Robbie Stewart Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_lurker Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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 MDJ, Andrew_Smith, Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthieup Posted March 7, 2019 Share So less than a minute to collect number. Everything printed already and then 2h around the expo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted March 7, 2019 Share I went for 2 loops of the expo since I could not find the well hidden exit. Stopped at the Discem stand, and left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisismyotherbike Posted March 7, 2019 Share Stopped at the Discem stand, and left.Usually the best stand at any expo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthieup Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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, dirtypot and Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudLark Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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… Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" and dirtypot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i24 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Go riding today it look perfect. Grrrr Unhappy I have to work.I did, and I got wet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveno7 Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_lurker Posted March 7, 2019 Share 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. capediver, SoloCyclist, PhilipV and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveno7 Posted March 7, 2019 Share ... 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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