eddie.lubbe Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 I am a W2W novice. What can we expect from each day's trails? For instance, how much single track on each day? Which one of the 3 races will have more of a social feel?
WrightJnr Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Also my first. Hope some good advice comes here. And no "I need an entry please" like the other thread.
raptor-22 Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Adventure and ride have more social feel to them. About 50% single track on all days
Jaco-fiets Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 All 3 days plenty of single track! Day 1 is rather tough and day 2 & 3 not exactly walk in park. Day 1 and 2 have similar finish times even though day 2 is somewhat longer. I did the adventure last year and doing the race this year. So many people want to do this race that the competition will be hectic in both adventure and race. Obviously the race will have a stronger feel. The ride will probably have a much more chilled atmosphere even though the atmosphere was great at the adventure last year. Does not matter which of the 3 you do you can be assured of spectacular mtb'ing and great all round experience
Guest Hellrider Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 All 3 days plenty of single track! Day 1 is rather tough and day 2 & 3 not exactly walk in park. Day 1 and 2 have similar finish times even though day 2 is somewhat longer. I did the adventure last year and doing the race this year. So many people want to do this race that the competition will be hectic in both adventure and race. Obviously the race will have a stronger feel. The ride will probably have a much more chilled atmosphere even though the atmosphere was great at the adventure last year. Does not matter which of the 3 you do you can be assured of spectacular mtb'ing and great all round experienceDay 2 is a few km shorter than day 1, with less climbing. Expect to finish about 30 minutes to an hour earlier than day 1, provided that you don't burn all your matches on day 1.
WR 1.0 Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Save some in the tank for day 3. Long climbs before you finish. (you might be gatvol for single track by mid day 3 :-)) Awesome race, great water points.
Hairy Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Met eish! This race/ride is super fun. Not too hard or anything. After the walk on day 1 smash it. Just enjoy like eating icecream. Will be doing my 4th one this year. It's brilliant fun.You had me at ice cream.
TALUS Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Lots of singletrack. The odd moments of technical surprise. Keep something in the tank for the last half of D3 and gun it. Stop and take a picture of the view over Hermanus.
WrightJnr Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Met eish! This race/ride is super fun. Not too hard or anything. After the walk on day 1 smash it. Just enjoy like eating icecream. Will be doing my 4th one this year. It's brilliant fun.How many hours a week have you benchmarked in the twelve weeks leading up to this event in the past. If you don't mind me asking.
CleatsnCleavage Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Also my first one. I am still waiting for someone to explain to me how hard w2w is compared to sani. Like for instance is day 1 of w2w as tough as sani day 2? Also can I take my laptop with and leave it in my tent so that I can work in the afternoons? Told there are lots of places to recharge. And will there be Clover vanilla milks?
jcza Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I'd say day 2 at Sani is tougher. Roughly the same overall effort but more scenic at W2W.
raptor-22 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Also my first one. I am still waiting for someone to explain to me how hard w2w is compared to sani. Like for instance is day 1 of w2w as tough as sani day 2? Also can I take my laptop with and leave it in my tent so that I can work in the afternoons? Told there are lots of places to recharge. And will there be Clover vanilla milks? despite "lots of places to recharge" there wasn't any space last year cos some people have to charge their: LaptopPhone 1 andphone 2Garmin GPSPower metermusic player (can't use their phone apparently cos GPS + Music doesn't give 6 hrs of battery life) portable recharge banks sold like hot cakes last year due to this .
raptor-22 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 If both events are dry then W2W is tougher.If both events are wet then SANI2C is tougher
Carmichael Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Take n Gu before portage! Day 2 is super fun!! my 4th one, enjoy it
Skubarra Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 For me w2w is easier on the fitness but requires more technical skills Haven't done it in 40 degree heat though.
Dubsymike Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Kick back and enjoy. This is by far and away the best stage race in SA. Others may disagree and whilst they're entitled to their opinions, they're wrong!!! You're going to love it. I personally found S2C much harder but the heat was a killer. Had perfect conditions for W2W last year, so praying for more of the same.
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