Bonus Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 What was it with punctures this year? I heard people say the lack of rain washing debris away could be e problem. I can't believe it was a marketing move by "uber puncture repairs"
Lurch the stalker Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 What was it with punctures this year? I heard people say the lack of rain washing debris away could be e problem. I can't believe it was a marketing move by "uber puncture repairs"Yup, all punctures, one guy I spoke to had 6
Frosty Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Did anyone else get a survey to complete for the event?Some dumb questions, but some interesting ones too.Makes one wonder IF the event will continue OR if another sponsor is on the cards.
the_roadie Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 6 punctures? Is that really just bad luck or not checking your tires for sharp objects between each tube change?
Lurch the stalker Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 6 punctures? Is that really just bad luck or not checking your tires for sharp objects between each tube change?I can't speak for that person, but it was a 'war zone' out there
Cav' Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Some serious downhills on the route, my max speed is 76.2kmh and riders were still passing me at that speed.I clocked 102.3km/h (according to strava, how accurate it is is another story)
Bianchi Baby Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 I started in the 2nd last group. Riders were pushing their bikes before the Pooks Hill signpost. Lots of people sitting in the shade under the bridges on the highway . How on earth can the organisers realistically cater for this? Surely some sense has to prevail. I totally agree with you TALUS!!!I also started in that group and it was insane how many people were pushing like 20km into the race, sitting under the bridges on the highway ????I actually commented on this to my husband that it was insane and a health hazard to themselves. Surely this needs to be taken into account in future. Believe me compulsory seeding rides would not be convenient for me as we live in Nelspruit but this would definitely be the way to go?? Man some people were pushing up the first hill that made up the start chute ???????????? Another issue .........punctures WTF???? Never literally never seen such carnage in my life (ok I'm not your regular racing snake) but my goodness ????
TALUS Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 I clocked 102.3km/h (according to strava, how accurate it is is another story) Why spoil a good story with facts? 102.3km/h it is.
TALUS Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 A shorter route without qualification and a longer (standard) route needing at least SOME prior race?
Patchelicious Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 I clocked 102.3km/h (according to strava, how accurate it is is another story)That's insane, where about was this? I only got 83.5
Frosty Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 That's insane, where about was this? I only got 83.5 Us lightweights don't stand a chance... I got 84.5 on lap 1 and 87.5 on lap 2. The wind had changed in the space of 4 hours.
bmw1za Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 My max speed was 84.. with no pedaling going down since I was cramping with pedaling and a tailwind I hit 111km/h on the way to Durban 2 weeks ago 4 percent down gradient
Patchelicious Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 My max speed was 84.. with no pedaling going down since I was cramping with pedaling and a tailwind I hit 111km/h on the way to Durban 2 weeks ago 4 percent down gradientYou were cramping? I'm not sure you've mentioned that before?
bmw1za Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 You were cramping? I'm not sure you've mentioned that before? sorry, multiple threads so Just threw it in there in case (lol) ... shhhhhhhhh
GaryvdM Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 TV Highlights: SS8 Tue 24 November, Ladies Race - 19h30, Main Race 20h00
Irshaadmayet Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 Kinda hit 80kph , and I weigh 55kg on a restricted u16 16t cassette. Can't imagine what the bugger's guys hit
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