Transbaviaans 2014

[Dots]

It's my first. Pretty happy with where my training is, BUT, I changed my bike on Monday night. #Gulp. I've gone from a 26er dual sus to a 29er hardtail as I just got a brilliant deal for a new bike, so couldn't resist.

 

Took the puppy out for a 45km spin this afternoon and I'm very happy.

 

My friend did the race in 13:30 last year, we conservatively hoping for 12-15, just taking it easy, riding within ourselves and our heart rate.

 

We did say we'd like to get over bergplaas before it gets dark, but let's see how the wind blows.

 

Lots of corrigated road.....felt like 100km maybe slightly less Not a technical ride. Take the 26 full sus. Your @ss will be very happy with you!

[Pax_]

So far, so good. Let's see how this picture changes over the next couple of days...

 

Edited August 7, 2014 by Pax_

[BottelaryHillBuddy]

Lots of corrigated road.....felt like 100km maybe slightly less�� Not a technical ride. Take the 26 full sus. Your @ss will be very happy with you!

Taito you will definately be over bergplaas when the sun set or maybe watch the sun set from bergplaas

[chim50]

if all expenses paid & you are travelling out of Cape Town then you have a partner?

 

Got a Partner Yesterday.Thanks.

I think im going to work Hard. Sufferfest here we come.

[Heel Drop]

so is it still on after the massive earth skudding ?

[walkerr]

Got a Partner Yesterday.Thanks.

I think im going to work Hard. Sufferfest here we come.

 

Once you're a citizen of Sufferlandria, you can never leave ...

[mtbdup]

I did the Trans Karoo from Ceres to Sutherland (240km) in April so looking forward to see how the two races compare!

[chim50]

I did the Trans Karoo from Ceres to Sutherland (240km) in April so looking forward to see how the two races compare!

I did my first Transkaroo and loved that Race. I did a 10:30.Hoping for a Better time for transbaviaans.

Ill definitely Be back for Transkaroo

[Wil6]

Lots of corrigated road.....felt like 100km maybe slightly less������ Not a technical ride. Take the 26 full sus. Your @ss will be very happy with you!

The Baviaans is made for a hardtail. Lots of "tar" dirt roads as I like to call it. I'm running a tire pressure of 1,8 at the back and 1,6 at the front. Just make sure you put your old 26er's saddle on your new bike

[Smurfy]

I did the Trans Karoo from Ceres to Sutherland (240km) in April so looking forward to see how the two races compare!

Please give feed back. I have done 2 transkaroos and want to do the Baviaans next year.

[Jakkals.]

The Baviaans is made for a hardtail. Lots of "tar" dirt roads as I like to call it. I'm running a tire pressure of 1,8 at the back and 1,6 at the front. Just make sure you put your old 26er's saddle on your new bike

 

I can never get my tyre pressure right, always start to hard then deflate to way too soft.

[BottelaryHillBuddy]

Good afternoon

 

Does anyone know if the camping facilities will be available at Kabeljous or should we arrange for B&B's.

[jiggs]

Please give feed back. I have done 2 transkaroos and want to do the Baviaans next year.

 

Dit is moeilik om te sê wat die verskil is behalwe dat die TB meer beplanning nodig het vir ligte ens. Ek het 2 TK gedoen en 4 TB en my tyd oor die afstande is baie dieselfde. Ek persoonlik hou meer van die TB. Die solo inskrywings vir TK maak dat die race baie vinniger begin as die TB, (Die solo ryer gaan flat out en hoef nie oor n partner te worry nie.)

[Jakkals.]

Good afternoon

 

Does anyone know if the camping facilities will be available at Kabeljous or should we arrange for B&B's.

 

Dont thing there is a camp site anymore.

 

The race doesnt finish at kabeljous anymore like the previous years.

[milky4130]

 

 

Got a Partner Yesterday.Thanks.

I think im going to work Hard. Sufferfest here we come.

ok cool, all the best, it will stay on the bucket list for now, I think for next year everything should be organized around TB.

[WaldoZ]

I always wonder how many celebs take part in this. Anyone spot any on the entry list?

I quickly browsed but +-1400 names is a lot to "browse"