Spinnekop Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Maybe just to calm your nerves a bit, its better known as Hecticpoort .aka Hekpoort Vrekpoort. Seriously. Nothing to worry about. Not a scary climb.The little climb up to the satellite station is worse. And then the drags up to the finish. Hekpoort is not the key point in this race (for me) Good luck!
Eon du Plessis Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 aka Hekpoort Vrekpoort. Seriously. Nothing to worry about. Not a scary climb.The little climb up to the satellite station is worse. And then the drags up to the finish. Hekpoort is not the key point in this race (for me) Good luck!Yes, but you're not your average fatty with Mickey Mouse power Hekpoort can make the rest of the race dreadful if you push up it too hard.
Patchelicious Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 aka Hekpoort Vrekpoort. Seriously. Nothing to worry about. Not a scary climb.The little climb up to the satellite station is worse. And then the drags up to the finish. Hekpoort is not the key point in this race (for me) Good luck!Shhhh Spinnekop 1
Long Wheel Base Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I suppose I have to take time off work again or organise someone to trek out to CL to pick up my number, Or will they be so kind as to have registration on the day? BouncingBrain 1
Fat Boab Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 aka Hekpoort Vrekpoort. Seriously. Nothing to worry about. Not a scary climb.The little climb up to the satellite station is worse. And then the drags up to the finish. Hekpoort is not the key point in this race (for me) Good luck! A while ago I took a mate round the Sat Classic route as a training ride. He rode Hekpoort well, albeit at his own conservative pace, and as we rode down the other side before turning onto the Sat rd itself, I suggested the worst was behind him. Thereafter I waited for him at the top of that 'little climb up to the satellite station'; suffice to say when he arrived, I learned some new colourful language that day!
sdaghers Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 From previous experience what is the best route to get to the race? Also with regards to leaving where would people suggest is best to park so we don't have to exit where people are still finishing?
Honkdonk Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Does anyone have start group info?I am looking at a late entry and they will only give me any of the groups that still have space, so just wanna see what the score isSeeded VC for 947..
Honkdonk Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 From previous experience what is the best route to get to the race? Also with regards to leaving where would people suggest is best to park so we don't have to exit where people are still finishing?Depends where you coming from..From the north/fourways area - just bang down Malibongwe until it T-Junctions at Broederstroom, turn left and then next left and you will see the venue on your right.Last time I did it I got there fairly early, parking was easy. Smashed a beer afterwards and then left. No problems..
HBO Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I did the 80km route on Saturday just to refresh the memory. That little hill at the satellite station should not be under estimated. Then that drag at the very end- it's longer than what it looks. And don't forget the headwind when you turn left after Hekpoort- I haven't rode this route without a decent headwind on the way back.
WR 1.0 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Just got my sms, looks like there is only one batch. LOLMine just has a number and a starting time......
Ozzie NL Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Received SMS with start number and starting time of 6.35 but does not say which batch I am in. Does anyone know what the batch start times are?
Long Wheel Base Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Also just got the same sms. Well luckily I know what group I will be in. So we can try work things out. The guys in VA will be off at 06h05. Tandems are off at 06h30.
Long Wheel Base Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Anyone know when and where registration is?
Patchelicious Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Also just got the same sms. Well luckily I know what group I will be in. So we can try work things out. The guys in VA will be off at 06h05. Tandems are off at 06h30.That was written as if you are riding tandems???
Long Wheel Base Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Received SMS with start number and starting time of 6.35 but does not say which batch I am in. Does anyone know what the batch start times are?I would presume AL
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