GLuvsMtb Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I posted this in a tandem thread earlier, but it is probably more relevant here:While out on our tandem we get some really interesting situations. Here are a few comments we got yesterday (some of them repeatedly!) that annoys the cr@p out of any tandem team. - "I wish I had a second pair of legs!"It's harder than what it looks to try and co-ordinate 2 people's rhythm, cadence and effort, particularly going up. There is no weight saving and you need to move double the wheelbase of a normal bike around. - "The oke / chick on the back is not pedalling"Get real! Do you think that I would not notice it when my stoker is slacking off? She works damn hard and deserves a bit of encouragement, not some lame comment about her work ethic - "There is plenty of space on the left to pass" To change direction on a tandem involves much more than just putting out your left arm and changing lanes. The pilot first have to communicate his intended change to the stoker who is in charge of signalling. You don't want the pilot taking his hands off the bars at 85km / h. It is far easier for the pilot to shout "keep left please", so bare with us, particularly if you are doing 40km/h down blue route while we are doing 60 to 85 - "Hold your line!" My line differs from yours when I need to take a high speed 90 degree turn. I start wide, and I cut in early, and I end wide. Think of a big bus or truck compared to a car and allow some space. I am trying to hit the corner at the same speed as you, to minimise the risk of a crash, so please give us a bit of room when we turn like that. - "They said get on and ride further, what are you waiting for?" Like many we had to walk over the finish line yesterday, but unlike you getting back on our bike is like a take-off procedure. First the Pilot gets on (he needs to swing his leg over the stoker's handle bars), then the stoker gets on, then the pilot moves the right pedal in the 2 o clock position, both clip in their right feet and on a count of 3 you take off. If the pilot is experienced, the bike would at least be in the correct gear to take off. It takes a bit longer to get going, so just hang in there. There will be coke, powerade and medals left when you get to the end of the line.
SeaBee Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Had some good times with my buddy, who dropped down to ride with me. MTB's, baggies, smiles, waves and high-5's all the way. Lots of talking rubbish and just enjoyed the vibe and the ride. Awesome to see the response from the crowd once you interact back to them! Even stopped to help out (try to!) a guy with a flat. All good fun...
Karman de Lange Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I posted this in a tandem thread earlier, but it is probably more relevant here:While out on our tandem we get some really interesting situations. Here are a few comments we got yesterday (some of them repeatedly!) that annoys the cr@p out of any tandem team. - "I wish I had a second pair of legs!"It's harder than what it looks to try and co-ordinate 2 people's rhythm, cadence and effort, particularly going up. There is no weight saving and you need to move double the wheelbase of a normal bike around. - "The oke / chick on the back is not pedalling"Get real! Do you think that I would not notice it when my stoker is slacking off? She works damn hard and deserves a bit of encouragement, not some lame comment about her work ethic - "There is plenty of space on the left to pass" To change direction on a tandem involves much more than just putting out your left arm and changing lanes. The pilot first have to communicate his intended change to the stoker who is in charge of signalling. You don't want the pilot taking his hands off the bars at 85km / h. It is far easier for the pilot to shout "keep left please", so bare with us, particularly if you are doing 40km/h down blue route while we are doing 60 to 85 - "Hold your line!" My line differs from yours when I need to take a high speed 90 degree turn. I start wide, and I cut in early, and I end wide. Think of a big bus or truck compared to a car and allow some space. I am trying to hit the corner at the same speed as you, to minimise the risk of a crash, so please give us a bit of room when we turn like that. - "They said get on and ride further, what are you waiting for?" Like many we had to walk over the finish line yesterday, but unlike you getting back on our bike is like a take-off procedure. First the Pilot gets on (he needs to swing his leg over the stoker's handle bars), then the stoker gets on, then the pilot moves the right pedal in the 2 o clock position, both clip in their right feet and on a count of 3 you take off. If the pilot is experienced, the bike would at least be in the correct gear to take off. It takes a bit longer to get going, so just hang in there. There will be coke, powerade and medals left when you get to the end of the line. Well, after yesterday I have healthy respect for tandems.. Did whole ride with my brother (they were on tandem) yesterday.. The dynamics is completely different. Uphill they lot slower but flats and downhill .. boy ... I was maxed out on downhills trying to keep up recovered on the flats in the nice draft and help with some pushing on the uphills
Barker Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I posted this in a tandem thread earlier, but it is probably more relevant here:While out on our tandem we get some really interesting situations. Here are a few comments we got yesterday (some of them repeatedly!) that annoys the cr@p out of any tandem team. - "I wish I had a second pair of legs!"It's harder than what it looks to try and co-ordinate 2 people's rhythm, cadence and effort, particularly going up. There is no weight saving and you need to move double the wheelbase of a normal bike around. - "The oke / chick on the back is not pedalling"Get real! Do you think that I would not notice it when my stoker is slacking off? She works damn hard and deserves a bit of encouragement, not some lame comment about her work ethic- "There is plenty of space on the left to pass" To change direction on a tandem involves much more than just putting out your left arm and changing lanes. The pilot first have to communicate his intended change to the stoker who is in charge of signalling. You don't want the pilot taking his hands off the bars at 85km / h. It is far easier for the pilot to shout "keep left please", so bare with us, particularly if you are doing 40km/h down blue route while we are doing 60 to 85- "Hold your line!" My line differs from yours when I need to take a high speed 90 degree turn. I start wide, and I cut in early, and I end wide. Think of a big bus or truck compared to a car and allow some space. I am trying to hit the corner at the same speed as you, to minimise the risk of a crash, so please give us a bit of room when we turn like that. - "They said get on and ride further, what are you waiting for?" Like many we had to walk over the finish line yesterday, but unlike you getting back on our bike is like a take-off procedure. First the Pilot gets on (he needs to swing his leg over the stoker's handle bars), then the stoker gets on, then the pilot moves the right pedal in the 2 o clock position, both clip in their right feet and on a count of 3 you take off. If the pilot is experienced, the bike would at least be in the correct gear to take off. It takes a bit longer to get going, so just hang in there. There will be coke, powerade and medals left when you get to the end of the line. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Never knew what was involved cycling a tandem.
