can't put her response here as it will break forum rules about bad language.

 

her number please...................

[Velouria]

OK - please don't think I'm being rude here. I see they have a driver briefing on teh Saturday AM and a briefing to us riders in the start chutes too. Presumably they'll cover the essential stuff there also?

 

If we hang around in Willowmore until past 7pm, and then go back to accomodation it's gonna be way later than ideal the night before a big ride.

Here's a summary of the briefing (if you do attend, you won't hear anything anyway as Wikus mumbles a lot):

 

Load boxes on trucks by 9

Be in chute by 9:30

Go to toilet at 9:35, 9:40 and 9:55

Listen to rendition of the National Anthem at 9:57

Hear Wikus mumble something

 

Start at 10am

 

Turn right

Turn left

Turn right

Turn left

 

Checkpoint 1,2 and 3 are quite obvious

Make sure to turn off left to checkpoint 4 (if you go downhill for a long time you've gone too far)

Checkpoint 5 on your right

 

Turn right

Take the left fork

 

Checkpoint 6

 

Checkpoint 7

 

Turn left

Turn right at railway line

 

Somehow get to Fountains on tar

 

Finish

 

Beer time

[hboli4]

Great summation, although I think boxes must now be on trucks by 08.45. Otherwise perfectly spot on!

[walkerr]

her number please...................

 

http://wannabteam.com/partners/special-offers/somerset-sport-rehab-centre/

 

I don't think she'll have cell reception the kloof though