Apemanscolony Posted February 24, 2016 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janbiker Posted February 24, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bass Posted February 24, 2016 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerunner Posted February 24, 2016 Share Going Schwalbe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted February 24, 2016 Share Mitas Kratos in front and Scylla on the back, great tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowManiac Posted March 1, 2016 Share 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?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleDom Posted March 2, 2016 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted March 2, 2016 Share 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!!  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerunner Posted March 2, 2016 Share Cant believe its next week!!!! EEEEEK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted March 2, 2016 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted March 2, 2016 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waveduke Posted March 2, 2016 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleDom Posted March 2, 2016 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waveduke Posted March 2, 2016 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted March 2, 2016 Share Which batch are you in on Sunday? A1 - Trying to stay out of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Posted March 2, 2016 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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