The Munga 2016

[Slowbee]

Had saddle issues preparing for the Epic one year and so ditch the Fizik and went the Specialized saddle way, the Phenom. Problem solved. Try them, had NO issues what so ever.

my old saddle is a 2009 phenom gel. And it is great.

 

So I went with a new design phenom 2016 model and the shape is slightly different and thus creating hectic chaff. Will post some pics in a while, after the lunch time ride.

[Mats]

Here is a pic of the saddle that the Sheriff is currently using and he is very happy with it.

[Slowbee]

 

So this is how the riding went yesterday.

 

After taking some advice (dare I say coaching?) from someone whom I respect for the riding, I now do interval type stuff Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday and Monday off, long rides Sat and Sun.

 

Two little hard push intervals at the start. Then a flatsh ride with the south easter behind me, turn around and head back into the wind keeping the speed constant (bugger the HR). The some more intervals going up hill. The then one long final climb before the downhill home.

 

I told the Mrs Slowbee that I will always finish my rides with that uphill. Will be a good mental test for riding up Bain's Kloof when the time comes.

 

[Pulse]

Here is a pic of the saddle that the Sheriff is currently using and he is very happy with it.

Details please?

[RocknRolla]

Is the Sheriff Laufing the new fork?

[Slowbee]

What an interesting weekend.

 

Did two back to back 80 km rides. And everything went well except the saddle. But somehow I am just not sure of a new saddle is going to solve the problem of the saddle pressure on the seat bones. Will changing a saddle change the pressure?

 

Went to Betty's Bay and back, climbing of 640m, so relatively flat.

Sat:

Distance: 81.87km

Avg: 15.8 km/hr

HR: 125

Perceived effort: 6/10, simply cause my ass was sore

 

Sun:

Distance: 81.28km

Avg: 15.5 km/hr

HR: 120

Perceived effort: 6/10, simply cause my ass was sore.

 

I felt I had more in the tank, both in the legs and mind, and could maybe have got to 150km with a bit of focus. But 200km would have been a  push with the sore ass.

 

I either need a new saddle or just simply have to get used to long hours with this one.

 

Here is a link to the pics:

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/93073-where-has-your-bike-taken-you-today/page-557?p=2988515

[Mats]

Is the Sheriff Laufing the new fork?

 

Yes he does

[Mats]

Details please?

 

Will ask when I see him again.

[eddy]

Is the Sheriff Laufing the new fork?

He is.

 

I rode with him for a while at Berg and Bush this weekend and he seems to have a really nice setup for the Munga.

 

The Lauf appears to work for him and the dynamo hub with moerse sophisticated electronics should take care of lighting, communication and navigation demands.

 

In the chill zone, along with the free beer and biltong there was also free fresh pop corn, which always comes in handy when he joins a conversation....

[nathrix]

He is.

 

I rode with him for a while at Berg and Bush this weekend and he seems to have a really nice setup for the Munga.

 

The Lauf appears to work for him and the dynamo hub with moerse sophisticated electronics should take care of lighting, communication and navigation demands.

 

In the chill zone, along with the free beer and biltong there was also free fresh pop corn, which always comes in handy when he joins a conversation....

 

 

Now you know what we have to go through on our morning rides hahaha

[nathrix]

Was out riding this morning for three hours with Thor and the Sheriff.

 

They started at 4 this morning and aiming to finish at 7 this evening...Ouch!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ouAKXEfuHk

[IH8MUD]

 

 

They started at 4 this morning and aiming to finish at 7 this evening...Ouch!

 

 

Wow !!  That must be awesome!!

 

I am jealous! 

 

What to the guys do that have a 8+ hour/day  job, for 6 days a week,  and kids and wife do?

How do they train to  Munga? 

[Slowbee]

Wow !!  That must be awesome!!

 

I am jealous! 

 

What to the guys do that have a 8+ hour/day  job, for 6 days a week,  and kids and wife do?

How do they train to  Munga? 

What I am about to say may cause a storm, but it applies in my case.

 

Simply, it is about priotities. If cycling is your king, then everything else falls into place after that. Some guys I know, work alot so they can provide for families, then cycle alot on the weekends and during the week, at the expense of family time. And it works for them and their families. But this would not work in our family.

 

BC (Before cids), it was much easier as the wife would have friends over etc or we would ride together. Now we have a 6 yr old daughter, so in my case, the cycling takes a back seat. I let myself have 4 or so hours a weekend to myself so I can ride, or else I get very grumpy. And yes, the wife knows I love being on my bike.

