Van Gaalens Gravel run

[Runbikeswim]

Any one did this one Saturday?What are your thoughts?

I was in for the 95, last min change to 105KM. I have done the breeds ride up and down a few times but this was just a killer. Pretty sure I came dead last, and had two mech problems between me and mate.

 

Organising was a bit meh,  as we ran out of water and had to wait for water at the top of breeds, when it did come was only a bit  so each guy only got a bit.

[jcza]

Tough day on the bike, doesn't matter how many times you ride up and down Breedts its still hard. Had no issues with water or Coke at top of Breedts but got there earlier I think. Enjoyed the free lunch afterwards. 

[sirmoun10goat]

Did the 105km. The climb is a different story when you have 40 odd km's in you legs, as opposed to 20 when I normally start at Hekpoort. Seemed like plenty of Coke at points 3 and 4, but I was also there early.

 

I will do it again, just hopefully an earlier start next time

[Richard29]

_{I did the 95km, was a good training ride, water points were stocked and route was well marked... im glad I didn't opt for 105km...}

 

_{the breedts climb as always gets the heart rate up and was lakker hot... definitely will attempt again}

[Richard29]

by the way any one know where we can find results?

[Runbikeswim]

Know people don't feel the same as me but man was I bummed that there was no medal...

[L.T.G]

curious to know what bikes you guys rode?

[ChUkKy]

curious to know what bikes you guys rode?

 

Dirt roadie bikes.

Tyres probably Ikons or Thunder farts

[Runbikeswim]

Trance 650b. Way to fat Wtb tires

[rouxtjie]

Dirt roadie bikes.

Tyres probably Ikons or Thunder farts

lol, oompie gaan jou moer

 

PS whilst he was gravelling I was suiping

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/153364-70-km-plus-rides-–-nutrition-strategy/?p=2694079