Dazshell Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 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.Aaah. So you're just riding to the T-junction. Thought you were going the whole way to PMB. That would have been a bit optimistic the day before the race!
tombeej Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 120kms. ±1800m of climbing. We are doing it this Sunday. No Daryl, not the whole way!! I meant just a tiny bit of the route! BTW I'll be joining you on Sunday for the club ride to PMB. I'll be riding up from Pinetown to meet you there and then ride back afterwards, so my ride will be about 160 km. I've got a ride planned with 3000m climbing on Saturday, come join me for that...
hayleyearth Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 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. That is such a nice description, had that 'relaxed ride in the country side with flowers in my basket' image in my mind
Dazshell Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 No Daryl, not the whole way!! I meant just a tiny bit of the route! BTW I'll be joining you on Sunday for the club ride to PMB. I'll be riding up from Pinetown to meet you there and then ride back afterwards, so my ride will be about 160 km. I've got a ride planned with 3000m climbing on Saturday, come join me for that... We are leaving Oscars at 5.30 sharp. 2 batches and 2 follow cars. Will be good to see you again. Guys have been asking after you.
Dazshell Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 This Sunday - 4 Oct, the M4 will be closed from Suncoast to Ballito for the TriRock Triathlon. If you get on the road early, you get to ride the whole loop with full road closure!
BouncingBrain Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 First Shova for me. Have been riding since December. Starting in EL. Will be in Team S4 Kit. Black and Red colours. Looking forward to a great route. Thanks to all the hubbers for the info about the road/route
Sepia Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 This Sunday - 4 Oct, the M4 will be closed from Suncoast to Ballito for the TriRock Triathlon. If you get on the road early, you get to ride the whole loop with full road closure! Bonus!
khm4252 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 This Sunday - 4 Oct, the M4 will be closed from Suncoast to Ballito for the TriRock Triathlon. If you get on the road early, you get to ride the whole loop with full road closure! This weekend's weather looks good. Great to scoot out early with the road closures for Trirock and do the Oscars to Camperdown route next weekend.
mecheng89 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 BL. Methinks the pace is going to be smashing! Welcome to the Pain Cave!
Brickleberry Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 We staying in ballito 4 of us, so will be having a gentle Saturday cruize for sure. Super amped for this race , I think this course just might suit me
bmw1za Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Anyone have a Shova entry available please? For the Long one 0829266045 or bmwoneza@gmail.com Thanks
Sepia Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Anyone have a Shova entry available please? For the Long one Still early days. They WILL come up so look sharp.
quintonb Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 CL- Start time 7.41. 23rd consecutive Amashova... and my damn times are getting slower by the year...
pe3nguin Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 CL- Start time 7.41. 23rd consecutive Amashova... and my damn times are getting slower by the year... Can still squeeze one last sub3 in from CL
quintonb Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Can still squeeze one last sub3 in from CL Not if you have seen my preparation...I've been running during winter haven't touched the bike at all.Will have to ride with my head and not my legs this time around.
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