scotty Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Other than windy 09 Argus where at least occasionally i felt i had a bit of wind behind me, not so here. From the start i was fighting the wind head and side on. Heard about 6 riders were blown off their bikes, I saw a female rider been blown into the veld still mounted on her bike. Race well organised, waffling down boerrie rolls, pancakes and swapping "war stories" with my mates in the chill zone after rounded off a tough ride.
Big Phil Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Loved the race organisation and race pack. Rather unfortunate about the gusting wind. In hindsight it was probably irresponsible and reckless for me to continue and finish the 90km considering I've only been cycling since August this year. At least it cannot get any more windy than this. Big ups to those who partook and finished. It was quite a challenge.
bmw1za Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 It was hell for me, lol 2h55 , hard week of traing so legs were dead!!! Happy with the result, my quickest for this race in spite of the wind
DovieM Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 A ride that will be remembered for quite some time. Anybody have details of the wind and gust speeds?Really worth the effort.
Sharkie 2 Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Big thumbs up to all that finished! Well done!
Long Wheel Base Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Shame I really feel for the back markers, I hope there weren't any first timers that after that will hang up their shoes. I promise its not always like that.
Underachiever Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 gusts 15km/h with 50 % showers ... see you there (hands over eyes)You misplaced the zero - it should have read: gusts 150 km/h with 5% showers. Please get right for next year
CASSIE1975 Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Did the race last year and thought "IT can NOT get any worse" well it WAS worse than last year!!! But good training and arms are sore fighting the cross winds at times...was a bit hairy at some stages, I must admit!!! I really felt bad for some of the 45km guys...they left only 15 minutes after our 90km group and going up that last HILL (+/- 3km's to go )we were still passing some of them on the way back (some standing next to the road and other trapping at 5km's/h)...was a LONG day on the saddle for some of them hope to see you guys back again next year!!! Must mention that I also thought yesterday that the race is growing in numbers...as the parking was quite full-ish when I got there an hour before the race started...well done to the organizers and everybody who finished the race...and some others who could not finish hope you will be back next year...good on you!!! o yes and thanx for the AWESOME Yellow rain jacket it WILL be used...I promise you that much!!! And only R150 to enter online...bargain deluxe!!! See you again next year...
scotty Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Results are out. http://www.spectrumsport.co.za/
Grey Hubs Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 gusts 15km/h with 50 % showers ... see you there (hands over eyes)GUST! Damn that was some serious wind on Sunday
bmw1za Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 You misplaced the zero - it should have read: gusts 150 km/h with 5% showers. Please get right for next year Not Even a joke ... HUGE APOLOGIES !!!
Grey Hubs Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Big shout out to a friend I made in the race - Sho. We work well together on the return lap to share the duty of riding in the side cross wind. Would have been a long day without he's company! Thanks for the help Sho!
Big Phil Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 It is clear from the posts the only negative from this event is the wind and considering the noted increase in attendees perhaps the organizers should consider moving the event to a time in the year where the wind is less prevalent? After all safety is always a concern and yesterday was bordering on unsafe. Anyone suggested this to them previously?
Face Plant Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 FahiemE The race took place on the 12th October last year and we had hectic winds too so i guess its just luck of the draw... or in this case bad luck of the draw. I guess the weather will always be a variable that you cant account for on race day but it would be nice to have some nice weather for a change.! I guess there couldn't have been a more appropriate give away than the wind jammers. A BIG thank you to N3TC for that!! Thank you to everybody that supported this race!! and big kudos to you all for riding in those conditions!!
Long Wheel Base Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 It is clear from the posts the only negative from this event is the wind and considering the noted increase in attendees perhaps the organizers should consider moving the event to a time in the year where the wind is less prevalent? After all safety is always a concern and yesterday was bordering on unsafe. Anyone suggested this to them previously?Unfortunately they can't just move the date. As you know this time of the year is jam packed with races. In the past it used to be on the same day as shova so I think this is why the numbers jumped this year. The race calendar is put together long in advance and if your a "recognised" race you do what CSA says. Iv done this race a few times and yes last year it was also windy, year before it was flipping cold buy 4 years ago it was perfect weather.
Underachiever Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 It is clear from the posts the only negative from this event is the wind and considering the noted increase in attendees perhaps the organizers should consider moving the event to a time in the year where the wind is less prevalent? After all safety is always a concern and yesterday was bordering on unsafe. Anyone suggested this to them previously?Let me introduce you to Rule #5.....
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