umhlanga101 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Lights - running 2 lights 1.magicShine 808U and a AAA batt 1000L helmet light but I don't think my magicshine battery is going to last the whole evening even on reduced power.Any suggestions on good, light long lasting battery packs for magicshine.I read that extremelights.co.za have a 9hrs light battery combo for R1450 but don't need another light.Thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room Service Posted March 23, 2014 Share Affirmative, did it last year solo, unsupported, 17hrs48m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton - theCOW Posted March 25, 2014 Share We'll (4 of us) pretty much also be doing it un-supported (if you mean no follow/support vehicle). I've been in touch with the Organisers, they've been great with responses, not as prompt as i'd like but i think they busy too? This might help with planning, using their box system Hi Clint Correct one box per rider for checkpoint 1 and 3 and one for checkpoint 2Size of box – my best shot - 4 shoe boxes stacked together (sorry don’t have exact measures)Meals at checkpoints:1 – soup and bread2 – lasagne and salads3 – braaied ostrich kebab with roll Kind Regards Linda DurandMarketing & Communications Manager | Dryland Event ManagementP.O. Box 1718, OUDTSHOORN, 6620, SOUTH AFRICAContact: +27 (0)71 410 1443 Web: www.dryland.co.za Next Event: www.the36one.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanbean Posted March 25, 2014 Share Lights - running 2 lights 1.magicShine 808U and a AAA batt 1000L helmet light but I don't think my magicshine battery is going to last the whole evening even on reduced power.Any suggestions on good, light long lasting battery packs for magicshine.I read that extremelights.co.za have a 9hrs light battery combo for R1450 but don't need another light.Thanks for the adviceI bought a batt pack from extreme lights for my magicshine. Pm extreme lights on the hub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton - theCOW Posted March 25, 2014 Share What DeanBean said Hannes has been great to deal with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umhlanga101 Posted March 26, 2014 Share I bought a batt pack from extreme lights for my magicshine. Pm extreme lights on the hub. Shot. Just did that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umhlanga101 Posted March 26, 2014 Share We'll (4 of us) pretty much also be doing it un-supported (if you mean no follow/support vehicle). I've been in touch with the Organisers, they've been great with responses, not as prompt as i'd like but i think they busy too? This might help with planning, using their box system Hi Clint Correct one box per rider for checkpoint 1 and 3 and one for checkpoint 2Size of box – my best shot - 4 shoe boxes stacked together (sorry don’t have exact measures)Meals at checkpoints:1 – soup and bread2 – lasagne and salads3 – braaied ostrich kebab with roll Kind Regards Linda DurandMarketing & Communications Manager | Dryland Event ManagementP.O. Box 1718, OUDTSHOORN, 6620, SOUTH AFRICAContact: +27 (0)71 410 1443 Web: www.dryland.co.za Next Event: www.the36one.co.za Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umhlanga101 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Affirmative, did it last year solo, unsupported, 17hrs48m Do you remember how long it took you to get to checkpoint 1 and 2?81km CP1183km CP2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cejay Posted March 26, 2014 Share What did you guys pay for the Batt pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room Service Posted March 26, 2014 Share Umhlanga101 - sorry, it was all a blur re: lights guys- I bought one of the generic lights that cwc had a special on for R800 sumfin rand last year and it. Battery lasted 12hrs45mins. Only used settings 1 & 2, 1 for general & 2 for descending. Took same light out 2 weeks ago for a 10hr22m ride & battery was still green after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted April 1, 2014 Share Hey boys hows the training going, getting nervous? 10days to go... I did a last minutes decision to take on this monster and only entered this morning, I loved the 240km Transbaviaans last year and this would just take it to another level. I didn't really train for this event and hope that my normal training would be enough for this (but this I will probably only find out on the day. So far my training for this ride is way under what I would like it to be and standing at:1658.8km, 21318m climb from January, which includes the 70km Leopard Crawl, Argus, 70km Kingfisher, and a 130km training ride and planning my last training ride for Saturday or Sunday of also +- 100km with another 1/2 rides during the week (weather permitted) I have no idea what to expect but looking forward to push my boundaries. Edited April 2, 2014 by Dom the Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton - theCOW Posted April 2, 2014 Share Dom, reason i'm doing this is a friend said to me when i asked if he was ready, he replied "if you had to be ready for everything you'd never do anything" Did a 100km ride on the weekend, beyond that the gf & myself haven't done beyond 125km off-road. We going to take it 1 WP @ a time and hopefully see the finish line. So believe in yourself and i'm sure we'll all get through it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted April 3, 2014 Share Thanks for the motivation Clinton, I saw that post you made earlier about your friend that passed away and that struck me in a BIG way and probably one of the biggest reasons I'm taking this on. I will see you there bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton - theCOW Posted April 4, 2014 Share DtD, glad you taken the plunge The little lady & myself have decided we no longer "try", either you gonna do it or not. So she's entered to do the Table Mountain Crazy Store run, 37km over and around Table Mountain Last weekend before we hit the beautiful mountains. Saw the pics on the FB page, YoH YoH YoH, i can't wait to see some of those views in person. Been a great rush sorting out last minute things, making a packing list, sorted all the tyres, need to just grease a couple things then we heading south Have a super w/end all! PS. I'll be the Asian riding a Ghost (Black & Red), come say "howzit". Another mail about the waterpoint supplies:Hi Kim 32Gi will be available at all water points. All water points will be really well stocked with potatoes, bar one’s, sandwiches, date balls, koeksisters...and the list is endless All checkpoints will have light meals in the form of lasagne and salad, braai wors, braai ostrich kebab, soup and bread, breakfast options ect. We will try and get the menu on Facebook soon! Kind Regards Linda Durand Marketing & Communications Manager | Dryland Event ManagementP.O. Box 1718, OUDTSHOORN, 6620, SOUTH AFRICAContact: +27 (0)71 410 1443 Web: www.dryland.co.za Next Event: www.the36one.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon_pro Posted April 4, 2014 Share Clinton, the speech al Pacino gave during movie any given Sunday came to mind.http://youtu.be/WO4tIrjBDkk Motivates me! Edited April 5, 2014 by leon_pro Clinton - theCOW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted April 7, 2014 Share Let me tell you something, if tomorrow wasn't promised what would you give for today? Forget everything else, forget that there was any sunlight left.What would you spend today thinking about, yourself, or the man that's besides you or the man that you're going to give everything in your heart for? We get one opportunity in life, one chance at life to do whatever you're going to do. To lay your foundation and to make whatever mark you're going to make. Whatever legacy you're going to leave, leave your legacy and it's found through effort. Wins and losses come a dime a dozen. But effort, nobody can judge effort because effort is between you and you. Effort ain't got nothing to do with nobody else. So that team that thinks they're ready to see you and think what they seen on film. They ain't saw what film shows because every day is a new day; every moment is a new moment. So now you got to go out and show them that I'm a different creature now than I was 5 minutes ago because I'm pissed off for greatness. Because if you're ain't pissed off for greatness, that means you're ok with being mediocre.There ain't no man in here ok with just being basic. So let's do what we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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