dirtrider Posted October 27, 2015 Share Mooi gese Marnitz . If you use a gps you just cheat yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted October 31, 2015 Share Once you've got the Rules under the belt and the correct Kit on your back, you need to start training...... The Freedom Challenge is an extreme endurance race, so you need to be fit in all places, top to toe, even though if you want to race or to ride, you will spent long hours on your bike, some of it in a group and if you race, most of it on your own. To get mentally and physically fit, you need to spend long hours on your bike with your backpack filled with the same weight as you would be riding. My normal training program look something like this in the months from November to February. Monday -Rest DayTuesday - 2 Hours Endurance riding with 60 minutes runningWednesday - 2 Hours Endurance RidingThursday - 2 Hours Endurance with 60 minutes runningFriday - 2 Hours Endurance ridingSaturday - 3 to 5 Hours Endurance RidingSunday - 5 to 8 Hours Endurance Riding The aim is to :getting your bum use to the weight with the back pack onbuild a base for the next level of training.with the running is to get your knees in shape for the climbing. The best thing about training for the Freedom Challenge is that you get to eat almost anything without picking up weight........ Enjoy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantc Posted November 3, 2015 Share Race 2 Craddock also enteredbring on 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethochse Posted November 11, 2015 Share R2R 2016 entered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 11, 2015 Share Ooo. I may need to make an appearance on the trail again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted November 11, 2015 Share Ooo. I may need to make an appearance on the trail again... Wonder why I've got the same feeling, not next year but the year after that and the one after that........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted November 11, 2015 Share Freedom Challenge kit list.Spares :· 1 x Gear cable + end housing· 1 x Hanger· Small roll of duct tape· Fiber fix – the one that the doctor use to mend a broken arm in our case to mend a broken frame.· Cable ties various size, to clamp a broken frame, to hold a cut tire ect.· Seat post clamp· Slime tube· 2 x Chain links· 1 x Set of brake pads· 2 x Chain ring bolts· 1 x Spare cleat + 2 x screws· Tube super glue· Patch & gaiter kit· 2 x Co2 BombsTools :· Multi tool with chain brake· Spoke spanner· Leatherman· Small Hand pump· Bomb connector· Nail clipper for grooming before the finish· Bags of good luck· Extra set of humour in case you loose yours.· Small bottle of cough syrup to keep the Freedom Cough at bay.· Small bottle of slime.· Spare water bottle· Various plasters2 Liter ice cream boxes· Maps & narratives for the day that lies ahead.· Vacuum pack biltong or droëwors to keep the muscles going· Recovery drink· Whatever medicine and pills you need.· Shammy cream· 1 x Nescafe coffee sachet · 1 x Milo drink / tin of coke· Energelly’s / gummybears…..· Nuts· Milo bar· Something to keep KlaasVakie very far away………. Clothing :Ø One set of proper boots, which will last the whole way and support your ankles and keep the cold outside. I use the Shimano MW81 gore tex or the Shimano MT 91 boot with great success. I actually prefer the MT 91 boot because then you don’t need overshoes. Remember to buy a size bigger than your normal shoes, because you will wear one thick pair of socks + ‘n thin base layer most of the time.Ø 1 x pair of Sealskin socksØ 1 x Assosbase layer socksØ 1 x Assos tights no insertØ 1 x Assos / HH body insolatorØ 2 x Assos pants with different insert to vary pressure pointsØ 1 x Assos Arm warmersØ 1 x semi waterproof Soft shell jacketØ 2 x buffs, one around the neck and the other to cover your head.Ø 1 x Cycling shirtØ 1 x short glovesØ 1 x long finger glovesØ 1 x waterproof winter glovesØ 1 x rain jacket & pantsØ 1 x short pants for sleepingØ 1 x shirt for sleeping The Freedom Challenge is not all about physical fitness, from Rhodes everybody would have more or less the same physical fitness level, it’s more about mental fitness. The biggest enemy on the Freedom Challenge are yourself and your attitude and of cause Klaas Vaakie…….. Your biggest advantage on the Freedom Challenge will be to stay positive no matter what happens and not to fight the elements when mother nature unleash them. It took Graham and me more than 16 hours to do 170km ( 10km/h) on the flattish stretch between Willomore and Prince Albert last year when we had a very special rainy headwind on a sandy road. The basic plan need to be to go as far as possible every day, so as to have something in the bag when the **** hits the fan….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 11, 2015 Share Wonder why I've got the same feeling, not next year but the year after that and the one after that...........I had to miss this year. Next year and next year maybe be an option now We all know you're in it every year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailWarrior Posted November 12, 2015 Share Freedom Challenge kit list.Spares :· 1 x Gear cable + end housing· 1 x Hanger· Small roll of duct tape· Fiber fix – the one that the doctor use to mend a broken arm in our case to mend a broken frame.