[Event] Piket-Bo-Berg Cycle Challenge & Trail Run

[hansolo]

I think that didn't work so well last year...

 

We (37km race) caught up pretty quickly with the tail end of the 63km guys last year which must have caused a lot of frustration for the 37km leaders who couldn't get passed the guys who were just taking it easy and enjoying the ride.

 

There will always be bottle-necking at Piket Bo Berg due to 80% being singletrack, but if people self seed themselves a bit more realistically things will be a whole lot better for everyone.

 

I know I was guilty of this. I tried starting near(ish) to the front and push for a good finish, but was caught on the long uphill slog by so many stronger riders that I kept having to make way for them to get around me.

 

The thing I love/hate about this race is that it gives me a serious reality check on my fitness level. I mean 37km with 700m elevation should be a walk in the park, but I find myself wanting every year.

 

I know there is no easy solution to this problem, I had some traffic but I was taking it easy so it wasn't too bad. Luckily the field spreads out after the first climb.

 

It's a really nice place to ride and those views were amazing (especially with the snow in the distance)!

[LeoKnight]

hahahahaha once you pass WP5 and descend into the saddle you are convinced it's all done but wait?!

 

Some of those little right hand bends to 30% kickers are heartbreaking!

 

The snow on the mountains across the valley made the escarpment trail breathtaking. 

 

Looking forward to the U now!

 

Precisely, and then you don't know how much climbing is still left, and back of my mind I was hesitant to enjoy the downhills as I don't know if there was maybe another surprised around the next corner.