FHB Posted October 24, 2016 Share Good day all. I would like to pose a question to you, and would like to seek your opinions/ advice etc. I have entered the 94.7 and going in the MM batch (reason been that I did not do any road races, but been riding (exercising) on my roadbike quite a bit. The same with MTB, did a few races, but mostly just train with the MTB. My fitness level is okay, as I can sustain 4hours in the saddle easy on my MTB with an ave of 22km/h. Roadbike I can do about 26km/h fior about 3 hours, given that there are about 500-1000m elevation in this as well. Now my question is this, I would like to enter the macsteel challenge. The options are 65km or 103 kms. Being that this is 2 weeks prior to 94.7, would you say that I do the 103 and then rest a bit (I will do minimal training the week before 94.7 as to rest up), or go for the 65? Bear in mind that I am fittish, weigh 130kgs (used to play prop) and can hold my own on the flats and downhill, uphill is still a bit of a struggle. As mentioned, I know there will be 1000 different answers, but let me have your opinion please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pall Catt Posted October 24, 2016 Share Go for the 103km. Its pretty flat and if you can average 26km/h for 3 hours with some elevation by yourself then for this race you should be able to find some people to ride together with and comfortably finish the 103km which will then be a big confidence booster for the 947. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOEKVLAG Posted October 24, 2016 Share You are reasonably fit, Macsteel is not a hilly race and 2 weeks is ample time to recover. Go for the 103! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhuYu Posted October 24, 2016 Share Good day all. I would like to pose a question to you, and would like to seek your opinions/ advice etc. I have entered the 94.7 and going in the MM batch (reason been that I did not do any road races, but been riding (exercising) on my roadbike quite a bit. The same with MTB, did a few races, but mostly just train with the MTB. My fitness level is okay, as I can sustain 4hours in the saddle easy on my MTB with an ave of 22km/h. Roadbike I can do about 26km/h fior about 3 hours, given that there are about 500-1000m elevation in this as well. Now my question is this, I would like to enter the macsteel challenge. The options are 65km or 103 kms. Being that this is 2 weeks prior to 94.7, would you say that I do the 103 and then rest a bit (I will do minimal training the week before 94.7 as to rest up), or go for the 65? Bear in mind that I am fittish, weigh 130kgs (used to play prop) and can hold my own on the flats and downhill, uphill is still a bit of a struggle. As mentioned, I know there will be 1000 different answers, but let me have your opinion please.Race is on 20 Nov...........still 4 weeks to go.........three weekends........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBO Posted October 24, 2016 Share The Carnival will be shorter and flatter than my normal training rides- so I will race it hard as part of training for 94.7. It is still 2 weeks before the race so I doubt it will have any influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted October 24, 2016 Share Most will rest up/taper 2 to 3 days before the 94.7, some will even ride on the Saturday (twitter ride) else just a short ride. Plenty of info on the web about tapering too early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHB Posted October 24, 2016 Share Thanks all. Much appreciated! Will go for the 103km! Have a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted October 24, 2016 Share go for the 103. and read up more on tapering, as Shaper mentioned. Doing it too early will probably mean you arrive at 947 on "stale" legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hubs Posted October 24, 2016 Share I thought tapering is what happens to the the road at high speeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14phoenix Posted October 24, 2016 Share 103 - you want to feel like you did something. besides who wants to say you finished half a race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASSIE1975 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Go for the 103km. Its pretty flat and if you can average 26km/h for 3 hours with some elevation by yourself then for this race you should be able to find some people to ride together with and comfortably finish the 103km which will then be a big confidence booster for the 947. THIS... You are reasonably fit, Macsteel is not a hilly race and 2 weeks is ample time to recover. Go for the 103! THIS... The Carnival will be shorter and flatter than my normal training rides- so I will race it hard as part of training for 94.7. It is still 2 weeks before the race so I doubt it will have any influence. AND THIS... do the 103. It's fairly flattish and try to stick to the bunch, or a few guys that can pull you through - it's an awesome race go and enjoy and put FOOT...you have ample time to recover for 94.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 24, 2016 Share Good day all. I would like to pose a question to you, and would like to seek your opinions/ advice etc. I have entered the 94.7 and going in the MM batch (reason been that I did not do any road races, but been riding (exercising) on my roadbike quite a bit. The same with MTB, did a few races, but mostly just train with the MTB. My fitness level is okay, as I can sustain 4hours in the saddle easy on my MTB with an ave of 22km/h. Roadbike I can do about 26km/h fior about 3 hours, given that there are about 500-1000m elevation in this as well. Now my question is this, I would like to enter the macsteel challenge. The options are 65km or 103 kms. Being that this is 2 weeks prior to 94.7, would you say that I do the 103 and then rest a bit (I will do minimal training the week before 94.7 as to rest up), or go for the 65? Bear in mind that I am fittish, weigh 130kgs (used to play prop) and can hold my own on the flats and downhill, uphill is still a bit of a struggle. As mentioned, I know there will be 1000 different answers, but let me have your opinion please.Everything that everyone said above, as well as the following: The 103Km (and 125Km for the licensed men) Carnival Macsteel National Classic results will be used for every Racetec timed event going forward. You stand a better chance of getting a better seeding index at this event, purely because the groups will be smaller and chance are you'll be riding with stronger cyclists compared to group MM at the Cycle Challenge. As a result, you'll start other races (even next year's Cycle Challenge) earlier. Entries will be extended after tonight's deadline, so don't delay - enter now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHB Posted October 25, 2016 Share Thanks all. Entered for the 103. Really appreciate the advice. See you on the starting line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted October 25, 2016 Share Thanks all. Entered for the 103. Really appreciate the advice. See you on the starting line! Great decision - see you there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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