Slowone Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Is it a league race as well? YES !!!!!! and turning back after the climb this week......
DMC007 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Posted February 4, 2014 The profile DMC007 posted looks so much smoother than the one on the race site. I have decided to ride the one DMC007 posted... (LOL)...The other one just scares you Hey..Here's another angle.
DMC007 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Posted February 4, 2014 It's not the "slight uphill drag" that worries me. Rode that stretch a couple of weeks ago and it was... horrible! Mix in short-routers (for lower long-distance groups) and possible traffic. Almost expect more complaints about this than the 99er gravel section. Have'nt cycled that portion in a while. Whats the condition of the road surface. Still so K@K ?
Kimma Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 The downhill part to stellies will be fast very fast, actually BLOODY scary. Gerlach 1
lucmccann Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 The downhill part to stellies will be fast very fast, actually BLOODY scary FANTASTIC. Fixed. Wannabe, CleatsnCleavage and Akon 3
Thomo Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Come on Bud...lets do this one. Could be a bussy weekend for me, so not sure about participation just yet.
babse Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 looks like a awesome route, never raced up hels from pniel side yet so will be fun
SeaBee Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Have'nt cycled that portion in a while. Whats the condition of the road surface. Still so K@K ? Nope. It has declined steadily... That was what I referred to with the "horrible"... the road surface.
Brent Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Anyone have a route map for this new route ?I get a bit lost between the Fisantekraal and Windmeul areas.
Skubarra Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Anyone have a route map for this new route ?I get a bit lost between the Fisantekraal and Windmeul areas. As long as Paardeberg is to your left your still fine... or check out the map here http://tourdestellenbosch.co.za/
Brent Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks for the feedback on the map. I do notice that the op refers to a 101km ride whereas the brochure refers to 108km....anyways this looks to be a fast one. Event Name: Medallion Tour De StellenboschWhen: 16 February 2014Where: Boschendal Estate, Western CapeCategory: Road "Seems nothing has been uploaded for this event"So here goes....._____________________________________________________________- NEW Long Route: 101km, 52km
Thor Buttox Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 (LOL)...The other one just scares you Hey..Here's another angle.The race site one has effectively TWO Helshoogtes at the beginning... lol. And I have replayed the decent off Hels from Die Burger in my mind's GoPro and I cannot remember a sharp incline after the descent... (but I may just have missed it from oxygen deprivation.) I still cling to your one as the better option!
DJTerblanche Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Is the route now 90km like DMC007 profile says or 101km like this thread OP states or 108km like the tour de stellenbosch website says?
HenryS Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Is the route now 90km like DMC007 profile says or 101km like this thread OP states or 108km like the tour de stellenbosch website says? The PPA site has been updated to show 108km as well. I think that's the new official distance.
AuctionLamb Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 EISH! the road going from Paar towards the finish is narrower than the 99er back roads with no yellow line....plus short route joining up with long route. Do not know why the organizers cannot learn from other peoples mistakes, this is def a no go and think insurance companies will start excluding certain races with logic like this. This race always use to be my fav race. P.S - Please read the route before entering!! CleatsnCleavage 1
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now