Marius Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 I don't know why you keep in comparing it to the Trans Karoo event (247km), it's not the same distance(162km), you should compare it to the other 100 miler event, the one that cost R500 odd less. Just because you've been fooled into paying to much don't try and get the rest of us on board with the idea.
Rouxenator Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 The link between this and TransKaroo is the route/race director and the people organising the event - they are the same people. I do hope that there is enough interest that this becomes a fixture every year. For someone like me that ride solo there are few long distance events to chose from.
HDW Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 I don't know why you keep in comparing it to the Trans Karoo event (247km), it's not the same distance(162km), you should compare it to the other 100 miler event, the one that cost R500 odd less. Just because you've been fooled into paying to much don't try and get the rest of us on board with the idea. You sound like an expert, can we chat so we can maybe have a look at my financial portfolio?
Skubarra Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 You sound like an expert, can we chat so we can maybe have a look at my financial portfolio? HDW - Please lay off the trollin, it's getting a bit tedious. Are you trying to get yourself banned from thehub?
HDW Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 HDW - Please lay off the trollin, it's getting a bit tedious. Are you trying to get yourself banned from thehub?No, not at all. I'm actually just replying to someone that is trolling by trying to draw out attention based on his personal convictions which he could have kept to himself.
Rouxenator Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 The 100 miler is a circle route around the Swartland. This is one way ride through the Cederberg, obviously the logistics involved are a lot more complex, thus the price is higher. To be honest I opted vor the Hexrivier MTB on the day of the Swartland 100 miler because it is more scenic.
Trail Ninja Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 I agree, also a little worried about the number of entrants. Besides this hub thread, I have seen little advertising or talk of the race. The Facebook page hasn't been updated since the middle of August. I was deciding between this and the Picketberg race. I don't want to spend the whole of Saturday on my own slogging on a gravel road while everyone else is hammering incredible single track in a different race... Oh well, entry paid and accommodation booked weeks ago. Spoke to the orginiser yesterday, there about 100 entries.They sound very excited, hopefully it would take off in the years to come.The route is very scenic - I still have no idea how tough so in my mind I have no ideahow long it could take. Anything from 8h to 10h?
Rouxenator Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 I usually average about 20 km/h on a TransKaroo Upride that has the same amount of climbing as the Ceder 100 miler, granted the Ceder packs 80% of the climbing into the first 100km so it will be more demanding. It would be safe to bet on 8 to 10 hours. Personally I am very eager to ride it. I felt pretty good after Backsberg and that was 1600m packed into 40km, I don't think climbing will be a problem.
Donovan Le Cok Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks for the update dirtmaster. It is good to know they have a fair amount of entries. I was originally aiming for 6.5+ plus hours, I may need to reevaluate that... I did the AMA 100miler in 6:17 but that was only 2200m of climbing, and quite large groups that worked well together.
milky4130 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks for the update dirtmaster. It is good to know they have a fair amount of entries. I was originally aiming for 6.5+ plus hours, I may need to reevaluate that... I did the AMA 100miler in 6:17 but that was only 2200m of climbing, and quite large groups that worked well together.maybe 8 hours Donny?
Donovan Le Cok Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 maybe 8 hours Donny?You reckon? Will plan for that then. Sorry you won't be riding, I know you were looking forward to this one.
milky4130 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Posted September 10, 2015 You reckon? Will plan for that then. Sorry you won't be riding, I know you were looking forward to this one.yeah totally gutted, hindsight is a bastard! But you all must have a blast & hope the event is still around next year.
Trail Ninja Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Sub 10h would be great for myself and my partnerThe most I have done is 98km with 1 600m of climbing - 5h20 (3rd leg of 36One Challenge)Was "stukkend" after that, however not as fit as now Aiming for 9hours = 18km/h, sounds realistic in my standardsCannot wait, scenery will be amazing
HDW Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Sub 10h would be great for myself and my partnerThe most I have done is 98km with 1 600m of climbing - 5h20 (3rd leg of 36One Challenge)Was "stukkend" after that, however not as fit as now Aiming for 9hours = 18km/h, sounds realistic in my standardsCannot wait, scenery will be amazingI heard your riding partner is a legend?
Dubber Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Good Luck to everyone riding! It was on my shortlist but things didn't work out in the end.... On the price issue it will be good to get everyone's feedback. Always a tough one for organisers to find the tipping point where you get enough entries at a price that will cover the costs. I really hope the event is still around next year. Cheaper would be nice, but not a deal breaker - as long as the feedback indicates it's worth the money.
Trail Ninja Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 I heard your riding partner is a legend?My partner is like a woman on steriods - it shows alot with little outcome
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