Records tumble at the 36ONE MTB Challenge

[News bot]

Dutch endurance specialist, Jean Biermans, shattered his own course record to win the fourth edition of The 36ONE MTB Challenge, ultra-distance mountain bike race in South Africa’s Western Cape province at the weekend.

 

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[Velouria]

While I didn't ride solo, we finished in "5th" place overall. And I'm not 40

 

Well done to Jean - what a stellar ride, and to everyone else who rode. One seriously hardcore event.

[Shebeen]

While I didn't ride solo, we finished in "5th" place overall. And I'm not 40

 

Well done to Jean - what a stellar ride, and to everyone else who rode. One seriously hardcore event.

ah, results here - http://www.the36one.co.za/downloads/36ONE-MTB-Challenge-2015-Results.pdf

 

so 2person is not relay, you just ride together. why not just both enter as solo and ride together?

[Velouria]

ah, results here - http://www.the36one.co.za/downloads/36ONE-MTB-Challenge-2015-Results.pdf

 

so 2person is not relay, you just ride together. why not just both enter as solo and ride together?

 

We could do that, but there isn't the commitment to stay together. And there were prizes for teams

[Room Service]

Dane, when do u get your fork? U must give us feedback on it.

[Dubber]

While I didn't ride solo, we finished in "5th" place overall. And I'm not 40

 

Well done to Jean - what a stellar ride, and to everyone else who rode. One seriously hardcore event.

Top ride Velo - well done to the both of you!

[Velouria]

Dane, when do u get your fork? U must give us feedback on it.

Still have to follow up on that. I'm super keen to see how it works out. Not expecting Jean Biermans kind of speeds, but should make for an interesting ride

 

Top ride Velo - well done to the both of you!

Thanks. Such a crazy crazy crazy event. And yet there is something magical about it (I say that now sitting in the comfort of my warm cosy home).

[Erroli8a8]

Whilst I did not finish. I take my hat off to all of those that did.

 

I might be back next year to concur this thing.

[Slowbee]

Great one Velo ! And this after complaining about a dodgy tempo ride before hand. Not going to believe your stories any more.

[Chro Mo]

Big up for the Old Guys!!

 

Awesome achievement - everyone!

[Velouria]

Great one Velo ! And this after complaining about a dodgy tempo ride before hand. Not going to believe your stories any more.

Thanks. It was a dodgy tempo ride! This is part of the email exchange I had with The Coach:

 

"My tempo the next day seemed to start out ok (Strava said I rode some good solid segments), my legs felt tender, and after 2 hours I popped. I had to stop for a coke and chocolate just to get home. And then, while lying on the couch, watching TV, I had the worst cramps I have had in years. Every muscle in both legs ganged up on me.

 

We've changed our objectives from a podium to just not dying. I suspect I might have to get my money's worth and spend a bit more time than usual at the water points ;)"

 

Needless to say, she doesn't believe me either any more...