mtbgirlz Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Bay of plenty MMM didn't work very well for TriRock!
fanievb Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 IM70.3 DBN Route (-).zipDoes 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. will gpx work? *ps not sure how accurate the route is IM70.3 DBN Route (-).zip
skipperw Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 IM70.3 DBN Route (-).zip will gpx work? *ps not sure how accurate the route is IM70.3 DBN Route (-).zipI'll see if I can make it work this eve.
reteid Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 entered but it is tos training through cold winter here in cape town.getting familiar with my indoor trainer in the process.
mtbgirlz Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Course Maps are up: http://eu.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/durban/course.aspx#axzz3bnRv6BF0
fanievb Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Course Maps are up: http://eu.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/durban/course.aspx#axzz3bnRv6BF0
Garfield2010 Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 That bike course is complex. Will just sit on DaveM's wheel..........
davem Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 That bike course is complex. Will just sit on DaveM's wheel.......... You spending the weekend in Joburg? I am not racing. Not so keen on a draft fest.
IceCreamMan Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 You spending the weekend in Joburg? I am not racing. Not so keen on a draft fest. 1800 guys at IM resulted in big bunches.....3000 will result in even bigger bunches.... but so be it.... looking forward to a lil bit of warmth after winter training...
multisport Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 If you Looking to transport your bicycle from JHB to Durban. I'll also be racing, so looking forward to it!!! check us out at www.myvelo.co.za We have designed a trailer that will keep your pride and joy safe for the race, no tampering of any equipment. if you need any further information, give me a call Brendan 082 386 4141
Garfield2010 Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Do the math......... 3,000 athletes x 10m (drafting regulation) = 30km line of cyclist. New rules also state you not allowed to draft when overtaking. In other words when 10 meters out you already need to move out of line. I see a lot of blocking etc happening. Having said that I did not notice any drafting in EL and also last year in Roth there were 4,000 athletes and there was no drafting. Drafting tends to be an issue in windy conditions so if it is wind still then hopefully there will be minimal drafting. Either way you can tell if a guy drafts on purpose. And if they do then so what. Ironman racing is against yourself not one another. The serious racers at the front is normally very well monitored in any case. (Except when DaveM is racing then I have to beat him)
IceCreamMan Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Do the math......... 3,000 athletes x 10m (drafting regulation) = 30km line of cyclist. New rules also state you not allowed to draft when overtaking. In other words when 10 meters out you already need to move out of line. I see a lot of blocking etc happening. Having said that I did not notice any drafting in EL and also last year in Roth there were 4,000 athletes and there was no drafting. Drafting tends to be an issue in windy conditions so if it is wind still then hopefully there will be minimal drafting. Either way you can tell if a guy drafts on purpose. And if they do then so what. Ironman racing is against yourself not one another. The serious racers at the front is normally very well monitored in any case. (Except when DaveM is racing then I have to beat him)that 30km line is assuming everyone starts at a separate point or time, reality is that all 3000 will commence the bike within a short period of time thus there will be bunches. At all ultra's there are bunches of people around even when there is less than 500 entrants...with 3000 it is going to result in large bunches. not the end of the world, the cycle leg is fantastic and fast, looking forward to it.
davem Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 I find it sad when people are not bothered by large packs in a non drafting triathlon. I get seriously upset if someone sits on my wheel deliberately. Expect 32Gi in the face. Cycling is my strength, I can't piggyback off you on the swim or the run. Go do your own training, I am not there to drag you to the finish. Rant over.
Foxbat Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Drafting is cheating. Why enter a race if you gonna cheat.
shawnvan Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 Do the math......... 3,000 athletes x 10m (drafting regulation) = 30km line of cyclist. New rules also state you not allowed to draft when overtaking. In other words when 10 meters out you already need to move out of line. I see a lot of blocking etc happening. Having said that I did not notice any drafting in EL and also last year in Roth there were 4,000 athletes and there was no drafting. Ummm - not correct Garf - 2015 IM Rules state age groupers may enter draft zone when overtaking, Pro's cannot. See: http://www.ironman.com/~/media/e573751ff47e4f758a28565a453f79c0.ashx Section 5.04 DRAFTING AND POSITION RULES(a) “Drafting” means to enter the draft zone (as described below) of another athlete or anyvehicle. Drafting during the Race is prohibited; (5:00 Minute Time Penalty)(b) The age‐group bicycle draft zone is 10 meters long, measured from the leading edge of thefront wheel and extending towards the back of the bike (5 bike lengths of clear spacebetween bikes). An age‐group athlete may enter the draft zone of another athlete whenpassing and must continuously progress through the draft zone. A maximum of 20 secondswill be allowed to pass through the draft zone of another athlete; (5:00 minute TimePenalty)© The professional bicycle draft zone is 12 meters long, measured from the leading edge ofthe front wheel and extending towards the back of the bike (6 bike lengths of clear spacebetween bikes). A professional athlete must immediately move to the side upon enteringthe draft zone of another athlete when passing (i.e., no slipstreaming) and mustcontinuously progress through the draft zone. A maximum of 25 seconds will be allowedto pass through the zone of another athlete; (5:00 Minute Time Penalty)(d) Age group athletes must remain outside of the draft zone (5 bike lengths between bikes)except when passing. Failure to do so will result in a drafting violation; (5:00 Minute TimePenalty)
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