Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge 2014

[KaKa]

The section im referring to is from about 18k mark to 39k. With the last 5.5k section tombeej referred to.

 

so u say it is the Last 5.5k of the climb that is tough nd the last 20km

 

ja we are in training. Nd it is going well. Should start adding km.s over the next few weeks

[tombeej]

The section im referring to is from about 18k mark to 39k. With the last 5.5k section tombeej referred to.

 

so u say it is the Last 5.5k of the climb that is tough nd the last 20km

 

ja we are in training. Nd it is going well. Should start adding km.s over the next few weeks

 

On that stretch there is just one section that could reasonably classified as a climb: The 3 km section I've highlighted here from kilometre 20 to kilometre 23 (it averages just 3.1% according to Google Earth). That's about it.

 

So for that whole stretch - from 17 km to 39 km - there are basically just those two climbs.

 

The rest of that stretch can only be called 'gradual incline'. Much of it is just 1.5 - 2% gradient at the most. The race profile makes it look bad, but if you're reasonably fit you'll probably just feel like you're gradually gaining altitude at best.

 

For the early bunches it will probably be hard because it will be very fast and there won't be much let-up. It will feel like a 22 km TT if you're just hanging on in your bunch. Still lots of drafting benefit to be had though.

 

[KaKa]

Thanks for the information. It will really help

[Bianchisti]

Yeah that profile' bark is way worse than the route' actual bite. If you do the descends fast enough you'll be up and over the "hills" without even realising it was there. It is why the course record is around 02:10. Lightning fast race but those who don't use the downhills go huffing and puffing up the hills. I'm getting excited nowbut haven't been training.

[Sven137]

I'm starting to feel the pain.. Haha hah.. Bring it on

[M3NACE]

I'm riding for Nedbank Dream Riders  please check them out!!!

 

http://www.dreamriders.co.za/default.aspx

[Dirt De Vil]

I am riding for F.A.C.T - Feed a Child Today

[ScottCM]

Charities Supported by Hubbers

 

1) Cancer Clowns

 

2) CHOC Cows

 

3) Stop Rhino Poaching

 

4) Unite Against Rhino Poaching

 

5) Barking Army

 

6) Johannesburg Child Welfare

 

7) PETS

 

8) Pink Drive

 

9) Endangered Wildlife Trust

 

10) WITSPAL - Palliative Care

 

11) Ependy Angels

 

12) Philile

 

13) Door of Hope

 

14) Border Collie Rescue

 

15) CNA for Rhinose Day

 

16) Cycling for Pathways

 

17) Nedbank Dream Riders

 

18) F.A.C.T - Feed a Child Today

[Gandalf]

Charities Supported by Hubbers

 

1) Cancer Clowns

 

2) CHOC Cows

 

3) Stop Rhino Poaching

 

4) Unite Against Rhino Poaching

 

5) Barking Army

 

6) Johannesburg Child Welfare

 

7) PETS

 

8) Pink Drive

 

9) Endangered Wildlife Trust

 

10) WITSPAL - Palliative Care

 

11) Ependy Angels

 

12) Philile

 

13) Door of Hope

 

14) Border Collie Rescue

 

15) CNA for Rhinose Day

 

16) Cycling for Pathways

 

17) Nedbank Dream Riders

 

18) F.A.C.T - Feed a Child Today

Wetnose

[SteveS]

Riding for Popcorn Kids

[Aluman]

 

Any news on the road building. Friends tell me the section before Steyn City look not so good

[Sven137]

Ok.. if i join a charity how do I go about rasing money ?

 

Do i ask people to give me money ?

[Blackadder]

Riding for Johannesburg Child Welfare as well

[HBO]

Any news on the road building. Friends tell me the section before Steyn City look not so good

The section between Malibongwe and Cedar (past Lion Park) is really sh*t. Very narrow and surface is quite bad. Fortunately I'll be in either "B" or "C", but the latter groups will definitely battle with narrow road.

 

Gonna miss the N14.

[Sven137]

Ok.. if i join a charity how do I go about rasing money ?

 

Do i ask people to give me money ?

A bit of advice would be awesome..

[WezGK]

A bit of advice would be awesome..

Ask companies for donations, get your mates to sponsor you 50c/km... make a bet with mates to finish within a specific time... donate yourself, must be close to the heart if you chose the particular charity. ..