Hennie VR Posted February 13, 2014 Share Zatec: you can see you seeding index here: results.racetec.co.za/findme.aspx?ss=1 . It's ppa branding, but I'm quite certain that they use the same data for non ppa, racetec races. I'm sure if you compare you index to others in your group, I'm sure you will find they are similar. If you index is lower than you think it should be, get an understanding of the maths, and I'm sure you will figure out a way to improve it (generally ride faster in races, but I've also some other tactics, like ride in smaller races.) Thanks for this. Never knew where to look it up. I see I have some SLOW mtb rides in Cape Town pulling my seeding down (man did I suffer on those ). Two more races and that should be sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted February 13, 2014 Share Zatec: you can see you seeding index here: results.racetec.co.za/findme.aspx?ss=1 . It's ppa branding, but I'm quite certain that they use the same data for non ppa, racetec races. I'm sure if you compare you index to others in your group, I'm sure you will find they are similar. If you index is lower than you think it should be, get an understanding of the maths, and I'm sure you will figure out a way to improve it (generally ride faster in races, but I've also some other tactics, like ride in smaller races.)In the past seeding for races upcountry used to use your single best seeding over the past year without using any beta or anything like it. The official line was that they use the avg of your best three, however the reality was 1 event. Hence the rush for the flat races. PPA penalise the flat races with a lower beta (difficulty score), which does/did not happen upcountry. What is happening for upcountry races (seeding wise) at the moment is way less clear than mud. Edited February 13, 2014 by agteros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted February 13, 2014 Share In the past, for smaller events, (non 94.7) you could get into the A bunch with a sub 20 seeding. You do not belong there with a seesing like that as you will have a torrid race being shelled from every bunch overtaking you. Hence why I am falling back to B! Edited February 13, 2014 by agteros rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted February 13, 2014 Share There is no benefit for anybody in a huge bunch. I will happily drop back if I knew the smaller bunch will all pull their weight. Having a huge bunch with a low starting position means nothing if 80% is just sucking wheel. My most enjoyable rides were when I dropped back and pulled hard in the front. Best training too. I am trying to put together such a group for this race. Drop from A and start strong from further back. All take pulls, nobody sprint at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxUmis Posted February 13, 2014 Share There is no benefit for anybody in a huge bunch. I will happily drop back if I knew the smaller bunch will all pull their weight. Having a huge bunch with a low starting position means nothing if 80% is just sucking wheel. My most enjoyable rides were when I dropped back and pulled hard in the front. Best training too. I am trying to put together such a group for this race. Drop from A and start strong from further back. All take pulls, nobody sprint at the end.haha! with the finish at R4S? hahaha! Dubber88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted February 13, 2014 Share There is no benefit for anybody in a huge bunch. I will happily drop back if I knew the smaller bunch will all pull their weight. Having a huge bunch with a low starting position means nothing if 80% is just sucking wheel. My most enjoyable rides were when I dropped back and pulled hard in the front. Best training too. I am trying to put together such a group for this race. Drop from A and start strong from further back. All take pulls, nobody sprint at the end. .........and all sprint!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted February 13, 2014 Share ...I dont want to trade a clavicle for 3 seconds and get 257th. Looking for people willing to give up 3s at the end and make up 10min during the ride. Edited February 13, 2014 by TALUS GaryvdM and Underachiever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Speed Racer Posted February 13, 2014 Share CL for me. Weather will be fine and hot, with a 15 km/h easterly adding some spice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted February 13, 2014 Share Right picked up numbers for me and jcza...ready to roll. Wez-O and jcza 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bike Posted February 13, 2014 Share Right picked up numbers for me and jcza...ready to roll. where you starting Mnr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted February 13, 2014 Share where you starting Mnr?C....for champion yous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee.. Posted February 13, 2014 Share Late entry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted February 13, 2014 Share CL for me. Weather will be fine and hot, with a 15 km/h easterly adding some spice. Like the wind from the east!! Will make the hilly section into Heidelberg tougher, and the R23 drag easier, esp. if it blowns slightly from the south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Racer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Like the wind from the east!! Will make the hilly section into Heidelberg tougher, and the R23 drag easier, esp. if it blowns slightly from the south. My sentiments exactly. I love that climb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bike Posted February 13, 2014 Share C....for champion yous? will be safely in my bed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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