TheHubaHuba Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 What an awesome ride! Did my first “mini” argus yesterday and boy what a day it was! Awesome spirit and friendly people! I loved every single second! The supporters next to the road, the silence and off beat jokes when climbing, the beautiful scenery! I’m really impressed with the organisers! I parked at the CTICC and being new to cycling, I saw most of the folks left their bike racks on. So I decided to do the same, and when I came back my rack was GONE. All that was left was a badly scrapped boot and hooks. I hope the sum responsible for this gets diarrhea for a whole year!
KarlvN Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 My frist result: 2h07! With those winds the first half and the delay at the finish, more then happy!!! :-) Nice one BB, it was also my first and my time was also 2h07!! So, now you can come again next year and do the full route . You absolutely have to experience Misty Cliffs, Chapmans Peak and the infamous Suikerbossie.
Bianchisti Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Look at the ladies, winners were 4min slower than fastest lady.Ladies' RACE was quite pedestrian hey. That's not to insinuate the ladies are slow. On the contrary. But Burger did say they went out hard. And the Activate Demacon girls have really been showing their metal up north last few races, but that race time suggests otherwise.
KarlvN Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 What an awesome ride! Did my first “mini” argus yesterday and boy what a day it was! Awesome spirit and friendly people! I loved every single second! The supporters next to the road, the silence and off beat jokes when climbing, the beautiful scenery! I’m really impressed with the organisers! I parked at the CTICC and being new to cycling, I saw most of the folks left their bike racks on. So I decided to do the same, and when I came back my rack was GONE. All that was left was a badly scrapped boot and hooks. I hope the sum responsible for this gets diarrhea for a whole year! Shocking! I seriously hope it was not a cyclist that did that. NOT COOL. ( I won't say you shouldn't have left it though... )
Slowbee Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 What an awesome ride! Did my first “mini” argus yesterday and boy what a day it was! Awesome spirit and friendly people! I loved every single second! The supporters next to the road, the silence and off beat jokes when climbing, the beautiful scenery! I’m really impressed with the organisers! I parked at the CTICC and being new to cycling, I saw most of the folks left their bike racks on. So I decided to do the same, and when I came back my rack was GONE. All that was left was a badly scrapped boot and hooks. I hope the sum responsible for this gets diarrhea for a whole year!eish - sorry Hubba ! I never leave the rack on. Even with a lock. Always take it off and drop it in the boot.
TheHubaHuba Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Shocking! I seriously hope it was not a cyclist that did that. NOT COOL. ( I won't say you shouldn't have left it though... ) My mistake yes, especially after reading on the Hub that this is not the ideal thing to do. It's just that when I saw all the cars with theirs on and security etc, I thought, In hindsight a stupid move but alas. But still, I enjoyed the day! Never missing this event again
Chris Willemse Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 This is happening to often now at the races in Cape Town. Something must be done to secure the bikes and cycle carriers. Please contact me at cwcycles@telkomsa.net and I will make sure that we replace it at the best price in the country. That goes for everybody who had such losses at the "Argus" tour. This offer will be held untill Saturday 21 March.
Pure Savage Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 This is happening to often now at the races in Cape Town. Something must be done to secure the bikes and cycle carriers. Please contact me at cwcycles@telkomsa.net and I will make sure that we replace it at the best price in the country. That goes for everybody who had such losses at the "Argus" tour. This offer will be held untill Saturday 21 March.One of our riders had his black kask mojito helmet stolen in Sunday. Any chance on the expo special on the helmet? Or just any stock left?
Guest Karma Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I saw at least 50 unattended bikes yesterday ripe for the picking. Bikes on racks on cars far from the village, bikes against fences with no-one around...There was a perfectly safe and controlled bike area to store your goods. Haven't we learned from all the recent races that you do not leave a bike on a rack unattended or against a fence? Sorry for the losses, but I am not surprised at all.
dirtypot Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I saw a beautiful Santa Cruz sitting unattended on a bike rack in a secluded area - not locked on.Tempting.... But that's just not wise! I would treat that bike like my baby, and would never take a chance like that with it.
Rockspider99 Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Well I am very disappointed now I mentioned that I did over 2 hours, well I failed!I went under 2 hours
webcast Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 Well I am very disappointed now I mentioned that I did over 2 hours, well I failed!I went under 2 hours Argus.JPG Come on, get it right.
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