User Error Posted October 12, 2015 Share Remember the 2 guys that broke away at that little Mamre climb which we never caught again...Was a good move I should of broke with them lol crashtestdummy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted October 12, 2015 Share Was a good move I should of broke with them lol Yes I thought with 50km to go and no other big climbs the group will reel them in sooner than later - well done to them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofie Posted October 12, 2015 Share I got a porridge wheel in the industrial unfortunately so I missed my 2 hour bus. Started with the G-H, a lot of Cycles Direct and Outriders dropped back to start as a team. It was pretty hectic from the word go, full on killarney in duinefontein already. They caught the E-F group on the westcoast road already just past the first atlantis turnoff. I always make the mistake on that hill to not move up to the front before we get there (as I am not a skinny climbing machine) So the front machines got away there.Punctured shortly thereafter and then you just grab onto whatever is coming past. I must say it was a nice event even though it was shorter. Yes, the roads are rough but it adds something else to the race.I took a drive to darling last saturday and they had pretty big roadworks going on there so that is likely the reason why they canned the long 118 route. So maybe it will be back for next year.... ???? I got there really early took me 2 min to register and spent the rest of the time freezing my fingers off. It was 4 deg!!!!My friend almost missed the race and had to drop back to Temp because he was in the looooong line. Wannabe, WKNDWRRR and Bankie99 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankie99 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Hey Woofie I was in E-F group and we were going at snails pace from the start and I was actually hoping that the G bunch would catch us to add some firepower to our group. Its a pity that you got dropped on that climb as the pace was pretty high from there especially with the Cycles Direct and Outriders on the front. Edited October 12, 2015 by Bankie99 Woofie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted October 12, 2015 Share The only negative comment I have, and this might uncover my noobness, is that there were no medals. Its a fun ride, give the guys a reminder of completion. I like my growing medal collection. It brings back pleasant memories and shows me how far I have come. Dont take that away from us noobs and try to save 10 or 15 bucks. Edited October 12, 2015 by Maniax Johny Bravo, User Error and Karman de Lange 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaStig Posted October 12, 2015 Share I rode in E-F group but we started very slowly and we were soon caught by a massive G group that contained Cycles Direct + Outriders teams and they were really putting on the pace. On the Mamre drag up the hill the bunch was soon split as the pace was pretty high and I managed to sit with the front guys pretty comfy. The pace was high throughout the race as it seemed to be a battle of the clubs. With 10kms to go Cycles direct guys put in some hectic attacks after attacks but the bunch kept on bringing them back and even I managed to chase down 2 or 3 of their breaks and that really hurt me but I managed to recover and sit in the group as we took the right turn towards the finishing straight. At the turn I lost a little ground to the front boys and thought that i was out for the sprint but then the guys started playing cat n mouse on the front so I got back and worked my way to the front. With 1 km to go I was 4th but then I almost got put in the gravel so I had to tap off and lost some ground. 1 rider from G went off the front and managed to take the sprint with me coming in 5th but I was kind of disappointed as I had the legs to challenge for the win but I have learnt some sprinting skills y-day and where to place myself in future. I managed 1h56 but I forgot my racetec chip in the car and I have already contacted racetec and sent them my strava link. All in all nice day of racing but just that piece of pothole road needs to be fixed or somehow a different route needs to be worked out. 1 Tonner this weekend is going to be a totally different kettle of fish.I must say there were plenty of passengers in the E-F bunch yesterday. I worked my ass off only to get dropped at the 10km to go marker after covering a break. Then to add insult to injury racetec didn't capture my time even though I wore my chip. I need to get hold of the guy who finished with me in about 1:56:40ish he wore a Red Swiss Top. Anybody know who that was? Edited October 12, 2015 by ThaStig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted October 13, 2015 Share I must say there were plenty of passengers in the E-F bunch yesterday. I worked my ass off only to get dropped at the 10km to go marker after covering a break. Then to add insult to injury racetec didn't capture my time even though I wore my chip. I need to get hold of the guy who finished with me in about 1:56:40ish he wore a Red Swiss Top. Anybody know who that was? Do you have a Strava link to your ride?Or Garmin or GPS link? I just sent them my file and they loaded that result onto my Racetec profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaviM Posted October 13, 2015 Share A bit chaotic collecting numbers... Only jumped off in P group but was a great experience coming from the back. Took us 1:57 thanks to some other late B and C riders.Group of 5 worked like trojans a pleasure to ride with!Looking forward to a longer one this weekend ;-) Woofie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacey Posted October 13, 2015 Share Had a good time on this race, must say the work I had to do on my MTb with American Classic Wide Lightings ment that I had to work VERY hard to keep up, the only up part was the bumpy section, sat on the front of our group and just went for it - with the ever present wheel suckers behind me. Finished in 2:14 and happy with that.The only negitive was when I go pushed off the road by a guy in front off me and then the idiot behind me had something to say about (f....ng mountain bikers that shouldn't be on the road when he almost ran into me) - after a gave him a few choice replies he realized the he was being an idiot and just kept away from. After that every one started to respect the pace I handled and some tried to keep up especially with the wind from the front. If all goes well then next year will be on a raod bike!! Oufy MTB (Roadie) and Woofie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted October 13, 2015 Share Had a good time on this race, must say the work I had to do on my MTb with American Classic Wide Lightings ment that I had to work VERY hard to keep up, the only up part was the bumpy section, sat on the front of our group and just went for it - with the ever present wheel suckers behind me. Finished in 2:14 and happy with that.The only negitive was when I go pushed off the road by a guy in front off me and then the idiot behind me had something to say about (f....ng mountain bikers that shouldn't be on the road when he almost ran into me) - after a gave him a few choice replies he realized the he was being an idiot and just kept away from. After that every one started to respect the pace I handled and some tried to keep up especially with the wind from the front. If all goes well then next year will be on a raod bike!! Cacey, The width of those 'bars does provide a risk in a bunch hey Elbows sticking out like Froomey when he goes full gas up a mountain Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted October 13, 2015 Share Cacey, The width of those 'bars does provide a risk in a bunch hey Elbows sticking out like Froomey when he goes full gas up a mountain Those broomstick handle bars are the end for me in a bunch :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Problem with the mtbs is when the rider stops pedalling or sits up they have so much drag it's like deploying a parachute. They suddenly slow and all hell breaks loose behind while mountain biker is none the wiser. It's a bit like the cliché scene from comedy's with the guy carrying a long pole and turns around to chat to his mates. When he gets going again he can't understand why everyone's laying flat on the ground Skubarra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User Error Posted October 13, 2015 Share Managed to find pictures Gerlach, DMC007 and BrandonF_ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted October 13, 2015 Share Managed to find pictures Would have been nice if (most of) the okes in the picture were also at the front of the bunch during the rest of the race BrandonF_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted October 13, 2015 Share That's like asking the anc to be useful Skubarra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted October 13, 2015 Share Those broomstick handle bars are the end for me in a bunch :/A BUNCH START FOR ME NEXT YEAR, WITH THIS BABY,....HEEEL VOOR OPPIE LYN Woofie, Pure Savage, Winstonian1984 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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