Route map and profile for USN MTB Cup#2 Avianto 27/2/2016

[worriesnot]

I'm new to racing, so just want to be sure what I'm getting myself into! The info won't really make too much difference, just want to see up front 

It's a tough one. IMO it't the hardest USN race of the lot. 

Plenty climbing (some technical) and properly rocky in places (only short distances).

50km - I recall it was more like 45km or close to that and over 900m climbing. 

Some nasty surprise climbs in the last 15km or so.

Looking forward to Saturday! 

[Cycotic]

It's a tough one. IMO it't the hardest USN race of the lot. 

Plenty climbing (some technical) and properly rocky in places (only short distances).

50km - I recall it was more like 45km or close to that and over 900m climbing. 

Some nasty surprise climbs in the last 15km or so.

Looking forward to Saturday! 

So not the brightest move on my part to choose this as my first 50km event? Oh well. Time to suffer.

[Guest notmyname]

This is the best and probably hardest 50km route in Gauteng .If you manage to ride everything reasonably quick ,you will be knackered afterwards .

Can't fault you on it being a tough ride. But harder than Haka Nissan marathon? Hau, can't belief.

[worriesnot]

So not the brightest move on my part to choose this as my first 50km event? Oh well. Time to suffer.

 

we all have to start somewhere... good luck for Saturday and remember to have fun!

[arendoog]

Can't fault you on it being a tough ride. But harder than Haka Nissan marathon? Hau, can't belief.

Marathon or half marathon .Hakahana is tough .There is very little recovery time in the Avianto route .My HR goes up and stays up for most of the route 

[Eugene Brown]

Eish! I've only done 30kms at Serengeti and around Modders, which look quite flat in comparison!!! Time to bring the burn on....

[agilwolf]

Race profiles are here:

http://www.usn.co.za/bulletin/press-releases/race-profiles-of-mtb-cup-2-2016-R616.html

 

Got my seeding as well ...

[Enduro_Jakes]

Also just got my seeding.... index and batching looks good!!

 

Now to begin praying the don't combine batches and change start times like they did at Stoke last year....

[Eugene Brown]

For only my second SAS event, it looks as though things are working much smoother than reported (so far)

I've received my seeding and start time via SMS and email, so let's hope the rest goes as smoothly! I was very cheesed off with them regarding how long it took to get the Modders Night results out, maybe there website is a well greased machine now

[agilwolf]

Rain predicted for Saturday morning ...

[Enduro_Jakes]

Some mud at Avianto would be nice...That dust is killer!

[EmptyB]

Marathon or half marathon .Hakahana is tough .There is very little recovery time in the Avianto route .My HR goes up and stays up for most of the route

 

Its the constant short and sharp climbs....very up and down the whole way!

[Enduro_Jakes]

Its the constant short and sharp climbs....very up and down the whole way!

 

Those awesome rocky drops and descents make the hills worth it!!!

[The Flying German]

So Just wanted to find out who here on the Hub is racing tomoroow and for what distances you in ? Im Definately in For tomorow Doing the 30 Km in Batch B

[Cas_1]

So Just wanted to find out who here on the Hub is racing tomoroow and for what distances you in ? Im Definately in For tomorow Doing the 30 Km in Batch B

50km A Batch for me.

[s14phoenix]

C - 50km

 

Still contemplating if I need to swop to 32T or keep the 36T on 11/42...