Maniax Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I haven't seen a topic regarding the "old Medallion" race on The Hub. Only heard about it from a friend. Its happening this Sunday. This is my only DNF so far, so I want to ride it again to tick it off. Last year was a complete disaster. I'm just checking fellow Hubber's pulse who is riding?
Wannabe Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Jip, also got a score to settle with this race.It was incredibly hot, and I crawled over the section from the Prison to the finish. Actually stopped a few times to find shade under Road signs, next to the wheels of bakkies at the waterpoints, etc. Was without doubt my poorest road race last year.
Winstonian1984 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I haven't seen a topic regarding the "old Medallion" race on The Hub. Only heard about it from a friend. Its happening this Sunday. This is my only DNF so far, so I want to ride it again to tick it off. Last year was a complete disaster. I'm just checking fellow Hubber's pulse who is riding?Will be there, riding with a friend so it will be chilled. Will probably help people along the way if im able to. The heat last year was CRAZY.
Rouxenator Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 It's on this Sunday. Were you one of the unfortunate ones that got cut off last year when they stopped the race due to the heat?
Bankie99 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I am riding as well and this was my 1st ever race last year and I suffered like hell completing the race in 42deg heat with cramps and 4h35 later. This Sunday I would like to smash it in a sub3 to take revenge for last year
Wannabe Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Weather forecast is a lot better than last year.Fairly moderate ESE winds (about 20km/h) and temps in the mid 20's.
IndianRoadie Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 im doing this race its my first time doing it as well. no idea of the route difficulty
Winstonian1984 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Weather forecast is a lot better than last year.Fairly moderate ESE winds (about 20km/h) and temps in the mid 20's.This makes me want to ride it properly after getting cut off at 87km last year
Piston ZA Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 This will also be my first road race (doing it on my mtb). Good prep for the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Route profile does not look too hectic. Is the 2015 route the same as last year?
Winstonian1984 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 This will also be my first road race (doing it on my mtb). Good prep for the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Route profile does not look too hectic. Is the 2015 route the same as last year?4km Shorter. Instead of turning left towards the prison, riders go straight towards the R44
Bankie99 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 This will also be my first road race (doing it on my mtb). Good prep for the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Route profile does not look too hectic. Is the 2015 route the same as last year? Yeah same route as last year but do not under estimate those rolling hills. Luckily the weather looks decent for this coming weekend as last year it was 40 odd deg's by 10am and the race was eventually stopped on account of the heat
Bankie99 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 4km Shorter. Instead of turning left towards the prison, riders go straight towards the R44 I didnt even notice that little change in the route.
KidCharlemagne Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Yup, good training before the Cycle Tour. Helshoogte to contend with early in the race. Normally a bunch split then the chase is on.
Gerlach Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Jip, also got a score to settle with this race.It was incredibly hot, and I crawled over the section from the Prison to the finish. Actually stopped a few times to find shade under Road signs, next to the wheels of bakkies at the waterpoints, etc. Was without doubt my poorest road race last year.Hahahah!!! ja, dit was een rowe race gewees daai!!! Ek het n banch brake gemaak en vir 20km gery met iemand saam met my en beerte gemaak voor. Toe ons af draai tronk se kant toe, toe se my Garmin 43'c. Toe is die race over en oorlewings mode toe. Hom in 4ure gedoen en 5 MIN!!!!!!!! en die keer moet hulle die keer net se HIER MAAK JY KLAAR!!!!!! oor die eerste mat gery, toe is dit nie eers racetec se damn mat nie!!!!
Gerlach Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I didnt even notice that little change in the route.Nice!! cuts out that hill just before it!!!
'Dale Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Jip, also got a score to settle with this race.It was incredibly hot, and I crawled over the section from the Prison to the finish. Actually stopped a few times to find shade under Road signs, next to the wheels of bakkies at the waterpoints, etc. Was without doubt my poorest road race last year.Yip, it was a rof day with the weather godsFirst time I've been to a race with it being called off at 10 AM-ish.
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