janus123 Posted March 2, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvdm1 Posted March 2, 2017 Share I find the 947 to be tougher, but that said, I haven't done a windy argus yet (touch wood). Edited March 2, 2017 by rvdm1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkdonk Posted March 2, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom1 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Windy Argus! Take your words back!Nobody wants that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryvdM Posted March 2, 2017 Share 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. Edited March 2, 2017 by GaryvdM coppi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvdm1 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Windy Argus! Take your words back!Nobody wants that.I made an edit, hope it helps! venom1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted March 2, 2017 Share https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/113740-time-comparison-947-vs-argus/?hl=94.7+vs+argus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted March 2, 2017 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soconnor Posted March 2, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted March 2, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonus Posted March 2, 2017 Share We found the 94.7 harder just because: 1) NOTHING IS FLAT!2) Always feels hotter. Edited March 2, 2017 by Bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom1 Posted March 2, 2017 Share I made an edit, hope it helps! I approve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvr Posted March 2, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIB Posted March 2, 2017 Share They are both easy...... Bonus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted March 2, 2017 Share Get's asked every year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted March 2, 2017 Share How can the 94.7 be tougher?It is so easy to get a sub 3 there ... Long Wheel Base and Skubarra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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