jcza Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 we talk about average speed, not time Correct....Like the 100m is faster than the 400m. Not time but speed. You know what I mean.
IceCreamMan Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 I've never done the current route, only the old one so I can't offer much of a comparison. Another fast and flat race either way. At least with this route, most of the 100km groups will be finished before the 70km groups join the route at the 4-way stop. It was nice having the race on Saturday to make for a free "rest of the weekend". Agree, I really enjoyed doing this on a Saturday as one could take family and chill at Sun city for the day. Pity they have changed to a sunday, probably wont enter it this year for that reason.
Frosty Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 Thanks Gerald!Much appreciated... Whats the total elevation ?Five hundred, three and zero emms. If you can't work that out then open then open the GPX file [emoji38]
AryM Posted March 23, 2016 Author Posted March 23, 2016 Five hundred, three and zero emms. If you can't work that out then open then open the GPX file [emoji38] You the MAN G!
Brickleberry Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 I'm Keen for this. Logistically from the west rand, is it worth driving in on race morning or is it advisable to stay close by?
AryM Posted March 23, 2016 Author Posted March 23, 2016 I'm Keen for this. Logistically from the west rand, is it worth driving in on race morning or is it advisable to stay close by I know some guys who travel on the morning & spend the day there with their families as cyclists get free entry.Staying over is much better, but depends on finances & availability.I stayed over at the Cabana's & they provide special breakfast for the cyclists & start pen is a nice warm-up from the accommodation.
Frosty Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 I'm Keen for this. Logistically from the west rand, is it worth driving in on race morning or is it advisable to stay close by?I know of a number of guys driving through for the race - *crazy* but dedicated
bmw1za Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 This is the race where i bonked so badly a few years ago, i rode so slowly that i got mugged while on the bike by the chok-lit screaming brigade , helped themselves to my pockets I drive through alone from the westrand every year(normally very cold), no traffic so its a cool cruise, then have chow after the race and cruise back home . I'm In for this one for Sure ! ... way too many fun times with fellow hubbers suffering in the wind , make more memories .
Joeboy69 Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 Camp at Manyani and do both the races [emoji106][emoji106]
AryM Posted March 30, 2016 Author Posted March 30, 2016 Weather around this time is pleasant too. Gets up to 30 Deg in the late morning!
BouncingBrain Posted July 29, 2016 Posted July 29, 2016 Any1 driving from Jhb on the morning of the Road Race? What time do you leave?
bmw1za Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Any1 driving from Jhb on the morning of the Road Race?What time do you leave?90 min cruise .. I leave about 4h30am depending on start time
Dgas Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Any1 driving from Jhb on the morning of the Road Race? What time do you leave?We are also gong to drive through on the morning. Will enter under the open groups and ride in A rather than vets and have to start earlier.
Brickleberry Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 This is the race where i bonked so badly a few years ago, i rode so slowly that i got mugged while on the bike by the chok-lit screaming brigade , helped themselves to my pockets I drive through alone from the westrand every year(normally very cold), no traffic so its a cool cruise, then have chow after the race and cruise back home . I'm In for this one for Sure ! ... way too many fun times with fellow hubbers suffering in the wind , make more memories .I'll be driving through from honeydew , so 4:30 will be good for me too. Very keen on the race , but I can't take the whole family to sun city for the weekend right now. I like flat fast routes , so I'm dead keen
Joe Low Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Agree, I really enjoyed doing this on a Saturday as one could take family and chill at Sun city for the day. Pity they have changed to a sunday, probably wont enter it this year for that reason. Maybe safety, which allows them to return to the original route. It was hellish dangerous before on a Saturday. Big bunches loads of traffic.
Blue Monster Posted August 1, 2016 Posted August 1, 2016 Hi Guys Don't suppose anyone has a Strava file for the old route/2016 route? Thanks
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