26er Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Was tough out there today..but at least got some good training inManaged 02h57Pity Spectrum sport has me up as DNF?Only trusting racetec timed races from now on..
bmw1za Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Was tough out there today..but at least got some good training in Managed 02h57 Pity Spectrum sport has me up as DNF? Only trusting racetec timed races from now on.. ooohh... ouch So much for the board on the bars
IceCreamMan Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 we rode in a lekke bunch.. thanks for making it enjoyable .Great meeting you too.In the last few minutes it looked possible to Sub .. so pushed with Mr Time Trial and the Lady in blue . Managed a 3h00.18 (so close)Lady in blue was particularly strong at the end...me was running on empty....can't find results but gps had me at 3.01.... Also had the course 85 km long but I ain't complaining;) Possibly the hardest 3 hours I have ever had on a bicycle to be honest... Great training though and will hold me in good stead for the 94.7 and triathlons.... But damn it was tpugh
bmw1za Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Lady in blue was particularly strong at the end...me was running on empty....can't find results but gps had me at 3.01.... Also had the course 85 km long but I ain't complaining;) Possibly the hardest 3 hours I have ever had on a bicycle to be honest... Great training though and will hold me in good stead for the 94.7 and triathlons.... But damn it was tpugh absolutely well said and I agree on all the points you made. Satelite next week... hekpoort !!! urghhhhh
RastaMan Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Hi what a raceMr bmw i had 88 at the back i had to stop after the first section I thought I was gonna crash after I got a speed wobble. Tightened the wheels, got on again. Same thing happened. Then I realized its when I touch the breaks and the wind, so got on again and held on and hope for the best, no breaks But by then all the groups were gone. managed to find 6-8 guys working together and we managed to catch allot of the guys being dropped out from the main bunch. I know there was a guy in an Ocean basket kit, cant remember the rest. good ride. Pretty happy with my 2:26 after my 2 weeks holiday and losing the group at the start.
scotty Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Only did the 45km but still tough race in the wind. I could not fathom out why I was struggling so much even with wind, get to the end and found my rear hub had cracked bucking the wheel, you could not even push the bike forward. I recalled in the start pen hearing a noise at the start but thought this was as a result of my chain jumping from big to small blade. New wheel hub and brake blocks on my shopping list. Decent goodie bags, good catering and race was for a worthy cause.
bmw1za Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Hi what a raceMr bmw i had 88 at the back i had to stop after the first section I thought I was gonna crash after I got a speed wobble. Tightened the wheels, got on again. Same thing happened. Then I realized its when I touch the breaks and the wind, so got on again and held on and hope for the best, no breaks But by then all the groups were gone. managed to find 6-8 guys working together and we managed to catch allot of the guys being dropped out from the main bunch. I know there was a guy in an Ocean basket kit, cant remember the rest. good ride. Pretty happy with my 2:26 after my 2 weeks holiday and losing the group at the start.Seriously Impressive. Kudos
bmw1za Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Only did the 45km but still tough race in the wind. I could not fathom out why I was struggling so much even with wind, get to the end and found my rear hub had cracked bucking the wheel, you could not even push the bike forward. I recalled in the start pen hearing a noise at the start but thought this was as a result of my chain jumping from big to small blade. New wheel hub and brake blocks on my shopping list. Decent goodie bags, good catering and race was for a worthy cause.OH Dear !!! Damn
IceCreamMan Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Hi what a raceMr bmw i had 88 at the back i had to stop after the first section I thought I was gonna crash after I got a speed wobble. Tightened the wheels, got on again. Same thing happened. Then I realized its when I touch the breaks and the wind, so got on again and held on and hope for the best, no breaks But by then all the groups were gone. managed to find 6-8 guys working together and we managed to catch allot of the guys being dropped out from the main bunch. I know there was a guy in an Ocean basket kit, cant remember the rest. good ride. Pretty happy with my 2:26 after my 2 weeks holiday and losing the group at the start.2:26 in the conditions is excellent
RastaMan Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 thanks now its time for the Satellite, also haven't done that one before. I will make sure its not windy before I put the deep sections on....
Wez-O Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Superb race although that wind was insane! We had our final sprint for top 10 positions into the head wind and the guys were in the small chainring, nuts! Well done to Meals on Wheels and the organisers for putting on a great show.
IceCreamMan Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Superb race although that wind was insane! We had our final sprint for top 10 positions into the head wind and the guys were in the small chainring, nuts! Well done to Meals on Wheels and the organisers for putting on a great show.First race I have ever finished in second gear
bmw1za Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Superb race although that wind was insane! We had our final sprint for top 10 positions into the head wind and the guys were in the small chainring, nuts! Well done to Meals on Wheels and the organisers for putting on a great show. Asolutely superb event. Kudos to the Organisers and supporters . Small chainring, at one stage i was going downhill at 12km/h... Crazeeeee(power meter reading zone 5)
RastaMan Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Superb race although that wind was insane! We had our final sprint for top 10 positions into the head wind and the guys were in the small chainring, nuts! Well done to Meals on Wheels and the organisers for putting on a great show.we had the same thing, sprinting in small chainrings. What kit were you wearing?
Long Wheel Base Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 That wind was insane. I rode tandem and in normal conditions that race is big blade the whole way and I found myself in the small blade a few times. Still happy with my 2:27
Face Plant Posted October 13, 2014 Author Posted October 13, 2014 Was tough out there today..but at least got some good training in Managed 02h57 Pity Spectrum sport has me up as DNF? Only trusting racetec timed races from now on.. [/quote Drop SS Timing an Email i am sure it will be resolved quickly info@spectrumsport.co.za
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