Apemanscolony Posted February 24, 2016 Posted February 24, 2016 How is everyones training going on? What was your last month like. Hard or just keeping legs going?Did the Transcape from the 7th February 2016 for final base. 7 x days, 750km with about 16 000m of climbing. Now im just keeping the legs spinning. Will it be ok, or must i kill it the next 2 weeks.But in same time, dont wanna burn out?
janbiker Posted February 24, 2016 Posted February 24, 2016 How is everyones training going on? What was your last month like. Hard or just keeping legs going?Did the Transcape from the 7th February 2016 for final base. 7 x days, 750km with about 16 000m of climbing. Now im just keeping the legs spinning. Will it be ok, or must i kill it the next 2 weeks.But in same time, dont wanna burn out?Bottom line: decrease volume, keep frequency and intensity. More: http://www.usacycling.org/optimal-tapering-strategies.htm
Mr Bass Posted February 24, 2016 Posted February 24, 2016 Gents, a page with some apparel & things to ease the way. We are keen to help our fellow epic riders, so if you are interested in something, identify yourself so we can work out something leke.. Enjoy! https://www.cyclesharp.co.za/stage-race-warriors/Awesome page & best prices out there!! Thank you for your assistance Retief!
Dominik Posted February 24, 2016 Posted February 24, 2016 Mitas Kratos in front and Scylla on the back, great tyres.
SlowManiac Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Geez that's a pretty hefty increase for internationals, $1000 more than locals. Ouch. Pretty excited now, been hitting the taper pretty hard and started carbo loading. Too soon??
SimpleDom Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Forced very aggressive taper due to sickness that won't go away. Haven't been on the bike since Friday! Luckily the work is already done. I just want to go into the race healthy!
jcza Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Travel to Cape Town on FridayEasy ride Sat morningFun rider world champs on SunRest with couple of easy rides with short bursts during next weekRegisterLose 1kgReport for race on next Sunday Nervous!!
Donovan Le Cok Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 In full taper mode. Smashing the Argus on Sunday, but mostly rest and short rides. Final decision on tyres... After months of testing and deliberating.Vittoria Barzo front and rear. 2.25.
jcza Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 In full taper mode. Smashing the Argus on Sunday, but mostly rest and short rides. Final decision on tyres... After months of testing and deliberating.Vittoria Barzo front and rear. 2.25. Which batch are you in on Sunday?
waveduke Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 In full taper mode. Smashing the Argus on Sunday, but mostly rest and short rides. Final decision on tyres... After months of testing and deliberating.Vittoria Barzo front and rear. 2.25. Barzo Front - Saguaro Rear. The bloody tyre question gave me some sleepless nights...In the end I stuck with Geax/Vittoria because I had zero issues with them in my previous Epic.
SimpleDom Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Barzo Front - Saguaro Rear. The bloody tyre question gave me some sleepless nights...In the end I stuck with Geax/Vittoria because I had zero issues with them in my previous Epic.I'm surprised. I haven't tried either, but the reviews put these the other way around?
waveduke Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I'm surprised. I haven't tried either, but the reviews put these the other way around? It's like the Rocket Ron / Racing Ralph combo. For me in the front it's more important to have cornering grip. I find that better with the longer knobs on the Barzo. In the back I don't care about cornering abilities - I need traction going uphill on gravel, loose rocks. The multiple smaller knobs on the Saguaro do the job better there.
Donovan Le Cok Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Which batch are you in on Sunday? A1 - Trying to stay out of trouble.
Gnarly Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 X-King on the Front, Mountain King on the back.... Another 1kg to go and I'm ready to roll. Lightest I've been in 20 Years.
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