V12man Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 I'd feel claustrophobic and get way too hot with a camelback. Those pockets are made to be stuffed to the brim...and my partners for holding on toMake your partner wear a camelback... those straps are easier to hold on to than a pocket...
Velouria Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 It's doable on bottles, and you don't have to stuff your pockets. The water points are well stocked - take your time, enjoy the food. But, if you're happy with a Camelbak, stick to it. Do what you know. And like everything - ride waterpoint to waterpoint.
pedal menace Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 If the waterpoints have good food...that is great cause I generally stock my pockets with energy bars and energy jellies...I hate a camelback...makes it way too hot...especially if we will get temperatures close to 40 ...
Groadie Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 If the waterpoints have good food...that is great cause I generally stock my pockets with energy bars and energy jellies...I hate a camelback...makes it way too hot...especially if we will get temperatures close to 40 ...The past EPics have seen well stocked waterpoints for sure. They run a solid range of sweet and savoury things (as well as cut fruit - cold oranges a bonus when its hot). My first two Epics were done riding with a Camelbak - but the long days and heat caused a heat rash on my back that I've never picked up on other race. Took weeks for it to go afterwards - and it was irritated in the shower. This year (4th Epic) I'm going bottles only. The points are close enough to stock up on liquid. Obviously if the paw-paw hits the fan and you have a bad mechanical - well, then you're buggered anyway! Enjoy the run.
mrcg Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 Gents,also my first EPIC. Feeling calm but slooowly getting excited Have ridden tons of events though (Joberg2C, Tankwa, Sani, Trailseekers etc etc.)I think two main point for training now are:1. do a lot of hill repeats now (for max 2hour rides), ride "round" (push and pull) and do plenty rest between repeats (5-10min). Esp if you're from Gauteng - find a hill!). Ride in race conditions not only 4am!2. Do recovery rides!! Recovery (not a beer) is as important as training!!!!!! Recovery: low intensity rides (+-20-30km).For event:1. Be calm and believe all will be good (even in pain)2. Eat and drink regularly! (every +- 20min). water point to water point. take 2min at water point min - you will be repaid later. Ride for tomorrow (eat and drink plenty without stuffing yourself). Try stay with healthy and natural stuff - sticky stuff only in emergencies.3. Recovery mode at finish: eat and drink before anything else. Smile and enjoy. Spare Stuff on rides - take what makes you feel "safe". But nothing you won't need on the ride but check and change before each new day i.e. brake pads and stuffAnd: bottles only - you will enough time to take a sip or two (while climbing).Weather update: last projection is for an average heat week (22-26C). Check again one week before to make sure of mental approach and you have required kit (always take all!)My 1c. I think above applies for racing snake and back marker (altho snakes wont stop at w points ).Last thing: please do a skills course if you are unsure on descents! Quick fix: keep your ass well over and/or behind saddle (unless you have a dropper).See you thereGood luck
Gnarly Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 Make your partner wear a camelback... those straps are easier to hold on to than a pocket...His partner is 70 years of tender age..... surely there's a law against taking advantage of pensioners?
Gnarly Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 Make your partner wear a camelback... those straps are easier to hold on to than a pocket... Sorry DP
V12man Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 His partner is 70 years of tender age..... surely there's a law against taking advantage of pensioners?His pensioner is going to hurt him.... Wait... I thought he was a girl....
Acerunner Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 Morning Everyone, Can I please get your opinion on the Best tyre combo for epic : Schwalbe NN RR comboVittoria B+S comboConti tyre ComboMitas K+S combo Thnx, Ace
NotSoBigBen Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 I am by far no expert on this event and I was in survival mode most of the time but the best advice I was given was:- 'Start every day' i.e. if you finished the previous day doesn't matter how bad you feel when you get up just start. 9/10 times you soon start feeling a bit better and it isn't too bad ... if not then abandon.
pedal menace Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 Ride Racing Ralph Back and Rocket Ron Front (make sure its snakeskin)
mtbDobby Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 I'm going Vittoria B+S combo...putting them on this weekend
V12man Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 Morning Everyone, Can I please get your opinion on the Best tyre combo for epic : Schwalbe NN RR comboVittoria B+S comboConti tyre ComboMitas K+S combo Thnx, AceI will be riding Rocket Ron front and rear - Evo Trailstar Snakeskin. Probably not the best alternative if you are over 75kg - but has worked for me before and I am going with it again - might swap front to a NN - but...
banna Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 Morning Everyone, Can I please get your opinion on the Best tyre combo for epic : Schwalbe NN RR comboVittoria B+S comboConti tyre ComboMitas K+S combo Thnx, AceI survived my epics on Conti X-Kings. Not one puncture or side wall tear. Maybe lucky, but I think it's also up to the rider. Make sure you pick your lines carefully when you going through rougher terrain.
pedal menace Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Quick Question: Received Rider Communication #8 yesterday. It mentions one can get digital version of the Ride Guide. On the webpage I just get some text but no guide or download link. Just want to check it is not perhaps our company blocking everything from an innocent smile to a running nose! Can everyone else access it form the web page?
Raemondo Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Quick Question: Received Rider Communication #8 yesterday. It mentions one can get digital version of the Ride Guide. On the webpage I just get some text but no guide or download link. Just want to check it is not perhaps our company blocking everything from an innocent smile to a running nose! Can everyone else access it form the web page? I get a digital book thingy:
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