RichA Posted January 29, 2017 Share Trying to get organised, a few questions for those that have done this before: Charging Garmin/Phone - Is there any power pints in the camp? Or is the only option to buy Amped? Avis car hire - What size car is required for a bike box? i.e Group D (Hyundai Accent Hatch) ok? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted January 30, 2017 Share Trying to get organised, a few questions for those that have done this before: Charging Garmin/Phone - Is there any power pints in the camp? Or is the only option to buy Amped? AMped is the only safe way - but a 10 000 mah similar unit will probably keep your garmin fine for the whole race - just don't expect your phone, tablet, ipod and kindle to be charged.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal menace Posted February 1, 2017 Share So how much is average km's per month for an Epic. Did 1100km in Dec (with ample holiday drinking ) and 1400km in Jan. Mostly road during the week and offroad weekends. Should I panic? Problem always remains proper climbing..no REAL hills in around Pta. So what have fellow hubbers doing the Epic put in so far? Sheesh ..just don't start with 2000km+ months. I am not Amanda Coker (380km daily for the last 230 days..check Strava). Edited February 1, 2017 by pedal menace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted February 1, 2017 Share So how much is average km's per month for an Epic. Did 1100km in Dec (with ample holiday drinking ) and 1400km in Jan. Mostly road during the week and offroad weekends. Should I panic? Problem always remains proper climbing..no REAL hills in around Pta. So what have fellow hubbers doing the Epic put in so far? Sheesh ..just don't start with 2000km+ months. I am not Amanda Coker (380km daily for the last 230 days..check Strava). Start with some mtb skills - your distances are fine - unless you plan to win a category you should finish easily. But if you fall off...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichA Posted February 8, 2017 Share Planning transport to the Prologue an onto Stage 1. When are the Prologue start times usually released? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted February 8, 2017 Share So how much is average km's per month for an Epic. Did 1100km in Dec (with ample holiday drinking ) and 1400km in Jan. Mostly road during the week and offroad weekends. Should I panic? Problem always remains proper climbing..no REAL hills in around Pta. So what have fellow hubbers doing the Epic put in so far? Sheesh ..just don't start with 2000km+ months. I am not Amanda Coker (380km daily for the last 230 days..check Strava). Quality over quantity. You can ride Epic on 8 hours a week and do well. You don't need hills to practice hill climbing - just get in the right zone. A flat piece of tar, a WattBike, into the wind, whatever. Donovan Le Cok, Raemondo, Jocklaw and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerunner Posted February 8, 2017 Share Quality over quantity. You can ride Epic on 8 hours a week and do well. You don't need hills to practice hill climbing - just get in the right zone. A flat piece of tar, a WattBike, into the wind, whatever.Hi Velouria, Have you done the epic before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted February 8, 2017 Share Hi Velouria, Have you done the epic before?Yup. Doing it again this year for the first time in ages, with a partner who is an Epic virgin. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Donovan Le Cok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerunner Posted February 8, 2017 Share Yup. Doing it again this year for the first time in ages, with a partner who is an Epic virgin. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk8 hours is cutting it tight ma man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerunner Posted February 8, 2017 Share So what do you guyz think about the route, I think its going to be a tough one... Donovan Le Cok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velouria Posted February 8, 2017 Share So what do you guyz think about the route, I think its going to be a tough one...Epic is always tough. I've yet to ride an easy route. You're always riding on your limit. Route looks cool. A little bit of everything for everyone. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Cois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal menace Posted February 9, 2017 Share Comments have been made that if we get rain this year it will be toughest muddiest harshest Epic ever (a real Epic)! ....everyone stop doing any and all rain dances now!! (I know the Cape really really needs rain....after the Epic, I will dance with you!). I also think 8 hours/week sounds a bit thin, but then again...I am an Epic virgin! Done plenty Sani's, Transbaviaans's. Sabie's etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerunner Posted February 9, 2017 Share Comments have been made that if we get rain this year it will be toughest muddiest harshest Epic ever (a real Epic)! ....everyone stop doing any and all rain dances now!! (I know the Cape really really needs rain....after the Epic, I will dance with you!). I also think 8 hours/week sounds a bit thin, but then again...I am an Epic virgin! Done plenty Sani's, Transbaviaans's. Sabie's etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acerunner Posted February 9, 2017 Share Im crapping myself if it rains... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted February 9, 2017 Share Comments have been made that if we get rain this year it will be toughest muddiest harshest Epic ever (a real Epic)! ....everyone stop doing any and all rain dances now!! (I know the Cape really really needs rain....after the Epic, I will dance with you!). I also think 8 hours/week sounds a bit thin, but then again...I am an Epic virgin! Done plenty Sani's, Transbaviaans's. Sabie's etc.Those sandy sections will actually be ridable if there is some rain, so its like Sophie's choice really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal menace Posted February 9, 2017 Share I am crapping myself..point! Have no idea what to expect in the Epic. What is enough training? What is considered good hill training (or is quality "flattish" training sufficient)? Is a 100km with 1000m ascent considered enough climbing? I have a view to just finish..no racing, no attacking...enjoy and embrace every second of the Epic. It will most likely be my one and only opportunity to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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