Bonus Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 Did the Berge en Dale for the first time this year and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to it next year. Krugersdorp hill was nowhere near as bad as people made out it would be, but that was only the first of many hills! :-) Nice seeding event for the Argus . . . .
canfan Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 Did the Berge en Dale for the first time this year and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to it next year. Krugersdorp hill was nowhere near as bad as people made out it would be, but that was only the first of many hills! :-) Nice seeding event for the Argus . . . .Krugersdorp hill isnt bad. Biggest issue is the speed at the beginning of the race. That makes that hill pretty tough if trying to stay in the bunch.
WezGK Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 Hey! How does this compare to Bestmed Satellite in terms of climbs?
ScottCM Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 Seriously considering it, but is it not the same day as the Value Logistics Fast One in Meyerton?
MSL Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 Seriously considering it, but is it not the same day as the Value Logistics Fast One in Meyerton? Nope. Fast One is on the 25th of Jan.
Schnavel Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 This is an awesome race which goes through the cradle. Lots of climbing and a hard route, but definitely one of the better races on the calendar! Will definitely be back there next year
Patchelicious Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 Hey! How does this compare to Bestmed Satellite in terms of climbs?Satellite definitely had the harder climb, but overall the BnD has harder "climbing" I think. It's more of these rollers that get attacked through the cradle, and the run down Bayers is NOT flat but is fast. There is no real single tough climb, but when you are done you will know that you just raced Edit: if you are planning on racing it, warm up! The first hill can be a decider.
Bonus Posted November 5, 2014 Author Posted November 5, 2014 At least there are plenty of fast downhills :-)
GaryvdM Posted December 3, 2014 Posted December 3, 2014 Edit: if you are planning on racing it, warm up! The first hill can be a decider. I find riding hill snacks gently works pretty well. P.S. does anyone know where the name "hill snacks" comes from?
RastaMan Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Entered, one of my fav races This year I started in A, managed to keep with the front 8 guys, but when we went down sterkies my spoke went, had to stop to adjust my magnet to hitting the cadence sensor, then the next group came past, climbed one.When we turned on the highway I was ready to break away, and my second spoke on the back wheel went, had to cruise home the last bit, Happy with my time of 2:55, but I know I could have had a better result
Long Wheel Base Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Entered, one of my fav races This year I started in A, managed to keep with the front 8 guys, but when we went down sterkies my spoke went, had to stop to adjust my magnet to hitting the cadence sensor, then the next group came past, climbed one.When we turned on the highway I was ready to break away, and my second spoke on the back wheel went, had to cruise home the last bit, Happy with my time of 2:55, but I know I could have had a better result Better luck next time. Mechanical's and punctures SUCK. Wish they only happened in training.
Andymann Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Does anyone who rode it last year have the .tcx or .gpx file for me? I don't feel like driving the route with my car! Thanks
GaryvdM Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Does anyone who rode it last year have the .tcx or .gpx file for me? I don't feel like driving the route with my car! Thanks Not sure if you will be able to access this. Let me know if you can't. www.strava.com/activities/111870491/export_gpx
Wez-O Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Hey! How does this compare to Bestmed Satellite in terms of climbs?The Berge en Dale is tougher for sure but one of my favourate races of the season.
Cheese Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Think this will be my first race of new year and hopefully start of a few. Only did one racetec race in 2014. I am not a good climber but for some reason I like to challenge myself to all the hilly races.
Cheese Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Not sure if you will be able to access this. Let me know if you can't. www.strava.com/activities/111870491/export_gpxGet message that I am not allowed to access the page.
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