Magalies Monster 2014

[Swift01]

Yip saw him pull that move in Dullstroom again.......too many beers, too many pies, not enough training, chest cold, head cold and the list goes on.

 

4 hours later.........marathon done and drinking beers again while waiting for rest of us

That's cause I thought you guys were hot on my tail. Nearly died staying ahead. At least I got to the beers first.... Still got some pies but not as much as Dullies.... These are the longest lasting Christmas pies ever. 40yrs plus ain't for sissies

[rouxtjie]

Yip saw him pull that move in Dullstroom again.......too many beers, too many pies, not enough training, chest cold, head cold and the list goes on.

 

4 hours later.........marathon done and drinking beers again while waiting for rest of us

Yep....that is classic swift01...

 

If there is one thing he enjoys more than a beer it is a hill....the steeper and longer the better. He doesn't have the crown jewel of strava segments for nothing.

[rouxtjie]

That's cause I thought you guys were hot on my tail. Nearly died staying ahead. At least I got to the beers first.... Still got some pies but not as much as Dullies.... These are the longest lasting Christmas pies ever. 40yrs plus ain't for sissies

blah blah blah blahhhhhhhhh

 

you aint fooling no one...top 30 again for you this year no doubt

[Swift01]

Yep....that is classic swift01...

 

If there is one thing he enjoys more than a beer it is a hill....the steeper and longer the better. He doesn't have the crown jewel of strava segments for nothing.

That was in my non Christmas pie days..... Well I call them Christmas pies but the GF has been angling towards it is the beer drinking that's causing the belly to swell never blame the beer

[rouxtjie]

That was in my non Christmas pie days..... Well I call them Christmas pies but the GF has been angling towards it is the beer drinking that's causing the belly to swell never blame the beer

Speaking of...is she doing the 45?

[Swift01]

Speaking of...is she doing the 45?

Yip 45km for her. Also bringing more drinking reinforcements this year. My dad is also doing the 45....... Lets hope there is beer left for us at the finish line when we all get there

[RossW]

Looks like I'll have to get a number to join the roadie train. The flying V formation would be appreciated up front chaps.

 

Nerves are kicking in for the undulating second half, based on the route profile.

[rouxtjie]

In steps Ross....you are going to kill at this race dude.

[Gen]

Mmm.. I just watched a race briefing whatever thingy that they posted on twitter. . Now that actually helped me f all.. as I was hoping to see more footage from different climbs.

[rouxtjie]

Mmm.. I just watched a race briefing whatever thingy that they posted on twitter. . Now that actually helped me f all.. as I was hoping to see more footage from different climbs.

only two climbs gen....the first one is a loose rocky motherbeeeeatch, not as long as the monster, but I reckon tougher....if you know the babyheads after the concrete slabs at van gaalens...its like this, just a little longer. It starts at about 16km in. DONT BURN YOUR MATCHES HERE...You want to still feel fresh after the first portage, if you are, you are going to have a good day, if you are not...well start throwing grenades back

 

Then there is the monster...not as rocky and if you get a nice rythm going, its not that bad at all. Starts at about 26km in....

 

Then there is sand here and there...I suspect lots this year, try and maintain a high cadence through it...and if possible, go for the rougher edges, although rockier, will give you more purchase.

Edited May 20, 2014 by rouxtjie

[DIPSLICK]

Looks like I'll have to get a number to join the roadie train. The flying V formation would be appreciated up front chaps.

 

Nerves are kicking in for the undulating second half, based on the route profile.

OH PLEASE YOU LIGHT WEIGHTS WORRYING ABOUT CLIMBS,PLEASE

[rouxtjie]

OH PLEASE YOU LIGHT WEIGHTS WORRYING ABOUT CLIMBS,PLEASE

I have already given him the "eat a chip already ross" speech....he is as skraal as a hunting dog in winter.

[Mike Bike]

OH PLEASE YOU LIGHT WEIGHTS WORRYING ABOUT CLIMBS,PLEASE

are you coming to drink beer big boy ??

[Gen]

 

only two climbs gen....the first one is a loose rocky motherbeeeeatch, not as long as the monster, but I reckon tougher....if you know the babyheads after the concrete slabs at van gaalens...its like this, just a little longer. It starts at about 16km in. DONT BURN YOUR MATCHES HERE...You want to still feel fresh after the first portage, if you are, you are going to have a good day, if you are not...well start throwing grenades back

 

Then there is the monster...not as rocky and if you get a nice rythm going, its not that bad at all. Starts at about 26km in....

 

Then there is sand here and there...I suspect lots this year, try and maintain a high cadence through it...and if possible, go for the rougher edges, although rockier, will give you more purchase.

 

Danke.. I am okay with rocky ascents as I always just try and spin up and conserve energy.. now sand aint my friend.. by that I also just spin and let the bike find it way through.. else I ride on the edge.

 

I see they make a big deal of the descent after the monster. . And I see its rough terrain.. like what I am used to.. I dont have many manicured routes that I ride.. it's normally a case of finding a line through while we boendoe bash. At least that descent is wide so I wont hold anyone up or visa versa.

[typhoon]

only two climbs gen....the first one is a loose rocky motherbeeeeatch, not as long as the monster, but I reckon tougher....if you know the babyheads after the concrete slabs at van gaalens...its like this, just a little longer. It starts at about 16km in. DONT BURN YOUR MATCHES HERE...You want to still feel fresh after the first portage, if you are, you are going to have a good day, if you are not...well start throwing grenades back

 

Then there is the monster...not as rocky and if you get a nice rythm going, its not that bad at all. Starts at about 26km in....

 

Then there is sand here and there...I suspect lots this year, try and maintain a high cadence through it...and if possible, go for the rougher edges, although rockier, will give you more purchase.

 

 

Shame man!

You always leave off that little bump going to the cell tower...

It's gonna start thinking you don't love it.

near the end, legs are usually almost finished by then...

must remember to mute the GoPro this time...

[rouxtjie]

Danke.. I am okay with rocky ascents as I always just try and spin up and conserve energy.. now sand aint my friend.. by that I also just spin and let the bike find it way through.. else I ride on the edge.

 

I see they make a big deal of the descent after the monster. . And I see its rough terrain.. like what I am used to.. I dont have many manicured routes that I ride.. it's normally a case of finding a line through while we boendoe bash. At least that descent is wide so I wont hold anyone up or visa versa.

Nah its not tech at all...its a district road down to the shebeen...I think they just make deal of it because people go 60-70km/h down there...it is very possible considering its a district road and its steep, so if you going to come off at that speed, you going to have a kuk taste in your mouth guaranteed. The sand starts normally after the shebeen...but like you said, just don't go into the deep stuff, and stay on the edges for purchase...cadence high.