Pieterg Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Hier begin ons met n klomp vrae oor die Epic 2014. Ek sal begin: 1)Hoe groot moet die Zip lock sakkies wees2)Ek soek n gaste huis in Kaapstad omgewing ons wil die voertuig daar los vir die week.Ons sal met die bus ry gaste huis moet ons wegspring toe vat en by die eind punt kan kom haal3)Daar is baie info oor wat om saam te vat maar kan iemand so lys op die Hub sit,iemand wat al gery het en weet wat is nodig en onnodig Hoop dit sal almal help vra asb. vrae KonaMTB, Craig8252 and mrbaker 3
Pieterg Posted January 10, 2014 Author Posted January 10, 2014 Goed staan op 197uur en 4750km vanaf 1Oktober is maar skrikerig hoop ek sal ok wees.
Vintage Vespa Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 volg jy n sekere prog? als mtb of ook road?
Vintage Vespa Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 as jy wil kan ons emial chat en bietjie idees uitruil? spyt ek het nooit daai naweek saam jou gery toe ek gevra het wie ry in potch - daai naweek toe ek daar gekuier het nie. dan kon ons mekaar ontmoet het. maar kom gou weer potch toe!
Pieterg Posted January 10, 2014 Author Posted January 10, 2014 Vintage Vespa,Ek train maar self het nou vir die laaste 10week n program gekry wat ek nou gaan volg Bene vol goed .Ek ry seker so 80/20 grond ry uit dorp en dan vat ek plaas paaie.Doen ook so bietjie ligte tegniese baan en so bietjie cross training -draf so 3-5kilo's Sal pm stuur dan kan ons WattsApp en mail
Pieterg Posted January 14, 2014 Author Posted January 14, 2014 Enige info en kontak besonderhede vir " bike machenics". Dit lyk my dis vrek duur R4000-R5000 per fiets so dis amper R10 000 vir twee fietse "Spares is nog uit gesluit" ook
Swart Kat Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Sjoe, ek raak lekker jaloers hoe nader di tyd kom! Die Epic is een great xperience. Wavoor wil jy ziplock sakke gebruik? Ek het A4 grootte gebruik en elke dag se klere waarmee ek ga ry daarin gesit, so elke oggend net n nuwe sak gegryp. Di probleem kom met al jou vuil goed en kort voor lank is als deurmekaar. Ek was bevoorreg hierdie jaar dat my vrou saam getravel het en ons het meeste van die tyd in gaste huise gebly wat baie help met recovery. As dit jou eerste Epic is, bly verseker in die tente en neem die vibe in. Ga le in die chill zones asook in die absa tente, da is roomys, koeldrank en sparkling water op die huis. O, jy besef dat jy op Meerendal Prologue ry en dan na die tyd in Robertson moet kom, sowat 100km weg? Fietse diens, kontak Kings Cycles op Worcester. Hulle het op beide my Epics my fiets gediens na elke dag en hulle weet wat om te doen. Vervang nie onnodig parte nie. Vat jou fiets by jou sodra jy oor eindstreep ry en gaan bêre hom self later in die bike park. Hulle is ook redelik meer bekostigbaar as wat jy noem. Hul nommer is 023 3472958 en praat met Jan of Johan.
kandui Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 What do you want to use the ziplock bag?Think about all the stuff you take with you on a long ride. Ditch the nutrition, there is enough food on the route.What you should each carry on a stage:Tube (attach to your frame with electrical tape)BombsMagic link2-3 cable ties each Split amongst 2 of you:Multitool with a chain breaker Tubeless repair kitTubeless valveValve core removerSmall pump The other stuff is personal preference:Drink mixEno tabs or RenniesBottles or Camelbak ( try ditch the Camelbak if you use one, too heavy, chafe, gets hot and it's an excuse to carry extra stuff ) A mechanics package makes you feel more secure about your bike being ready each day. It's going to cost you though. Expect to pay from R3000-5000/rider.If you're handy with basic tools and you have the time and energy after each stage, do it yourself. Start the race with your bike 100% in order and you'll probably have no issues beyond a puncture or worn break pads. Find the hills and climb as many as you can. This is basic , but should be a start. Completed 3 of these suckers and 4 coming up. WernerLouwBosman 1
kandui Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Use pick n pay bags. The smell isn't bad, plus you get 2 laundry days as well.
Swart Kat Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 @kandui, r u a bank manager or a bank robber........ Would love to do my third one, but will be wifeless then.
kandui Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 @kandui, r u a bank manager or a bank robber........ Would love to do my third one, but will be wifeless then. I paid for 2 and was lucky enough to find a great sponsor for 2013 and 2014. Swart Kat 1
kandui Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks for all the info Welcome. Remember, a lot of what you hear or read about the Epic is hype and will make you nervous. The routes are tough, but never worse than what some of the other events present over 2 or 3 days. get your hours in the saddle and feel confident that you're fit enough and you will enjoy yourself. Good Luck. jaxtun and Pieterg 2
Pieterg Posted January 15, 2014 Author Posted January 15, 2014 I don't want to start a debate about FS or HT ,I'm going with my 2 year old Merida Big Nine 29er Stock Standard, will we make it.Anybody that did the Epic on a HT.I just can't buy a FS now,must turn every sent to cover everything.I believe I trained enough and I will be ready Titusrider 1
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