Shebeen Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 According to JumperTrax: GlennGraham/ HanoTim All out of Hella Valley...ok..looks like glenn has a clear break, the other three are close together. I think this one is going to go on for a bit. None of them will hang around Allendale/SS1 long, and strategies of where to stop first might be thrown out of the window now that there's a race on! jugheaddave 1
Ryanpmb Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) ok..looks like glenn has a clear break, the other three are close together. I think this one is going to go on for a bit. None of them will hang around Allendale/SS1 long, and strategies of where to stop first might be thrown out of the window now that there's a race on!Glenn arriving at Allendale shortly. Yip - looks like Graham/ Hano and Tim altogether, or Graham/ Hano at least in sight of Tim. Stop at Ntsikeni, GE then push to Tinana or do they push to Ongeluks from now? ... Game on! Edited June 17, 2014 by Ryanpmb
Shebeen Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 reckon with the good weather for next few days there will not be much stopping of any significance with these four. Rhodes in 60 hours and then take it from there. Glenn through Allendale...you sure? looks like he's right there moving at 0km/h.Will have all four there just now. must be lots of hidden agendas/race sneaks over a cup of coffee in that kitchen right now.
Shebeen Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 oh...here is an excellent write up on the contenders in today's circus. http://glennharrison.co.za/big-day-nears-tuesday-17-june-great-end-start-john-loos/
Shebeen Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 last riders on the trail currently...looks balmy!Julia Fisher @jigst 31mGear cable snapped on the side of the umkomaas. Tech 1. @advlogger @freedom_trail pic.twitter.com/6cRf9XJZNP
Ryanpmb Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 reckon with the good weather for next few days there will not be much stopping of any significance with these four. Rhodes in 60 hours and then take it from there. you sure? looks like he's right there moving at 0km/h.Will have all four there just now. must be lots of hidden agendas/race sneaks over a cup of coffee in that kitchen right now. Yeah JumperTrax was showing him just before, but apparently he was through (Twitter feed). Agree with just about non stop to Rhodes... Use the weather window while you have it...
Ryanpmb Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 last riders on the trail currently...looks balmy! Julia Fisher @jigst 31mGear cable snapped on the side of the umkomaas. Tech 1. @advlogger @freedom_trail pic.twitter.com/6cRf9XJZNP Temps shot up in there earlier this week from a chilly Minerva...
staalburger Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Follow Glen Harrison and see what he gets up to... http://glennharrison.co.za/equipment-2/
Ryanpmb Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Follow Glen Harrison and see what he gets up to... http://glennharrison...za/equipment-2/Page 8. Posted by Tubed already .
deanbean Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Not a problem...this whole thing of needing to trip the race comes from the guys trying to win it. I'm an adventure racer(as well as a race organiser), so am quite used to navigation - but still got lost here and there.If you don't know how to read a map, you will have to learn pretty quickly. I did do two days on the trail just as part of training - the last two, what better experience than getting used to to the format of maps/narratives. What's really a huge improvement is the maps being totally overhauled this year(by Cgris fisher, who starts today). I can't say enough how much of an improvement this will make for first timers.Many people do the RASA having not seen the route. Logistically it's not always possible to do this. Spend a lot of time on Google Maps with the race maps and narratives and get in touch with previous riders (there'll be a few here on the hub and I can put you in touch with some very clued up competitors). Most of the people we met were racing/ riding slower than us and figuring the route out as they went (obviously having studied the narratives etc before hand). Many also gang up with previous riders on the route - you cannot bank on this but it often happens that you will trip with a knowledgable rider for a few days and then move on or drop off and then bump into the next bunch... Go for it!Thanks Ryan and Steve, I'll maybe do the R2R and trip some of the Stormberg/ Baviaans areas, but I want to do the race in 4/5 years time. Ryanpmb 1
Shebeen Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks Ryan and Steve, I'll maybe do the R2R and trip some of the Stormberg/ Baviaans areas, but I want to do the race in 4/5 years time.stutterheim area?? nooit bru. get exploring even if you're not doing the race! pm me if you want to get hold of some of the trail resources. deanbean 1
Ryanpmb Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Allendale:Glenn in 12.32 out 12.47Graham/ Hano in 12.44 out 13.05Tim in 12.46 out 13.11 deanbean 1
deanbean Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 stutterheim area?? nooit bru. get exploring even if you're not doing the race! pm me if you want to get hold of some of the trail resources.I explore lots, have been exploring these mountains on my MTB for close on 20 years, and the Transkei coast. New areas always excite me, hence the baviaans I think most of the maps and narratives are on the Freedom trail website.
Shebeen Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 I explore lots, have been exploring these mountains on my MTB for close on 20 years, and the Transkei coast. New areas always excite me, hence the baviaans I think most of the maps and narratives are on the Freedom trail website.rad, from memory nice sections of the trail round you - molteno-hofmeyr(maybe it's just nice because it's (mostly)all downhill)pearston-darlington dam - kleinpoortdecent down osseberg pass into baviaanskloof is really great. The trail director is always looking for improvements if you can find better ways round places. deanbean 1
Ryanpmb Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Glenn through Centacow. Graham/ Hano and Tim there shortly.
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