Mamil Posted February 28, 2017 Share I did it last year just to do it and did 4:59 on my old Momsen hardtail - subsequently sold. I've ridden up Suikerbossie a few times since then on my MTB and my newer road bike so I know it can hurt but it doesn't kill me the same way that that bloody Dorstberg hill at Meerendal does for example. Is this your first Argus? A lekker leather bush hat. I will cook and season it beforehand. I'm gonna hold ya to it Moridin!! Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted February 28, 2017 Share Imagine dragging a 16kg bike up Suikerbossie in 6:50 pushing a 44-28. I feel the pain in the quads already.lol yip. I know that pain and going to feel it again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted February 28, 2017 Share How would strava know that its a tandem though?You didn't tell them? Shame on you. I think it's got to do with the max speed and where you applied speed compared to jcza. That extra 9kph max takes some watts due to the effects of aero drag. Maybe strava is quite clever after all. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted February 28, 2017 Share Imagine dragging a 16kg bike up Suikerbossie in 6:50 pushing a 44-28. I feel the pain in the quads already. Ouch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted February 28, 2017 Share Smits South Easter Run - 4m36s / 4.4km / avg 58.3kph / max 76.7kph / avg 629 watts smitswinkel to red hill time split - 9m56s / 8.0km / avg 48.7kph / max 76.7kph / avg 517 watts My best on a COMPACT down there is 5:00 flat, avg of 53.6km/h, max of 64.8km/h. No power or cadence figures. Not bad for an old toppie of 48 at the time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted February 28, 2017 Share You didn't tell them? Shame on you. I think it's got to do with the max speed and where you applied speed compared to jcza. That extra 9kph max takes some watts due to the effects of aero drag. Maybe strava is quite clever after all.Carbon, I think I need to invite you to the corporate tent after the Argus for a little massage to release some stress! Jase619 and Mamil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBO Posted February 28, 2017 Share How would strava know that its a tandem though?strava knows everything Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted February 28, 2017 Share Carbon, I think I need to invite you to the corporate tent after the Argus for a little massage to release some stress! Thanks. I should be finished lap 2 around 13:50 VolkAdik and Pure Savage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted February 28, 2017 Share Carbon shattering sub 3 dreams every year Ha ha, not mine! I only have those sub 3 dreams when I'm on anti malaria drugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted February 28, 2017 Share I did it last year just to do it and did 4:59 on my old Momsen hardtail - subsequently sold. I've ridden up Suikerbossie a few times since then on my MTB and my newer road bike so I know it can hurt but it doesn't kill me the same way that that bloody Dorstberg hill at Meerendal does for example. I'm gonna hold ya to it Moridin!! I better start praying for that 40kt SE, since I have now incentivised you. Mamil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted February 28, 2017 Share Ha ha, not mine! I only have those sub 3 dreams when I'm on anti malaria drugs! If I pull a sub 5 I'll be stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted February 28, 2017 Share Power numbers appear too highCheck out the variations on power for my 5 best times, same bike, same weight. Compact crank 50-11 which I binned straight after 2014 when I got dropped by B in this section. Happily sacrificed slightly bigger jumps on a 11-28 over a 11-25 with 50/34 up front for the extra 6% speed. Also shows it's impossible to train at real race pace. Long Wheel Base and jcza 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthemic Posted February 28, 2017 Share I've done 9 Argus' but the last was 10yrs ago before I moved overseas. What are the chances of me getting an entry for the 2018 version? Do they still give priority to previous participants? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted February 28, 2017 Share No. These dsys you enter a lottery and win an entry. Can always pick one up on the aftermarket though.I've done 9 Argus' but the last was 10yrs ago before I moved overseas. What are the chances of me getting an entry for the 2018 version? Do they still give priority to previous participants? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk anthemic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted February 28, 2017 Share I've done 9 Argus' but the last was 10yrs ago before I moved overseas. What are the chances of me getting an entry for the 2018 version? Do they still give priority to previous participants? If you want to ride there is a 100% chance you will get an entry. If not I will do the Argus on my MTB. anthemic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeExpress Posted February 28, 2017 Share Noob question. It is my 1st Argus and just like to know if that Racetec Tracking from last year worked and if it will be there again this year. Reason is: my wife wants to track my progress along the route in order to know what time to be at the finish to see me sprint. I'm planning on a Sub 5, and don't want to waste time stopping and pinning my location at every water table (planning to stop at all of them). Pure Savage and Donovan Le Cok 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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