spy Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Not sure if you can compare the times like this but if Rissveds can find a partner for the woman's gategory she can win , Her mixed Overall time at 31.27min and the Winning Time of the elite ladies 31.39min.
Gen Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Looking at the hectic "drama" unfolding over the finish line it seemed that the oke lost either his screws or skewers...Italians yes even those who hold SA citizenship never do anything without drama.
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 So what did we learn with this past "untamed" Epic? The Epic is easily tameable - just make sure you are Swiss/Danish/Denmark/German born and that you are an xco specialist. #marathonridersarewussies Disclaimer: just kidding of course. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
Gen Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Not sure if you can compare the times like this but if Rissveds can find a partner for the woman's gategory she can win , Her mixed Overall time at 31.27min and the Winning Time of the elite ladies 31.39min.Don't think you really can compare times.. the ladies start in their own batch and have their own tactics. Remember her partner is one of the most experienced riders out there and his guidance would've really helped her.. as she is only 22[emoji33] One day maybe but I think for now she has to focus only the xco.. may things still to achieve in her xco career.
jcza Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Looking at the hectic "drama" unfolding over the finish line it seemed that the oke lost either his screws or skewers... Showboating.....I bet the organisers lapped it up. Untamed, tough etc. If you want a true hero look at Reuben van Niekerk.
Gen Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Showboating.....I bet the organisers lapped it up. Untamed, tough etc. If you want a true hero look at Reuben van Niekerk.That was so inspiring. What a champ
spy Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Did any of you noticed what Kevin Vermaak mentioned during the last stage yesterday....that they are thinking of a system where you will have to qualify to get an entry into the epic...
'Dale Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Showboating.....I bet the organisers lapped it up. Untamed, tough etc. If you want a true hero look at Reuben van Niekerk.Rueben ⭐️Wow
'Dale Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Did any of you noticed what Kevin Vermaak mentioned during the last stage yesterday....that they are thinking of a system where you will have to qualify to get an entry into the epic...YesIt'll be a global qualification system With all the major MTB races in places like NZ Clever strategy to make the Epic the pinnacle of MTB racing Proud it's in ????????
nathrix Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Some interesting Cape Epic stats over the years:YEAR - CLIMBS / DIST. = ASCENT PER KM WINNING TIME RIDERS2017 - 14,550m / 651km = 22.35m per km * 26:35:06.5 Schurter/Stirnemann2016 - 14,950m / 647km = 23.10m per km 28:13:28.4 Platt/Huber 2015 - 16,000m / 739km = 21.65m per km 31:00:57.7 Sauser/Kulhavy2014 - 14,850m / 729km = 20.37m per km 30:31:59.2 Mennen/Hynek2013 - 15,950m / 706km = 22.59m per km 29:40:44.9 Sauser/Kulhavy2012 - 16,300m / 781km = 20.87m per km 31:46:50.5 Sauser/Stander2011 - 14,550m / 707km = 20.58m per km 28:44:44.0 Sauser/Stander2010 - 14,635m / 722km = 20.27m per km 29:47:46.0 Platt/Sahm2009 - 14,623m / 683km = 21.41m per km 28:10:13.8 Platt/Sahm2008 - 18,529m / 966km = 19.18m per km 36:01:44.7 Paulissen/Fuglsang2007 - 15,045m / 886km = 16.98m per km 33:08:00.7 Platt/Sahm2006 - 16,605m / 940km = 17.66m per km 34:41:41.0 Sauser/Bundi2005 - 16,020m / 898km = 17.84m per km N/A Paulissen/Brentjies2004 - 17,380m / 788km = 22.05m per km N/A Platt/Heymans* Stage 2 shortened from 102km to 62km and from 2350m to 1500m climbing due to heat.
'Dale Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Very interesting stats hey 2012 was a bit rofMaybe the finisher medal was a bit heavier that year
Headshot Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Did any of you noticed what Kevin Vermaak mentioned during the last stage yesterday....that they are thinking of a system where you will have to qualify to get an entry into the epic...Is this a roadie filter initiative - to make sure fewer people OTB on easy drops and tables? If so, Joel is ruled out already :-)
dev null Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Did any of you noticed what Kevin Vermaak mentioned during the last stage yesterday....that they are thinking of a system where you will have to qualify to get an entry into the epic... It's about time. This way you get fewer corporate posers that push their bikes in the Prologue already, or don't make Stage 1. Give the entries to those that have a greater chance to actually make it. In Surfski, one have to qualify to do either the PE-EL race, or the Cape Point Challenge. I will support this, even if I myself will have to work hard to qualify.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 It's about time. This way you get fewer corporate posers that push their bikes in the Prologue already, or don't make Stage 1. Give the entries to those that have a greater chance to actually make it. In Surfski, one have to qualify to do either the PE-EL race, or the Cape Point Challenge. I will support this, even if I myself will have to work hard to qualify. You are being bloody disrespectful to people that have spent months preparing for this. Physically, mentally as well as technically.As usual, you are TALKING a big game.Be careful, Moridin... Else you bare the wrath of people who know better...
'Dale Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Awesome to see the women's race evolve into a seperate, highly contested event Brilliant Not to mention the prize money Well done Epic
jcza Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Waiting for the vitriol...........but ladies winners are both in their 40s. Where is the next generation?
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