johannrissik Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 I would really have loved to do this...but I would need a couple of years to reach the endurance levels required.My friends Stewart Lombard and Annie Labuschagne are in their second day and planning on 18 daysish in the saddle.Man thats toughAs an elite athlete*, I would like to make the following comment if I may: (Yes, I know many have now spewed their coffee into the keyboards) Sure, it's a huge ride, long hard days (and nights) I was fitter than I have been since Weermag days and days 1, 2, 3, ....n still gave me some serious Opf*ks. In fact, knowing what I know know, I just wonder. I wonder how I did that.It's a "head thing", if you want to do it, you can and you will. That's it. And by the end of it, you'll want to keep riding and not stop as the last 24 days (in my case) were one of the best things you have ever done. Go and do it.
Kranswurm Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 As an elite athlete*, I would like to make the following comment if I may: (Yes, I know many have now spewed their coffee into the keyboards) Sure, it's a huge ride, long hard days (and nights) I was fitter than I have been since Weermag days and days 1, 2, 3, ....n still gave me some serious Opf*ks. In fact, knowing what I know know, I just wonder. I wonder how I did that.It's a "head thing", if you want to do it, you can and you will. That's it. And by the end of it, you'll want to keep riding and not stop as the last 24 days (in my case) were one of the best things you have ever done. Go and do it.Got to get hard first
tubed Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 Some big decisions happening right now: Leon and Estelle went past Tinana late and have gone on, about to cross the Tena river and then still have some way to go to the start of the Vuvu Valley - at this rate they will see the start before it gets dark and going in there in the dark is a big call. I have bashed around there with Leon very late at night - not sure I'd do it again. They could be in for a long night even with their previous experience between them. Philippa and John B look like they might turn around and go back to Tinana - given their pace, Id think that would be the wise option for them - just my opinion. Johnny and Gerhard are further up the trail, but not into or even seeing the real Valley yet - they will be in and trying to exit in the dark - another brave call.
Kranswurm Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 How do you see the overnight stops on the tracker?
johannrissik Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 How do you see the overnight stops on the tracker?The little light blue markers, but the interim stops are also shown.
tubed Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 How do you see the overnight stops on the tracker?the blue pins are the Support Stations (SS) with intermediate/ emergency stops also shown like that. If you hover over the SS its name comes up.
johannrissik Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 Some big decisions happening right now: Leon and Estelle went past Tinana late and have gone on, about to cross the Tena river and then still have some way to go to the start of the Vuvu Valley - at this rate they will see the start before it gets dark and going in there in the dark is a big call. I have bashed around there with Leon very late at night - not sure I'd do it again. They could be in for a long night even with their previous experience between them. Philippa and John B look like they might turn around and go back to Tinana - given their pace, Id think that would be the wise option for them - just my opinion. Johnny and Gerhard are further up the trail, but not into or even seeing the real Valley yet - they will be in and trying to exit in the dark - another brave call.John B and Philippa are going to sleep at Tinana. Sensible call, otherwise they will spend the night (without a fire) in a donga, without underfloor heating, but with running water.....They must get out early and maybe push for Rhodes, depending on when they get to Vuvu. Fortunately the weather is good. Night entry to Rhodes is not a problem -- unlike Vuvu.
tubed Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 Seems like wisdom has prevailed and John B and Philippa have decided to stay over at Mrs Kibi at Tinana, the other two groups may provide some entertainment which the cricket wont
johannrissik Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 How do you see the overnight stops on the tracker?OK, so we'll be following you next year?
Kranswurm Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 OK, so we'll be following you next year? Ha ha....if I start training tonight maybe
tubed Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 Vuvu valley blindfolds have been applied, subjects wandering in circles - looking for anything familiar, a light in the distance or a tyre track would be gold right now....so near, yet so far.
dirtrider Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 You do see a lot of lights when you in the valley at night all around the rim . Even a red cell tower light of to the left but the cell light at Vuvu you don't see , cause it ain't working .
Shebeen Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 live tracking hosted this year done by a crowd called Trackreplay - (and the signal upload is Spot) excuse my ignorance, but is there a way to replay the tracks? if not, can you okes take some screenshots when the fun stuff happens (like Johann did), i promise to do likewise
Thug Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Will Mike, Francois & Dirk get a penalty for their "shortcut" to Sheila's soup?
Shebeen Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I see Marnitz has started so we can start revving him up more. the big showdown kicks off tomorrow. #RASA2012 all over again Will Mike, Francois & Dirk get a penalty for their "shortcut" to Sheila's soup?i don't see it....??
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