cat-i Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 I quite enjoyed the challenge of trying to do the Sani2C distance / vertical ascent during commutes last year. I' still struggling to get rid of a round of bronchitis that's been plaguing me for 2 weeks, so not sure if I'll be able to do this again next week, but an quite keen to try. For those who have FOMO not doing Sani2C, join the Sani2C commuting challenge here: https://www.endomondo.com/challenges/36820766 Bicycle-commute the total Sani2C distance and vertical ascent during Sani2C week 8-12 May. The challenge will run on Endomondo because I couldn't figure out how to set up a challenge on Strava (unless someone knows how to set it up - please set it up and send a link by Friday).The challenge is the 'most km' type becaue the 'First to reach' challenge last year closed when the first person reached the target - so no one else could upload/see their total progress. 261 km3393 m ascent The first person to get there, will get a Discovery Vitality coffee/smoothie voucher (I'll have to make sure that I hit my target that week, and if you're not in South Africa you may have some challenges using it). Anyone keen to join me in trying to see if this is doable?
Bateleur1 Posted May 3, 2018 Posted May 3, 2018 Oh I am in. Like last year getting the climbing in will be a huge challange for me but I will see what I can do to fix that. I can possibly put in a small detour for those days. The extra miles could also help my hibernating climbing legs
Imploder Posted May 3, 2018 Posted May 3, 2018 Ok, let's see. I fear I'll be short on climbing meters and distance. What's midway between Sani and the sea? Sani2'Some-random-koppie'
Bateleur1 Posted May 3, 2018 Posted May 3, 2018 Did a quick check on the GarminConnect website route planner. The closest I will get in climbing would be about 3100m. Won't make the cut but will still give it a go.
Bateleur1 Posted May 3, 2018 Posted May 3, 2018 Question Cat-i. Should it be 8-12 May (Tuesday to Saturday) or should it be 7-11 May (Monday to Friday)? Commuting on a Saturday?
cat-i Posted May 3, 2018 Author Posted May 3, 2018 Question Cat-i. Should it be 8-12 May (Tuesday to Saturday) or should it be 7-11 May (Monday to Friday)? Commuting on a Saturday? Friday. I've fixed it, thx.
Bateleur1 Posted May 3, 2018 Posted May 3, 2018 Ugh. Just realised we have a public holiday in that week here. I will be able to make the distance in the remaining 4 days but not the climbing
BigDL Posted May 3, 2018 Posted May 3, 2018 Signed up: will depend on time available for me, so will either be really good or really rubbish
cat-i Posted May 4, 2018 Author Posted May 4, 2018 Clean towel and pants/skirt for next week here at the office, ready for next week. Wrinkle-free tops will cycle in and out every day. The weekend I'll see if I can find an old Sani2C number board, and see which Sani2C / Joberg2C riding gear I can ride with. Except maybe not that short from the 2007 Sani2C Also need to sort out meals for the week. Last year it was pretty much ride work ride eat sleep, with not a lot of time for anything else - so planning the meals beforehand and even maybe have a frozen meal or 2 will make things a bit easier. Bike hasn't been serviced in a very long time. Bottom bracket needs attention but I just never got to book it in. So I'll clean and lube the bike the weekend and hope for the best. Helmet light is always on the helmet; need to find and charge the handlebar light. What have I forgotten?
cat-i Posted May 4, 2018 Author Posted May 4, 2018 legs?Whaha those I don't have. Been off the bike for almost 3 weeks with bronchitis. But I have done events before after not being able to ride for a while, so I'll just have to take it slow - hence all the preparation for night-riding.
Imploder Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 Clean towel and pants/skirt for next week here at the office, ready for next week. Wrinkle-free tops will cycle in and out every day. The weekend I'll see if I can find an old Sani2C number board, and see which Sani2C / Joberg2C riding gear I can ride with. Except maybe not that short from the 2007 Sani2C Also need to sort out meals for the week. Last year it was pretty much ride work ride eat sleep, with not a lot of time for anything else - so planning the meals beforehand and even maybe have a frozen meal or 2 will make things a bit easier. Bike hasn't been serviced in a very long time. Bottom bracket needs attention but I just never got to book it in. So I'll clean and lube the bike the weekend and hope for the best. Helmet light is always on the helmet; need to find and charge the handlebar light. What have I forgotten? Make sure you've got fresh batteries in your rear light/s
Wet Ears Posted May 4, 2018 Posted May 4, 2018 It snowed yesterday at the top of Sani so perhaps get your family to pelt you with some ice cubes when you leave the house on your commute! Want to keep it as real as possible!
cat-i Posted May 4, 2018 Author Posted May 4, 2018 Carbo-loading for the upcoming challenge. Couldn't resist the bottle of Bayade wine - partially because the name sounds a bit like KZN but mostly for those beads - they will go around my seatpost for next week because I lost my original Sani2C beads. Do they still hand the out at the finish (?) of Sani2C?
Imploder Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 Everyone one on track?Upped my morning commute by 6km and added about 100m extra climbing.This is not going to be easy..... EDIT: Just peeked at the leaderboard - Well Done Cat, you crushed it this morning! Clearly that bottle of wine, had some Gummy Berry juice in it
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