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Crazy. Time Flies... Well, my training is gong to Plan. Doing a Long 200km+ Ride somewhere in Dec. Just have to figure out when.  :ph34r:

Best day is on the 26th then you have sorted the overeating of xmas and dont need to commit to any diet new year resolution BS - and no robbers on the road they all drunk hung over and stuffed with xmas dinners really the best day of the year to ride

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We should change it to 36One 2016,you bunch of lazy's must train over the holiday period.I want NO EXCUSES come race day :devil:  :whistling:

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I had a broken knee, only started training again (4months out of action). Do u guys think I will still be able to get fit in time for this event?

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I had a broken knee, only started training again (4months out of action). Do u guys think I will still be able to get fit in time for this event?

 

4 months is more than enough time. If you can get your endurance up to doing a couple of 6hr rides comfortably, you'll be fine for 36One. No need to do anything longer.

 

Practice things like eating - what to eat on the bike, when to eat, what it feels like to bonk and how to avoid it etc. Learn about your body, and what makes it tick.

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Did a 200km end of December and felt very good actually.

Thinking of maybe doing a 200km ride next week again and then the Baberton Ultra at the end of January.

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Hi

 

Has anyone done the 36one with a rigid front fork on a 29er and what was your experience? If you do it again will you use the rigid fork again?

 

Also, if I (average rider) use a 11 – 42 cassette in the back, what single ring (30/32/34/26/38) will you suggest for the front?

 

Thank you.

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Hi

 

Has anyone done the 36one with a rigid front fork on a 29er and what was your experience? If you do it again will you use the rigid fork again?

 

Also, if I (average rider) use a 11 – 42 cassette in the back, what single ring (30/32/34/26/38) will you suggest for the front?

 

Thank you.

Should be ok to use a rigid fork. I think Hentus has done it with a rigid and he seemed to survive (he has several top 5 finishes).

 

Concerning gearing - I have no idea about a single blade option. I still run 3 blades, and it was pretty cool being able to drop the single blade guys on the flat with nothing more than a 44 on the front. That said, I didn't use the small blade, and did all of the climbing in the 32 middle blade.

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Thanks Velouria. I think I'll rather skip this year. I did a 90k 3weeks ago and I was totalled after that. I also still feel a high amount of discomfort on my knee at times (maybe I should visit the fisio again..). I also started a new jop in Pta, so training is a bit slow. Thanks for ur reply, I really appreciate it.

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Im a bit Sh@t Scared doing a Long Training Night-Ride All by my Lonesome self. Never done it before. But I Guess I have to do it......Cant just train in the day time, seeing as we are starting @ 18:00 at night..

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Im a bit Sh@t Scared doing a Long Training Night-Ride All by my Lonesome self. Never done it before. But I Guess I have to do it......Cant just train in the day time, seeing as we are starting @ 18:00 at night..

just switch your light off and no will even know youre there

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