Dexter-morgan Posted August 15, 2016 Share i have an 8 hr fileThanks Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2945029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted August 15, 2016 Share Sounds tempting to do it as long as possible because the route is just so scenic. Normally I keep it between 4 and 5 hours, maybe it's time to slow down a bit. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2945034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted August 15, 2016 Share Sounds tempting to do it as long as possible because the route is just so scenic. Normally I keep it between 4 and 5 hours, maybe it's time to slow down a bit. Yes, I think I'll do that too - slow and steady.By choice, obviously... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2945048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadre Posted August 15, 2016 Share This place at Avontuur is about 20km along the tar road (?) The exit Uniondale from Queen Street and meet us at the R62 intersection (?). Fresh Waterbottles, Coffee from the flask and a tiny breakfast, then the missus can be on her way again. I saw others do it last year, but being a "freshman" then, did not take advantage of the convenience. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2945116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted August 16, 2016 Share I see they mention on the Website that for the first time the Entries are limited to 4200, how many entrants were there normal. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2946023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Yes, I think I'll do that too - slow and steady.By choice, obviously... Can I join in ? I provide lots of shelter and a good draft on the tar section into Knysna and the finish Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2946089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOCracing Posted August 16, 2016 Share My apologies for hi-jacking your thread. The Baleia Wines MTB Challenge on 3 Sept is the ideal race to gauge your fitness before the Karoo to Coast. It will run on 3 Sept from Baleia Wines just outside Riversdale. Visit - http://www.baleiawines.com/baleia-wines-mtb-event and enter online for this event. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2946113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mailman7412 Posted August 16, 2016 Share I see they mention on the Website that for the first time the Entries are limited to 4200, how many entrants were there normal.They always state they cut off from 3700 to 4300 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2946196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted August 16, 2016 Share Wow. That betters my chance of coming last Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2946368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadre Posted August 18, 2016 Share I see they mention on the Website that for the first time the Entries are limited to 4200, how many entrants were there normal.I send an email to Zandile. She is media relations officer (with a wicked sense of humour) and she says in 2015 there were 4300 people who entered. Total finishers were 3700. Sounds like a high failure rate, but many are no-shows, sick, lame, lazy and feeble excuses etc. Very few actually drop out during the race and even less do not make the cut-off times. Infact, I have yet to hear of the organisers pulling someone off the course. (I could be wrong, off course). Very lekke organisers who run a great event. Very accommodating and friendly crowd in that part of the world. Min Dae. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2947890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo@ Posted August 18, 2016 Share I send an email to Zandile. She is media relations officer (with a wicked sense of humour) and she says in 2015 there were 4300 people who entered. Total finishers were 3700. Sounds like a high failure rate, but many are no-shows, sick, lame, lazy and feeble excuses etc. Very few actually drop out during the race and even less do not make the cut-off times. Infact, I have yet to hear of the organisers pulling someone off the course. (I could be wrong, off course). Very lekke organisers who run a great event. Very accommodating and friendly crowd in that part of the world. Min Dae.Was surprised last year at the truck-loads of bikes that kept coming past. Lots of DNFs there! Also saw the cut-off being extended (just behind me ????). Fantastic event!!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2947901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerouc Posted August 18, 2016 Share I send an email to Zandile. She is media relations officer (with a wicked sense of humour) and she says in 2015 there were 4300 people who entered. Total finishers were 3700. Sounds like a high failure rate, but many are no-shows, sick, lame, lazy and feeble excuses etc. Very few actually drop out during the race and even less do not make the cut-off times. Infact, I have yet to hear of the organisers pulling someone off the course. (I could be wrong, off course). Very lekke organisers who run a great event. Very accommodating and friendly crowd in that part of the world. Min Dae. Friend of mine did it the first time 3 years ago and he was showed the "short cut" home at the cut off. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2947910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted August 22, 2016 Share Lets hope the wind stays calm during this event, yesterday's wind almost killed me. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2950165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The expat cyclist Posted August 22, 2016 Share Lets hope the wind stays calm during this event, yesterday's wind almost killed me.Wind has not yet been a problem...but we had rain the night before in 2013 and in 2012 it was farking cold at the start. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2950177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted August 22, 2016 Share Friend of mine did it the first time 3 years ago and he was showed the "short cut" home at the cut off.Isn't that the road that comes through the squatter camp on at the N2 ? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2950221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerouc Posted August 22, 2016 Share Isn't that the road that comes through the squatter camp on at the N2 ?No Idea. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/156917-event-karoo-to-coast/page/14/#findComment-2950275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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