Bonus Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 I've got the correct number but I'm only starting in the last 50km batch at 7:50. I've only done one race before, so I guess my seeding isn't very good. Will do my best though :-)
SD Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 I have misplaced my SAS timing board. Will I be able to get one at registration?
IdeJongh Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Indeed, the SAS guys are there, they'll sort you out.
SD Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Indeed, the SAS guys are there, they'll sort you out. Thanks Pal. I just got back from Epic Cycles, they do have replacement boards See you all tomorrow . Good luck! I am anticipating a couple of falls through the fast technical sections lol .
ycowley Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks Pal. I just got back from Epic Cycles, they do have replacement boards See you all tomorrow . Good luck! I am anticipating a couple of falls through the fast technical sections lol . As long as I am not 1 of the falls.
Mike Bike Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks Pal. I just got back from Epic Cycles, they do have replacement boards See you all tomorrow . Good luck! I am anticipating a couple of falls through the fast technical sections lol .which batch are you in? Need to stay far away..
Tayyib Posted October 25, 2014 Author Posted October 25, 2014 Really enjoyed the route today...The extra work they've done on the other side is great and looking forward to going back and hitting those jumps properly...started in c and came in with with a 2:18.
Vlakvark T Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Excellent hard race - for 50 km. Lots and lots of single-track.Damaged my front tire on about 32 km in race and lost about 15 min changing to a tube. Will cost a few $$$ to replace (3 cm cut )no time for recovery in this race but finish .
Tayyib Posted October 25, 2014 Author Posted October 25, 2014 Excellent hard race - for 50 km. Lots and lots of single-track.Damaged my front tire on about 32 km in race and lost about 15 min changing to a tube. Will cost a few $$$ to replace (3 cm cut )no time for recovery in this race but finish .Were you about 20m after a jump on the left?
ycowley Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Lovely ride. Went off in B batch for 30 km and finished just a few minutes over 2 hours. Loved the BMX track on the other side of the road to Red Barn.
Bonus Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 I really enjoyed the whole thing. Good effort by the organisers on laying out an interesting and enjoyable course :-) I found it a tough ride - and not having a computer on board made it hard to judge effort over distance, but there was nothing too technical, almost no mud and no climbs that were too hard. Just miles and miles (literally) of different types of singletrack. I started in C batch on the 50km and stuck to Pushers back wheel like a Fridge Magnet for the first 25 km or so, then had to stop and pee and never caught him again! Ended up with around a 2:40 I think, 5 mins behind him. I had no trouble parking, no problem picking up my number and certainly no problem following the markers when I was on my own - which at one point was for several km's through the trees near the end! All in all - a good morning out :-)
ycowley Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Results are up already - Well done Spectrum Sports. www.spectrumsports.co.za
SD Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 which batch are you in? Need to stay far away.. Batch A. Fortunately stayed on:)
Paulst12 Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 Up near the front and in the single track there was an S-bench with a low hanging branch which if you are small was okay to duck under, but when I got there and no matter how flat i went, i smashed my head and shoulder. Helmet cracked and a serious headache even today. While i was trying to pull myself together, there must have been a half dozen other guys who did the same thing, but fortunately had slowed seeing me on the side of the track. Its something Dylan should consider cutting down. Upto that point we where having a super race chasing Jan... damn he is quick in the technical stuff!!!
Hennie VR Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 Up near the front and in the single track there was an S-bench with a low hanging branch which if you are small was okay to duck under, but when I got there and no matter how flat i went, i smashed my head and shoulder. Helmet cracked and a serious headache even today. While i was trying to pull myself together, there must have been a half dozen other guys who did the same thing, but fortunately had slowed seeing me on the side of the track. Its something Dylan should consider cutting down. Upto that point we where having a super race chasing Jan... damn he is quick in the technical stuff!!! I also hit that branch with my shoulder after I just managed to get my head out the way. Got a very nice scar to prove. It hurt so much I tasted my breakfast for a few km after that. But a good race/event nonetheless
Letum911 Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 Up near the front and in the single track there was an S-bench with a low hanging branch which if you are small was okay to duck under, but when I got there and no matter how flat i went, i smashed my head and shoulder. Helmet cracked and a serious headache even today. While i was trying to pull myself together, there must have been a half dozen other guys who did the same thing, but fortunately had slowed seeing me on the side of the track. Its something Dylan should consider cutting down. Upto that point we where having a super race chasing Jan... damn he is quick in the technical stuff!!!Shees, bad luck dude! Hope you heal up soon. I test rode the track with Dylan, I'm 1.88m tall and ride a XL dual sus bike and I managed to clear it, so we didn't think it will be a problem. But I'll take it up with them
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