johanpre44 Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Also in E batch for 75km, now to see what the weather is going to do (still hoping for a nice day)
Sasquatch Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 A batch, best pack a jacket, I am not sure arm warmers are going to cut it.
jcza Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Im out 07:35 - its gonna be nippers! Sure it will heat up a bit later on! Still wondering if I should join you tough guys on the Ultra
Francois Pienaar Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 I might have an entry to give up. Any takers?
ACM Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Where do we register? What is the address?17/04 16:00 - 19:00 Protea Hotel Clarens, Clarens, Freestate18/04 06:00 - 08:30 Protea Hotel Clarens, Clarens, Freestate19/04 06:30 - 09:00 Protea Hotel Clarens, Clarens, Freestate
Vinnydabutcher Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Still wondering if I should join you tough guys on the UltraKom wys die laaitjies wat dit vat, Oom!
CleatsnCleavage Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Does anyone know total ascent for marathon? The booklet on the Advendurance website only has the ultra details. If its raining we are not going to have it easy..found this on Wikipedia about Slickrock: The so-called "slickrock" sandstone, which forms the majority of the trail's surface, is not slick at all, but has a surface much like sandpaper. The rubber tires of a mountain bike will grip readily to its surface on all but the steepest hills. The sandpaper texture is notorious for inflicting severe abrasion injuries. The name "slickrock" was given by early settlers of the area because their horses' metal shoes had difficulty gaining traction on the rock's sloping surfaces. The same is true today for cyclists who use shoes with metal cleats while riding the Slickrock Trail. Slickrock also becomes very slick when wet.
_David_ Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Does anyone know total ascent for marathon? The booklet on the Advendurance website only has the ultra details. If its raining we are not going to have it easy..found this on Wikipedia about Slickrock: The so-called "slickrock" sandstone, which forms the majority of the trail's surface, is not slick at all, but has a surface much like sandpaper. The rubber tires of a mountain bike will grip readily to its surface on all but the steepest hills. The sandpaper texture is notorious for inflicting severe abrasion injuries. The name "slickrock" was given by early settlers of the area because their horses' metal shoes had difficulty gaining traction on the rock's sloping surfaces. The same is true today for cyclists who use shoes with metal cleats while riding the Slickrock Trail. Slickrock also becomes very slick when wet. Looking better, only a little bit of rain after 14H00
WesselvdWalt Posted April 16, 2015 Author Posted April 16, 2015 Does anyone know total ascent for marathon? The booklet on the Advendurance website only has the ultra details. If its raining we are not going to have it easy..found this on Wikipedia about Slickrock: The so-called "slickrock" sandstone, which forms the majority of the trail's surface, is not slick at all, but has a surface much like sandpaper. The rubber tires of a mountain bike will grip readily to its surface on all but the steepest hills. The sandpaper texture is notorious for inflicting severe abrasion injuries. The name "slickrock" was given by early settlers of the area because their horses' metal shoes had difficulty gaining traction on the rock's sloping surfaces. The same is true today for cyclists who use shoes with metal cleats while riding the Slickrock Trail. Slickrock also becomes very slick when wet.Cleats... Here's all the details online:http://www.nationalmtbseries.com/theseries/theroutes/marathon We've had the event in rain a couple years ago, its manageable in the wet in slickrock.If it's torrential downpour like then then ALL the ground in the area becomes CLAY and becomes a nightmare to ride anywhere, and the slickrock is a welcome relief.
CleatsnCleavage Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks - route profile looks easier than Sabie (where I'm pretty sure I didnt get over 2000m ascent for the marathon anyway?). Glad for the heads up about the clay...Im not riding if its too wet. I did Gravel Travel in Paarl mountains in the rain last year and that clay just stuck to everything, I had a R3 000 repair bill. Like a previous poster said...see you at the Clarens Brewery in that case.
Odinson Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Not too fussed if it is a bit wet and muddy. My biggest concern is the cold in the morning. Standing in the chute and freezing your nuts off - also the first few km's until your diesel engine is at optimal running temperature.
Mike Bike Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Not too fussed if it is a bit wet and muddy. My biggest concern is the cold in the morning. Standing in the chute and freezing your nuts off - also the first few km's until your diesel engine is at optimal running temperature. youngsters dont have diesel engines...only old bullets have those
WesselvdWalt Posted April 16, 2015 Author Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks - route profile looks easier than Sabie (where I'm pretty sure I didnt get over 2000m ascent for the marathon anyway?). Glad for the heads up about the clay...Im not riding if its too wet. I did Gravel Travel in Paarl mountains in the rain last year and that clay just stuck to everything, I had a R3 000 repair bill. Like a previous poster said...see you at the Clarens Brewery in that case. If there is any moisture it will be very light and late in the day, nothing to worry about.It hasn't rained at all in over a week, and it's perfect conditions ...and if you are cold.. just ride harder!
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