Dusty Posted May 24, 2017 Share Anton's time was in the region of 60 hrs last year if I'm not mistaken, so he has the ability to give Mike a good go, but having entered both races it will be interesting to see what his strategy is. A safe bet would most probably be Mike imo. PS I also think lots of snow will make things great to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crazy German Posted May 24, 2017 Share Anton's time was in the region of 60 hrs last year if I'm not mistaken, so he has the ability to give Mike a good go, but having entered both races it will be interesting to see what his strategy is. A safe bet would most probably be Mike imo. PS I also think lots of snow will make things great to watch! I packet one semi snow tire as a spare you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugheaddave Posted May 24, 2017 Share So I believe we need to be chatting a bit about RTR first people setting of soon * * * * *Mike WoolnoughHe has it all route and night experience and proven from this year Munga Cradock Durban Dash all with podium results. And he's leaving last so he has split times to ride too. 55 Hours I predict * * * *None Mike is going to win***None ** and a halfAnton Mayberry not sure to his strategy is he going for RASA recce or is he going to be set use the first serious guide time**Leon he's a **** start rider but starting really early so to me he's just going for a recce ride. Otto and Poser they ride as a pair have been there before and posted decent times I see the coming in in around 3 days Pieter van der Westhuizen his profile pic is really slick and apparently adevnture racing is in the bloodline * and a halfOllie and Lee if the can remember the difference between the Tina and Vuvu river they should go clearly under 4 days Myself? I havee not been racing fit for over ten years, am almost ten kg above my fighting weight and almost 100 watts shy of the good old days that I went fast I'll just try to not be distanced too much by all the other snakes. Lets pray for snow. thats if Ollie and Lee dont take the wrong valley towards VUVU this year... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crazy German Posted May 24, 2017 Share thats if Ollie and Lee dont take the wrong valley towards VUVU this year... lolthats what cost them half a star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted May 26, 2017 Share Batch 1 is off. All the best to this year's riders. Keep warm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted May 26, 2017 Share Anton's time was in the region of 60 hrs last year if I'm not mistaken, so he has the ability to give Mike a good go, but having entered both races it will be interesting to see what his strategy is. A safe bet would most probably be Mike imo. PS I also think lots of snow will make things great to watch!No Snow at the moment checked it out last weekend, was very warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted May 26, 2017 Share so one week back in the office after EA and there are serious f@ck lets go to RTR thoughts flowing through my head now Strong batches this year gonna be good dot watching... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubed Posted May 26, 2017 Share so one week back in the office after EA and there are serious f@ck lets go to RTR thoughts flowing through my head now Strong batches this year gonna be good dot watching...Do it. Fitness is no problem - mindset is no problem. Route is strewn with riding partners, maps, good food - what more do you need? Best rides can be the last minute ones - trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted May 26, 2017 Share Do it. Fitness is no problem - mindset is no problem. Route is strewn with riding partners, maps, good food - what more do you need? Best rides can be the last minute ones - trust me. Leave days, job to come back to, entry fee, possibly new mrs afterwards, etc, etc, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnitz Nienaber Posted May 26, 2017 Share Do it. Fitness is no problem - mindset is no problem. Route is strewn with riding partners, maps, good food - what more do you need? Best rides can be the last minute ones - trust me. Very convincing argument......... Fitness no problem - 3 days to get fit to Rhodes...... Mindset no problem - Never been a problem...... Route strewn with lucky packets - Oh goodie !!!! Best rides can be the last minute ones - only time will tell if I can make it to the start line..... Motivation - More than enough from friends, family and fellow racers Very convincing and tempting indeed !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crazy German Posted May 27, 2017 Share So I believe we need to be chatting a bit about RTR first people setting of soon * * * * *Mike WoolnoughHe has it all route and night experience and proven from this year Munga Cradock Durban Dash all with podium results. And he's leaving last so he has split times to ride too. 55 Hours I predict * * * *None Mike is going to win***None ** and a halfAnton Mayberry not sure to his strategy is he going for RASA recce or is he going to be set use the first serious guide time**Leon he's a **** start rider but starting really early so to me he's just going for a recce ride. Otto and Poser they ride as a pair have been there before and posted decent times I see the coming in in around 3 days Pieter van der Westhuizen his profile pic is really slick and apparently adevnture racing is in the bloodline * and a halfOllie and Lee if the can remember the difference between the Tina and Vuvu river they should go clearly under 4 days Myself? I havee not been racing fit for over ten years, am almost ten kg above my fighting weight and almost 100 watts shy of the good old days that I went fast I'll just try to not be distanced too much by all the other snakes. Lets pray for snow.Leon didn't start but seems to be going for RASA instead teming up with JT from nam?Anton disappeared from both RTR and RASA start list not sure why. When will we have the first one going to centacow? Ollie and Lee or is Janine gonna have a go from the earlier group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieterW Posted May 27, 2017 Share so one week back in the office after EA and there are serious f@ck lets go to RTR thoughts flowing through my head now Strong batches this year gonna be good dot watching... Dave, well done on finishing EA! We start RTR on Wednesday. Join us if you feel like it - have a seat open in the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedomChallenge Posted May 28, 2017 Share Leon Erasmus has opted to ride RASA instead of RTR - last minute switch.Anton Maybery has withdrawn due to an ankle injury sustained on a recent recce trip.Ralph Gilbert did not start RTR in Batch 2 due to a burglary at his home the night before he was due to start - he is still hoping to start in one of the remaining batches.Withdrawals so far: Colin Ogilvie (RTR Batch 1) at Allendale due to a chest infection and Derik de Jager (RTR Batch 2) at The Oaks due to a problem with his eyesight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted May 29, 2017 Share I see there were some campers in the Umko Valley last night. Not the best way to start R2R, but it will make for good war stories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted May 29, 2017 Share I see there were some campers in the Umko Valley last night. Not the best way to start R2R, but it will make for good war stories! Not the best way but it is a nice way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johannrissik Posted May 29, 2017 Share Not the best way but it is a nice way Yes, it would appear that one camper is not so happy.....but it's easy to be smart-ass behind a keyboard, I wasn't stomping around there in the dark getting frustrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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