Waterpoints should be called "vreet" points

[BDF]

The planning to cater for "only-God-knows-how-many -riders-will-pitch" across 3- 5 WP's is a daunting task

Maybe next time have a sign that says "1 per rider not 1 per Kg"!!

[Thor Buttox]

I am too afraid of what additional savoury surprises have been added to the jelly babies. Unless the bonk is nigh, I sail on by.

[BDF]

j2c have really set the bar wrt to waterpoints. It's full on buffets...with warm and cold foods and drinks. Think lots of guys are now expecting the same in one day classics.

I must say that the Anatomic table at the JUMA was pretty good. Biscuits, sweets, plenty to drink. Not bad for a 1 day race. Beats most of the road race water points hands down!

[Shebeen]

did a longish trail run earlier in the year and in the morning rush had half a breakfast. had done the run before so was expecting some kiffness at the waterpoint. there was only water and energy drink. b o n k e d hard and had to walk run last 4km, but hey did not blame the organisers.

 

 

 

Personally I think if you pay R220 for a marathon and you receive Meatball, dateball, apples, bananas, water and coke then you should shut up and not complain. 

 

If you paid the price of stage races and you receive this then you might be allowed to voice your opinion and suggest a bigger variety.

 

Human nature I guess, always unsatisfied no matter what.

dunno. I'm all for mtb being a self sufficient sport. waterpoints should be water points. anything beyond that is a bonus. If a race sells itself on kiff watertables then that's different and they better deliver.

[VolkAdik]

Maybe next time have a sign that says "1 per rider not 1 per Kg"!!

hahaha, lag ek nou so lekker. "89 for me please"

[Patchelicious]

I am a fatty and i dare any skinny peanut to comment on me eating a meatball at a "vreet" point. I also dare any skinny rider to attempt riding the same distance weighing the same as i do and then still have a beef  with me. (see what i did there)

 

But i do agree with you (for a change) Naas, i carry everything i eat and drink except water to mix my own energy drink, with me.

 

But also said some races, trailseeker and dirtopia (the 100milers water tables were the best ever) for example, has set the standard when it comes to water tables, so when someone pays a good couple of hundred rands for a race they expect it to be a full buffet.

If you didnt eat meatballs at waterpoints, you wouldnt need to do that distance carrying that weight in the first place, therefore making your dare redundnat.....

[nonky]

 

“Welcome to Fat Club. The first rule of Fat Club is: you do not talk about Fat Club. The second rule of Fat Club is: you DO NOT talk about Fat Club! Third rule of Fight Club: if someone yells “mine!”, goes for a snack, or taps it, the snack is theirs. Fourth rule: only two guys to a water table. Fifth rule: one snack at a time, fellas. Sixth rule: snacking is bare knuckle.  shirts,  shoes, and helmets. Seventh rule: snacking will go on as long as the waterpoint has snacks. And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fat Club, you have to vreet.”

 

[Patchelicious]

I normally don't stop at them as I only do the the half marathons. But I have seen some of those "vreeters" going at it

Watch any SuperCycling program, and half the people being interviewed during these races are at "vreet points" and are busy trying to insert several potatoes into their mouths simultaneously as they try and tell Gerald how damn tough it is dragging themeselves around the route.... the irony.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Friday

[Patchelicious]

“Welcome to Fat Club. The first rule of Fat Club is: you do not talk about Fat Club. The second rule of Fat Club is: you DO NOT talk about Fat Club! Third rule of Fight Club: if someone yells “mine!”, goes for a snack, or taps it, the snack is theirs. Fourth rule: only two guys to a water table. Fifth rule: one snack at a time, fellas. Sixth rule: snacking is bare knuckle.  shirts,  shoes, and helmets. Seventh rule: snacking will go on as long as the waterpoint has snacks. And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fat Club, you have to vreet.”

Brilliant!

[Eon du Plessis]

Watch any SuperCycling program, and half the people being interviewed during these races are at "vreet points" and are busy trying to insert several potatoes into their mouths simultaneously as they try and tell Gerald how damn tough it is dragging themeselves around the route.... the irony.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Friday

Sheesh, you're rather passionate about this topic, aren't you?

[Patchelicious]

Sheesh, you're rather passionate about this topic, aren't you?

Not at all, just being a mischievous anti-revolutionary agent

[Eon du Plessis]

Not at all, just being a mischievous anti-revolutionary agent

You really shouldn't bodyshame these poor people. It's glandular.

[Naas Vermaak]

“Welcome to Fat Club. The first rule of Fat Club is: you do not talk about Fat Club. The second rule of Fat Club is: you DO NOT talk about Fat Club! Third rule of Fight Club: if someone yells “mine!”, goes for a snack, or taps it, the snack is theirs. Fourth rule: only two guys to a water table. Fifth rule: one snack at a time, fellas. Sixth rule: snacking is bare knuckle.  shirts,  shoes, and helmets. Seventh rule: snacking will go on as long as the waterpoint has snacks. And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fat Club, you have to vreet.”

Just to make sure I understand your 7th rule correctly...so you keep on eating regardless of the number of riders behind you that also still need to compete for food at the waterpoints with the "vreters" amongst them ?? :)

[NotSoBigBen]

I am generally quite amused at how much 'food' people think they need to get through a ride, especially those doing shorter half marathon or less rides ....

 

I see okes going on short training rides with endurance energy drinks, energy bars and gels 

 

"I get dizzy if I don't get in some sugar and food" is quite common to hear ... maar nou ja!

[Sparki 1]

I am too afraid of what additional savoury surprises have been added to the jelly babies. Unless the bonk is nigh, I sail on by.

this is a family site bru

[worriesnot]

I am generally quite amused at how much 'food' people think they need to get through a ride, especially those doing shorter half marathon or less rides ....

 

I see okes going on short training rides with endurance energy drinks, energy bars and gels 

 

"I get dizzy if I don't get in some sugar and food" is quite common to hear ... maar nou ja!

 

not everyone can live on a can of pilchards you know...