Gen Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 .......the refreshment tables on route......and locals' support...... ......and evening vibe......with food and drink!Any refreshment table that hands out soft serve gets my vote for event of the yr.. Almost time now.. can't wait. Lovely weekend away with the hubby riding lovely trails.
GrantRH Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 I'm super excited, it's only 3 weeks away. I've put in way much more saddle time this year and feeling strong. The idea is not to race it, but really enjoy it without feeling like I may keel over. Now just to avoid germs and injury.
taito Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Can someone please advise will my Ford Fiesta handle those ground roads
River Rat Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 If you are doing the 2 day you'll be fine, I can't help for the 3 day.
GrantRH Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 I recall the roads to be fine for the 3 day. It's the same venue.
nigelhicks Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 and ...... SORRY FOR THE 3 DAY RIDERS .... Gary has removed the Boat Crossing across Spionkop Dam - which in my humble opinion set the race aside from every other stage race in KZN ... now its just like the others .... What a pity. Zipline goneBoat Ride gone .... Just another stage race now ... FAIL on Mr Greens part
Wil6 Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 Doing my first one. I only manage to do 2 very short training rides after the Baviaans. Struggling to get rid of a nasty virus. Going to be tough!
Gen Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 and ...... SORRY FOR THE 3 DAY RIDERS .... Gary has removed the Boat Crossing across Spionkop Dam - which in my humble opinion set the race aside from every other stage race in KZN ... now its just like the others .... What a pity. Zipline goneBoat Ride gone .... Just another stage race now ... FAIL on Mr Greens partAha.. but still there for 2day.. great stuff.
GrantRH Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 and ...... SORRY FOR THE 3 DAY RIDERS .... Gary has removed the Boat Crossing across Spionkop Dam - which in my humble opinion set the race aside from every other stage race in KZN ... now its just like the others .... What a pity. Zipline goneBoat Ride gone .... Just another stage race now ... FAIL on Mr Greens partIt is a logistical nightmare if there is a strong wind. Last year he had to abandon it at the last moment and re-route day 2. This meant that it was a water point short, which made it tough at the back of the pack. Quite a few people ran out of fluids.
Squier Posted September 22, 2014 Author Posted September 22, 2014 Pity about the zipline. Looked pretty awesome. Still looking forward though. 3 weeks to go!
Squier Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 The seeded batch details are on the website - http://cdn.entelectonline.co.za/wm-428906-cmsimages/BatchesSASeeding2014.xlsx We're starting in C in the 3 day Descent.
BarHugger Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 D batch on 2 day.B-batch........biatch.....ag well, means more riding time and scenery appreciation. B&B is not a race.....its a relaxed ride!
Francois Pienaar Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 If I remember correctly the Spionkop climb is about 1.5km in total (the steepest part about 500m on paved road) with about a 125m elevation gain. Have to admit, the Spioenkop climb is nothing to worry about. It's a tar road. Van Gaalens, some of the short / sharp climbs in Sani, W2W etc have many tougher climbs. In fact, on Day 3, there is a climb or 2 in berg and bush that is way more hectic than Spioenk. It is however a LOVELY climb as it one of those talked about landmark climbs. What I LOOOVVEEDD about last year, was the Red Bull tent at the bottom of the climb. HAHA
Gen Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Seedings out already.. shees.. that means it's not long now.. yaaay
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