[Event] Delta Dash 6hr Endurance Race

[Eldron]

REALFEEL more like 250m

 

It's so worth it for the swoops down the tree line and the wee gap jump!

[NotSoBigBen]

Single Speed Rigid 'friendly'?

[RocknRolla]

Single Speed Rigid 'friendly'?

 

Yes,

 

The only section that is a wee bit dubious is going ou the school grounds before the tree line. But it's so short your arms will not even notice.

 

The more pressing decision is gearing.

 

Personally, I may opt for a more forgiving gear at the back.. specifically for the hours between 4:30 and 5:59

[NotSoBigBen]

Yes,

 

The only section that is a wee bit dubious is going ou the school grounds before the tree line. But it's so short your arms will not even notice.

 

The more pressing decision is gearing.

 

Personally, I may opt for a more forgiving gear at the back.. specifically for the hours between 4:30 and 5:59

32*20? I guess it depends on the legs .....

[RocknRolla]

Two years ago I rode 34-17 on 26inch.

I cramped like a motherf.....

 

The ups arent that steep that you cant get up them. It's a slow steady climb from the bottom of the treeline back into the school. 18 may be a good balance between speed and climbing efficieny. I might pack a 20 in the toolbox for halfway...depends on how I feel on the bike leading up to the race (at the moment that feeling is not great)

 

 

But like you say - all depends on the legs.

[NotSoBigBen]

Two years ago I rode 34-17 on 26inch.

I cramped like a motherf.....

 

The ups arent that steep that you cant get up them. It's a slow steady climb from the bottom of the treeline back into the school. 18 may be a good balance between speed and climbing efficieny. I might pack a 20 in the toolbox for halfway...depends on how I feel on the bike leading up to the race (at the moment that feeling is not great)

 

 

But like you say - all depends on the legs.

 

Mmmmmm think I'll just go with my 32*18 (29r) and see how it goes ... 

[RocknRolla]

Mmmmmm think I'll just go with my 32*18 (29r) and see how it goes ... 

 

That's my choice too. Should be lekker, I'm very excited about this one!!

 

Edit: I should have been clearer in my previous reply, I doing this one on the wagon wheels and I quite enjoy the 32-18

[Cheese]

Any of you guys have the lap distance from the previous years?

[Pieter1]

Any of you guys have the lap distance from the previous years?

Between 6 and 7km a lap. Big Ben I did the race on a 32/18 last year and found it okayish.

[suzieQ]

Good news, we will have Bodyworks Massage at the race giving all the participants, free sports massage at the event, so dont worry about the climbs or the gearing, they will sort out the aching muscles.

 

http://www.bodyworksmassage.co.za/

[Undun]

_{Its on the same date as the 36One.}

_{Thats miff as i train a 20+km loop through delta and Emmarentia.}

_{I see the work thats been done , nice guys, you have used the big sand drop offs well. I will help to run the jumps in for you:)}

_{Mabie il do the race next year... or do you have another delta dash in this year again?}

_{Really wish it could be the weekend after the 36One, then i could go straight into the race without having to train further...just a though and a wish!}

_{I hope the event is KICK ASS, i heard its fun!!}

[NotSoBigBen]

Entry done, no backing out!

[RocknRolla]

I started training this weekend.

 

Have been doing too many two hour rides lately....

[Cheese]

Back injury , just as I wanted to increase hours for the race.

Will hopefully be back riding in time.

[SpOkeD]

I'm In! Solo...

[suzieQ]

Great news....our liquor license has been approved. So we have a barista making great coffee for the morning and will have nice cold beers for the afternoon. Doesnt get much better - coffee, cold beer, free leg rubs and 6 hours on a bike!!