Robbie Stewart Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I don't know about your Kaapse Doktor but I've done enough riding into E Cape (East London area) gale force winds. You work hard and go slooowly but I find the heat to be a far bigger killer. But yes, a light breeze is always better if one has a choice. The E Cape boys say "any wind is better than no wind" and I think they are mostly right. :-) The difference between here and anywhere east of Mosselbay is humidity. Cape Town at least does not get humid, thanks to the cold Atlantic cooling everything down. The heat is usually a dry burn. Thankfully, that is mostly behind us, as once Feb is behind us, the ambient temp drops. The wind on the other hand... I had a training ride a couple days back, and the wind was blowing from the front, all the way to Simon's Town via Chapmans and back. As long as there was wind, I got it head-on.
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 All this talk about headwind out and tailwind back - I cycled the 2009 event, and the only thing that kept me going to Simon's Town was the thought that the wind would surely be at our backs once we're over Smits...except it wasn't...Bru, I think that was the most demoralising part, I was waiting for that section where the wind would be in your back, just never happened. managed 4:30 I think
NC_lurker Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 How wide? Last year I saw a similar deal but only on the slow versions(23c)25C was my understanding.Looks like there's a bit of competition between a few of the stalls around Gatorskins pricing, which is great. Long Wheel Base 1
dirtypot Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I tell you what – I rather ride in the wind – even quite a strong one – and on a hot windless day. You work harder in the wind but somehow it doesn't feel nearly as bad. You've obviously not ridden in a south easter past Simonstown when it's properly on song. MDJ and Robbie Stewart 2
Thomo Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 The wind around the peninsula gets bounced off and channeled between the mountain faces and is never really only felt in one direction.Although somehow when on the bike, I always seem to feel it in a face. lol Slowone, Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail", MDJ and 1 other 4
matthieup Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 So less than a minute to collect number. Everything printed already and then 2h around the expo
Allrounder Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I went for 2 loops of the expo since I could not find the well hidden exit. Stopped at the Discem stand, and left.
Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 All I need is F.R.A.I.L Cement + my 80's WINDBREAKER and this race will be a breeze. wb.PNGIt is not Easy to Obtain. When it is Available, it becomes Extremely Pricey. DieselnDust 1
thisismyotherbike Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Stopped at the Discem stand, and left.Usually the best stand at any expo
matthieup Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 If that's cement, then your clients will fly the Argus and not give one sh*t about the weather! with that cement definitely no **** of any kind for a while no matter the reason Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" 1
DieselnDust Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 You've obviously not ridden in a south easter past Simonstown when it's properly on song. thats the guy in the front of the peloton's problem Wayne pudding Mol, Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" and dirtypot 3
MudLark Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 You've obviously not ridden in a south easter past Simonstown when it's properly on song. Quite perceptive. You're absolutely correct. I have never ridden the Cape Peninsula at all… It sounds like I may be better off just staying safely in my hotel room and watching the fun on the television… dirtypot and Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" 2
i24 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Go riding today it look perfect. Grrrr Unhappy I have to work.I did, and I got wet...
daveno7 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Easy registration this am...no queues at al...the expo itself for the few years has been a bit hit and miss...but good to see local produced cycle clothing etc..but really feel that more bike brands should be there...I would live to see more bikes there....anyone for race nutrition? too much of the stuff...but something for everyone..will try "Namedsport" Superfoods for the "windy " Sunday...I hope this wind might not be bad otherwise my climbing legs will fall off...it was only a quick run around the EXPO...i properly missed plenty...most reliable forecast for Sunday? Skubarra 1
NC_lurker Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 most reliable forecast for Sunday?... there's going to be weather and it'll be variable depending on where you are & what time of day it is. I'm 100% confident in my prediction. Nibali, Allrounder, capediver and 4 others 7
daveno7 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 ... there's going to be weather and it'll be variable depending on where you are & what time of day it is.I'm 100% confident in my prediction. sun-tan lotion all
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