Mokgaga'a mmakubela! Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 yellow hubbers, i'll be camping at sondela from 22-24 May and i am thinking of doing Sondela cycling classic MTB race & road race or will it be just a waste of my camping weekend . anyone doing this race or done it before (please share your experience)?
Sharkie 2 Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Road Race very quick, road out when you turn left the first time was dodgy last yearNice race though
BarHugger Posted April 7, 2015 Posted April 7, 2015 Four things you need to look out for with Sondela MTB race: 1. Beeeeeg, very big, thorns.2. Sand.3. Occasional warthog hole in the middle of the singletrack.4. Thorns......the beeeeeg ones. PS: O ja, did I mention the thorns. You are safe when you stick to the middle of the single track, but it is a 50/50 if you explore some grass veld with a passing manouvre. Otherwise flat, fast and numerous twist, turns and switchbacks. You will enjoy it.
bmw1za Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 numbers and start times have been sent out ... i'm starting 6h45 , doesnt say A,B,C or D etc.. maybe its F
Schnavel Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Not quite sure how the start times work. I know the first group starts at 6:30
Kindred Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 I got my number this morning. You start in age groups, not in the alphabet soup. 30-39 starts at 06:40The race is also 108km now, not 102km, due to road conditions.
Rob Mortimer Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 numbers and start times have been sent out ... i'm starting 6h45 , doesnt say A,B,C or D etc.. maybe its F Also off 06:45 (still need get away from Middelburg to get my race numbers). If that is you in the pic then we won't be seeing much of each other as you look very quick
TALUS Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Interesting start schedule. I will be on the road Saturday and back again on Sunday with my fatbike. All depending on my flu. Expect a cold start, fast race, wind and some potholes on Saturday. For Sunday it will be sandy at times with FAST singletrack and lots of turns and twists. Great fun, Oh and thorns.....(Sorry BH)
bmw1za Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Also off 06:45 (still need get away from Middelburg to get my race numbers). If that is you in the pic then we won't be seeing much of each other as you look very quicklol, i'm usually the first one off the back, lol ... you will notice me. Just scream Hi
Kindred Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 I had a good, but tough ride today. Great event I thought. Such a pity they dont get the support they deserve. Did a 3:32 @ 30.5km/h on my 29er. Damn it was lonely out there . I saw a few mechanicals, but no crashes thankfully.
bmw1za Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 brr is correct, fortunately it warmed up nicely ... Talus i didnt see you ... Lost the bunch on the 50km mark when i missed the surge and couldnt close the gap , cramped a bit in the last 9 ks after riding with a lekke group and a tandum . 2h59 ... cut it close I expected a better turnout but a good day overall . Cheers
bmw1za Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 I had a good, but tough ride today. Great event I thought. Such a pity they dont get the support they deserve. Did a 3:32 @ 30.5km/h on my 29er. Damn it was lonely out there . I saw a few mechanicals, but no crashes thankfully.i rode with a guy on a white 29er from the 50 km to abot the 90 km mark. was doing very well. I miss my 29er but the roadbike is faster . cheers
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