lerouc Posted May 17, 2018 Share So the training never happened. Gonna still give it a go and see if i can carry my 140kilo ass over the 80 odd km. Ferro, Slowbee and vulgar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBMtbGirl Posted May 17, 2018 Share So bummed I had to make the decision to sub my entry On too much medication for flu and lung issues, so too high risk. Enjoy it on my behalf, I will be sulking in front of RedBull TV (Albstadt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karman de Lange Posted May 17, 2018 Share ok.. so I entered last minute no training, just lots of stupidity... my normal method of doing long distance events. Rouxenator, MBMtbGirl and Catty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted May 17, 2018 Share Yep, PM me your email address. HiDoes anyone perhaps have the .gxp file?RegardsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted May 18, 2018 Share My training for this was Cederberg 100 miler, and judging by that performance tomorrow is gonna be long and hard.... mielie af trap tyd! Edit : GPX as request : http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=90119149579037944712 Edited May 18, 2018 by Rouxenator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karman de Lange Posted May 19, 2018 Share That was fun .. almost thought I do it twice, then reliased have to be back for supper excellent orginized and enough to eat/drink Disco man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted May 19, 2018 Share Brilliant! Perfect weather and finally I managed to do a sub 8 hours 160 miler. I previously did this in 2016 and under estimated it completely. Had a nasty OTB shortly after 100km cause by a deep section of loose gravel in the middle of the road after a cattle grid. On it's own that would have been fine, but I really feel bad for the guys that piled up on me. Sorry for that and I hope you all are doing OK. I really wish that did not happen, so please accept my sincerest apologies. Thanks for the rest of the group that stopped to assist. You guys are awesome. Luckily I could ride away and finish with a few nasty scars, wrecked ego and buckled rear wheel rubbing the frame. Can't wait for next year Karman de Lange, Cacey and Mamil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted May 20, 2018 Share You went past me just after the second last waterpoint after I passed you as you were klapping your rear wheel back into place. Sorry to hear about your crash. I chased you down the tar section after that and was trying to pull you back on the hills there when my non drive side crank came off. One of the weirder sensations I've had on a bike. Had to stop 6 times to put it back on in the last 40 otherwise I might have got a sub 8 too. My longest ride yet. 10 months and a week since I had surgery for my bust femoral neck and a similar length of time before my 50th birthday. Pleased with myself. Lovely day for a long ride. Couldn't help thinking that it would have been carnage if there was heat or strong wind. Who's in for Around the Pot? Brilliant! Perfect weather and finally I managed to do a sub 8 hours 160 miler. I previously did this in 2016 and under estimated it completely. Had a nasty OTB shortly after 100km cause by a deep section of loose gravel in the middle of the road after a cattle grid. On it's own that would have been fine, but I really feel bad for the guys that piled up on me. Sorry for that and I hope you all are doing OK. I really wish that did not happen, so please accept my sincerest apologies. Thanks for the rest of the group that stopped to assist. You guys are awesome. Luckily I could ride away and finish with a few nasty scars, wrecked ego and buckled rear wheel rubbing the frame. Can't wait for next year Karman de Lange and Rouxenator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karman de Lange Posted May 20, 2018 Share You went past me just after the second last waterpoint after I passed you as you were klapping your rear wheel back into place. Sorry to hear about your crash. I chased you down the tar section after that and was trying to pull you back on the hills there when my non drive side crank came off. One of the weirder sensations I've had on a bike.Had to stop 6 times to put it back on in the last 40 otherwise I might have got a sub 8 too.My longest ride yet. 10 months and a week since I had surgery for my bust femoral neck and a similar length of time before my 50th birthday. Pleased with myself.Lovely day for a long ride. Couldn't help thinking that it would have been carnage if there was heat or strong wind.Who's in for Around the Pot?Where you the one with i think XTR crank coming off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted May 20, 2018 Share SLX ... that was me Where you the one with i think XTR crank coming off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted May 20, 2018 Share I had a crank bail on me like that on the Koringberg ride once, could go about 8k then had to stop and find a rock with which to bash it on again. Almost did that yesterday with the wheel but in the end kicking it did the trick. Mamil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karman de Lange Posted May 20, 2018 Share SLX ... that was meThat might have been, did not have glasses on. I think might have then accidentley met you, .. I had Typex top on.. Glad you finished Edited May 20, 2018 by Karman de Lange Mamil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted May 20, 2018 Share Yes you stopped and gave me a hand. Thanks karman! That might have been, did not have glasses on. I think might have then accidentley met you, .. I had Typex top on.. Glad you finished Karman de Lange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacey Posted May 20, 2018 Share Brilliant! Perfect weather and finally I managed to do a sub 8 hours 160 miler. I previously did this in 2016 and under estimated it completely. Had a nasty OTB shortly after 100km cause by a deep section of loose gravel in the middle of the road after a cattle grid. On it's own that would have been fine, but I really feel bad for the guys that piled up on me. Sorry for that and I hope you all are doing OK. I really wish that did not happen, so please accept my sincerest apologies. Thanks for the rest of the group that stopped to assist. You guys are awesome. Luckily I could ride away and finish with a few nasty scars, wrecked ego and buckled rear wheel rubbing the frame. Can't wait for next year Oh snap - I was the 3rd wheel over you, badly bruised legs, 2 non repairable rims and a nasty roasty knee but it's all good, ribs luckily not broken but very eina today, these things happen. Glad you are okay! Rouxenator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted May 20, 2018 Share Wow. Sounds like a nasty pileup. Did you finish with the bust bike and the bruises? Oh snap - I was the 3rd wheel over you, badly bruised legs, 2 non repairable rims and a nasty roasty knee but it's all good, ribs luckily not broken but very eina today, these things happen. Glad you are okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerouc Posted May 21, 2018 Share I had the feeling the turnout for the 50 was bad. 2 years ago there were 4 shuttle buses if i remember correctly, this year there were only 3 and only half the people pitched up for the shuttles. they made one full half the bikes on the other and the third never even left Malmesbury. For my race, never again at this weight class. This was the worst ride of my life, was okay until the 2nd water point and then there was nothing left in the tank. Go check out the pics on FB, i'm the fat guy pushing his bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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