Vetplant Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 I wish I could start a mass participation event where people refer to 16000 entries with the prefix "only". Sure they apparently peaked at over 30 000 at some stage, so it would be a massive drop in numbers. But the close of entries are still far away. We are society which leaves allot of stuff to the last minute, so I won't be stressed if I was them. Being a big fan of statistics, I would love to see line graphs of the number of entries confirmed through the year as we approach closing of entries.
TyronLab Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 I'm really excited about this. Its going to be my first one, and I'm trying to prepare as best I can for it. I'll be one of the 10 000 that are just looking to finish and not die. At my level the guys that can manage a 32km/h average seem like androids. Luckily riding for WorldNet, so free entry and an early start. I'll try to do a few laps during the upcoming months at Suikerbosrand to get the hang of longer distance road riding. Personal goals:Sub 5 hours (4:59 counts).Pedaling past someone on an expensive carbon road bike on my MTB with off-road tyres. Preferably while wheelying and/or chugging a beer.
Ispeed_V Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 Did a semi route recon last weekend. Started at Broadacres and road all the way up to Wits and then back again.
Tabula Rasa Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 After reading a few pages I'm starting to brick it, I just hope the okes complaining are men well into their 50's!! As this will be my first race since I began cycling in Dec 17'. Quick question about gear setup...will a 38/25 Combo be enough to get me through the nasty climbs? I swapped my compact crank for a standard crank cause I hated the drop from 50 to 34 as I lost too much resistance and just couldn't find the 'right'combination with the cassette.
Schnavel Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 I am not paying R504.50! I'm assumming then that you don't do any kind of bicycle racing then?
Dexter-morgan Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 After reading a few pages I'm starting to brick it, I just hope the okes complaining are men well into their 50's!! As this will be my first race since I began cycling in Dec 17'. Quick question about gear setup...will a 38/25 Combo be enough to get me through the nasty climbs? I swapped my compact crank for a standard crank cause I hated the drop from 50 to 34 as I lost too much resistance and just couldn't find the 'right'combination with the cassette.I would try and get a 28 for my biggest at the back if its your first but some youngsters are so strong they just power through it, Enjoy!
Rick Sanchez Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 After reading a few pages I'm starting to brick it, I just hope the okes complaining are men well into their 50's!! As this will be my first race since I began cycling in Dec 17'. Quick question about gear setup...will a 38/25 Combo be enough to get me through the nasty climbs? I swapped my compact crank for a standard crank cause I hated the drop from 50 to 34 as I lost too much resistance and just couldn't find the 'right'combination with the cassette.Pretty sure you'll be fine, I don't recall the climbs being excessively steep
Rick Sanchez Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 I am not paying R504.50!R500 isn't exactly cheap, but if you take into consideration the road closures, waterpoints, marshalls, traffic police, etc. it makes sense that it would be that "expensive". Best race I have ever done, and will definitely be riding again this year
Tabula Rasa Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 I would try and get a 28 for my biggest at the back if its your first but some youngsters are so strong they just power through it, Enjoy! Thanks I'll consider a 28 I don't mind a bit of pain, just afraid of popping too soon. Getting off the bike is my worst nightmare.
Tabula Rasa Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 Pretty sure you'll be fine, I don't recall the climbs being excessively steepEish boet, guess I'll just have to ride it to find out.
Nibali Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 Thanks I'll consider a 28 I don't mind a bit of pain, just afraid of popping too soon. Getting off the bike is my worst nightmare. I would say it depends on your pedaling style. If you're used to spinning the gears a 28 would make sense.
Opc_danny Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 And? how did it go? Did a semi route recon last weekend. Started at Broadacres and road all the way up to Wits and then back again.
Ozzie NL Posted September 4, 2018 Posted September 4, 2018 I would try and get a 28 for my biggest at the back if its your first but some youngsters are so strong they just power through it, Enjoy!Youngsters weigh less
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