Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Jackes]

Has anybody done the Hobbit and used camping as accommodation?  I see there is three camping options and just need advice as which is the best? 

[Jewbacca]

Good training for the triple crown

hahaha

 

Looks like I'm diving in for a high mileage May and July!

[Jewbacca]

Has anybody done the Hobbit and used camping as accommodation?  I see there is three camping options and just need advice as which is the best? 

If you are running the Hobbit, any option including a black bag and dust bin rag tent is worth it!

[shaper]

For those looking for a multi-stage or super long battery life trail watch.

 

Smartwatch mode: Up to 50 days/65 days with solar*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 130 days/1 year with solar*
GPS Workout Mode (with optical HR): Up to 70 hours/80 hours with solar**
Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 200 hours/300 hours with solar**
Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 65 days/95 days with solar*

 

Garmin Enduro https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/garmin-enduro-gps-watch-in-depth-review.html

[Jewbacca]

For those looking for a multi-stage or super long battery life trail watch.

 

Smartwatch mode: Up to 50 days/65 days with solar*

Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 130 days/1 year with solar*

GPS Workout Mode (with optical HR): Up to 70 hours/80 hours with solar**

Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 200 hours/300 hours with solar**

Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 65 days/95 days with solar*

 

Garmin Enduro https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/garmin-enduro-gps-watch-in-depth-review.html

This is amazing but where can you buy it?!

[shaper]

This is amazing but where can you buy it?!

Will probably a month or more before we get it here

[Jewbacca]

Will probably a month or more before we get it here

I am genuinely interested in this piece of tech.

 

The Suunto 9 can last up to 120 hours which is handy, but this is a whole new level. I see Takealot are selling the Suunto 9 for 6k, which means they probably have a similar 'ultra adventure' watch on the horizon.

 

I like the way this is going. 200 milers, PTL and being able to track an adventure race would be really cool

[shaper]

I am genuinely interested in this piece of tech.

 

The Suunto 9 can last up to 120 hours which is handy, but this is a whole new level. I see Takealot are selling the Suunto 9 for 6k, which means they probably have a similar 'ultra adventure' watch on the horizon.

 

I like the way this is going. 200 milers, PTL and being able to track an adventure race would be really cool

I see it is on Amazon already, USD900    https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Ultraperformance-Multisport-Charging-Titanium/dp/B08FSYMLGC

[Jewbacca]

I see it is on Amazon already, USD900    https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Ultraperformance-Multisport-Charging-Titanium/dp/B08FSYMLGC

Goodness me..... But not surprising. The Garmin Fenix 6X baro plus sapphire was going for 12 or 13 grand 

 

Tech is crazy

[Barry Stuart]

I am genuinely interested in this piece of tech.

 

The Suunto 9 can last up to 120 hours which is handy, but this is a whole new level. I see Takealot are selling the Suunto 9 for 6k, which means they probably have a similar 'ultra adventure' watch on the horizon.

 

I like the way this is going. 200 milers, PTL and being able to track an adventure race would be really cool

Have you had a look at the Coros range? https://mobile.coros.com/apex.php

[Chris_]

Have you had a look at the Coros range? https://mobile.coros.com/apex.php

 

Jeepers, back from the dead

[Chris_]

For those looking for a multi-stage or super long battery life trail watch.

 

Smartwatch mode: Up to 50 days/65 days with solar*

Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 130 days/1 year with solar*

GPS Workout Mode (with optical HR): Up to 70 hours/80 hours with solar**

Max Battery GPS Mode: Up to 200 hours/300 hours with solar**

Expedition GPS Activity: Up to 65 days/95 days with solar*

 

Garmin Enduro https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/garmin-enduro-gps-watch-in-depth-review.html

 

I like the look of that nylon strap. But I'm fairly certain after a couple runs that thing will be pretty rancid, so maybe practicality not so great.

[Jewbacca]

Have you had a look at the Coros range? https://mobile.coros.com/apex.php

I did!

 

The Apex is a fantastic option too at a really good price.

 

I am weighing up a few options on this, especially with 2 x 200 mile races coming up later in the year

[Chris_]

I did!

 

The Apex is a fantastic option too at a really good price.

 

I am weighing up a few options on this, especially with 2 x 200 mile races coming up later in the year

 

So it took what.. 2 days to decide on MacMac 200?

[Jewbacca]

So it took what.. 2 days to decide on MacMac 200?

Eloff and Frikkie peer pressured me hard..... So it actually took 2 messages from them before I caved.

 

I do really struggle to say no to people when it comes to doing adventures!

[Gripen_85]

Is anyone doing the Backyard Ultra at Van Gaalen this weekend?