Pikey Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Hi guys Maglies is gonna be my first race ever...gulp. Have entered for the 45 km as was worried about the technical sections on the 82 km route ( not to mention the monster) My question is how technical is it compared to thaba trails ( have done the blue route 2 and found it very difficult ) my only other mountain bike riding I do is to the green route at thaba ,the block house and surrounds plus occasionally rietvlei. My skills are average so is my fitness , would I be outta my depth if I could change my entry to the 82 (if possible) . Doing about 120 Km's a wk road & mnt combined. Thanks guysP.s I'm crapping myself
rouxtjie Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Hi guysMaglies is gonna be my first race ever...gulp. Have entered for the 45 km as was worried about the technical sections on the 82 km route ( not to mention the monster) My question is how technical is it compared to thaba trails ( have done the blue route 2 and found it very difficult ) my only other mountain bike riding I do is to the green route at thaba ,the block house and surrounds plus occasionally rietvlei. My skills are average so is my fitness , would I be outta my depth if I could change my entry to the 82 (if possible) . Doing about 120 Km's a wk road & mnt combined. Thanks guysP.s I'm crapping myselfTo be honest they are very different...thaba has short sharp bultjies where the monster has longer less sharp drags. Also you need very good skills to ride everything at thaba ito maneuvering around sharp bends...there are plenty of rocks at the monster but that is about it. Upgrade...you will be fine. You havent done the monster if its not the big one
Guest notmyname Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Hi again I have an entry for the 45. PM if interested. For free, mahala, gratis. Can't go - other commitments Damn, could've used the arm warmers though..... Ping. PM sent, fingers and toes crossed.
Mike Bike Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Ah CRAP this is tomorrow?I forgot, I have to wax my horse....paint my turtle.....I have things to do. laaities of today..ai ai ai
ChUkKy Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 To be honest they are very different...thaba has short sharp bultjies where the monster has longer less sharp drags. Also you need very good skills to ride everything at thaba ito maneuvering around sharp bends...there are plenty of rocks at the monster but that is about it. Upgrade...you will be fine. You havent done the monster if its not the big one Ok then Im safe... Ive done the big one last year Im giving the little one a chance this year, I dont want it feeling left out.Im sharing the love, dont argue with me
rouxtjie Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Ok then Im safe... Ive done the big one last year Im giving the little one a chance this year, I dont want it feeling left out.Im sharing the love, dont argue with me#dissapointed....
divernick Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 One more sleep okes! Who are my single-speed buddies tomorrow?
Pikey Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 To be honest they are very different...thaba has short sharp bultjies where the monster has longer less sharp drags. Also you need very good skills to ride everything at thaba ito maneuvering around sharp bends...there are plenty of rocks at the monster but that is about it. Upgrade...you will be fine. You havent done the monster if its not the big oneAwesome thanks for the advice,makes me feel a little easier ( I think) . Will try this afternoon to change to the pukka race. Like you say if you haven't done the monster...well you just haven't. Good luck to all who's doing either. rouxtjie 1
Pieter1 Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 One more sleep okes! Who are my single-speed buddies tomorrow?Pick me coach!
Gen Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) Well if anyone needs anything from the kitchen sink it will be by me.. Amazing when we go away and the kids stay at home.. it's 2 bags... but when the kids come with the whole house comes along.. shees good thing I drive a bakkie. Edited May 23, 2014 by Gen
Pieter1 Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Well if anyone needs anything from the kitchen sink it will be by me.. Amazing when we go away and the kids stay at home.. it's 2 bags... but when the kids come with the while house along.. shees good thing I drive a bakkie.Hahahaha! I just stoped by the school nurse for some bandages and stuff. Hope I can fit my beer ag hydropack into my duffelbag...
rouxtjie Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Hey Chukky! Waaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Moered off my chair....really sums it up. :clap: :clap: beanz 1
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