Emperors Classic 2016 (road)

[Brickleberry]

also in EL and I see there's a few others. Would also love to do my first sub3 so willing to work to make it happen.

 

 

 

Looking at EL results from 2015, there was just 37 of 160 in the group that didn't get a sub 3. So with the new route being slightly flatter and shorter, and if the weather and wind plays along as Gerald has pointed out, we should comfortably get in. Just need to hold on

Should be a comfortable sub 3 , I'll be in black and blue kit , with a black and blue Spiuk helmet on a TCR advanced , that's ... You guessed it , black and blue. See you in the shoot.

[Veebee]

Should be a comfortable sub 3 , I'll be in black and blue kit , with a black and blue Spiuk helmet on a TCR advanced , that's ... You guessed it , black and blue. See you in the shoot.

 

I will be in a "Tau Game Lodge" top, white and green with a Lion on the back and Rhino on the front, white Kask Protone helmet on a black/green silverback with Token wheels.

[Frosty]

also in EL and I see there's a few others. Would also love to do my first sub3 so willing to work to make it happen.

 

Looking at EL results from 2015, there was just 37 of 160 in the group that didn't get a sub 3. So with the new route being slightly flatter and shorter, and if the weather and wind plays along as Gerald has pointed out, we should comfortably get in. Just need to hold on

Last year our club rode in EL, from Vets to fun riders.

The pace was controlled the by us, the whole way, with the objective of getting everyone over the line together irrespective of time.

 

Doesn't mean the group can't do it, but it won't be as easy as last time.

[sirmoun10goat]

So now any tosser can bounce the race, shove your number on his back, and get you banned for life.

 

I'm sure numbers are sequential, so any tosser can still be a box, work out the number sequence and get people banned for life

[Long Wheel Base]

I'll also be with Gerald, please come say hi!!

Will do. You in the same kit as Gerald? The germiston wheelers? I'll be in Arch Centric kit. Black Kask helmut, Black TCR.

[DominionZA]

 

Quick question - my neighbour and my seeding is exactly the same - we finished 94.7 together last year. So far that's our road bike experience, we do a lot of mtb races, which does not count, as that's SASeeding. He's seeded in VA, and me in GL. Don't really care about where I start, only we are driving together, and I don't want to hang around for an hour/make him wait for an hour. Must I just query at registration?

You should be able to drop back to your neighbours group without any penalty.

[Long Wheel Base]

So now any tosser can bounce the race, shove your number on his back, and get you banned for life.

 

 

Good point, removed.

Damn I missed the post. You snooze you loose.

[sliktrik]

Strava segment - my KOM is up for grabs 

https://www.strava.com/activities/522748419/segments/12769578997

 

 

GPX file - https://www.strava.com/routes/4574166

 

How to download the GPX file

Go to the route link above.

click on Export, then select your unit.

Then click on Download GPX or TCX depending on your unit.

EmperorsClassicGPX.PNG

Export.png

 

Thanks!! have added the route to CycleOps Virtualtraining. About to get a preview on the Kickr.

[Frosty]

Will do. You in the same kit as Gerald? The germiston wheelers? I'll be in Arch Centric kit. Black Kask helmut, Black TCR.

there will be a full compliment of six (of us) in red

 

edit: I thought you were VA (30+)

[Long Wheel Base]

there will be a full compliment of six (of us) in red

IMG-20150913-WA0018.jpg

 

edit: I thought you were VA (30+)

Yes I am VA 30+ but i'm sure you guys will start behind us so i'll look out for you at the start

[sliktrik]

Strava segment - my KOM is up for grabs 

https://www.strava.com/activities/522748419/segments/12769578997

 

 

GPX file - https://www.strava.com/routes/4574166

 

How to download the GPX file

Go to the route link above.

click on Export, then select your unit.

Then click on Download GPX or TCX depending on your unit.

EmperorsClassicGPX.PNG

Export.png

 

Rode the first half on the Kickr, thanks again for the upload - loved the little diversion for a pee break on Rondebult road.

 

Here's hoping the rest of the E group will help drag the big guy in the vitality kit around in under 3 on Sunday

 

S

[Frosty]

Rode the first half on the Kickr, thanks again for the upload - loved the little diversion for a pee break on Rondebult road.

 

Here's hoping the rest of the E group will help drag the big guy in the vitality kit around in under 3 on Sunday

 

S

At the Sasol, I assume?

We pulled over to wait for someone with a mechanical.

[Underachiever]

Will do. You in the same kit as Gerald? The germiston wheelers? I'll be in Arch Centric kit. Black Kask helmut, Black TCR.

Same shirt, coloured bib. 2004 model TCR (Black with red detail) - my training bike

[sliktrik]

At the Sasol, I assume?

We pulled over to wait for someone with a mechanical.

 

Yup, that's the spot

[CleatsnCleavage]

Last year our club rode in EL, from Vets to fun riders.

The pace was controlled the by us, the whole way, with the objective of getting everyone over the line together irrespective of time.

 

Doesn't mean the group can't do it, but it won't be as easy as last time.

Please man, I started last year's race with the tandems of the short route, because of traffic, and I still did a 2:59! So E should all do one with ease. I'm in DL this year and expect to do a 2:45

[Escapee..]

Please man, I started last year's race with the tandems of the short route, because of traffic, and I still did a 2:59! So E should all do one with ease. I'm in DL this year and expect to do a 2:45

 

#machine