Escapee.. Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I feel that there was not enough Tar sections. Its Joburg after all. Then I would also like to complain about the lack of PDI's in the field, Its Joburg after all. I also have an issue with the weather, it was too hot and humid. A nice cloudburst would have been nice too cool things off, its Joburg after all.
jcza Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Any reports of Ebola after Sundays race/adventure/assault?
Escapee.. Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 One more thing No BRANDY at the finish? WTF? Wont see me again
patches Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Any reports of Ebola after Sundays race/adventure/assault? Are they coming to SA? http://d.justpo.st/images/2014/10/a9ce0dfa5e45a76b3bcfcfce6dd6481f.jpg
TALUS Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 A similar question can be asked... "is MTB only about fitness/endurace?" Different strokes. Some people live for fast challenging descents, with rock gardens, drops, jumps etc. Others live for the challenge of enduring. Pushing their physical limits, to fight through fatigue and summit that next climb. To each their own. The difference comes in (or at least as far as I have found... ie. my personaly opinion so fire away)... in that one very seldom sees a fast-descender-slow-climber not giving way on an ascent, to those that climb better, but the converse is not true. I experienced this the most as Sani. With only myself to blame (no training, a few extra kgs, and a 160mm bike) I was easily passed on most of the climbs on day 1. I didn't mind and I gave way wherever I could. This adversly affected my seeding for day 2, where I found myself stuck behind people that dismounted for anything more than a bunch of 3 rocks. These people would not let me pass. One guy even tried to block me while decending. He got aggitated as he heard me freewheeling close behind him, waiting for a chance to pass. But he refused to give it. I eventually took him on the inside of a switchback, which infuriated him further. My question is, what does that sort of "wait behind me" attitude achieve? I'm pretty sure most riders would make more mistakes if they had a faster descender close up behind them. So let them through, relax. You'll catch them on the next climb. They won't take your 342nd place title from you.Mostly true. Agreed. Live and let live.
BarHugger Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 One more thing No BRANDY at the finish? WTF? Wont see me againShe was with Candy, Mandy, Nandy, Sandy and Tandy at Midrand's School of Ballet, Dance and Arts.
RockCoach Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 One more thing No BRANDY at the finish? WTF? Wont see me againThere was Jaeger on route for selected riders
Nayr Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 A similar question can be asked... "is MTB only about fitness/endurace?" Different strokes. Some people live for fast challenging descents, with rock gardens, drops, jumps etc. Others live for the challenge of enduring. Pushing their physical limits, to fight through fatigue and summit that next climb. To each their own. The difference comes in (or at least as far as I have found... ie. my personaly opinion so fire away)... in that one very seldom sees a fast-descender-slow-climber not giving way on an ascent, to those that climb better, but the converse is not true. I experienced this the most as Sani. With only myself to blame (no training, a few extra kgs, and a 160mm bike) I was easily passed on most of the climbs on day 1. I didn't mind and I gave way wherever I could. This adversly affected my seeding for day 2, where I found myself stuck behind people that dismounted for anything more than a bunch of 3 rocks. These people would not let me pass. One guy even tried to block me while decending. He got aggitated as he heard me freewheeling close behind him, waiting for a chance to pass. But he refused to give it. I eventually took him on the inside of a switchback, which infuriated him further. My question is, what does that sort of "wait behind me" attitude achieve? I'm pretty sure most riders would make more mistakes if they had a faster descender close up behind them. So let them through, relax. You'll catch them on the next climb. They won't take your 342nd place title from you.Mostly true, BUT the big differentiator here is speed. It's far easier to move over/get past on a climb. Generally the slower descender is ***'ing himself and is frozen on the bike...does'nt mean he can't pull over...but it's a mind-set thing IMO Maybe next year JUMA gives out a 'bell' that has a loud speaker in it that says something like 'GET THE ****OUT OF MY WAY' ??? Just bringing things back on topic
Wyatt Earp Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Mostly true, BUT the big differentiator here is speed. It's far easier to move over/get past on a climb. Generally the slower descender is ***'ing himself and is frozen on the bike...does'nt mean he can't pull over...but it's a mind-set thing IMO Maybe next year JUMA gives out a 'bell' that has a loud speaker in it that says something like 'GET THE ****OUT OF MY WAY' ??? Just bringing things back on topic Sorry #champ
jcza Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Mostly true, BUT the big differentiator here is speed. It's far easier to move over/get past on a climb. Generally the slower descender is ***'ing himself and is frozen on the bike...does'nt mean he can't pull over...but it's a mind-set thing IMO Maybe next year JUMA gives out a 'bell' that has a loud speaker in it that says something like 'GET THE ****OUT OF MY WAY' ??? Just bringing things back on topic Why is he/she ahead of you? Me thinks you need to pedal more and talk less
arendoog Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I had 5h around Buffelsdrift. Great new ride.I did 2 laps at wolweskloof at R30 .My legs still hurt today .
Nayr Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Why is he/she ahead of you? Me thinks you need to pedal more and talk lessOh sorry, failed to qualify...I fall into the slower descender category, but I hold my own on the pedaling...thanks
BarHugger Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Oh sorry, failed to qualify...I fall into the slower descender category, but I hold my own on the pedaling...thanks
jcza Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Oh sorry, failed to qualify...I fall into the slower descender category, but I hold my own on the pedaling...thanks Then relax and stop stressing, move over when its safe & enjoy the ride
V12man Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 There was Jaeger on route for selected riders There was Jaeger at the finish for an elite group of riders....
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