Vetplant Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 More bad news for everyone... A local staying in the area also riding has warned that the section from Thornville and Tekwani Sawmills, right up to Camperdown is riddled with massive potholes and there is no clear line through so everyone will be forced to take evasive action. Watch yourselves and others as we dont want any accidents. Apparently it was paid to be repaired but the repairs did not get done. This last piece of info came from a race route official. now we not just fighting the weather but bad road conditions also. *forgot to pack winter kit as it did not compute going to Kzn in October and have kit for cooler conditions... Good luck everyone!!!I have no idea where that is on the route, can somebody please give us an indication of where that is in kilometers from the start, +-5km is good enough for me.
hilton_ Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 I have no idea where that is on the route, can somebody please give us an indication of where that is in kilometers from the start, +-5km is good enough for me.Basically the top of Fox Hill (12-15km into the race) as you turn left. Dodgy stretch runs for another ~15km.
Vetplant Posted October 20, 2018 Posted October 20, 2018 Basically the top of Fox Hill (12-15km into the race) as you turn left. Dodgy stretch runs for another ~15km.Thanks, perfect answer!
Vetplant Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 That WIND! YOH! Again a brilliantly organized race, I'll be back next year. Cramped at the end, clearly my nutrition plan didn't work out well. Finished 5min slower than my first one last year.
hilton_ Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 Race report follows… WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND WIND
Vetplant Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 I want to gage how much wind impacted us today in terms of finish time, so please humor me. I know there are a meriad of things that impact finish times between two years, so wind alone can't account for the difference, but it would be interesting. I'll go first 2017: 2h582018: 3h03
s14phoenix Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 i went faster than previous years but thats due to me being in better shape. So I would just scew the results. 2016 was 2:58, 2017 DNF, 2018 2:46 roughly. recon it would have been 2:35 maybe if no wind. Potholes not as bad as my sources was saying either... blerry locals... hhehehehe Wind was not too hectic and I was again surprised how the 60mm wheels handled. I was going to fit an older zipp 303 but it spoilt the look of the bike and the 60s was just too sexy which is the only thing that matters right?
mecheng89 Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 2015 - 2:592016 - did not take part2017 - did not take part2018 - DNF But, what I can say is that the cycle tour we had coming down was second to none. As we passed some of the other groups cycling down, the stronger riders decided it was go time, so we caught everyone in sight! Day 1 - Cool weather, fortunately flat. Day 2 - Warmer weather, even flatter and much faster . Oh, and even a police escort into Ladysmith!! We believe he mistook us for another bunch riding into town. Day 3 - Bacon Hill, Warthog Hill, in a killer cross wind (Frosty was putting out 320W, going at 8kph). But a SWEET downhill section coming into Howick. Reminded me of the infamous LeTapé 2016. Day 4 - 2 riders finishing in sub-3, in weather which the announcer kept referring to as PE weather. I hope to come back next year, and pray to the weather gods to just for one day keep the wind away.
Fruity Posted October 21, 2018 Author Posted October 21, 2018 Didn't end up riding the Shova today, didn't even do a late entry on Friday as I wasn't in the mood to ride in the wind and cold. Chilled in bed until 07:30 this morning. My time in 2012 was just over 4h20, no wheel sucking and no riding in a peloton, and not too much training. So going to make next year my next "big" road cycling year, or I might get back into mtb as there's hardly any wheel sucking BS on the trails [emoji51]
bmw1za Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 Esmero Liquid Telecom representing Little choices .. We got the police escourt into Durbs via the N3 .. Vips lolAdressed byvthe mayoral counselors. Wind was harsh for me too but totally enjoyed it this year .. Awesome
Frosty Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 Most importantly, I finished upright, with a smile on the face, ready to ride/run another day - tomorrow. Today goes down as the hardest/toughest club tour I've completed, as well as the hardest (Amashova) race I've had to endure - even the 2014 tandem ride (which was slower than today). Was happy to just finish, albeit I wanted to do it as quickly as possible, but knew that I simply didn't have the legs to stay with my start group. This 365-challenge has made it hard to train properly, and that's my excuse. The roads weren't bad, but they certainly reflect the state of ......... [insert your own comment here] that we currently see in SA. Well done to the organisers, another year ticked off and another year to plan ahead for 2019.
Firozfx Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 2015 - 2:592016 - did not take part2017 - did not take part2018 - DNF WhatsApp Image 2018-10-21 at 07.42.24.jpeg But, what I can say is that the cycle tour we had coming down was second to none. As we passed some of the other groups cycling down, the stronger riders decided it was go time, so we caught everyone in sight! Day 1 - Cool weather, fortunately flat. Day 2 - Warmer weather, even flatter and much faster . Oh, and even a police escort into Ladysmith!! We believe he mistook us for another bunch riding into town. Day 3 - Bacon Hill, Warthog Hill, in a killer cross wind (Frosty was putting out 320W, going at 8kph). But a SWEET downhill section coming into Howick. Reminded me of the infamous LeTapé 2016. Day 4 - 2 riders finishing in sub-3, in weather which the announcer kept referring to as PE weather. I hope to come back next year, and pray to the weather gods to just for one day keep the wind away.I was right behind u when the derailleur went over. I remember looking at your derailleur and seeing it was twisted. 2 secs later it was gone. Sorry dude
s14phoenix Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 2015 - 2:592016 - did not take part2017 - did not take part2018 - DNF WhatsApp Image 2018-10-21 at 07.42.24.jpeg But, what I can say is that the cycle tour we had coming down was second to none. As we passed some of the other groups cycling down, the stronger riders decided it was go time, so we caught everyone in sight! Day 1 - Cool weather, fortunately flat. Day 2 - Warmer weather, even flatter and much faster . Oh, and even a police escort into Ladysmith!! We believe he mistook us for another bunch riding into town. Day 3 - Bacon Hill, Warthog Hill, in a killer cross wind (Frosty was putting out 320W, going at 8kph). But a SWEET downhill section coming into Howick. Reminded me of the infamous LeTapé 2016. Day 4 - 2 riders finishing in sub-3, in weather which the announcer kept referring to as PE weather. I hope to come back next year, and pray to the weather gods to just for one day keep the wind away. exactly what happened and why I DNF last year. Mine happened at the police station at camperdown. Sorry buddy. It sucks... mibe took out a Zipp 303 rear wheel also.
Frosty Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 i went faster than previous years but thats due to me being in better shape. So I would just scew the results. 2016 was 2:58, 2017 DNF, 2018 2:46 roughly. recon it would have been 2:35 maybe if no wind. Potholes not as bad as my sources was saying either... blerry locals... hhehehehe Wind was not too hectic and I was again surprised how the 60mm wheels handled. I was going to fit an older zipp 303 but it spoilt the look of the bike and the 60s was just too sexy which is the only thing that matters right? Blond moment: replied to the wrong post.
s14phoenix Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 Front of AL was attack attack attack to get a smaller and smaller group and to drop any sprinters I finished just off the back at 2:48:22 according to Racetec. Had a hard but awesome race. Love Shova!
RyanAW Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 Front of AL was attack attack attack to get a smaller and smaller group and to drop any sprinters I finished just off the back at 2:48:22 according to Racetec. Had a hard but awesome race. Love Shova!I finished in the AL front group. 2:47:something. Couldn't get rid of enough of the sprinters! There were a few heavies left for the run in to the line
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