mecheng89 Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Mistake number 1... doubting yourself, before you've even started. #justsayingClub ride sorted me out
s14phoenix Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 On our club ride today, we saw some rather large potholes that need to be filled before race day. A few through Alrode South down the steps, at Klipriver, the left turn before the drag up to Kareekloof (FastOne turned right here and closed the slipway), a few on the R23 between Heidelberg and Carnival City. Not sure about the few Km between Barry Marais Road and the stadium - we didn't ride it today. There was representation from the organizers on this forum in the past. Hopefully they will fill these before race day. Too dangerous to simply mark. If we have today's wind, it will make for interesting racing/times. A nice cross-tailwind after turning left after the reserve. Was clear on the weekend. No massive sinkholes. Went around there a few times last week and the weekend. the entrance to the stadium is tight and the surface is not fantastic. I think rather cautious than go down on the ruff stuff. I hope I can just hang on this year and have no mechs. I had both rims crack last year and was running double tubes from 50km trying to make it home at least. Was not fun. Hoping for a good incident free day in AL...
AndrewF Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Anyone have a breakdown of start groups (order)?
Jay_B Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 On our club ride today, we saw some rather large potholes that need to be filled before race day. A few through Alrode South down the steps, at Klipriver, the left turn before the drag up to Kareekloof (FastOne turned right here and closed the slipway), a few on the R23 between Heidelberg and Carnival City. Not sure about the few Km between Barry Marais Road and the stadium - we didn't ride it today. There was representation from the organizers on this forum in the past. Hopefully they will fill these before race day. Too dangerous to simply mark. If we have today's wind, it will make for interesting racing/times. A nice cross-tailwind after turning left after the reserve. Rode part of the route going past the kareekloof entrance yesterday afternoon and every small hole i went past had been circled with spray paint, not sure if you had this on your sunday ride? Hopefully marking them for repairs - i do find midvaal municipality are normally very quick to fix potholes
Frosty Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 Rode part of the route going past the kareekloof entrance yesterday afternoon and every small hole i went past had been circled with spray paint, not sure if you had this on your sunday ride? Hopefully marking them for repairs - i do find midvaal municipality are normally very quick to fix potholesCan't say I noticed any spray painting. Hopefully the holes are filled and not merely marked.
Hennie VR Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 There has been absolutely no mercy in the races I have done in VA so far... The boys go flat taps from the start You Sir...........are not helping!
Prozac Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 You Sir...........are not helping! The VA racing is really hot ! , I rather start in the open groups as its not fun hanging on for the first 60 km and then find yourself in no mans land the rest of the way . . . have fun in VA !
Cyclewizz Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 The VA racing is really hot ! , I rather start in the open groups as its not fun hanging on for the first 60 km and then find yourself in no mans land the rest of the way . . . have fun in VA ! You Prozac are no fun rider so please ride in VA where the machines belong !!! Let us fun riders have some fun.
bmw1za Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 Lol.. it's called Ride for sight .... Not race for sight Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk
Escapee.. Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 Can't say I noticed any spray painting. Hopefully the holes are filled and merely marked. Saw a couple of holes marked, but looks like old markings.
Frosty Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 Was hoping to ride through on Saturday to collect numbers, but they only open at 10:00 - 14:00. Here's a link to all the information about the event - http://www.cycleevents.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/R4S_MoreInfo_2017_27-01-2017.pdf
mecheng89 Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 Can't say I noticed any spray painting. Hopefully the holes are filled and merely marked.And preferably with no one standing IN them as a warning
mecheng89 Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 Lol.. it's called Ride for sight .... Not race for sight Sent from my SM-N920C using TapatalkAh man, that makes me feel so much better!
mecheng89 Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 Weather for the weekend - Rain on Saturday, cool Sunday. http://www.accuweather.com/en/za/boksburg/298080/weekend-weather/298080
geomark Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 And preferably with no one standing IN them as a warning Acceptable alternative?
mecheng89 Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 Acceptable alternative?20140128-Pothole.jpgShe might make me stop and help her from drowning! Like a BOSS http://www.bicyclingaustralia.com.au/news/bunny-hop-101-watch-valverde-jump-a-patch-of-gravel-and-learn-how-to-bunny-hop-like-a-pro
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