Gen Posted October 18, 2015 Share Well that is now done for this year. . As always a great event.. great trails. . The downhills are just incredible But I must Confess I missed the soft serve at the water point on day 2 this year.. . ha ha. Lux tents were awesome. Castle kept us well hydrated with ice cold beer.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davevdm Posted October 18, 2015 Share I just want to say this event was about the best event I've had the pleasure of attending, in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted October 18, 2015 Share I just want to say this event was about the best event I've had the pleasure of attending, in the world.Give that man a bells. The Great Trek is hands down the best stage race Ive ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoiZoNouZ Posted October 18, 2015 Share Awesome Awesome Awesome! Only thing I'd like is a medal for my collection. The downhills were out of this world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hubs Posted October 19, 2015 Share Give that man a bells. The Great Trek is hands down the best stage race Ive ever done.Great stage race. Thanks for making me bleed Eldron. Your'e a good partner to have if you want to go fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hubs Posted October 19, 2015 Share A few pictures from my Garmin Virb. Please excuse the dirt marks on a few photos...Eldron was most of the time in the front... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted October 19, 2015 Share A few pictures from my Garmin Virb. Please excuse the dirt marks on a few photos...Eldron was most of the time in the front... [emoji106]I am so moerig with my hubby. . He thought he had gotten all of the Spionkop decent on his GoPro but he didn't the battery died as he was approaching Long Tom pass..[emoji24] We'll just have to go back next year to get it all... I am trying to twist his arm so that we can do the great trek next year.. but it's a bit difficult with the kids having to get to school and all. I did my 3rd 2 day this year. So I think time is right to do the great trek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted October 19, 2015 Share I am so moerig with my hubby. . He thought he had gotten all of the Spionkop decent on his GoPro but he didn't the battery died as he was approaching Long Tom pass..[emoji24] We'll just have to go back next year to get it all... I am trying to twist his arm so that we can do the great trek next year.. but it's a bit difficult with the kids having to get to school and all. I did my 3rd 2 day this year. So I think time is right to do the great trek. Why not try the descent? Its not just fast people, there are a lot of us slow coaches. Logistics are a lot easier with kids as its on the weekend rather than during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hubs Posted October 19, 2015 Share I am so moerig with my hubby. . He thought he had gotten all of the Spionkop decent on his GoPro but he didn't the battery died as he was approaching Long Tom pass..[emoji24] We'll just have to go back next year to get it all... I am trying to twist his arm so that we can do the great trek next year.. but it's a bit difficult with the kids having to get to school and all. I did my 3rd 2 day this year. So I think time is right to do the great trek.I noticed that filming climbs are not dramatic to watch...a lot of weaving left and right. The pain does not translate on the big screen going up! So you might have not missed much!Do the 3 day event. A real challenge getting through the 97km day 1! My first time. Will do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted October 19, 2015 Share Why not try the descent? Its not just fast people, there are a lot of us slow coaches. Logistics are a lot easier with kids as its on the weekend rather than during the week.Will have to consider the descent. I will also have to train then.. tell you what I felt my untrained behind on day 1.. it hurt a bit ha ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted October 19, 2015 Share I noticed that filming climbs are not dramatic to watch...a lot of weaving left and right. The pain does not translate on the big screen going up! So you might have not missed much!Do the 3 day event. A real challenge getting through the 97km day 1! My first time. Will do it again.I mean he didn't get the whole of the Spionkop descent on the GoPro. I don't care for the up hills ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOEKVLAG Posted October 19, 2015 Share I just want to say this event was about the best event I've had the pleasure of attending, in the world. Give that man a bells. The Great Trek is hands down the best stage race Ive ever done.Agree 100%!!!! I do feel admin should close this thread as I don't want to struggle getting an entry next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin PJ Posted October 19, 2015 Share I mean he didn't get the whole of the Spionkop descent on the GoPro. I don't care for the up hills ha ha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzwhi6RZ01s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfMsfwKuLIU This is from 11 October, the Descent. Downhill starts at 12 minutes in the first video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted October 19, 2015 Share Lol.. lagged hey.. I almost came pipe on the bell run.. the photographer commented about my very very funky shorts and I looked back to say something and the next berm was right there.. ended up just managing not to see my backside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted October 19, 2015 Share am sitting at my desk having some awesome flashbacks... I always love this ride. It is not as easy as the figures suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin PJ Posted October 19, 2015 Share am sitting at my desk having some awesome flashbacks... I always love this ride. It is not as easy as the figures suggest. I have watched my own videos of the race so many times. I know the feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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