Bikes Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 There was a whole bunch of us that didn't see the long route sign after the water point where the races split. My wife who was about 10 minutes ahead of me says there was a big commotion as they tried to "cut off" a bunch of them, but they forced their way past a marshal/farmer onto the long route. Those of us just behind weren't so lucky. In fact we were deceived, as the folks at the water point told us to just follow the signs over the concrete bridge (knowing it was the medium route). I suspect they removed the long route markers. I do feel short-changed and a bit miffed, having missed the cut at the Philadelphia Epic MTB. And it wasn't like we'd been out there for 5 hours or something. It clear from the results that something went wrong.I also do feel rather cheated out of 20km. I came with the idea of doing the 63km in preparation for upcoming long distance mtb events.
BrandonF_ Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 Where are you mounting your chip? When I had mine on my fork I didn't get results.I have always placed mine on my shoes, and never had an issue. Strangely enough, my Breederiver results did reflect, and then removed..? Still waiting on a response from Racetec. It don't bother me much, as I won't be renewing my PPA membership this year, their MTB races are diminishing and those that are still happening always have "issues", so I'll enter them as a TEMP + there are many more well organized races through out the year!
Skubarra Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 Like milky said, not the toughest of routes... Not a lot of climbing,BUT the sand & wind made you work for every kilometer, especially the second half of the race. Can't complain about the sand, was able to ride just about everything, WC was dry up until now so that is just part of mtb'ing here. Suffered more than I expected though, was off the pace and faded badly the last 10km's, still have a lot of work to do to get back to my old fitness. Climbs at the start a nice challenge, enjoyed the sandy singletrack challenge down Dieprivier, last few kilometers a bit of a brown, dusty bore but a good workout nonetheless. Routemarkings - I'm definitely not the most observant rider around, and managed to do the whole route so the directions could not have been that bad. My results also not reflected on Racetec but... nothing like that feeling of seeing the timing matts when your group goes off and remembering "Oh F$%%!, timing chip is at home!" I guess that is what happens if you don't do a lot of PPA races anymore ( was nice though pitching 5 minutes before the start of of the race and walking past the crowds to the front group, though if I don't bring my timing chip along this won't last long...)
milky4130 Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 Is it just me or did we do that same "forest single track" in the Durbie Dash as well? I swear it's the same tracks.
B20 Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 Is it just me or did we do that same "forest single track" in the Durbie Dash as well? I swear it's the same tracks.Looked the same to me too.....
milky4130 Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 Looked the same to me too..... Ah thought so, at least i now know i'm not all that cookcoo!!
Marius Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 pretty happy with my 3:05 on the 64km - Paced myself this time and had lots of energy left for the last 20km:D Loved the route except for the sand... the single track was nice and flowing and the beers were cold at the end so no complaints from my side.
milky4130 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 pretty happy with my 3:05 on the 64km - Paced myself this time and had lots of energy left for the last 20km:D Loved the route except for the sand... the single track was nice and flowing and the beers were cold at the end so no complaints from my side.i hope you said that with tounge in cheek, cause I know people that will be really, really upset for even classifying that as Single Track let alone flowing, LOL!! :-)
Johny Bravo Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 i hope you said that with tounge in cheek, cause I know people that will be really, really upset for even classifying that as Single Track let alone flowing, LOL!! :-)hahaha,Singletrack.
georgedup Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Not the best day out.Did the 64km Sand was crap and the thorns hit me.Didnt check my sludge before the race and so I flatted at 33km.Did the half of the race nursing the front tyre and bombing every now and then.Thanks to the few guys that gave me a spare bomb to get to the finish!!Good karma for all of you!!!
Carmichael Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Ek het sidewall cut gekry net voor Nulandis waterpunt en moes fiets stoot tot by cyclefunatics by MNK se waterpunt. net daar gestop en bier gedrink!!
milky4130 Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Got Racetec to fix the results for the top finishers. Top 10 should reflect more accurately now , i think only Johan Rabie is missing in 1st spot?
mike88 Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Any results for non ppa member...only funride??Any website one can view the results on??
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 Does anyone know this oke in the picture? Guy helped sort out jockey, I helped him with a bomb (need the adaptor back). Not the best pic I know. We never managed to get each other at the end
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