[Event] 2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour - Argus

[Jase619]

  On 3/8/2017 at 10:30 AM, Mongoose! said:

Its called TOUR de France also...

 

 

  On 3/8/2017 at 10:36 AM, Long Wheel Base said:

Good one.

Sorry Slowbee he has a good point. But the racing snake in me will always go full gas to do a PB in any race, Regardless of what its called.

 

 

Exactly this!!!! Haha, don't know how to go slow

['Dale]

  On 3/8/2017 at 11:13 AM, Schmorglebot said:

Based on current weather predictions, what rim depths are you lads going with?

I'm with 40mm

Sitting in the wheels

So, not necessary for 50 or 60.

[Long Wheel Base]

  On 3/8/2017 at 7:48 AM, GAP said:

My CTCT is over, took a tumble on the MTB Trail Sunday, cracked rib and torn shoulder ligament. See you guys next year and enjoy your ride.

Ahh nooit man. Bad luck. Heal up soon bud. See you next time!!!

[Long Wheel Base]

  On 3/8/2017 at 11:13 AM, Schmorglebot said:

Based on current weather predictions, what rim depths are you lads going with?

[Schmorglebot]

  On 3/8/2017 at 11:58 AM, Long Wheel Base said:

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My thoughts exactly, front and back. I'm hoping the wind is kind enough to deposit me within crawling distance of the finish line

[Shebeen]

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ja, i dunno about this one!

[Duane_Bosch]

  On 3/8/2017 at 12:10 PM, Schmorglebot said:

My thoughts exactly, front and back. I'm hoping the wind is kind enough to deposit me within crawling distance of the finish line

Is the finish line in Rio?

['Dale]

  On 3/8/2017 at 12:54 PM, BikeHuber said:

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ja, i dunno about this one!

Hmph

I think we all DO know about that one ✌????

Edited March 8, 2017 by 'Dale

[Mongoose!]

  On 3/8/2017 at 11:58 AM, Long Wheel Base said:

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Rear and front nê.

[dev null]

  On 3/8/2017 at 12:54 PM, BikeHuber said:

http://www.capetowncycletour.com/ctct-mainsite/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Tip-1.png

 

ja, i dunno about this one!

 

Our grey water is really grey water. The whole family has gone through that water. 

[alleyne]

Hopefully the muppets starting the fires don't get any ideas this w/e!

[dev null]

I am more worried about tomorrow, as the SE will be howling then.

[waanie]

to all those out of town guys please bring your own water with we got water restriction here.

you will find waterpoints on route dry.

NB.the road between kalkbay and fishoek is terrible went pass there on sunday dont think it will be perfect with all that manholes protruding and the uneven surface 

[J∆kk∆ls]

They (those working on the roads) said the roads would be ready for Sunday. There are road restrictions right now to allow for work to commence.

[gazzacpt]

  On 3/8/2017 at 3:15 PM, waanie said:

to all those out of town guys please bring your own water with we got water restriction here.

you will find waterpoints on route dry.

NB.the road between kalkbay and fishoek is terrible went pass there on sunday dont think it will be perfect with all that manholes protruding and the uneven surface

Its being resurfaced, or should I say surfaced properly. They started on monday. I went through there yesterday, half of the outbound lane was already done and they where busy doing the inbound lane. So the section from kalkbay traffic lights to halfway down the "roadworks" section was completed yesterday, outbound and inbound.

You'll be pleased to know the drain covers are now level with the road. Mostly.

 

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Edited March 8, 2017 by gazzacpt

[TALUS]

What a difference in little personal dramas around this nice ride of ours each year brings! Everytime it reminds of the pressure on pro riders to peak for one race/tour.

 

Two years ago i was really fit and strong. I had a 1B start and was paid up for the double lap. Alas, at 08;00 I was back in the hotel having a shower. A really expensive and frustrating morning.

 

Last year I wasn't as fit but the weather Gods smiled on us and I got my 3 hour and second laps done in one go. I helped some ladies and pushed the Rhino up Suikerbossie. Priceless.

 

This year I am vrotsiek and still getting worse. I would most likely not have started but my 76 year old dad has been training his arse off to do his first "Argus" and I can never drop him. He will need some guidance and help.  I am hoping to get him around in about 4:45.

 

Rather than talking about the inevitable wind - give us a bit more of your personal stories. Its more fun to know about the personal battles.