clement Posted March 1, 2017 Author Posted March 1, 2017 I was under the impression that the sub 7 was you referring to weight.... Luckily it was not, otherwise I would have been way off the mark (And sub 12 just does not roll easily off the tongue) If you head over to the Argus thread there is usually a long discussion about "Can I do a sub 3 from group ........". So Sub7 is a hint towards the magic goal of doing a sub 3 Argus but with a bit more realistic goal. So the question is, can a slightly unfit middle aged man riding a bike made from the equivalent of drain pipes and plumbing accessories do a sub 7 Argus starting from group 3C? Actually didn't have a clue what my time was so checked up. I was in E-group, and did a 4:39, coming almost last! I think I might have stopped for a beer on the way, but didn't really ride in a group bunch for too long, just kept up when a nice one came along and then did my own thing. Don't think it's fair riding a fixie in a tight racing group as it's a different pedal action and you can't slip/coast/brake like they do - if anything happened it would be your fault. I was in fairly decent shape, so didn't really have issues going up the big hills. The downhills were actually harder, as I only had front brake (probably not race legal, but hey). Remember the section from cape point to scarbs is a nice lekker long fast downhill, not so on the fixie. either you're going 120cadence and getting overtaken, or legs off the bike freewheeling with the pedals flying like eggbeaters. that's the tough bit, no real free kms. despite all this, i think i'll need to do it again - still got my madison! How about dusting of the Madison for next year? I agree with the bunch riding, I do not think a fixie will work well in a bunch at all so the plan is just to do my own thing (And stop for a beer, very good tactical advice there) for the time though, that is not easily done when you have to pedal the downhills as well.
Shebeen Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Luckily it was not, otherwise I would have been way off the mark (And sub 12 just does not roll easily off the tongue) If you head over to the Argus thread there is usually a long discussion about "Can I do a sub 3 from group ........". So Sub7 is a hint towards the magic goal of doing a sub 3 Argus but with a bit more realistic goal. So the question is, can a slightly unfit middle aged man riding a bike made from the equivalent of drain pipes and plumbing accessories do a sub 7 Argus starting from group 3C? How about dusting of the Madison for next year? I agree with the bunch riding, I do not think a fixie will work well in a bunch at all so the plan is just to do my own thing (And stop for a beer, very good tactical advice there) for the time though, that is not easily done when you have to pedal the downhills as well.no dusting required!!! but i just upgraded my roadbike from a 8spd sora to 9spd ultegra model. My steel fixie is no longer my lightest bike, so the Argus doesn't stand a chance this year!
clement Posted March 2, 2017 Author Posted March 2, 2017 no dusting required!!! but i just upgraded my roadbike from a 8spd sora to 9spd ultegra model. My steel fixie is no longer my lightest bike, so the Argus doesn't stand a chance this year! Enjoy!
tunariaan Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 Ek ry nie pad nie maar daai is n mooi ssWell done
clement Posted March 9, 2017 Author Posted March 9, 2017 Seems there was a bit of a weak link in my plan as the below MRI shows........ So instead of doing the CTCT this year I will be getting a few titanium accesories on Monday Yes I did ask the doc if I could still do the Argus, his reply is best not repeated though So till next year gentlemen, it sure was a blast.
Gravity Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 Awww Dude, that sucks donkey ass, your bike looks super sick.I wish you well for your Op and a full recovery.
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