Goodbadugly Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Observing previous years teams finishing Stage 12017:5782016:6222015:6052014:6082013:5782012:5732011:5822010:5522009:5612008:571 The field got a bit bigger from 2013ish. 620 teamsIn 2012 it was 602. In 2017 88% of the teams made stage 1In 2010 92% of the teams survived stage 1. 85% of teams survived stage 2 In 2013 93% made stage 1. 91% made stage 2 From the above it does seem as if it was one of the toughest stage 1 races so far. If they loose another 3% of the teams, it would be on par with 2010.Interesting stats.
jcza Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Shock horror..... it's hot in the western cape, don't need to be an expert to know that. What's next?
Serious Panda Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 You have two choices, you either CATCH or Miss, the The Express to Val de Vie 2017-03-19-12-44-43.jpg Most don`t have that choice, they just miss the train even though they try their best to catch it. This train is just always too early.
Zatopek Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 I was going to say...but then again, this is the hub and I totally understand how it works. Being here on the ground and doing my part to make the content happen just gives me a slight entitlement to defend the process.Have a good rest tonight and bring us more tomorrow.How cool is it to sit and watch the eyeball/chatting before the sprint, how calm suzy is fixing that wheel yesterday, how the even the pros start to fade/visibly struggle... pretty awesome. Technical glitzes here & there, but awesome to watch.
the nerd Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 The content is great. Just wish there was more focus on the other pros in the front of their race. That's all. Other than that. Great job. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Ozzie NL Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 This the hub, if you have over 1000 posts you are the certified expert of the day every day and can say what you like without having to use any special font.I can't see your post count but I agree with you As I mentioned earlier, and it applies to other mtb events in SA as well.... the tv coverage youvget is damn world class, far better than what we get here in Europe or Switzerland where nearly all the epic champs are bred....????16k posts? Well than it must be correct Sir
Goodbadugly Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Very interesting. Tomorrow is another 35°Nogal ja.But it will be a short stage anyway
Patchelicious Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Shortening Stages doesn't always make it easier, it just makes the guys race faster.
Thor Buttox Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 I was going to say...but then again, this is the hub and I totally understand how it works. Being here on the ground and doing my part to make the content happen just gives me a slight entitlement to defend the process.The actual visual content is world class. Think Gerald is horrible - but that's personal preference, and a mute or moot point. Only would also like to see more of the back markers - maybe a 2 hour 'Stories of the Epic' for when everything is done?
marko35s Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Dc've.j highvn Sent from my ALE-L21 using Tapatalk
jcza Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 I was under the impression that there has been a drought for months. What's with high humidity? Over 30%? Strange. Oh well, let's leave it to the experts. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Odinson Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 I was under the impression that there has been a drought for months. What's with high humidity? Over 30%? Strange. Oh well, let's leave it to the experts. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk There are several definitions of drought, but in general there are three types. A meteorological drought is any substantial and prolonged lack of rainfall over a period of time in a given region. A hydrological drought is a deficiency in surface or subsurface water supplies. An agriculture drought exists when there is not enough soil moisture to meet the needs of a crop at a particular time. There can be many water vapor molecules in the air, which increases the humidity of the air, but if those water molecules in the gas phase do not condense to form clouds that eventually grow to raindrop-sized particles, it will not rain. The humid air near the ground must rise, which will cause clouds to form and possibly precipitate. Without that air rising, there can be a lot of uncomfortable humidity while in a drought condition. *drops da mic*
jcza Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 There are several definitions of drought, but in general there are three types. A meteorological drought is any substantial and prolonged lack of rainfall over a period of time in a given region. A hydrological drought is a deficiency in surface or subsurface water supplies. An agriculture drought exists when there is not enough soil moisture to meet the needs of a crop at a particular time. There can be many water vapor molecules in the air, which increases the humidity of the air, but if those water molecules in the gas phase do not condense to form clouds that eventually grow to raindrop-sized particles, it will not rain. The humid air near the ground must rise, which will cause clouds to form and possibly precipitate. Without that air rising, there can be a lot of uncomfortable humidity while in a drought condition. *drops da mic*So what's the number? How humid is it?
brucem76 Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Am I right that if guys missed cutoff yesterday, they can still ride today with blue board? Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk
Ozzie NL Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Shortening Stages doesn't always make it easier, it just makes the guys race faster.So true and as far as I understand it the cut off time is based on winning time x some factor so still means all mortals will have to trap nogal hard to stay in the running for finishers badge
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