IdeJongh Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 If you riding the Monster 80km you should be freaked out. I would put it on pr with Cradle Trophy 75km as a mate of mine has done Monster twice (6.5hrs and 5hrs) and he did 5hrs on Cradle this yr. I've only ever done the 45km monster and those first climbs are PROPER. The rest reminds me of MTN Rooiberg, there isn't much time to recoup cause even the downhills are tough. Im off to Sani, that's like my training ride for Monster (doing 80km first time). #Gulp Enjoy Sani
Dirt De Vil Posted May 12, 2014 Author Posted May 12, 2014 Went over Breedts Nek twice on Saturday with total ride at 76km, 1570m ascent and time of 04hr49. I am revising my Monster estimate to 7hrs plus. Eina.
DieVlieg Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 Where does one start Breeds Nek. And more importantly where does one park safely. I desperately need to that as part of my training. Alex
jcza Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 Where does one start Breeds Nek. And more importantly where does one park safely. I desperately need to that as part of my training. Alex Park at farmer in Hekpoort. There are signs when you enter Hekpoort from cradle or van Gaalen. When coming into Hekpoort pass the garage and shops on right then over little bridge and entrance to farmer is on left.
DieVlieg Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Anyone training for this event who wants a partner over the weekend please let me know.
Gen Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Well this week was a complete bugger up. .. I was a bit under the weather and now sitting with a tummy bug. .. so I have not been on my bike since the weekend.. what a mess.. I am no doubt going to just try survive this event. Edited May 16, 2014 by Gen
Jakkals77 Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Well this week was a complete bugger up. .. I was a bit under the weather and now sitting with a tummy bug. .. so I have not been on my bike since the weekend.. what a mess.. I am no doubt going to just try survive this event. I've got the same issues, and Im starting to stress. I wish these illnesses will just bugger of so that I can train. I'll clap a Heia safari red and yellow route this weekend seeing that I've trained since the beginning of May for the 45km race. I'm so glad I'm not you guys doing the 80km. I hope you guys are fit. Edited May 16, 2014 by Jakkals77
Pieter1 Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Man I'm looking forward to this!I have made peace with the suffering and I'm looking forward to the veiws. RocknRolla and Gen 2
RocknRolla Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Man I'm looking forward to this!I have made peace with the suffering and I'm looking forward to the veiws. you are already halfway to completing the race!!! the rest is up to your legs.
Gen Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 I know.. one can't get fitter 2 weeks till the event, but hell it would've been nice to just get some riding done.. maybe a last bit of climbing, .. aye.. oh well.. doesn't matter... I will go suffer with the rest and enjoy the experience and take pics of the views BTW, does this race have starting batches.. ?
kingalton Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Went over Breedts Nek twice on Saturday with total ride at 76km, 1570m ascent and time of 04hr49. I am revising my Monster estimate to 7hrs plus. Eina.the biggest factor with the monster is the terrain, the total ascent is nothing, its the rocky, bumpy, sandy route that takes it out of you, double the total ascent to factor in the terrain to understand how tough it is..its a great race, but catches me out every year.. I did it first in 2007 and vowed never to do it again, then I rode the epic and after that I thought, now I am ready - I wasn't, it still broke me ;-) _David_ 1
Waynehans Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 http://custom.cvent.com/897AD5652C8D4C469E2FBDD15173DD78/pix/cbecc93ef7e44d048678d9e024bf4116.gif start times http://custom.cvent.com/897AD5652C8D4C469E2FBDD15173DD78/pix/d530883e52994d82afe114c8d78db792.jpghttp://custom.cvent.com/897AD5652C8D4C469E2FBDD15173DD78/pix/cbecc93ef7e44d048678d9e024bf4116.gif80km : 08h00am45km : 08h30am20km : 09h00amThis is a self-seeding event and therefore it is kindly requested that you seed yourself accordingly ("Speedy", "Medium Pace," "Easy Does It"), within your various start times. Please also remember to keep left and let faster riders pass you on the right.
dirtrider Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Think I have done about 6 or 7 . Never get easier but I have learned not to stress about it . It is such a awesome ride with all the technical bits and nice climbs .
Gen Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 http://custom.cvent.com/897AD5652C8D4C469E2FBDD15173DD78/pix/cbecc93ef7e44d048678d9e024bf4116.gif start times http://custom.cvent.com/897AD5652C8D4C469E2FBDD15173DD78/pix/d530883e52994d82afe114c8d78db792.jpghttp://custom.cvent.com/897AD5652C8D4C469E2FBDD15173DD78/pix/cbecc93ef7e44d048678d9e024bf4116.gif80km : 08h00am45km : 08h30am20km : 09h00amThis is a self-seeding event and therefore it is kindly requested that you seed yourself accordingly ("Speedy", "Medium Pace," "Easy Does It"), within your various start times. Please also remember to keep left and let faster riders pass you on the right. Thanks... this helps, I will go keep company with easy does it folk. then I rode the epic and after that I thought, now I am ready - I wasn't, it still broke me ;-) *runs away screaming*
mtbDobby Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 eeeish - I am not fit and certainly not racing fit, think I will be dropping down to the 45km race
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