Bundledog Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Sheesh that was a fun ride. Could have done without that last climb (70km ride) but great to get the to the top and see the finish line down the hill. Biggest take away for me is that the flavoured beer (I think it was meant to be beer) was somewhat average. Rum would have dulled the pain more efficiently.
milky4130 Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Check out Alban Lakata Strava:http://www.strava.com/activities/248532400?fb_action_ids=795996593789460&fb_action_types=fitness.bikes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%5B786461831426644%5D&action_type_map=%5Baccordig to the route he rode vs your route on the website they took a wrong turn. Check it out.
WesselvdWalt Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 The days leading up the the event post loading those routes the races routes changed. Unfortunately I can't update it all the time as there are other pressing matters to attend too.
Hairy Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Being my first time riding on your Cape Trails, I tool a long close look at the route, the Spruit is way higher than your little nipples.  You guys need to come to terms with that. You Capies must be fast though, every uphill corner had a berm, then the bench at the top of the climbs is a BRILLIANT idea, added about 1 hour to my time, the views where almost perfect, trim some of the weeds and keep your gel packets in your pocket and the view would be perfect. Pebbles, well now, I did see a few, but sorry you guys do not have ROCKS, come up to JHB for SA Champs at Van Galens and we will show you rocks. enjoyed every second of the event, you guys are very lucky to have all that on your doorstepI understand your little sister, who only really started cycling about a year and a bit ago was waiting for you during the ride ...... ...
milky4130 Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks Wessel, Seems dodgy though on the 1st lap down by bloemendal before hitting the concrete road, we rode jeep track then on the 2nd lap all of a sudden we get directed through the vineyards to come out by the same spot, just seems weird to me. Could possibly explain the discrepancy.
Hairy Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Being my first time riding on your Cape Trails, I tool a long close look at the route, the Spruit is way higher than your little nipples.  You guys need to come to terms with that. You Capies must be fast though, every uphill corner had a berm, then the bench at the top of the climbs is a BRILLIANT idea, added about 1 hour to my time, the views where almost perfect, trim some of the weeds and keep your gel packets in your pocket and the view would be perfect. Pebbles, well now, I did see a few, but sorry you guys do not have ROCKS, come up to JHB for SA Champs at Van Galens and we will show you rocks. enjoyed every second of the event, you guys are very lucky to have all that on your doorstepdude, the ride was in Durbanville .... there are lots of "rocks" there
milky4130 Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Follow the boards I say. The route was excellently marked. Ok I didn't finish but the first 68kms was good. Everything was good. Friendly water tables and great day. Hope to be back for it next year!That is what i say too, hence i'm sticking to the story that they took a wrong turn & not me Â
Ans and Sue Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 i saw that, move them off all the trails There is a rumor going around that you cried for your mummy   little sista whipped your dirt roadie behind  Â
georgedup Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Tough but great 40km.Awesome race.Will be doing this one again for sure!!!
Godzilla Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 So apparently some of the Ultra guys took a short cut somewhere along the way not intentional of course, can anyone confirm their Ultra distances? Garmin says i got 100km & Strava says 102km but I followed all arrows for the Ultra.I was an hour late for this race so virtually rode on my own the entire route except where i was overtaking some of the Ultra back markers.Advertised distance was 105km but with Kliprug out i was expecting 95km only.hi Milky, i got 101km and about 2780m of climbing.Hope that helps ?cheers
Godzilla Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Failed 107. Pulled out at 70. Well done everyone. Brilliant race. No power. Very upset. Well done.Could it have been the wind that was not mentioned on the website ? It got a few guys....
milky4130 Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 hi Milky, i got 101km and about 2780m of climbing.Hope that helps ?cheersyes it does at least I now know it's not me only that has a different reading. All those pros up front are all like a bunch of sheep just follow the leader whether right or wrong.
WesselvdWalt Posted February 2, 2015 Author Posted February 2, 2015 The Pros had a lead bike to follow... Hence Albans km being 106km... What happened was: On the second loop a bunch of horses got spooked (running into the fences) by the chopper on the second loop before Bloemendal and the land owner freaked out and actually diverted the riders (by moving the bunting and arrow boards) and cutting out +-5km. This is unfortunately out of our control but it happened & we were unaware of this until the finish.  This happened at position 21 in the ULTRA.  So you guys were all spared an extra 5km! - I should ask for a partial refund lol!
Sidmouth Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Has anyone else discovered that there times are not published/Missing,maybe the chip was not detected, are the results finalised yet?
georgedup Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 Me as well cant seem to find my results.Where can one see the fotos taken on the day?
Guest Karma Posted February 2, 2015 Posted February 2, 2015 hi Milky, i got 101km and about 2780m of climbing.Hope that helps ?cheers so, did you enjoy the apple-juice stands? Â
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