Patchelicious Posted April 6, 2017 Share Eek. Doing my first ever mountain bike race as I have entered the 25km one.I am nervous but excited if that makes sense. I realise for most it's a 'little race' but have to start somewhere.I am pretty polite and know to let faster people past me and pull over to the left.Any other tips so that I don't unintentionally do something wrong?Just have fun. shaper, Red Robin, Frosty and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 6, 2017 Share I think it was 2/3 years ago the short route was the same out and back it will be this year and as we(VA) came passed carnival on our return the leading short bunch where just about to come up to the turn around point. So if start times and race speeds remain similar then only the first couple of long groups will miss the shorter riders, The rest will have to fight for a narrow busy road back.Anyway, entry fee too steep imho for that race.By my calculations, VC may just squeeze through before the first groups in the 48km rejoin the route. However, the first groups (licensed) will be riding into traffic that is coming the opposite way, i.e. Traffic meaning the later start groups. So that's $, VA, VB, TL and VC - the groups thereafter it's not ideal. edit, assuming weather conditions and race pace is the same as before Edited April 6, 2017 by Frosty Spinnekop, Underachiever and Long Wheel Base 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted April 6, 2017 Share By my calculations, VC may just squeeze through before the first groups in the 48km rejoin the route. However, the first groups (licensed) will be riding into traffic that is coming the opposite way, i.e. Traffic meaning the later start groups. So that's $, VA, VB, TL and VC - the groups thereafter it's not ideal. edit, assuming weather conditions and race pace is the same as beforeYeah this is sort of the impression I got, hence my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14phoenix Posted April 6, 2017 Share Entered the short with the wifey for her first road event. Glad I am not doing the long route negotiating the 48ers Will be coaching her on the ways of the road and proper behaviour etc. Will be an easy day on the legs but more stressful than racing A or VA making sure she doesn't get run-over by the long groups... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 6, 2017 Share Yeah this is sort of the impression I got, hence my question.And it's been like that since day 1 - at least late 2000's... long and short mixing on the route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 7, 2017 Share Eek. Doing my first ever mountain bike race as I have entered the 25km one.I am nervous but excited if that makes sense. I realise for most it's a 'little race' but have to start somewhere.I am pretty polite and know to let faster people past me and pull over to the left.Any other tips so that I don't unintentionally do something wrong?Nice bit of tar section in the beginning to let the race snakes get ahead, then plenty single track through forest section and some wide dirt roads. There is a drop off which can be quite tricky especially if wet, if unsure rather get off and push. Red Robin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 7, 2017 Share Doing the road race which will be my first 100k road race since 2015 947. Underachiever and Patchelicious 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 8, 2017 Share Photos on the website normally show participants what they could expect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veebee Posted April 8, 2017 Share Will be in JHB next weekend, so will extend my stay to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertusras Posted April 8, 2017 Share Entered! #wheelsuck Veebee and nonky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Heard that the shorter route will now merge with he longer one very early on? Perhaps I didn't explain myself too well, sorry! Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Yeah this is sort of the impression I got, hence my question. Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 10, 2017 Share Cyclelab Boksburg did the MTB route on Sat, speaking to some of the guys that rode it the trail is looking good so now hopefully the rain stays away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Still in two minds about this one.. that final hill towards the finish, eish.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 10, 2017 Share Still in two minds about this one.. that final hill towards the finish, eish.. What hill? Underachiever, Vetplant, Veebee and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertusras Posted April 10, 2017 Share Still in two minds about this one.. that final hill towards the finish, eish.. Not that bad https://analytics.strava.com/segments/11776578 Bloody hell why won't the thing embed Edited April 10, 2017 by bertusras brimy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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