Pocketbikes Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 You see Zoo, they are already talking about mountains!! LOL
The Guy in Pink Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Yep we have a mountain, but we cheat these days. We go over it once on Stage 1 and then around it at Vivo. The Original route crossed it twice, stage I and again on 2.
Zoo Cookie Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 You see Zoo' date=' they are already talking about mountains!! LOL [/quote'] ja, but after the panorama i'm not so scared of the word "mountain" anymore. thanks again chilli for that 12/27! it's just starting stage 1 with a climb while the legs are still cold and stiff that's just worring me a bit. anyone knows if that pre-race rub goeters werk?
IanJ Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 You see Zoo' date=' they are already talking about mountains!! LOL [/quote'] ja, but after the panorama i'm not so scared of the word "mountain" anymore. thanks again chilli for that 12/27! it's just starting stage 1 with a climb while the legs are still cold and stiff that's just worring me a bit. anyone knows if that pre-race rub goeters werk? Why not go for a warm up ride? How far are you staying from the start, maybe you can ride there?
Zoo Cookie Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 You see Zoo' date=' they are already talking about mountains!! LOL [/quote'] ja, but after the panorama i'm not so scared of the word "mountain" anymore. thanks again chilli for that 12/27! it's just starting stage 1 with a climb while the legs are still cold and stiff that's just worring me a bit. anyone knows if that pre-race rub goeters werk? Why not go for a warm up ride? How far are you staying from the start, maybe you can ride there? a few of us are staying at chilli's parents. i think she said it's about 1km from the start. i need a good 20 km to warm up properly!
Pocketbikes Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 IanJ, let's say someone did a 10km warm up. How long does one stay "warm" for?
The Guy in Pink Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 IanJ' date=' let's say someone did a 10km warm up. How long does one stay "warm" for? [/quote'] Not Sure, but because of my age the warming up effect is larger, so I usually go to the starter and get the exact time of the start from him and make sure that I am back from my warm up on the line 30 seconds before the start. I tested a few friends on my ergometer and got up t0 30% difference in power at the same heart rate, cold and warmed up. That 30% helps me stay with the youngsters in the first 10km, and then there is usually not too much of a problem to stay with them for the rest.
IanJ Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 I find it depends on the weather, if it is a cold day you need to minimise the time you stand for as much as possible. i would say the ideal is to get to the start about 10 minutes before your start time.Having said that though you may find yourself at the back of the bunch and end up having to chase to keep up with the front guys. Personally I will be riding from the place we are staying (about 10km) and will plan to arrive about 20min before the start. Can always ride around near the start if time allows.
Chilli Pepper Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 Ian it's quite rolling terrain to Louis Trichardt from where you're staying and I'm thinking maybe a bit further than 10km.. Anyway, I'll give you a lift back if you need it. Respect dude! 175km is quite far enough for me - even if I have to start off cold!
Cheetah Posted May 25, 2008 Author Posted May 25, 2008 The Kremetart on Saturday June 7th offers you the chance to taste the ultimate form of our sport of road cycle racing - stage racing.<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />Riding the Kremetart you will experience in one day a bit of everything that the riders in the Grand Tours experience. From the tactics and planning needed to achieve a result over 4 stages, the need to leave something in reserve for the next stage, the all too short rest periods, and the importance of taking in enough food early in the race to ensure the energy reserves are there for the last stage. You will also experience the comradely with develops as the race progresses from the shared experience of attempting and achieving something extraordinary. For the entire week-end you will be treated like a Tour de France hero. The entire community of the Soutpansberg will welcome, feed and pamper you. The local Cycling club and the local service organizations will ensure that your every need is met and give you a taste of Small Town hospitality. Even when the race is over you will be fed once again in the evening , tasting our legendary Bushveld ?Potjie?. On top of this during the entire race you will have ever changing views of the stunning Soutpansberg, and ride in the shadows of the massive Baobabs which give the race its name. Value for money the Kremetart is the bargain of the year; for your entry fee you receive over R800.00 of value, for that is cost per rider of hosting this event. The memories you will take away with you are however priceless. If you achieved an average speed of 25km/hour in your last event over 80kms you are ready for the Kremetart, and there is still time to enter! ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 2008!!! Enter now on www.Cyclelab.com Don?t forget about our BIG Kiddies Race event sponsored by Bonaqua and Mike's Kitchen. This event wil start at 16h00 on Friday 6 June 2008 and promises to be even bigger and better after the great success of last year. There are goodybags, medals and lots of prizes for the little ones to be won. We are also hosting a photo competition on our website. It is as easy as submitting a photo online, after which you stand the chance to win R 500! This competition is free of charge ? click here for more information and to submit your photo now! You can also view all the photos entered on our website. Entries close 30 May 2008. Check out the new split time calculator on our website or just click here. This calculator enables you to calculate your times separately for the 4 stages of the 175km race after you entered your desired overall race time. For more info visit www.Kremetartcycling.co.za Contact Hein ? 072 384 7525Lampies ? 083 636 3545Jannie ? 082 538 6067
Joker Posted May 26, 2008 Posted May 26, 2008 Vraagie.. Laasjaar se middag ete by Vivo was so bietjie frustreerend met die lang rye en geen gras. Vorige jare by die Kerk was lekker. Het die organiseerders daarna gekyk?
Wheelie Posted May 26, 2008 Posted May 26, 2008 Die terrein gaan weereens op dieselfde plek as laas jaar wees - maar beslis meer koelte en sitplek! Die kos sal vinnig bedien word met meer opskep punte. Daar sal geen lang rye wees nie om te wag vir kospakkies nie. Kospakkies sal ook op 'n pre packed basis hanteer word. Goeie pastas en slaai - julle wil dit nie mis nie - SABS approved Ons sal ook 'n bike park die jaar by Waterpoort en Vivo h?.Wheelie2008-05-26 05:59:24
scotty Posted May 27, 2008 Posted May 27, 2008 Ready as i'll ever be, now just need to fix my wheel and service my bike.
1hill@aTime Posted May 27, 2008 Posted May 27, 2008 Ready as i'll ever be' date=' now just need to fix my wheel and service my bike.[/quote'] road bikes are meant for the road
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