How do-able is a sub 3 in 94.7?

[Falco]

New route will definitely make a sub 3 tougher

 

I'm not so sure about this.

 

There's more climbing, but if it's windy more time would be lost on the N14 than on the extra climbs to Broadacres and through Steyn City.

[Dexter-morgan]

If you missed the seeding events, join a Charity that starts a bit earlier - We(PETS) need more riders.

[GaryvdM]

AND SEEDING

 

On this topic.. My goal for 94.7 this year is 2:40. My current seeding index as per http://results.racetec.co.za/findme.aspx?ss=1 is 19.82. Should I work on improving this, or do you think it is sufficient?

[rudi-h]

With the old 97.4 route:

 

If you can ride a single 58km loop at Suikerbosrand in under 2:20, you will ride a sub-3h 94.7 if you have no punctures or mechanicals.

 

Now the route has changed, so make it 2:15 for the 58km loop at suikerbosrand to be on the safe side.

[rudi-h]

On this topic.. My goal for 94.7 this year is 2:40. My current seeding index as per http://results.racet...indme.aspx?ss=1 is 19.82. Should I work on improving this, or do you think it is sufficient?

 

Don't know what 19.82 seeding index means. You can go look at the stats, but its not very often that there are many sub 2h40's in anything higher than D bunch.

[jcza]

On this topic.. My goal for 94.7 this year is 2:40. My current seeding index as per http://results.racet...indme.aspx?ss=1 is 19.82. Should I work on improving this, or do you think it is sufficient?

 

I think you'll be ok. I started D last year with similar index. If you're worried make sure you get a decent result at Race 4 Victory to improve your seeding.

[Skubarra]

On this topic.. My goal for 94.7 this year is 2:40. My current seeding index as per http://results.racet...indme.aspx?ss=1 is 19.82. Should I work on improving this, or do you think it is sufficient?

 

Assuming the Beta is 1 and ignoring the route changes, last year's winnings time * (1 + Your index) = 2:08:41 * 1.1982 = 2:34:11. So according to your seeding you are in with more than a shout (as long as you wear your helmet )

[tombeej]

Following on from Skubarra's equation, based on last years result and route that means a rider would need to achieve a seeding index of 39.87 to break the 3hr barrier last year.

 

2:08:41 * 1.3987 = 2:59.59

 

For 2014:

Assuming a winning time of 2:15:00 this year, if you want to break 3hrs your target seeding index is 33.3.

[GoLefty!!]

I have entered and am online and seen 2 different dates for the Momentum 94.7 race.

 

According to these sites its;

 

16 Nov

http://www.cyclersgu...es/Qualify.aspx

 

15 Nov

http://www.cycletour...seeding-events/

 

Seems like16 Nov is correct. Even with an advert obscuring the page.

 

http://www.highveld....cycle-challenge

 

Now back to the question... How do-able is a sub-3 94.7 if you have 6 hours + 2 spinning classes a week to train? I am a novice and can muster a race pace of 31km/h but am more comfortable not revving in VTEC for 80km of the race if I ride at 28-29km/h. Any ideas, tips or pointers will be appreciated.

 

gonna need a 29er... its worth an hour over 100km didn;t you know

[Eldron]

gonna need a 29er... its worth an hour over 100km didn;t you know

 

Roadies been rollin the 29ers for years - only us mtbers that took forever to catch up

[rouxtjie]

Roadies been rollin the 29ers for years - only us mtbers that took forever to catch up

Yahtzee... now if you really want to be in the game you change your gearing...you will be unstoppable

[VicanZA]

did it first time of asking so its not hard at all.

[NeoOne]

My seeding index is 32.66. Are we still on track?

My calculation shows 3:15.....

Edited June 25, 2014 by NeoOne

[Wyatt Earp]

My guess, if people cut it just fine in the past, they won't do it with the same effort on the new route.

[DIPSLICK]

My guess, if people cut it just fine in the past, they won't do it with the same effort on the new route.

unless we suck your wheel, old buddy old pal :whistling:

[tombeej]

My seeding index is 32.66. Are we still on track?

My calculation shows 3:15.....

 

But that means your calculation is based on an assumed winners time of 2:27:00...

 

That's a very big drop in winners time from last year.