KaKa Posted September 24, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted September 24, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 24, 2014 Share Thanks for the information. It will really help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchisti Posted September 24, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven137 Posted September 25, 2014 Share I'm starting to feel the pain.. Haha hah.. Bring it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3NACE Posted September 25, 2014 Share I'm riding for Nedbank Dream Riders please check them out!!! http://www.dreamriders.co.za/default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt De Vil Posted September 25, 2014 Share I am riding for F.A.C.T - Feed a Child Today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted September 25, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf Posted September 25, 2014 Share 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 TodayWetnose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted September 25, 2014 Share Riding for Popcorn Kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aluman Posted September 25, 2014 Share Any news on the road building. Friends tell me the section before Steyn City look not so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven137 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Ok.. if i join a charity how do I go about rasing money ? Do i ask people to give me money ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackadder Posted September 28, 2014 Share Riding for Johannesburg Child Welfare as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBO Posted September 29, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven137 Posted September 29, 2014 Share 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezGK Posted September 29, 2014 Share 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. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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