Thor Buttox Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Was great fun! Pity my Garmin fell off, about 5mins after we caught the A, felt we worked so hard to get there and then i turned around to get it. Needless to say the massive effort put in meant that i waited ages for C bunch to get to me to take me homeAn amazing effort. At 54kph down Malmesbury Road thought you okes were mental. Think of those heavier lads like me that normally get dropped at the prison,pls, haha. But the first C guy only got me close to the top of Vissershok. I was going so slowly by then I could see the sweat hit the tar vertically below my chin.
J∆kk∆ls Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Wanna thank the Muscles in Group H.We had a fast start and there were a hand full in Group H riding hard. It was a bloody good effort and we managed to catch G fairly quickly. I manage to squeeze out 3:13 after the last two climbs nearly robbed me of my dignity.
Skubarra Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Really enjoyed this race. Very disappointed concerning my performance . But can only make me stronger. Was late this morning so missed my group and started in F, pulled hard over the first few KM and was rewarded by catching E. Set back and helped so now and them, Tested my climbing legs a few times during the climbs to make sure I brought them with and to my surprise they were there , could pull away from the strong guys up on the longer hills. Then its happened again ... the 80KM bonk , was only a for a minute or 2(strava estimates power dropping from +-250W to 190W) but was enough to be dropped and had to case like crazy when I overcame it. Well done ramster, bonks happen but you made a good comeback. I was also in the front of E/F group - in the blue Sanlam Investments kit The Group F guys rode pretty well today
SiriS Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Well organised, marked etc. Don't think I'll be doing the MTB 35km again. Way too little single track, too much afkak just for afkak's sake. Climb, climb, climb with little play. Can do so much more from a Durbanville trails PR point of view. Biased perhaps 'cos I ride these trails often...but it isn't a great route. Spoke to a couple of people who share the same sentiment.
milky4130 Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Really enjoyed this race. Very disappointed concerning my performance . But can only make me stronger. Was late this morning so missed my group and started in F, pulled hard over the first few KM and was rewarded by catching E. Set back and helped so now and them, Tested my climbing legs a few times during the climbs to make sure I brought them with and to my surprise they were there , could pull away from the strong guys up on the longer hills. Then its happened again ... the 80KM bonk , was only a for a minute or 2(strava estimates power dropping from +-250W to 190W) but was enough to be dropped and had to case like crazy when I overcame it. Needless to say, little to late and couldn't catch them... and was sooooo much looking forward to a group sprint up visserhok followed by 99er finish...was not to be. Ended up doing a 3:13, 6 min behind group winners Big to the guys that was keeping the pace nice and high ,especially the guy that started in F and worked all the way ,non stop till the finish.....( I would assume) BTW I was the one with the long white compression socksif you didn't pass out then it's not a bonk. 190w is still Going strong.
Pure Savage Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Really bleak about the bike racks being stolen. Its a little ironic that they gave 2 thule bike racks away during the lucky draw. Maybe some people did not want to wait for the lucky draw. The water stations at the end and the little shade there was pretty great!
Berry Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Well done ramster, bonks happen but you made a good comeback. I was also in the front of E/F group - in the blue Sanlam Investments kit The Group F guys rode pretty well todayI was in black and white castelli kit was hanging on me teeth
Meezo Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 My garmins for sale, its in good condition recently serviced. Matt you're on speed dial [emoji12]
nazmo Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Those pakistani cell phone shops can replace a phone glass at a 5th the price, I even heard some cell phone franchises telling people to go there. Pity they dont do garmins
Pure Savage Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 My garmins for sale, its in good condition recently serviced. Matt you're on speed dial [emoji12] Friends iphone has the same unique look after the race as well! Insurance companies going to have a busy time on Monday!
Meezo Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Friends iphone has the same unique look after the race as well! Insurance companies going to have a busy time on Monday! Monday, i sent my claim in immediately once i got home from the race... taking no prisoners with this one! biggest problem i have now is, "if its not on strava it didn't happen"
Cacey Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Nice race, pretty chaffed with a 3:52 for the 108 on my MTB with knobbies but feeling the legs tonight
'Dale Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 My garmins for sale, its in good condition recently serviced. Matt you're on speed dial[emoji12] RIP Garmie
DJR Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 My garmins for sale, its in good condition recently serviced. Matt you're on speed dial [emoji12].......only used once or twice for short rides
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