Mamil Posted February 2, 2018 Share I haven't bought my ticket yet msieu buttox, your advice is noted and not yet consigned to the pile of "wise words from the thunder god that lowly mamil ignores". After 8hrs and 20mins for my first 100 Miler including about 40mins of standing about cramping, I was comfortably numb going 'Hello, is there anybody out there'. Be prepared... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catty Posted February 2, 2018 Share 9 or 10 hours on the bike, potentially in big heat - with 3000m ascent - I'm hesitating - maybe I'll do the Amarider 100 miler which sounds a little easier. I'm going to give it another week of mulling it over before deciding. Hey I wasn't here to scare everyone off! I was very careful with the pace then because I was riding on my own, haven't done that of a long MTB ride in a while - and didn't wanna die in the middle of nowhere Yeah it was 10 hrs I see now, out of the 8 ladies who started (lol) we were the two official finishers. Could for sure do better I guess. https://inthebunch.co.za/2017/04/cederberg-100miler-results/ Edited February 2, 2018 by Catty Eddy Gordo and Mamil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcg Posted February 2, 2018 Share This 100 miler is certainly very tough....you climb forever from the start until the top of Uitkyk Pass, then it evens out for a while then starts climbing again in short bursts.If you haven't done a 100 miler yet, rather start with the Amarider one for experience - that is definitely easier.Having said that, everything is doable at the correct speed - just make sure you pace yourself correctly and eat and drink well. Enjoy and good luck Catty, Eddy Gordo and Mamil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catty Posted February 2, 2018 Share Heavy Days, thanks for that perspective.What avg speed were you doing? 10 - 15km/h? Thats actually doable. hmmmmmm You need to go on the average of 16 kph (or faster) if you want to fit in 10 hrs - because you have to stop at the water points and if you decide to cramp That was about it, here's my strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/955443878 Eddy Gordo and Mamil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted February 3, 2018 Share Discretion being the better part of valour and other trite but soothing anodynes -- I have entered the Amarider 100 miler and if that makes me stronger and doesn't kill me I'll crack the Cederberg one in 2019. Thanks for the input and advice. Catty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Just under 2 months, you need to be clocking some nice long miles now while the weather is still good. Rouxenator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted March 16, 2018 Share Just a little over a month to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDW Posted March 16, 2018 Share Didn't plan on going this year, but my brother convinced me to do the 2 day version with him, so ja, will see you guys there. tazz1313 and Eddy Gordo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDW Posted March 16, 2018 Share Anyone else did the 2 day version before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted March 16, 2018 Share 2 day version is very chill, I think last year Meurant Botha actually managed to complete it. I only do the 1 day ride, this will be my 4th one. tazz1313 and HDW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazz1313 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Awesome event. The 2 day track is obviously easier, but nothing beats that feeling when you managed to do the 160km in one day. Yes it is tough, but it is all gravel roads. I am a very average cyclist that struggle with cramps, but it will be my 4th time doing this event. Just pace yourself. The organisers really go out of their way to make the race worth your while. They can double the entry and I will still do it. Just remember with 3K climbing you also get lots of down hills. Very doable and a must do. Rouxenator and HDW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDW Posted April 16, 2018 Share Do the weekend is here! Everyone ready for the race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted April 16, 2018 Share I checked the weather, it's gonna be a wet one Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDW Posted April 16, 2018 Share I checked the weather, it's gonna be a wet one Sunday. Ja looks like it, and I'm ok with that. I get in the area fairly regularly for work, and those farmers seriously need some rain. Don't expect too much mud, think the earth will just slurp that water up. Rouxenator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouxenator Posted April 16, 2018 Share Eddy Gordo, HDW and dirtypot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetri Posted April 16, 2018 Share Anyone driving through Ceres Saturday? looking for a lift for me and my bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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