Spinnekop Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 I can't enter yet unfortunately, it would be pointless. Being more into MTB and relatively new to the cycling scene, I only recently got myself a road bike and still have a long ways to go before I can attempt a 100km road race with any hopes of finishing it. My fitness leaves a lot to be desired at the moment. It's not that it bothers me, but it confuses me that's all I'm trying to see the reasoning behind taking the risk of potentially forfeiting so many entries so close to the cutoff time.80% of the Argus bunch is MTBers Long Wheel Base and FrikkieMeyer87 2
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 80% of the Argus bunch is MTBers They are also no doubt 80% fitter than I am hehe
Twaatie Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) I can't enter yet unfortunately, it would be pointless. Being more into MTB and relatively new to the cycling scene, I only recently got myself a road bike and still have a long ways to go before I can attempt a 100km road race with any hopes of finishing it. My fitness leaves a lot to be desired at the moment. It's not that it bothers me, but it confuses me that's all I'm trying to see the reasoning behind taking the risk of potentially forfeiting so many entries so close to the cutoff time.Started riding in October and will be riding my first Argus..... On a Mtb..... In baggies..... With unshaven legs...... But with calf length socks [emoji6] Edited February 28, 2018 by Twaatie Cadre, Long Wheel Base, FrikkieMeyer87 and 3 others 6
Long Wheel Base Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Started riding in October and will be riding my first Argus..... On a Mtb..... In baggies..... With unshaven legs...... But with calf length socks [emoji6]Cool so you 25% of the way to being cool. Change the other 3 and you will be good to go Twaatie, Pure Savage, Duane_Bosch and 1 other 4
Spinnekop Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 The irony is.....I tried to give my entry away for free to someone deserving and they did not want it. hahahahhaha. Eddy Gordo, DJR, FrikkieMeyer87 and 1 other 4
Rouxenator Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Started riding in October and will be riding my first Argus..... On a Mtb..... In baggies..... With unshaven legs...... But with calf length socks [emoji6]Almost the same for me, but on a road bike that is converted to 1x8 with a MTB cassette and NW chainring. But definitely baggies and unshaven legs. FrikkieMeyer87 and Twaatie 2
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Started riding in October and will be riding my first Argus..... On a Mtb..... In baggies..... With unshaven legs...... But with calf length socks [emoji6] Hahahaa nice! Represent! I had considered just going for it and seeing how I do, but I haven't done any seeding races that I know of, and if I did, I probably didn't finish in times that would be at all beneficial to me meaning that I'll most likely be starting in the last group and then have to race to get to the first cutoff and miss that sweeper bus (?). I should add that I'm assuming this based on what I've heard from other people, I have no idea how much of it is actually an issue. I've also heard that some people ride way at the back wearing animal costumes and riding BMXes and stuff, and somehow feel that regardless of my crappy fitness levels, I should at least be able to stay in front of those folks. The biggest challenge is probably not knowing what to expect, not having attempted it before.
Long Wheel Base Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Hahahaa nice! Represent! I had considered just going for it and seeing how I do, but I haven't done any seeding races that I know of, and if I did, I probably didn't finish in times that would be at all beneficial to me meaning that I'll most likely be starting in the last group and then have to race to get to the first cutoff and miss that sweeper bus (?). I should add that I'm assuming this based on what I've heard from other people, I have no idea how much of it is actually an issue. I've also heard that some people ride way at the back wearing animal costumes and riding BMXes and stuff, and somehow feel that regardless of my crappy fitness levels, I should at least be able to stay in front of those folks. The biggest challenge is probably not knowing what to expect, not having attempted it before.Put your details in here to get your seeding index and seeding races you've done.http://results.pedalpower.org.za/findme.aspx?ss=1 FrikkieMeyer87 1
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Put your details in here to get your seeding index and seeding races you've done.http://results.pedalpower.org.za/findme.aspx?ss=1 Ah, thank you kindly. As expected, current index is 0.00. So I'll be kicking off at, what 15h30 in the afternoon? Long Wheel Base 1
HdB Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Put your details in here to get your seeding index and seeding races you've done.http://results.pedalpower.org.za/findme.aspx?ss=1Pity the Herald is way too late to count as seeding for the CTCT. 12.60 compared to 20.80 for the Mangaung race last year seems like a big difference.On the other hand it should mean my CTCT might not be a try-to-keep-up-for-as-long-as-possible torture session. Long Wheel Base 1
Sven137 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Ah, thank you kindly. As expected, current index is 0.00. So I'll be kicking off at, what 15h30 in the afternoon? 10am like me FrikkieMeyer87 1
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 10am like me Sheet. That gives you 7 hours to finish the 100km race seeing as the cutoff at the end is at 17h00, although I would not want my name displayed on any medium next to that time if it DOES end up taking me that long haha
lechatnoir Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 I should add that I'm assuming this based on what I've heard from other people, I have no idea how much of it is actually an issue. I've also heard that some people ride way at the back wearing animal costumes and riding BMXes and stuff, and somehow feel that regardless of my crappy fitness levels, I should at least be able to stay in front of those folks. The biggest challenge is probably not knowing what to expect, not having attempted it before. Have regularly seen a pair on a tandem wearing cow outfits. Can't imagine that come Argus-day, they're going to be MOOOO-ving. Give it horns!! FrikkieMeyer87 1
LeoKnight Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Have regularly seen a pair on a tandem wearing cow outfits. Can't imagine that come Argus-day, they're going to be MOOOO-ving. Give it horns!! What about the guys in the rhino bike, think it was a custom made bike that with a few riders FrikkieMeyer87 1
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Have regularly seen a pair on a tandem wearing cow outfits. Can't imagine that come Argus-day, they're going to be MOOOO-ving. Give it horns!! Damn, now I have some FOMO kicking in
Pure Savage Posted February 28, 2018 Author Posted February 28, 2018 I am just hoping that I will not get dropped er day at TOGH (Esp the TTT) Donovan Le Cok 1
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