Rob Mortimer Posted October 27, 2015 Share OK who do we have in the I-Team at the moment - the ones who want to race for that sub 3? I have taken over an entry that was in I batch, if I can get reseeded there then I'm up for the challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch the stalker Posted October 27, 2015 Share OK who do we have in the I-Team at the moment - the ones who want to race for that sub 3? So far I've got 5: 1. & 2. shaper +13. ScottC-M4. monkey on a bianchi5. bmw1za Fat Boab and Prince, is this your target too - are you in? Who else? My plan: Get some yellow stickers to put on the back of our helmets so that we can see where we are in the bunch. I will sit just behind and if anyone drops off on a hill I'll bridge them back again. If the pace of the bunch is not fast enough, I'll have to try and do some work on the front to speed things up. At 70km we can take stock and see who's still feeling ok for those last 5 hills. Whoever is still there, I'll try and help pace over the climbs. On race day, we can meet early, put our stickers on our helmets and get to know the faces in our team. Then pull into the start pen as 1 group with the aim of sticking together as long as possible. The more we work for each other, the better our chances will be of reaching your targets. I am seeded in H but nobody to work with, so will join you guys (and girls) in I batch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted October 27, 2015 Share Test... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted October 27, 2015 Share Great to see the sub-3 I group taking shape, and kudos to Tombeej for stepping up. I need to have a think about my commitment or not. I have lots of excuses lined up, but fundamentally wouldn't want to dick people around, and some of you guys sound like a class or two beyond me. I'm basically a Mamil who has no feel for my current anticipated race time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch the stalker Posted October 27, 2015 Share Great to see the sub-3 I group taking shape, and kudos to Tombeej for stepping up. I need to have a think about my commitment or not. I have lots of excuses lined up, but fundamentally wouldn't want to dick people around, and some of you guys sound like a class or two beyond me. I'm basically a Mamil who has no feel for my current anticipated race time...What's the worst that can happen? You get dropped by the bunch and ride it solo.Enough excuses, join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted October 27, 2015 Share But my dog ate my homework......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26er Posted October 27, 2015 Share Ja, my role as super domestique for the I-Team will be to do all the work for them in the first 70km then drop them off at Witkoppen and it's up to them from there.Good Man!I hope they all buy you beer after the race:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted October 28, 2015 Share What's the worst that can happen? You get dropped by the bunch and ride it solo.Enough excuses, join us. Luckily in an event the size of this, starting at 7:05 even if we (Including myself) get dropped there are bound to be plenty bunches coming through so a solo ride shouldn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 28, 2015 Share Luckily in an event the size of this, starting at 7:05 even if we (Including myself) get dropped there are bound to be plenty bunches coming through so a solo ride shouldn't happen. Don't know if it always happens to me only but the one's (few) I pass are going too slow and the one's passing me (lots) are too damn fast Luckily I don't mind riding on my own if I have to, and I am well aware that it's faster in a bunch but it's less stressful alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Heinz Posted October 28, 2015 Share Does anyone here know if the racing U16 batch (+ batch) need to ride with blocked gears or are all gear accepted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted October 28, 2015 Share I've got us covered with the stickers Dot.jpg We can meet up at Circle circle "D" or "6" where we can put the sticker on the helmet and a second one on our race number in case it blows off the helmet. cc_venue_parking_06102015.gif An overnight thought wrt identification. I have a vague memory of someone, geraldm24?, previously mentioning that his club ride with coloured cable ties sticking out their helmets? They'd certainly not blow off and might be good to spot people from the side or front? Yours on the fence..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryvdM Posted October 28, 2015 Share An overnight thought wrt identification. I have a vague memory of someone, geraldm24?, previously mentioning that his club ride with coloured cable ties sticking out their helmets? They'd certainly not blow off and might be good to spot people from the side or front? Yours on the fence..... The Jacaranda guys do that. (see https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/137130-wilro-cycle-challenge/page-7?do=findComment&comment=2264184) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted October 28, 2015 Share The Jacaranda guys do that. (see https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/137130-wilro-cycle-challenge/page-7?do=findComment&comment=2264184) Thanks Gary......far better memory (or search) skills than I! Talus, is it effective? And will it trigger an E-toll barrier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted October 28, 2015 Share Don't know if it always happens to me only but the one's (few) I pass are going too slow and the one's passing me (lots) are too damn fast Luckily I don't mind riding on my own if I have to, and I am well aware that it's faster in a bunch but it's less stressful alone Only ones I pass are those that have stopped to fix their bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 28, 2015 Share An overnight thought wrt identification. I have a vague memory of someone, geraldm24?, previously mentioning that his club ride with coloured cable ties sticking out their helmets? They'd certainly not blow off and might be good to spot people from the side or front? Yours on the fence.....Good idea - but not mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieL Posted October 28, 2015 Share Contemplating also dropping back to "I" group, to take advantage of this "BikeHub lead out train" that is forming so nicely. Seeded in C, but that is a bridge too far for me this year, I feel. I'll be blown off the back of that group like a dandelion in a hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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