Diirty Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Can anyone recommend a mechanic for the event? Someone who is prepared to wash the bikes as well as service them. When you take as long as I do to finish a race you need all the help you can get.No need. Your bike gets washed for you. Just add lube. There are plenty of bike shops and mechanics at the camp sites should you need.
Cav' Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 7 weeks to go (I think) I am exciteWhich one will you be doing Escapee?
NicoBoshoff Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Just got an unexpected entry for the Race. Oh dear...baggies and a 1x10 geared AM bike. Going to hurt I suspect.
Escapee.. Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Which one will you be doing Escapee? Race Will we see you there?
Mike Bike Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Race Will we see you there?see you there...with oom
Escapee.. Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 see you there...with oom I dont think we will be starting in the same batch as you though. Sounds like training is only starting in April
Cav' Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Race Will we see you there?I'm there yeah, but got an adventure entry
typhoon Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 see you there...with oom That means Nicci and I have an 82km head start... try catch up...
Cassie Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 hey, want to hook up for drinks ? I will give you 5 years worth of answers to your questions. But you are buying ! absolutely!! PM send... 5 years worth of info...definately drinks on me...
NixM Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 absolutely!! PM send... 5 years worth of info...definately drinks on me... Please post the list of wisdom once your drinks are finished
kilodan Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 By the way - I'll be FLYING up...so cannot carry unnecessary items...CO2 bombs are an issue, i hear.We had the same problem flying over, we bought co2 from one of the stalls at registration
Francois Pienaar Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Check out @farmer_glen on twitter. He posted pictures on the routes. Very cool. @farmer_glen Also possible changes to the route on Day 1 for 2016.
Francois Pienaar Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Please post the list of wisdom once your drinks are finished A few minor points: - A stage race is NOT as scary as one thinks.- You DO NOT need to take the kitchen sink with you. At berg n bush I needed a new tyre, bought it and got it fitted for LESS than my LBS.- There is ENOUGH food en route. Sure, a goo or two or your type of drink will work, but the tables are STACKED so don't stress about taking too much- Key things to bring (chain link, brake pads, lube (needed en route), plugs, Imodium.
Gringo Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 A few minor points: - A stage race is NOT as scary as one thinks.- You DO NOT need to take the kitchen sink with you. At berg n bush I needed a new tyre, bought it and got it fitted for LESS than my LBS.- There is ENOUGH food en route. Sure, a goo or two or your type of drink will work, but the tables are STACKED so don't stress about taking too much- Key things to bring (chain link, brake pads, lube (needed en route), plugs, Imodium.Thanks for the advice. I'm a first time entrant this year and nice to have updates of what to bring and what not to bring...
Oxter Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks for the advice. I'm a first time entrant this year and nice to have updates of what to bring and what not to bring...https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/137994-sani2c-noob-asking-for-advice/?do=findComment&comment=2261469 from last year. if you have the time read through it, there is a few pieces of advice. that is the absolute max though, i am taking a lot less stuff this time round
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