NelAndre Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Also only halfway....quick spin today after work and some long rides this weekend. I have n+1 where n=0 and 1=MTB....
NotSoBigBen Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 jeez did I miss something or is it only necessary to complete the challenge i.e. 500k's in 2 weeks? When I look at some okes number of rides and kilometers it would appear that there is a thought that the more you do the better chance you win or the most kilometers wins nathrix and NelAndre 2
karlito Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Only 120 left to go!! #shutuplegs MTBc and nathrix 2
NelAndre Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Had a good weekend....only 12 left for me! nathrix 1
MTBc Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 150km to go in a day and a half. For roadies, Rule #5. For MTBers, still rule 5 - http://notsoseriouscyclist.blogspot.co.za/2011/01/rules-for-mountain-bikers.html So the 3rd challenge sounds the toughest. Been trying to figure out where / what (Gauteng). Here's what I have so far: Breedts Nek from Hekpoort: 500m over 25km. 250m of that climbing is in the last 5km from the last t junction. going up from the old shebeen side is another 350m. so over the top to the shack and back 4 times. 80km meets the min. Northcliff Hill - Beyers to Water Tower - 130m over 2km. 20 repeats. 80km. Suikerbos - I haven't ridden there but looks like with 120km of riding could hit 2500m doing the southern loop and then a few loops of the northern section if that's possible. WTF hill in Pta - 100m over 1.5km. 25 repeats. 75km distance.what else is there? Can imagine the numbers are going to drop on in November at the end of this! 187 completed Challenge 1 so far with a few more to come by tomorrow. nathrix and King Dean 2
MTBc Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Or this one.... Cullinan 2 Tonteldoos (Dullstroom).
JohanC Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Finished mine yesterday afternoon (AM and PM ride). This was a difficult challenge as I'm doing 2 x HIIT classes a week at Cadence Tyger Valley which are not aloud to be logged = the legs are shot!
NelAndre Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 150km to go in a day and a half. For roadies, Rule #5. For MTBers, still rule 5 - http://notsoseriouscyclist.blogspot.co.za/2011/01/rules-for-mountain-bikers.html So the 3rd challenge sounds the toughest. Been trying to figure out where / what (Gauteng). Here's what I have so far: Breedts Nek from Hekpoort: 500m over 25km. 250m of that climbing is in the last 5km from the last t junction. going up from the old shebeen side is another 350m. so over the top to the shack and back 4 times. 80km meets the min. Northcliff Hill - Beyers to Water Tower - 130m over 2km. 20 repeats. 80km. Suikerbos - I haven't ridden there but looks like with 120km of riding could hit 2500m doing the southern loop and then a few loops of the northern section if that's possible. WTF hill in Pta - 100m over 1.5km. 25 repeats. 75km distance.what else is there? Can imagine the numbers are going to drop on in November at the end of this! 187 completed Challenge 1 so far with a few more to come by tomorrow.Ja, I am also wondering. Thanks for the stats. My mind is on Breedts.....less repeats but will see. There is also a loop in Kyalami that can work but have not figured it out yet. MTBc 1
NotSoBigBen Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Done yesterday, thankfully as I have been booked off ill for the next 3 days .... the doctor said something about checking with my wife that I have not been on a bike Tiny K 1
MTBc Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Ja, I am also wondering. Thanks for the stats. My mind is on Breedts.....less repeats but will see. There is also a loop in Kyalami that can work but have not figured it out yet. Near Blue Hills, through the veld.... ?
Tiny K Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 Commuting has been a big help for me - two 150+ weekend rides didn't do me harm either. I'm also wondering how to get my ascent for the 3rd challenge - more that I can't decide my route. I love living in the Cape #hillsfordays
NelAndre Posted October 24, 2016 Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Near Blue Hills, through the veld.... ?Not 100% sure what the area is called but you can go as follows:Start at Rose Road and do the single track climb up to Mane RoadFollow Mane, right into Coach and then right again down Trotting Close, up with Village Road past Blue Hills College up to Summit RoadFrom here downhill on Mane, left in Coach and then climb left in Trotting Close back up to Summit.Big loop, small loop, repeat. I reckon it is about 12km with 250m ascent? Will measure it next weekend and see.10 repeats Edited October 24, 2016 by Lighthouse MTBc 1
King Dean Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 Challenge 1 completed this am... Nice windy ride to finish things off. Legs are a tad tired now, time for some rest. :-) MTB Cruiser 1
Suidwes Boytjie Posted October 25, 2016 Posted October 25, 2016 I didn't complete this challenge and even with this afternoon's ride after work i won't make it... Unfortunately my work interfered a bit, so i won't be in contention for winning an entry, even if i complete the 3 remaining challenges, but i like to enter these sort of challenges to somehow challenge myself. Will definitely give the 3 remaining challenges a go. Good luck to all who completed challenge 1 and in it to win it!!!
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