rudutoit Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Hi hubbers! I am quite new to the sport of mountain biking and I have done the Nissan Trailseeker 45km half marathons last year. I am doing lots of cross training and riding the spruit in JHB. My question is what do I need to be doing to ride the Joberg2C? I know that is quite a lofty goal but it looks like an epic ride! I have also noticed that most of the people in the YouTube videos have full suspension bikes. I am riding a hard tail Vida1 with a SRAM X0 groupset. Would the bike be up to it?
Thug Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) I have also noticed that most of the people in the YouTube videos have full suspension bikes. I am riding a hard tail Vida1 with a SRAM X0 groupset. Would the bike be up to it? Your bike will be fine and is perfect for that race. I would just convert your tyres to tubeless if not already done so. As Dips says, spend lots of time in the saddle. Edited January 20, 2014 by Thug DIPSLICK 1
rudutoit Posted January 20, 2014 Author Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks! I have tubeless converted rims with proper tubeless tires, I would like to get some "real" tubeless rims before an event like this. All my problems I have had with the current setup was due to the rims leaking and not the tires.
Evan Andreou Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Received an invite to ride this years event in the sponsor's colors ( the middle leg). Looking forward to it, will start training mid March and taper mid April. Percyzn 1
kosmonooit Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Perhaps try a few local mtb marathons (Sabie, Dullstroom, Monster, VG) and a three day event before taking on J2C esp. now they have a daily cut-off. I haven't done J2C or Epic, but have done a few 3 day events and many a marathon, and those are demanding enough. Some times up to 7+ hours on the saddle, its tough physically and mentally. You really need pace yourself, those are long days in the saddle. J2C is not as extremely demanding as the Epic I don't think, but a very big step up from Nissan trailseeker half marathons. Edited January 31, 2014 by kosmonooit
Cejay Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Pace yourself it is a long event, if you get caught up in the hype of the start and the first days you will pay for it towards the end.Look after your nutrition do not miss a feed,what you eat today is tomorrow's fuel
ChUkKy Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Hi hubbers! I am quite new to the sport of mountain biking and I have done the Nissan Trailseeker 45km half marathons last year. I am doing lots of cross training and riding the spruit in JHB. My question is what do I need to be doing to ride the Joberg2C? I know that is quite a lofty goal but it looks like an epic ride! I have also noticed that most of the people in the YouTube videos have full suspension bikes. I am riding a hard tail Vida1 with a SRAM X0 groupset. Would the bike be up to it? Dont forget shammy cream... rouxtjie 1
rouxtjie Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 2 things....friars balsam and kuk-in-n-wolkombers-plaster You will thank me afterwards Percyzn and DIPSLICK 2
flyluis Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 60% training 20% mental strength 20% luck..... Do it!!!
jcza Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Dont forget shammy cream...2 things....friars balsam and kuk-in-n-wolkombers-plaster You will thank me afterwards Oh dear here we go. You know the drill.Drop them Assume the position Move 'em to the side Deep breath Hope nobody can see your tears Act like nothing is wrong Zip yourself in tent Warm up shammy cream Apply while moaning Enjoy the stage Start at 1 Repeat DIPSLICK 1
rouxtjie Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Oh dear here we go. You know the drill.Drop them Assume the position Move 'em to the side Deep breath Hope nobody can see your tears Act like nothing is wrong Zip yourself in tent Warm up shammy cream Apply while moaning Enjoy the stage Start at 1 Repeathahahaha you are one of 3 people to have ever seen my sob like a little girl.
jcza Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 hahahaha you are one of 3 people to have ever seen my sob like a little girl. It was funny but I hope it never happens to me.
rouxtjie Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 It was funny but I hope it never happens to me.just don't train and race with two saddles....rouxtjie mistake... @OP....the above one is key....trust me on this ChUkKy 1
rudutoit Posted January 31, 2014 Author Posted January 31, 2014 Thanks guys! I have my business partner on board and he has done a few epics, so we are going to enter as a team in 2015!
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