ScottCM Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 I see entries are already open and close a month before the event. http://www.cycleevents.co.za/road-events/tsogo-sun-amashova-durban-classic-2015/ For those who haven't done it like myself, is there a shuttle service from Durban to PMB for this event?Where does one book and at what costs?
tombeej Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Ja there is a shuttle service that either (1) collects you at the finish and takes you to the start before the race, or (2) takes you back to PMB after the race to retrieve your car. I've never used it before, but hear it's efficient and well run. The Amashova info page ("more info coming soon...")
jimmycool Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Hopefully will be my third this year. Now just to make sure I keep up the training through the winter months.
ScottCM Posted March 16, 2015 Author Posted March 16, 2015 Race profile: I hear it has round 950m of ascending, is that correct?
clivem Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 I hear it has round 950m of ascending, is that correct?Think its more like 1,200m climbing.
HappyMartin Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Awesome race. Won't miss it. Back in KZN is always great. Going to make it into a week long break
jimmycool Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Think its more like 1,200m climbing.That sounds about right
tombeej Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 I hear it has round 950m of ascending, is that correct? Elevation gain is around 1,000m to 1,100m ascending (my Garmin results for the course vary in that range). Elevation loss is around 1,650 to 1,750m descending, which means a net altitude loss of around 650m. It might look like an easy course on paper, but it's actually a real challenge. Especially the section that runs from Cato Ridge through Inchanga, Drummond and Bothas Hill. My favourite race of the year, for sure. It really is a brilliant course. Love it.
janneman72 Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 I hear it has round 950m of ascending, is that correct?Correct, it's all the way downhill...
HappyMartin Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Elevation gain is around 1,000m to 1,100m ascending (my Garmin results for the course vary in that range). Elevation loss is around 1,650 to 1,750m descending, which means a net altitude loss of around 650m. It might look like an easy course on paper, but it's actually a real challenge. Especially the section that runs from Cato Ridge through Inchanga, Drummond and Bothas Hill. My favourite race of the year, for sure. It really is a brilliant course. Love it.Fox hill gets me every time. The focus of my training this entire year is quite simple. Get to the top of Fox hill and turn left with the bunch. Two years ago I broke the cable to my rear dérailleur at the top of Fox hill and did the rest of the race in my 11. A lot of uphills I soon discovered.
Cadre Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 The route makes for an awesome event. (5 completed). Don't expect much from the organizers. Goodie bag has a w/bottle and nothing else. Absolutely nothing. Cold legs straight into a 15km climb. Of the 4 water points along the way, 2 ran out of water before half the field passed in 2014. It is the oldest race in SA and so are the owners. It could be one the very best had it not been for Stale-Management. Last year saw a very technical finish next to Suncoast Casino. Kite was also placed 1.4 km from finish. Get your driver to park inside Suncoast very early as it gets full quickly. There is also only one exit out of the complex. Bring a dozen cold beers to enjoy whilst leaving the parking area. If you do not consume alcohol, I suggest you get settled in snug with into your latest You magazine whilst leaving the parking area. You need the BS from that magazine to tolerate the Exit BS.
Frosty Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 The route makes for an awesome event. (5 completed). Don't expect much from the organizers. Goodie bag has a w/bottle and nothing else. Absolutely nothing. Cold legs straight into a 15km climb. Of the 4 water points along the way, 2 ran out of water before half the field passed in 2014. It is the oldest race in SA and so are the owners. It could be one the very best had it not been for Stale-Management. Last year saw a very technical finish next to Suncoast Casino. Kite was also placed 1.4 km from finish. Get your driver to park inside Suncoast very early as it gets full quickly. There is also only one exit out of the complex. Bring a dozen cold beers to enjoy whilst leaving the parking area. If you do not consume alcohol, I suggest you get settled in snug with into your latest You magazine whilst leaving the parking area. You need the BS from that magazine to tolerate the Exit BS. I think that's all that needs to be said. BTW, there are other events that are older than this one.
tombeej Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Fox hill gets me every time. The focus of my training this entire year is quite simple. Get to the top of Fox hill and turn left with the bunch. Two years ago I broke the cable to my rear dérailleur at the top of Fox hill and did the rest of the race in my 11. A lot of uphills I soon discovered. Ja, Fox hill is a real selector so early on. A pretty gentle climb when you're out training, but on race day everyone is fresh and nervous and eager, so the pace up to the top is murderous. 'A' batch took a little under 18 minutes for the climb @ 25 - 26 km/h. So I guess your training will be to do similar 18 - 20 min hard intervals in a big gear. If I remember right, you used to cycle down from JHB for the race?
HappyMartin Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Ja, Fox hill is a real selector so early on. A pretty gentle climb when you're out training, but on race day everyone is fresh and nervous and eager, so the pace up to the top is murderous. 'A' batch took a little under 18 minutes for the climb @ 25 - 26 km/h. So I guess your training will be to do similar 18 - 20 min hard intervals in a big gear. If I remember right, you used to cycle down from JHB for the race?Yes I did that three or four times. Not this year. As to the training that is exactly it. Just finished my base and starting with 20 min intervals on the trainer. Do two with a twenty minute recovery. Almost chucked my cookies last week. Panorama in April but quite honestly if I can hang on up Fox hill I will be happy with my year. Clearly I'm not so good at this but hell I try
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