 

As for the Munga, when I watched it unfold last year I asked her if it would be ok if I entered. Long time ago I did the Desert Dash so she knows what goes into the training. We chatted about things and she said I can go for it. I wanted her support knowing what it would take just to be ready. Sure I could have just told her I am doing it - but that is not how our family works. Part of the reason in being unprepared is I dont have 8 hrs/day during the week. Work, family, daughters school stuff, being home Dad etc must come first. I cant go for a ride early in the morning. Its my job to get the family up and ready for school and work. I make the coffee and she gets a cup in bed every morning. And its my choice (priority) to keep doing this, irrespective of the training. On the weekends, however, I have her full support to be out for hours on end (expect when she works weekends, then daughter and I go walking, swimming, or just slum it in builderswarehouse with free popcorn racing trolley's).

 

But trust me, it is not easy as I feel very selfish, as this is all about me. It feels very odd to have my family at home or at the beach, friends etc while I am out riding. But, priorities and sacrifices.

 

Hope that provides you with some insight.

[Sepia]

What I am about to say may cause a storm, but it applies in my case.

 

Simply, it is about priotities. If cycling is your king, then everything else falls into place after that. Some guys I know, work alot so they can provide for families, then cycle alot on the weekends and during the week, at the expense of family time. And it works for them and their families. But this would not work in our family.

 

BC (Before cids), it was much easier as the wife would have friends over etc or we would ride together. Now we have a 6 yr old daughter, so in my case, the cycling takes a back seat. I let myself have 4 or so hours a weekend to myself so I can ride, or else I get very grumpy. And yes, the wife knows I love being on my bike.

 

As for the Munga, when I watched it unfold last year I asked her if it would be ok if I entered. Long time ago I did the Desert Dash so she knows what goes into the training. We chatted about things and she said I can go for it. I wanted her support knowing what it would take just to be ready. Sure I could have just told her I am doing it - but that is not how our family works. Part of the reason in being unprepared is I dont have 8 hrs/day during the week. Work, family, daughters school stuff, being home Dad etc must come first. I cant go for a ride early in the morning. Its my job to get the family up and ready for school and work. I make the coffee and she gets a cup in bed every morning. And its my choice (priority) to keep doing this, irrespective of the training. On the weekends, however, I have her full support to be out for hours on end (expect when she works weekends, then daughter and I go walking, swimming, or just slum it in builderswarehouse with free popcorn racing trolley's).

 

But trust me, it is not easy as I feel very selfish, as this is all about me. It feels very odd to have my family at home or at the beach, friends etc while I am out riding. But, priorities and sacrifices.

 

Hope that provides you with some insight.

Exactly how it should be.

[Stretch]

I was riding with the Sheriff this morning and thought I will share a pic as he was giving everyone riding today a [emoji106]

 

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Slowbee, I told the Sheriff you are also riding... he sends his condolences.

Good to see the ol bastard

[Lurch the stalker]

What I am about to say may cause a storm, but it applies in my case.

 

Simply, it is about priotities. If cycling is your king, then everything else falls into place after that. Some guys I know, work alot so they can provide for families, then cycle alot on the weekends and during the week, at the expense of family time. And it works for them and their families. But this would not work in our family.

 

BC (Before cids), it was much easier as the wife would have friends over etc or we would ride together. Now we have a 6 yr old daughter, so in my case, the cycling takes a back seat. I let myself have 4 or so hours a weekend to myself so I can ride, or else I get very grumpy. And yes, the wife knows I love being on my bike.

 

As for the Munga, when I watched it unfold last year I asked her if it would be ok if I entered. Long time ago I did the Desert Dash so she knows what goes into the training. We chatted about things and she said I can go for it. I wanted her support knowing what it would take just to be ready. Sure I could have just told her I am doing it - but that is not how our family works. Part of the reason in being unprepared is I dont have 8 hrs/day during the week. Work, family, daughters school stuff, being home Dad etc must come first. I cant go for a ride early in the morning. Its my job to get the family up and ready for school and work. I make the coffee and she gets a cup in bed every morning. And its my choice (priority) to keep doing this, irrespective of the training. On the weekends, however, I have her full support to be out for hours on end (expect when she works weekends, then daughter and I go walking, swimming, or just slum it in builderswarehouse with free popcorn racing trolley's).

 

But trust me, it is not easy as I feel very selfish, as this is all about me. It feels very odd to have my family at home or at the beach, friends etc while I am out riding. But, priorities and sacrifices.

 

Hope that provides you with some insight.

 

I do understand that you were only talking about your personal situation, but, since it came off the back of the post about the Sheriff's long ride so thought I'd chip in on his behalf.

 

I know in his case up until now his riding has mostly been his usual weekly riding or starting earlier. His kids are also older (in their teens) so I'm sure they do a lot more for themselves. Mrs Earp is also probably the most supportive spouse around.

That being said, I do know he's still doing things with his family in what could be riding time, and if you're in his shop on most weekdays or any Saturday you'll find his family there so I doubt they're being 'neglected'.

 

Everybody is obviously in their own unique situation, and anybody who is doing whatever training they can so they can make it to that start line next month has my utmost respect.