Ryanpmb Posted April 15, 2015 Share the perfect person to pass on all the tips and tricks for the big one next year. I have tips and tricks up to Rhodes. They're not cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-i Posted April 15, 2015 Share I have read up on the Spring Ride to Rhodes... Sheesh I am keen! Where can I get daily mileage and ascent from? I like the idea of riding with a 'guardian'. I might even enter this year... This was for 2009; someone may have more recent stats? day 1: pmb - minerva - hella-hella - mackenzie; 2616 m vertical ascent day 2: mackenzie - centacow - ntsikeni; 2658 m vertical ascent day 3: ntsikeni - masekala; 1756 m vertical ascent day 4: masekala - queens mercy - malekonyane; 1016 of vertical ascent day 5: malekonyane, tinana, vuvu; 1976 of vertical ascent day 6: vuvu-lehana-rhodes; 1546 m vertical ascent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted April 15, 2015 Share I might be the guardian - unlucky for you You would ride away from me in the first twenty minutes.... I would be riding guardian-less for the rest of the way! My speed and ability are what make me afraid to enter something like this. I just think that I am not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted April 15, 2015 Share You would ride away from me in the first twenty minutes.... I would be riding guardian-less for the rest of the way! My speed and ability are what make me afraid to enter something like this. I just think that I am not good enough. Best way to find out is to recce some of the early sections out of PMB and past Umkomaas during the winter months. See how you feel after a full day in the saddle with a backpack. And maybe even an overnight stop for fun (Sat/Sun riding). Due to personal circumstances I won't be able to enter any multi-day event this year, but I'm still very keen to see as much of the trail as possible in my own time. So if you want to join up, I'd be glad for some company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted April 15, 2015 Share This was for 2009; someone may have more recent stats? day 1: pmb - minerva - hella-hella - mackenzie; 2616 m vertical ascent day 2: mackenzie - centacow - ntsikeni; 2658 m vertical ascent day 3: ntsikeni - masekala; 1756 m vertical ascent day 4: masekala - queens mercy - malekonyane; 1016 of vertical ascent day 5: malekonyane, tinana, vuvu; 1976 of vertical ascent day 6: vuvu-lehana-rhodes; 1546 m vertical ascentDay 2, 3 and 5 where biaatches for me. 12+ hour days. (2014) Ah, the memories. Loved every minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted April 15, 2015 Share oh and Hella-Hella on day 1. Seriaaas cramping issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted April 15, 2015 Share You would ride away from me in the first twenty minutes.... I would be riding guardian-less for the rest of the way! My speed and ability are what make me afraid to enter something like this. I just think that I am not good enough. Best way to find out is to recce some of the early sections out of PMB and past Umkomaas during the winter months. See how you feel after a full day in the saddle with a backpack. And maybe even an overnight stop for fun (Sat/Sun riding). Due to personal circumstances I won't be able to enter any multi-day event this year, but I'm still very keen to see as much of the trail as possible in my own time. So if you want to join up, I'd be glad for some company. I'd be happy to take you guys for a day or two on the trail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted April 15, 2015 Share You would ride away from me in the first twenty minutes.... I would be riding guardian-less for the rest of the way! My speed and ability are what make me afraid to enter something like this. I just think that I am not good enough. Nope - that's the point of the guardian. I'd go at everyone's pace and make sure we don't get too lost. Will make for some great days on the trail. The biggest hurdle IMO is being able to spend long hours in the saddle. You don't need to be wildly fit or skillful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted April 15, 2015 Share oh and Hella-Hella on day 1. Seriaaas cramping issues. Ooo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted April 15, 2015 Share This was for 2009; someone may have more recent stats? day 1: pmb - minerva - hella-hella - mackenzie; 2616 m vertical ascent day 2: mackenzie - centacow - ntsikeni; 2658 m vertical ascent day 3: ntsikeni - masekala; 1756 m vertical ascent day 4: masekala - queens mercy - malekonyane; 1016 of vertical ascent day 5: malekonyane, tinana, vuvu; 1976 of vertical ascent day 6: vuvu-lehana-rhodes; 1546 m vertical ascent PMB - CentacowCentacow - Glen EdwardGlen Edward - Ongeluks NekOngeluks Nek - VuvuUp and over to Rhodes for brunch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted April 15, 2015 Share Well 6 hours of riding doesn't phase me. I am just not fast. I am relatively fit and ride on average 100km a week. It might not sound like much but my career prevents more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted April 15, 2015 Share Well 6 10 - 15 hours of riding doesn't phase me. I am just not fast. I am relatively fit and ride on average 100km a week. It might not sound like much but my career prevents more. ... and you're sorted . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-i Posted April 15, 2015 Share You would ride away from me in the first twenty minutes.... I would be riding guardian-less for the rest of the way! My speed and ability are what make me afraid to enter something like this. I just think that I am not good enough. You'll never know. No need to be fast. But you need to be able to ride all day. The days were long. Some mornings we started before sunrise and finished after dark. That was way back when the supported Ride2Rhodes was still in winter - you should have a bit more daylight in spring. It's SERIOUSLY some of the BEST riding you'll ever do. Just enter - then you'll have to make time for training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crazy German Posted April 15, 2015 Share This was for 2009; someone may have more recent stats? day 1: pmb - minerva - hella-hella - mackenzie; 2616 m vertical ascent day 2: mackenzie - centacow - ntsikeni; 2658 m vertical ascent day 3: ntsikeni - masekala; 1756 m vertical ascent day 4: masekala - queens mercy - malekonyane; 1016 of vertical ascent day 5: malekonyane, tinana, vuvu; 1976 of vertical ascent day 6: vuvu-lehana-rhodes; 1546 m vertical ascent2014 spring ride day 1 2939day 2 2543day 3 2055 i did get a bit lost/creativeday 4 990day 5 1839 I got proper lost after tinana MissionDay 6 2300 detour route more climbing but better rolling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted April 15, 2015 Share So ten hours a day even for the spring ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crazy German Posted April 16, 2015 Share 2014 spring ride day 1 2939day 2 2543day 3 2055 i did get a bit lost/creativeday 4 990day 5 1839 I got proper lost after tinana MissionDay 6 2300 detour route more climbing but better rollingday 1 8h/10Hday 2 7,5H/ 9Hday 3 8H/10H detract one for getting lostday 4 5h 7H this is a recovery day we took it very leisurlyday 5 7,5H/10H detract at least one for getting lostday 6 7 H/8H first time is my riding time second my total time including pick nick pictures etc for the day. I am quite fit and pushed reasonably hard on dat one and two though I didn't bring the fasted bike in the world. Guide ill adapt to your speed. Day 1,2 and 3 I came in quite a bit before guided group(hour to hours) day 4 and 6 more or less with them, day 5 after them. We semi intensively cruised we didn't ride full tilt flat out. Though don't underestimate its long make sure your bib's shoes and backpack are comfortable. Although I believe almost all is ridable(see my older post) best get shoes you can walk in I.e. toering shoes no racing carbon shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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