Jewbacca Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Follow the hyenas on Instagram. Feel for the guys that have mechanicals, but when you see some of the people at the back you really question if the Epic is that untamed...Yeah.. Last year I was lucky enough to do 2 big multisport expedition races. In May we raced for 125 hours, slept for about 12 hours and under a roof twice. In November 176 hours, slept about 20 hours and under a roof once. I am under no illusion as to how much of a holiday things like this are. My idea was jumping on the back of the Africa jerseys. If they have those categories to keep the local Saffas interested, they should have a category that keeps the paying bread and butter interested too. It would also make the fantasy competition super fun!
BSG Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Pyga Eurosteel is gunning it today. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk
Delarey Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Why do you use Rugby as a reference point, this cycling? There is a huge difference between a 60-75kg rider and someone who weighs 90kg + (ask me I know). I don't see too many buffaloes in the top 100 at the Epic and if they do make it to that level believe me they are exceptional riders.I am not arguing that they are not exceptional riders just that it is a bit of a pointless category unless they make a proper distinction with the rest of the field. At 90 kg you are barely 10kg more than Sam Gaze. If you are 5cm taller than him you can have almost exactly the same build as someone who won the world XCO race last year. Not exactly what comes to mind when I think of the word “Buffalo”
Vetseun Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 So I wonder if we will have an ABSA advert during the sprint.
Pure Savage Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Yeah.. Last year I was lucky enough to do 2 big multisport expedition races. In May we raced for 125 hours, slept for about 12 hours and under a roof twice. In November 176 hours, slept about 20 hours and under a roof once. I am under no illusion as to how much of a holiday things like this are. My idea was jumping on the back of the Africa jerseys. If they have those categories to keep the local Saffas interested, they should have a category that keeps the paying bread and butter interested too. It would also make the fantasy competition super fun!Yeah, think even an Everest is out of reach of most of the field at the Epic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Capricorn Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 While we're rehashing old incidents, and debating who should say sorry -- I'm reminded of one last year with Fumic and Jeremiah Bishop, Stage 7: https://youtu.be/iuqOZqN03AM It would appear that Fumic initiated the contact and then just rode on while Bishop was slow to get up. Not a single ounce of concern. massive douchery by Fumic in my view. yes, the guy in front was not holding a line and Fumic wanted to gap around the outside on the RHS. But there wasn't really a gap as the guy on his outside was holding line and speed. What Fumic did then reminds me of those 4sshole drivers out there in the left lane, that instead of using the brakes when encountering a slower vehicle, swing out wildly to the right expecting the driver in the RHS lane to have already made space of them. F'ing dangerous stupidity.
Robbie Stewart Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Sam Gaze at the finish, resplendent in full kit and wearing his helmet tells me everything I already suspected. He bowed out after realizing he was not up to the demands required from him by Kulhavy... If so, that's to be expected from the MTB Prima Donna.
Gen Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Hey looks like we may just see a sprint finish in the ladies race today. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
J Wakefield Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Sam Gaze at the finish, resplendent in full kit and wearing his helmet tells me everything I already suspected. He bowed out after realizing he was not up to the demands required from him by Kulhavy... If so, that's to be expected from the MTB Prima Donna. Or as per contract or info requested by Spez they asked him to be please be there due to media and the likes showing support to the team and riders.
Gen Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Well done Anna and Annika..completely smashed the field... Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
Gen Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 When those 2 decided to go there was nothing Summit could do.. far too much power from the AA's Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
Milkman Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 The drop out rate isn’t that high and the skill level doesn’t appear to have improved. The depth in the men’s field has certainly Been driven up a notch especially amongst the SA Pro elites.The ladies field needs a a serious injection of members and quality. I don’t believe the likes of TREK can’t afford to send Emily and Jolanda, or CST American Eagle Jana.Perhaps the superb coverage that teams received this year will incentivize other teams to send their riders down South to dangerous Africa and test their mettle in the Cape Epic. It has to be really hectic now because even Nino used a dropper....The problem with the ladies field for SA riders is that there are hardly any sponsors that are willing to invest in the ladies racing. I only know of 2 real sponsors ( 3 if you count Summit whom I think might only be for this race ?). And yet you have SA companies that sponsors international teams. For me that’s a bit sad.
Pure Savage Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Well done Anna and Annika..completely smashed the field... Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalkfor them and Scott the prize money is almost guaranteed appearance fee...
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 So, Scott and Spaz share the top spot.Scott beat Spaz by a tyre width as the men's field was deeper.Cool exposure for the Pyga brand this year.And the Wilier brand. Less dominant performance by Factory Racing aka Team Scalpels, but some glory earlier in the week. Thoughts from the couch
Christie Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 The problem with the ladies field for SA riders is that there are hardly any sponsors that are willing to invest in the ladies racing. I only know of 2 real sponsors ( 3 if you count Summit whom I think might only be for this race ?). And yet you have SA companies that sponsors international teams. For me that’s a bit sad.Agree, would be better if SA companies sponsored SA riders. It seems the return on investment for corporates seems to be a challenge to sell throughout international cycling - Sky pulling out, etc. Factory racing teams make sense, as they sell equipment. Other sponsorships have the feel of a hobby (Tinkoff) or charity (Lotto NL)
Christie Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 So, Scott and Spaz share the top spot.Scott beat Spaz by a tyre width as the men's field was deeper.Cool exposure for the Pyga brand this year.And the Wilier brand. Less dominant performance by Factory Racing aka Team Scalpels, but some glory earlier in the week. Thoughts from the couchNew Scalpel perhaps not such a great bike, then ????
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