Jay_B Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 So who is doing what distance?I cant decide which one my legs will handle... legs have been rather flat the last week or so
Wez-O Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 So who is doing what distance?I cant decide which one my legs will handle... legs have been rather flat the last week or soGo with the long distance... From a seeding point of view, you will get a far better beta value / seeding!
Spinnekop Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Go long for strong! See you guys there. Still need to find some legs though. Nothing in the classifieds yet.
dracs Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Yup, also took the plunge on the long. Would feel like cheating to do the 80k!
shaper Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 also in for the long... could well be a slow and long!!
Jay_B Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Go with the long distance... From a seeding point of view, you will get a far better beta value / seeding! Agreed... entered the long, should be good day out and in a weird way looking forward to the Hekpoort climb but my view may change once we hit the road
Patchelicious Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Doc says I am not ready to race yet, douche... So I have a free 106km entry that needs a good home. PM me if you want it. Edit: Entry taken.
RastaMan Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 5.2% ave gradient sounds about right for Hekpoort. The distance is what makes it difficult.And although you are probably all right about it being harder than Suikerbossie, it is not too bad when compared to Long Tom Pass and Spitskop in the Panorama/Jock.exactly nothing compared to Longtom or Spitskop but not impossible Similar climbs in randburg also cat 3 - Strava segmentsStairway to heaven - northcliffThe Real Hillsnacks - KDHSterkfontein pain cave - From cradle t junctionFull Allens Nek climb - Christiaan de wet past Clearwater all the way to ontdekkers If you manage those you will manage hekpoort, hekpoort is a little tougher but not by much.I haven't done this race yet, looking forward to it, just need to loose my 5kg Oktoberfest fat I gained recently...I just wish the finish was closer to the climb, would have given the climbers the option of attacking on the hill and going for the win.
Patchelicious Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 exactly nothing compared to Longtom or Spitskop but not impossible Similar climbs in randburg also cat 3 - Strava segments Stairway to heaven - northcliff The Real Hillsnacks - KDH Sterkfontein pain cave - From cradle t junction Full Allens Nek climb - Christiaan de wet past Clearwater all the way to ontdekkers If you manage those you will manage hekpoort, hekpoort is a little tougher but not by much. I haven't done this race yet, looking forward to it, just need to loose my 5kg Oktoberfest fat I gained recently... I just wish the finish was closer to the climb, would have given the climbers the option of attacking on the hill and going for the win.A tip, after Kekpoort there is a decent, and then a sharp left turn, which runs past a waterpoint, after which is another little bump, attack there as I think you could be caught on the run between Hekpoort and that bump....
Long Wheel Base Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Go with the long distance... From a seeding point of view, you will get a far better beta value / seeding!See you there
Craizian Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Looking for an entry - anyone not going to be able ride please let me know. Still looking if anyone has to skip the race
Spinnekop Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 A tip, after Kekpoort there is a decent, and then a sharp left turn, which runs past a waterpoint, after which is another little bump, attack there as I think you could be caught on the run between Hekpoort and that bump....Or the final kilo. Also eina on the legs.
RastaMan Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Looking for an entry - anyone not going to be able ride please let me know.late entries are usually available at registration
Craizian Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 late entries are usually available at registrationWithout any seeding though... May as well just do a normal training ride then.
Bonus Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 I'm planning on doing a fast 80 (as opposed to a slow 106!)
pe3nguin Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 I'm planning on doing a fast 80 (as opposed to a slow 106!)Why not a fast 106?
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