ChUkKy Posted May 19, 2014 Share i agree, why the hell would you wanna listen to music when you are out in the bush with your mates.. One description comes to mind... cock Edgar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivr32 Posted May 19, 2014 Share After riding Sani I'll either smash this race or I'll die at 15km....... That was my thoughts exactly........Suppose the Sani would hopefully help with the fitness levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted May 19, 2014 Share I can relate. Wanted to do a 60km + ride on Saturday. Got a call early Saturday morning from the in-laws - they had an armed robbery on the farm. The *#¥,$~ assaulted them (and three workers) badly, took their bakkie (and other stuff). So there went my final preparation out of the window. I am now managing the business alone with half the number of workers. Anyway, at least I am only doing the akkedissie (half marathon). But I am still scared $€itless!Man that is bad. Maybe it can actualy help your performance in a strange manner. It will help you to think how lucky you are to be out riding and how much you enjoy doing it. Many people perform better when they feel less pressure and relax. Also it can turn out to be a benefit to rest longer. Just trying to find the silver lining. Sorry if it sounds superficial but it has helped me in the past. ValeYellow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted May 19, 2014 Share Thats bad hopefully everything will turn out for the good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted May 19, 2014 Share I can relate. Wanted to do a 60km + ride on Saturday. Got a call early Saturday morning from the in-laws - they had an armed robbery on the farm. The *#¥,$~ assaulted them (and three workers) badly, took their bakkie (and other stuff). So there went my final preparation out of the window. I am now managing the business alone with half the number of workers. Anyway, at least I am only doing the akkedissie (half marathon). But I am still scared $€itless!G'z man! Glad that they are okay! Enjoy the race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CogitoErgoSum Posted May 19, 2014 Share Thanks guys. Yeah, the in-laws will be fine - just a matter of time to heal-up physically and emotionally. The silver lining is that we sleep over sometimes - I have three small kids. This time we decided not to. If something was to happen to them - man, I would be losing it. Just the audacity these mentally-challenged-still-permanently-dissadvantaged assholes had. I mean you are the epitome of manhood when you assault a 70year old woman. Anyway, I will be channeling all feelings towards the race. Perhaps a top ten finish will be in my grasp! Yeah, whatever... IdeJongh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CogitoErgoSum Posted May 19, 2014 Share Thanks guys. Yeah, the in-laws will be fine - just a matter of time to heal-up physically and emotionally. The silver lining is that we sleep over sometimes - I have three small kids. This time we decided not to. If something was to happen to them - man, I would be losing it. Just the audacity these mentally-challenged-still-permanently-dissadvantaged assholes had. I mean you are the epitome of manhood when you assault a 70year old woman. Anyway, I will be channeling all feelings towards the race. Perhaps a top ten finish will be in my grasp! Yeah, whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted May 19, 2014 Share Thanks guys. Yeah, the in-laws will be fine - just a matter of time to heal-up physically and emotionally. The silver lining is that we sleep over sometimes - I have three small kids. This time we decided not to. If something was to happen to them - man, I would be losing it. Just the audacity these mentally-challenged-still-permanently-dissadvantaged assholes had. I mean you are the epitome of manhood when you assault a 70year old woman. Anyway, I will be channeling all feelings towards the race. Perhaps a top ten finish will be in my grasp! Yeah, whatever... Shame man. Good to hear they are okay, but at the same time it must be infuriating for all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieVlieg Posted May 20, 2014 Share Dear Alexander .Please give us feedback of how much blood ,sweat, ego and dirty words you left on the course and your official time lol... Thanks guys I did say it is my first race. I won't be wearing earphones thanks for the advice. Anyway last time I took earphones to groenkloof I busted my knee at the first drop in. I need all the blood sweat EGO and dirty words I can assemble to finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted May 20, 2014 Share lol... Thanks guys I did say it is my first race. I won't be wearing earphones thanks for the advice. Anyway last time I took earphones to groenkloof I busted my knee at the first drop in. I need all the blood sweat EGO and dirty words I can assemble to finishI would just love to know what a noob,s experience is like if you do this as a first event .Are you doing half or full marathon ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notmyname Posted May 20, 2014 Share I would just love to know what a noob,s experience is like if you do this as a first event .Are you doing half or full marathon ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynehans Posted May 20, 2014 Share 4 DAYS!! My daughter can't wait, I'm gonna be in the pool from 3pm on friday, till the start of the race if it depends on her!!! And then from the finish line straight back in till we leave on sunday afternoon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notmyname Posted May 20, 2014 Share I would just love to know what a noob,s experience is like if you do this as a first event .Are you doing half or full marathon ? It's my first official race as well. I'll be doing the marathon for my sins but I'm quite confident I'll manage to finish with my name intact. Shout obscenities with me if you see me. I'll be rolling on a Momsen with a black and silver etto lid, Tattooed right elbow. Gen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted May 20, 2014 Share It's my first official race as well. I'll be doing the marathon for my sins but I'm quite confident I'll manage to finish with my name intact. Shout obscenities with me if you see me. I'll be rolling on a Momsen with a black and silver etto lid, Tattooed right elbow.Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieVlieg Posted May 20, 2014 Share I would just love to know what a noob,s experience is like if you do this as a first event .Are you doing half or full marathon ? Yup I am doing the full marathon. I have been training on my own for the past 6 months. I stay next to Groenkloof and Klapperkop and have done most the technical stuff and climbs. My fear of edges is the only worry I have and straight down drop-ins scare me. I have also done longer rides (80 to 100km) on gravel with some small stretches of single track in them but never have I ridden long distances with lots of technical trails in it. I looked for a race close to this date and entered only after that did I actually read this forum or the race profile. Anyway one has to find out one way or the other what this sport is about. I wanted to do another 55 km race two weeks ago but they canceled it. My wife is expecting so this was the last opportunity when I could race and still have done decent training beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted May 20, 2014 Share It's my first official race as well. I'll be doing the marathon for my sins but I'm quite confident I'll manage to finish with my name intact. Shout obscenities with me if you see me. I'll be rolling on a Momsen with a black and silver etto lid, Tattooed right elbow. Gun-metal Jamis with a Brooke saddle . I am not cycling with my pants down so NO Tattoo . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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