ScottCM Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Look on Racetec website for seeding as my text or email hadn't been sent yet
tombeej Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 From Google Earth, this is what I'm picking up in terms of 'climbs' (nothing major to write home about... 1126m elevation over 111km is not that bad). Hill # 1 (right from the start line): 1.2 km @ 3.6% Hill # 2: 2.2 km @ 4% Hill # 3: 4.2 km @ 3.2% Hill # 4: 1.6 km @ 3.2% Hill # 5: 20.0 km @ 1.4% Hill # 6: 3.4 km @ 2% Hill # 7 (to the finish line): 1.4 km @ 5% Click on image to enlarge...
tombeej Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 The top of Hill # 6 is basically the end of the climbing (except obviously for the hump at the finish) and the start of the long flat run to the finish. It comes at the 64 km mark, so that's a good yardstick to keep in mind during the race. If you're struggling to hold on during that long gradual 20 km incline out of the valley, you know it will end at around 64km, then you can wheelsuck the rest of the way .
Long Wheel Base Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Going on the tandem for this one. TL 06h54.
Ryinc Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 From Google Earth, this is what I'm picking up in terms of 'climbs' (nothing major to write home about... 1126m elevation over 111km is not that bad). Click on image to enlarge...Lets chat Monday, this is a tougher ride than the stats suggest especially if there is wind.
hayleyearth Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Lets chat Monday, this is a tougher ride than the stats suggest especially if there is wind. I have a feeling is going to be a long day in the saddle.... Please Please don't let me be alone again after the 65km mark!
Patchelicious Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Lets chat Monday, this is a tougher ride than the stats suggest especially if there is wind.See you there dude?
WR 1.0 Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 BL for me, I'll be at the back of CL by the time we hit Hekpoort
TALUS Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 I remember this finish very clearly from last year. It was painfull and slow. I also had good wake-up calls at the Wilro (about the same route) and Rooiwal (same wind) races. I will not be taking turns at the front of AL. Shameful but true. Survival mode while I watch my seeding disappear.
sirmoun10goat Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 BL - going to have to work hard to keep up with the bunch Does anyone know when/where race pack collections will take place?
shaper Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 BL - going to have to work hard to keep up with the bunch Does anyone know when/where race pack collections will take place?From the cycleevents webpage Number Collection: The Bicycle Company, Lynnwood; Wednesday 23 September 2015, from 09:00 – 16:00 OR Sportsmans Warehouse, Fourways; Thursday 24 September 2015, from 09:00 – 16:00 - See more at: http://www.cycleevents.co.za/road-events/d2d-cycling-race-2015/#more-10207
Ryinc Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 See you there dude?Yes will be holding onto your wheel for dear life!
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