davem Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 The cycle course is not exactly the same. TriRock: you went back towards Durbs for a bit, 180 deg at Argyle Road, then out to Ballito and an exact reverse back. IM: You get onto the M4 (at the same spot) but head directly out to Ballito. On return, you do a 180 at Argyle same as TriRock but then head out towards Umhlanga for a second lap, 180 at Glenashley and back to Argyle, 180 again and follow the same route as TriRock back to Suncoast. The reason for this (I am guessing) is to make the distance closer to 90km. TriRock is actually 86-87km. Way more complicated, on the second (short lap) you will share the road with okes on the first lap. It is a very flat course at only about 500m (I disagree with the 750m above). They also have increased the number of competitors to 3000 on the website. If they get anywhere close to this, you will have the drafting world champs. I also see that they have extended the normal entry fee deadline (R2500) to 31 May.
IceCreamMan Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Interesting , I recorded 941 odd metres of elevation at Trirock Durban and 88.08 km. Having said that though I did it relatively fast so possibly my Tomtom was gerook ...(elevation part) I know a lot of ppl that have entered Durban, 3000 may well be achieved. Durban is probably the perfect spot for any long and medium distance tri's. Would not surprise me to see a full IM there soonish.
shaper Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Will be my first and know of quite a few first timers doing the 70.3 in Durban this year... So I for one hope it is flat(er) having only done sprint distance events so far !!
davem Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Having put some effort into training over the last few weeks, and the fact that they extended the entry deadline suddenly got tempted. But the likelihood of some serious bunches makes me waiver. Run is a two lapper so little change of congestion. It could be really good or just too crowded. Enter or wait til TriRock? That is the burning question.
gurns Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 I am definitely in. Entered and paid, training started.... This will bring back good memories of Ohlsons (spelling) Durban Ultra's from many years ago. I think it will be an awesome event - c'mon do it.
ScottCM Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I read on the FB page they have less than 50 entries left. Good luck to all
fanievb Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 if i read the description on the website correctly this is the cycling course. except for the direction & lane use which I can't change due to strava restrictions https://www.strava.com/routes/2320366
dracs Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 if i read the description on the website correctly this is the cycling course. except for the direction & lane use which I can't change due to strava restrictions https://www.strava.com/routes/2320366 thanks.. I wonder what is taking them so long to put up a route profile and map...
BikeLifeRent Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Hi, Mate of mine forgot to enter before the cut off time. Does anyone know where he can go to get one? Thanks in advance.
ScottCM Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Saw they said there are still charity slots available.
fanievb Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/durban/register.aspx#axzz3bQBD5HTA IRONMAN 4 the Kidz Charity slots - OPEN If you would like to participate in the Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 Durban 2015 as an individual athlete and make your participation count for the underprivileged kids of South Africa, register for an IRONMAN 4 the Kidz Charity slot! Contact Julia Banach on julia@ironman4thekidz.co.za or phone her on 041 581 7990 for more information. Visit the Charity website on www.ironman4thekidz.co.za for more information.
mtbgirlz Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I am keen to see exactly where they will start the swim. The course description "in the direction of uShaka Marine World." so may not be starting in front of UShaka?
skipperw Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Does anyone have the bike leg as a cycleops virtual training file? Would be great to give it a go (or parts thereof as three hours on the trainer would be dull), prior to the event.
Garfield2010 Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Having put some effort into training over the last few weeks, and the fact that they extended the entry deadline suddenly got tempted. But the likelihood of some serious bunches makes me waiver. Run is a two lapper so little change of congestion. It could be really good or just too crowded. Enter or wait til TriRock? That is the burning question. Simple solution:- Its not that congested at the front Did you enter DaveM?
Garfield2010 Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I am keen to see exactly where they will start the swim. The course description "in the direction of uShaka Marine World." so may not be starting in front of UShaka?Bay of plenty
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