janus123 Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 To those who have done both, how does it compare ? I've heard from a few cyclists that 94.7 is tougher than Argus....your thoughts on this and why ? Thanks
rvdm1 Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 I find the 947 to be tougher, but that said, I haven't done a windy argus yet (touch wood).
Honkdonk Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 All depends..GroupWindConditioning Trust me Suikerbossie is no laughing matter at 95km odd in if you are already hurting, wind or no wind. Last year I had a great start and a good group which stuck together until Chappies. Hoping that this year will be better. I am in better shape and have a better start group Easier?NoHarderNo - but it is longer
venom1 Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 Windy Argus! Take your words back!Nobody wants that.
GaryvdM Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 CTCT is longer and more elevation assent, but at lower altitude. But really, how tough a ride is depends all on how hard you push. Are you trying to stay with a group that is a bit too fast for you, you are going to suffer.Are you pushing your self to beat you PB, you are going to suffer. Want to have fun, and don't care about how fast your are, it will be easy.
rvdm1 Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 Windy Argus! Take your words back!Nobody wants that.I made an edit, hope it helps!
shaper Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/113740-time-comparison-947-vs-argus/?hl=94.7+vs+argus
Mongoose! Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 Racetec's "Beta Factor" for 94.7 can also be used as a guideline For me the climbs at the CTCT are longer and steeper that 94.7. And Suikerbossie at the end is a killer!
soconnor Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 I also think the 947 is tougher ,endless rolling hills very few sections where you can recover but again also depends on your fitness level and the way you approach the race by that I mean if you are racing or just cruising
Skubarra Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 This is always an interesting debate - hard to say because they are so very different! Imo - per kilometer the 94.7 route is probably tougher with all the rollers and less "free" kilometers. But the Argus extra distance and conditions on the day can be a big equaliser especially for the middle to back of the field
Bonus Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 We found the 94.7 harder just because: 1) NOTHING IS FLAT!2) Always feels hotter.
djvr Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 Take it from a social rider. 974 is tougher with the rolling hills. No time to recover and with Steyn City at the end, eish. Take away Chappies and Suikerbossie and the CTCT is a walk in the park. Better not show my face in CT next weekend. But serious, I find 947 tougher except for 2009 the storm Argus race.
Mongoose! Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 How can the 94.7 be tougher?It is so easy to get a sub 3 there ...
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