Frosty Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Two weeks from now, we start our club Tour to PMB. 224Km on day 1, followed by 157Km and 176km. I'll try blog about our ride, with photos and more (assuming I have an internet connection).
Tayyib Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 So are most of you saying In Dirtbin the night before or in PMB? Anyone keen to go for a +- 60km gentle ride the Saturday morning? (I dont know the 'safe' routes so need to join a few people)Oi! Durban ain't no dirtbin! I'll probably do an easy ride to umhlanga on the Saturday,there will be plenty people on the roads going that way.Be great if a few Hubbers got together!!? Tombeej? Other durbanites?
tombeej Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Oi! Durban ain't no dirtbin! I'll probably do an easy ride to umhlanga on the Saturday,there will be plenty people on the roads going that way.Be great if a few Hubbers got together!!? Tombeej? Other durbanites? I'd be very keen for a chilled Saturday ride with Hubbers . But my suggestion would be to start from Oscars in Hillcrest, ride backwards along the route towards PMB, then turn around and come back through Inchanga-Drummon-Bothas Hill. It's a very pretty ride, but also a great way for first timers to get a proper look at this section before the race. It will help a lot for mental preparation. Back at Oscars we can then have a nice brekkie (the most popular eatery for cyclists in Hillcrest, it's often packed with roadies and mountain bikers every Saturday and Sunday morning for breakfast).
Veebee Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 So are most of you saying In Dirtbin the night before or in PMB? Anyone keen to go for a +- 60km gentle ride the Saturday morning? (I dont know the 'safe' routes so need to join a few people) there will be plenty activity from Suncoast. 5-6am starts. A gentle cruise along the M4 pass Umhlanga to Westbrook beach will give you about a 65km ride. rice rolling roads with no serious climbs to hurt the legs.
jimmycool Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I have managed to move up to EL this year. Not sure if my legs are EL ready though. (At least it is down hill all the way )Anyhow, I love this race and will enjoy every second.
Veebee Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 how many start groups are there for the 106km ? I'm KL - 08:23
jimmycool Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 how many start groups are there for the 106km ? I'm KL - 08:23I think they went beyond P or Q last year if I remember correctly.
jimmycool Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Last year there were 239 riders in P and 107 riders in Q that finished.
Ranga Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 AL again for me. It's going to be a tough one for me this year.Plagued with injuries since May this year. I will just try to hang on.My goal of 2hr50 is out the window and will be happy with anything under 3.
Dazshell Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 there will be plenty activity from Suncoast. 5-6am starts. A gentle cruise along the M4 pass Umhlanga to Westbrook beach will give you about a 65km ride. rice rolling roads with no serious climbs to hurt the legs.Agreed. Save your legs for Sunday and do the M4 to Westbrook. East Coast Cycling Club will be riding from Suncoast at 5.30am. All welcome to join us.
Dazshell Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 DL by the way. Look for me, I'll be in the new ECCC kit.
hayleyearth Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I'd be very keen for a chilled Saturday ride with Hubbers . But my suggestion would be to start from Oscars in Hillcrest, ride backwards along the route towards PMB, then turn around and come back through Inchanga-Drummon-Bothas Hill. It's a very pretty ride, but also a great way for first timers to get a proper look at this section before the race. It will help a lot for mental preparation. Back at Oscars we can then have a nice brekkie (the most popular eatery for cyclists in Hillcrest, it's often packed with roadies and mountain bikers every Saturday and Sunday morning for breakfast). How far is that?It sounds hilly..
Dazshell Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 How far is that?It sounds hilly.. 120kms. ±1800m of climbing. We are doing it this Sunday.
jimmycool Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 120kms. ±1800m of climbing. We are doing it this Sunday.pssht. too easy.
tombeej Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 How far is that?It sounds hilly.. We'll do about 45 km in total (equivalent of your intended 60 km flat ride), but it covers an important section that you'll be glad you had a chance to look at before race day (it's the 50 - 75 km section of the race when you really start to feel it). Yes it's hilly, but more like rolling hills. Easy stuff. Like I say, I don't like riding at all before a race, so I'm only offering to act as tour guide to have a chance to meet you guys for the first time, help with a few pointers on my home course, and to enjoy a really social chilled morning on the bike with coffee afterwards. I would only take it extremely slowly... "smell the roses" pace. We can stop along the route and view sites of the valley, etc., just spin the pedals in the easiest gear, soak up some suns rays and enjoy the morning.
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