Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[CobusV]

Just want to make sure. Is Glen Reenen Campsite at the race village or close by? Because I booked a campsite there without verifying how far it is from the start

 

Wrong Wildseries race I think.... As far as I know Glen Reenen Campsite is in Golden Gate National park...

[CobusV]

Wrong Wildseries race I think.... As far as I know Glen Reenen Campsite is in Golden Gate National park...

 

You need to be (or close to) the Royal Natal National Park if I remember correctly, but I can be mistaken. From Golden Gate to  Royal Natal Bergville area is 100km+.

Edited August 16, 2017 by CobusV

[Lexx]

Ah no.. ****. Let me make sure

[Paddaman]

Lexx try http://www.amphibackpackers.com/.  They will have accommodation and it is about 27km from the start.  If you camp it is reasonably priced as well

[Andrew Steer]

Lexx try http://www.amphibackpackers.com/.  They will have accommodation and it is about 27km from the start.  If you camp it is reasonably priced as well

Just make sure you're not drinking beer in the jacuzzi at 2am the morning of the race 

[Lexx]

Yip totally wrong @@$ place. But not to worry, found a camping spot at Mahai. I think its pretty close to the start. Lol

[Andrew Steer]

Yip totally wrong @@$ place. But not to worry, found a camping spot at Mahai. I think its pretty close to the start. Lol

Hahaha... at least you found out now and not on race weekend

 

And Happy happy, have a good one 

[Lexx]

Ha ha ha thanks Andrew. Yes hell,I would've cracked.

[Paddaman]

Just make sure you're not drinking beer in the jacuzzi at 2am the morning of the race 

Is there any better place to be?

[Edgar]

Now that I have entered this thing I need to get the admin squared away.

 

I ran the Magalies 36 on Saturday - have the blisters to prove it - and used my CamelBak Octane pack which wasn't ideal. It bounces around way too much. 

 

Anybody got any thoughts between the Salomon vests and the Raidlight vests? Already dealt with the fact that this is going to be a costly exercise.

 

Also views on capacity: will the 3 or 5 Lt versions be large enough to take the compulsory kit or do I need to look at the 10lt + versions?

 

 

 

 

 

So you is doing the "Mont Aux Sources" then?

LEXX

Edgar

Myself

Other?

[Paddaman]

Now that I have entered this thing I need to get the admin squared away.

 

I ran the Magalies 36 on Saturday - have the blisters to prove it - and used my CamelBak Octane pack which wasn't ideal. It bounces around way too much. 

 

Anybody got any thoughts between the Salomon vests and the Raidlight vests? Already dealt with the fact that this is going to be a costly exercise.

 

Also views on capacity: will the 3 or 5 Lt versions be large enough to take the compulsory kit or do I need to look at the 10lt + versions?

I bought an Ultraspire Zygos vest from nativesport.co.za.  I bought it because it has straps for running poles. (Which I left behind on the Magalies 36km )  It also comes with a 2l bladder.  It has two front poaches for 500ml water bottles as well.  I supplemented the purchase with a 500ml closable bottle (which I also did not take on the Magalies 36km ). The carrying capacity is more than ample for the compulsory kit and a fleecy top.  It has two waist pockets that can carry snacks and it has pockets on the straps for energy pills and car keys.

Nativesport.co.za delivers fast and the service is excellent.

[Edgar]

Could have done with some poles on that decent off the ridge line. It was my first trail run in about 5 years. 

 

Does that also take those water sachets (don't know the technical term) instead of the bottles on the front? 

 

 

I bought an Ultraspire Zygos vest from nativesport.co.za.  I bought it because it has straps for running poles. (Which I left behind on the Magalies 36km )  It also comes with a 2l bladder.  It has two front poaches for 500ml water bottles as well.  I supplemented the purchase with a 500ml closable bottle (which I also did not take on the Magalies 36km ). The carrying capacity is more than ample for the compulsory kit and a fleecy top.  It has two waist pockets that can carry snacks and it has pockets on the straps for energy pills and car keys.

Nativesport.co.za delivers fast and the service is excellent.

[Paddaman]

Could have done with some poles on that decent off the ridge line. It was my first trail run in about 5 years. 

 

Does that also take those water sachets (don't know the technical term) instead of the bottles on the front? 

Collapsible bottles:

http://www.nativesport.co.za/collapsible-bottle/

 

Yes it does.

http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-0r6zq1/products/252/images/1054/UA028CL_COLLAPSIBLE_BOTTLE_CLEAR_207131433_WEB_MEDIUM__92531.1424773200.1280.1280.jpg?c=2

[Edgar]

That's it. Thanks, also on the site now. 

 

 

Collapsible bottles:

http://www.nativesport.co.za/collapsible-bottle/

 

Yes it does.

http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-0r6zq1/products/252/images/1054/UA028CL_COLLAPSIBLE_BOTTLE_CLEAR_207131433_WEB_MEDIUM__92531.1424773200.1280.1280.jpg?c=2

[Paddaman]

I could have used poles for almost the entire 36km.  I realised I had made a mistake when it was said at the race briefing that the ridge-line was not as flat is it looked.

[Edgar]

Don't know how you run on that path after the 36/50km split just before the descent. I must have rolled ankles and stub toes every 10m. I have a lot of practice to do. 

 

 

I could have used poles for almost the entire 36km.  I realised I had made a mistake when it was said at the race briefing that the ridge-line was not as flat is it looked.