· Cable ties various size, to clamp a broken frame, to hold a cut tire ect.· Seat post clamp· Slime tube· 2 x Chain links· 1 x Set of brake pads· 2 x Chain ring bolts· 1 x Spare cleat + 2 x screws· Tube super glue· Patch & gaiter kit· 2 x Co2 BombsTools :· Multi tool with chain brake· Spoke spanner· Leatherman· Small Hand pump· Bomb connector· Nail clipper for grooming before the finish· Bags of good luck· Extra set of humour in case you loose yours.· Small bottle of cough syrup to keep the Freedom Cough at bay.· Small bottle of slime.· Spare water bottle· Various plasters2 Liter ice cream boxes· Maps & narratives for the day that lies ahead.· Vacuum pack biltong or droëwors to keep the muscles going· Recovery drink· Whatever medicine and pills you need.· Shammy cream· 1 x Nescafe coffee sachet · 1 x Milo drink / tin of coke· Energelly’s / gummybears…..· Nuts· Milo bar· Something to keep KlaasVakie very far away………. Clothing :Ø One set of proper boots, which will last the whole way and support your ankles and keep the cold outside. I use the Shimano MW81 gore tex or the Shimano MT 91 boot with great success. I actually prefer the MT 91 boot because then you don’t need overshoes. Remember to buy a size bigger than your normal shoes, because you will wear one thick pair of socks + ‘n thin base layer most of the time.Ø 1 x pair of Sealskin socksØ 1 x Assosbase layer socksØ 1 x Assos tights no insertØ 1 x Assos / HH body insolatorØ 2 x Assos pants with different insert to vary pressure pointsØ 1 x Assos Arm warmersØ 1 x semi waterproof Soft shell jacketØ 2 x buffs, one around the neck and the other to cover your head.Ø 1 x Cycling shirtØ 1 x short glovesØ 1 x long finger glovesØ 1 x waterproof winter glovesØ 1 x rain jacket & pantsØ 1 x short pants for sleepingØ 1 x shirt for sleeping The Freedom Challenge is not all about physical fitness, from Rhodes everybody would have more or less the same physical fitness level, it’s more about mental fitness. The biggest enemy on the Freedom Challenge are yourself and your attitude and of cause Klaas Vaakie…….. Your biggest advantage on the Freedom Challenge will be to stay positive no matter what happens and not to fight the elements when mother nature unleash them. It took Graham and me more than 16 hours to do 170km ( 10km/h) on the flattish stretch between Willomore and Prince Albert last year when we had a very special rainy headwind on a sandy road. The basic plan need to be to go as far as possible every day, so as to have something in the bag when the **** hits the fan….. And what is the total weight of all this kit Marnitz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted November 12, 2015 Share And what is the total weight of all this kit Marnitz? Ag about a 6th of my weight........the Freedom Challenge is mos not for sussies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted November 12, 2015 Share I had to miss this year. Next year and next year maybe be an option now We all know you're in it every year That would be a very unfit miracle on my daughters bmx.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailWarrior Posted November 13, 2015 Share Ag about a 6th of my weight........the Freedom Challenge is mos not for sussies.... Hear hear! I like that answer! ......is mos not for sussies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailWarrior Posted November 19, 2015 Share I've asked this question a long time ago, before.....but what is considered a good solid wheelset for Freedom Challenge RASA? ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.S.W Posted November 19, 2015 Share I've asked this question a long time ago, before.....but what is considered a good solid wheelset for Freedom Challenge RASA? .....GIANT PXC2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackz Posted November 20, 2015 Share INFO EVENINGS COMING UP"You may have heard of the Freedom Challenge, that mythical, magical, mountain bike adventure in the middle of the winter. You may even be curious enough to consider doing it yourself....one day.Well, even though it probably sounds a bit daunting at first, it's definitely something that anyone with the right preparation and attitude can tackle and those that do are rewarded with an unforgettable experience."Join us for an evening of fun and learning as we listen to the interesting stories from previous finishers as they share their tales from the trail. They'll also give their insights into how to prepare for such an event, the do's and don'ts, the training, the equipment, the navigation and help to demystify the process of preparing for the Freedom Challenge.Places are limited, so please book early.RSVP to meryl@freedomchallenge.org.zaInfo evenings will be held in JHB and PTA at the following venues:JohannesburgTUESDAY 24th November, 2015360 Degree Sports LabGavin Horton1 Garden Road | Old Parks Sports Club | Bordeaux | 2194 | www.360dsl.co.za6 for 6:30pmPretoriaTHURSDAY 26th November, 2015Torq Zone Cycles Dirk Oerlemans083 661-8405Shop 17 & 18, Doringkloof Mall, Centurionhttp://www.torqzone.co.za/contact-usPlease RSVP for BOTH evenings to meryl@freedomchallenge.org.za (for seating and drinks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slakkepas Posted November 20, 2015 Share I'll be at torq zone next week. Let the journey begin.... RTR 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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