Disco man Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Almost to good to be true....Training for the 36One and the race itself went really well, took it 'n bit slower for an month and then started training again for the Transbaviaan, will again take an brake from long rides after the TB for an month or so and then start doing some final shaping for the Dash!
Disco man Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Training is going slow. Life, weather and work is interfering all the time. Steadily building the time in the saddle - aiming for 2 or 3 rides of 200km in the next few months and then slowing down in the middle of November.Aiming for some good TITS over the August long weekend.Sterkte Sias
partydave Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Being in a team is making for some interesting situations between friends. 3 of us are very dedicated and can do 70km with little stress, the other....well
sias Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 You're doing solo right?Yes, doing solo. Riding with son in law (Philip) and aiming for a good finish. If everything goes well, we should come in at 20-21hours.I want to do a bit more strength/power work as well - there's a nice little "telefoonkoppie" with a 9.3% climb of 1km that should help for stage 3.
partydave Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Yes, doing solo. Riding with son in law (Philip) and aiming for a good finish. If everything goes well, we should come in at 20-21hours.I want to do a bit more strength/power work as well - there's a nice little "telefoonkoppie" with a 9.3% climb of 1km that should help for stage 3. Goodluck! We're all still fairly nervous
sias Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Being in a team is making for some interesting situations between friends. 3 of us are very dedicated and can do 70km with little stress, the other....well The 70km is not the issue - it's a very long day for everyone with little to no sleep for anyone. The girls in our 4-man team were not very strong but they easily finished their respective stages, but on the last stage their wheels came off. Let the weakest member do stage 4.
sias Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Just inform him/her that he/she must then ride 120km with a short break at CP5. It will the be a struggle on the last stage.
Philip. Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Our weakest member insists on doing stage 5Just don't give that person a choice. Stage 6 can take a very long time if you have too keep waiting for that person.
Philip. Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 I see the website got a update. Still no route, but you can order the cycling kit that is if you can afford it...
partydave Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 Very VERY disappointed in the kit. Mad prices
Pulse Posted August 16, 2016 Author Posted August 16, 2016 Very VERY disappointed in the kit. Mad pricesAgree.Don't think I'll be getting kit this year
nonky Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 Agree.Don't think I'll be getting kit this year GEt some socks and a buff = ZAR300.
Patchelicious Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 The site is being updated one piece at a time. The route should not change (much) as there is basically only one route to take. Stage 1: 32km; 668m ascentStage 2: 67km; 711m ascentStage 3: 76km; 1123m ascentStage 4: 74km; 329m ascentStage 5: 74km; 309m ascentStage 6: 46km; 438m ascentIs there a route profile of the entire thing? I'm getting nervous
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.