ScottCM Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 In our cycling community we constantly have people doing extreme things and pushing the envelope to become pioneers in their own right. From the first guys doing two laps around Johannesburg in the 947 , to the first guys Everesting on a bike. Well, we now have a pioneer here in our own little cycberville community too, Tombeej as he is known to us became the first person (as far as research has shown) to do the Amashova Classic "Twice" so to speak. He departed Suncoast Casino(The End) in the early hours of the morning 02H00 and cycled solo all the way up the route to Pietermaritzburg (The Start) in the pitch darkness of the night with only the stars and moonlight for company. Once there he climbed into his A Batch Seeding Slot and then rode the Race the way the "normal" people did. Now as we all know , if its not on Strava it never happened, so here are some screenshot of the proof So pinging Mr. Tombeej, please come and give us a detailed event report.....
Cheabb78 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 In our cycling community we constantly have people doing extreme things and pushing the envelope to become pioneers in their own right. From the first guys doing two laps around Johannesburg in the 947 , to the first guys Everesting on a bike. Well, we now have a pioneer here in our own little cycberville community too, Tombeej as he is known to us became the first person (as far as research has shown) to do the Amashova Classic "Twice" so to speak. He departed Suncoast Casino(The End) in the early hours of the morning 02H00 and cycled solo all the way up the route to Pietermaritzburg (The Start) in the pitch darkness of the night with only the stars and moonlight for company. Once there he climbed into his A Batch Seeding Slot and then rode the Race the way the "normal" people did. Now as we all know , if its not on Strava it never happened, so here are some screenshot of the proof 1.jpg 2.jpg So pinging Mr. Tombeej, please come and give us a detailed event report..... Looking forward to the report, particularly the first half of the ride...
Veebee Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I know he took a small break from the Hub, but maybe he will see this...This is something special and a solid ride.
Patchelicious Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Well done. We were actaully talking about him in the car on the drive back yesterday, wondering where the hell he has been?
Bloukrans Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Respect OOM!! Now this is a pioneer to celebrate - not someone who podium after two years in the cold Well done!!!! :clap:
Veebee Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Well done. We were actaully talking about him in the car on the drive back yesterday, wondering where the hell he has been? he's was too busy riding through the valley planning this double
tombeej Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Hi guys Scott, buddy, I'm going to have to give you a klap next time I see you!Thanks for this, much appreciated. But to be honest, attempting a 'Double Amashova' was a personal thing, not for any recognition (a little embarrassed by this thread ). I'm drawn to 'inspiring' rides - ones that capture my imagination and doing The Double was one of those. It was just a random thought that came to me on a random ride one day and then wouldn't leave me alone. So I just decided to give it a bash. I had no intention of telling anyone about it really; it was just another ride. I never thought it was super special - I've seen much more impressive stuff done by many others here on the Hub. And a DC is not really a massive distance in itself. Having said that, I have to admit that it did turn out to be a special ride; one of my most memorable ones. It was an awesome experience. The ride through the night to PMB was beautiful under a massive full moon. Just me alone with my thoughts in the great outdoors - wonderful solitude. And then the ride back was completely opposite: sharing the road with thousands of my fellow riders. No more solitude, more speed, more fun, new friends. Two very contrasting halves of my favourite DC so far. Might just do it again next year
shova1 Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 ..... Might just do it again next year That's pretty special, nice one! Guaranteed, It won't be a solo 'up' ride next year.....
dev null Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Kudos Tombeej. So, next challenge. Ride up to PMB with your bike, and then paddle back to Durbs doing a non-stop Duzi. Come on. I know you are a great paddler also.
tombeej Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Kudos Tombeej. So, next challenge. Ride up to PMB with your bike, and then paddle back to Durbs doing a non-stop Duzi. Come on. I know you are a great paddler also. Now you've got me wondering who you are - I haven't raced boats since 2008 so someone from my past...?
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