Desert Dash

[Pulse]

Bud, I am so poon nervous about this. I just worry that I miss something obvious.

 

With these events its not a "legs thing" its a preparation and kop thing.

Asking these questions, just helps put my mind at ease.

 

Another question: How do you guys keep your GPS going for 24 hours.

I know exactly how you feel...

 

I have a small cheap 2200mA 'powerbank' that I am planning to plug in at CP3 and remove again at CP4 - it will give me enough charge for the rest.

[Patchelicious]

I know exactly how you feel...

 

I have a small cheap 2200mA 'powerbank' that I am planning to plug in at CP3 and remove again at CP4 - it will give me enough charge for the rest.

Doesnt the GPS go into Standby Mode if plugged in?

 

Would giving it a 20min splash n dash at the CPs be an idea?

 

Edit: just tested mine, seems to stay on, guh, who would have guessed...

[Pulse]

Doesnt the GPS go into Standby Mode if plugged in?

 

Would giving it a 20min splash n dash at the CPs be an idea?

 

Edit: just tested mine, seems to stay on, guh, who would have guessed...

I think it's only the older edge 500 that goes into standby without a proprietary cable. All the newer stuff works fine.

 

My 520 adds about 1% charge every 3min, so you might end up a bit short.

You can also run a splitter cable and USB adaptor from your main light; but I'm scared of losing the battery life

[Pulse]

I know exactly how you feel...

 

I have a small cheap 2200mA 'powerbank' that I am planning to plug in at CP3 and remove again at CP4 - it will give me enough charge for the rest.

I quickly checked, it a Polaroid brand battery pack, think it was 100bucks and you get them everywhere. I'm just going to tape it to the handlebar with insulation tape, and cut loose again at the next CP

[Warthog whisperer]

Bud, I am so poon nervous about this. I just worry that I miss something obvious.

 

With these events its not a "legs thing" its a preparation and kop thing.

Asking these questions, just helps put my mind at ease.

 

Another question: How do you guys keep your GPS going for 24 hours.

I get my battery bank when I arrive at the car, strap it on my bike and drop it of again at bloedkoppie, GPS is then fully charged again.

[partydave]

Just arrived at a nice and cool 44 degree Windhoek...

[sias]

Bud, I am so poon nervous about this. I just worry that I miss something obvious.

 

With these events its not a "legs thing" its a preparation and kop thing.

Asking these questions, just helps put my mind at ease.

 

Another question: How do you guys keep your GPS going for 24 hours.

Well, I'm sure you'll be OK, just see it as a DC with an added 170km! You should be home before tea...

[Frank71]

my denial going into overdrive...wahaaaaaa...reality check time

Ag, don't worry so much Nonky. I'm more concerned about your Dash partner. 

[Pulse]

This thread is really quiet...

 

Everyone in stress mode?

[Patchelicious]

This thread is really quiet...

 

Everyone in stress mode?

Haha I was just thinking the same thing.... *** nervous now!

[Philip.]

Just arrived in Windhoek. Not to hot..... Anybody looking for a riding buddy tomorrow morning?

[Pulse]

I'll only be in on Thursday.

 

Any news on the grading of the roads on stage 4/5 as an early Christmas gift, or was it just rumours (again)?

[partydave]

I spoke to an LBS yesterday and they said it has been graded. Nice cool weather and cloud cover in Windhoek today

[Pulse]

I spoke to an LBS yesterday and they said it has been graded. Nice cool weather and cloud cover in Windhoek today

Sweet!

Thanx

[Patchelicious]

I spoke to an LBS yesterday and they said it has been graded. Nice cool weather and cloud cover in Windhoek today

Can you confirm this 100% will really help me sleep tonight. ????

[sias]

I'm in kaknervoussuperstressed mode! Had my last light ride this afternoon and it didn't go too well... Tomorrow 9:35 is wheels-up from ORT Int...