Iwan Kemp Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Wasn't going to, but now I would like to. Not because of the distance, but because this is a ride about more than time, a medal, bragging rights or accolades. I think the vibe will be something special and the fact that we'd be out showing support to a community who's been through quite a bit will be more important than what could have or should have been. BIG respect to every single fire fighter and volunteer who risked their lives the last couple of days so 100's 1000's of people could have a roof over their head today.
jules1976 Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 My 25th! 24th on the same bike ! (true) WOW big up on the same bike now that's impressive !
rock Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 as a matter of interest how much climbing is there now, M3 back to town isnt flat.
Slowbee Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Going to be there. Would not miss this for all the tea in china! trying to figure out how to make the bike look like a fire truck.
Raydek Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 as a matter of interest how much climbing is there now, M3 back to town isnt flat. By my (strava) calculation, just under a 1000
Slowbee Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Capetonians shouldn't really have an excuse for not riding. Out of towners though, you can obviously understand if the don't come.+1
Slowbee Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I'll be there with my whole team, Riding For Fire!when do you guys start ?
rock Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 By my (strava) calculation, just under a 1000 but only over 47kms is a fair work out of joe average - although strava tends to exaggerate a little.
Reg Lizard Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 but only over 47kms is a fair work out of joe average - although strava tends to exaggerate a little.I very much doubt whether that route is just under a 1000m vertical ascent I think close to 500m is more accurate
Stiggy Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Will the top guys be racing or are we just going to go out and have a ride for CT and it's people? Would like to get a feeling from the guys riding VA, 1A and the like.
Pure Savage Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Will the top guys be racing or are we just going to go out and have a ride for CT and it's people? Would like to get a feeling from the guys riding VA, 1A and the like. From 1A we are already planning our attack up Eddingbourgh drive, lead out for the finish and then fastest way to the beer tents. A whole lot of hammer!!
Slowbee Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I'll be there with my whole team, Riding For Fire!quick one .. what is the age of your youngest riding ?
Groadie Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I was always going to just ride it (not race it) with my son this year. He's 12 and its his first one. So for him its a great way to ease into the whole vibe of the Cycle Tour and really be able to manage the distance easily. Most of my mates (lots of genuine sub 3 riders) have decided to drop back to the last guy in our group and just ride for fun. The pressure is off. The race is off. But the ride and the gees is on and its up to all of us to pitch up and enjoy it. I'm just glad it wasn't cancelled. If you'r out riding your bike with thousands of others then its always a good time. See you there!!
leaboy Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Hellz yeah, you think the organizers will mind if my bottle holders have cans of beers in them?
leaboy Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 This years route, roughly http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/644179636
Hilton. Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 I think this is the more likely route (to end of M3, to Main road, around Muizenberg and then back along M3):
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