JohanDiv Posted April 15, 2019 Share So fresh off my first 100miler (Amarider) I know the feeling of climbing 2250m (according to my GPS). Anyone with the climbing figures for this event's 100miler? https://www.strava.com/activities/1717039872 Ferro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted April 15, 2019 Share https://www.strava.com/activities/1717039872 Thanks.2530. Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted June 5, 2019 Share The organisers have plans to improve the final 5 kms Starting and finishing in the historic Overberg town of Swellendam; the full distance route takes in many of the region’s most spectacular sights. The rolling gravel roads cut through the emerald green wheat fields and canary yellow Canola blooms. At the 100 kilometre mark the race crosses the Breede River on the country’s only remaining hand-drawn ferry. Before embarking on the Malgas Ferry riders will be able to refuel, enjoying a 45 minute neutral zone, on delicious roosterbrood – hot from the fire. The final 60 kilometres return to rolling hills; which the locals know as die Rûens, for the hills’ appearance like a series of backs stretching off towards the Langeberg Mountains. At the foot of the mountains the finish line awaits. As one approaches it the vegetation becomes greener, lusher, better nourished by the rain clouds which bank up against the high peaks above Swellendam. In previous years the final few kilometres have failed to live up to the splendour of the rest of the route. Not so in 2019, thanks to Swellendam Municipality. “We are thrilled that Swellendam Municipality have agreed to road closures in town, which allows us to provide a fitting end to the Chas Everitt Around The Pot - Overberg 100Miler - Presented by SEESA,” Rudolf Botha of Petrichor Adventures enthused. “The final five kilometres now take riders through town, showcasing some of the historic Cape Dutch architecture of Swellendam and providing an easier run into the finish at the Swellendam Showgrounds.” Ferro and MDJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wessie12 Posted June 5, 2019 Share The organisers have plans to improve the final 5 kms Starting and finishing in the historic Overberg town of Swellendam; the full distance route takes in many of the region’s most spectacular sights. The rolling gravel roads cut through the emerald green wheat fields and canary yellow Canola blooms. At the 100 kilometre mark the race crosses the Breede River on the country’s only remaining hand-drawn ferry. Before embarking on the Malgas Ferry riders will be able to refuel, enjoying a 45 minute neutral zone, on delicious roosterbrood – hot from the fire. The final 60 kilometres return to rolling hills; which the locals know as die Rûens, for the hills’ appearance like a series of backs stretching off towards the Langeberg Mountains. At the foot of the mountains the finish line awaits. As one approaches it the vegetation becomes greener, lusher, better nourished by the rain clouds which bank up against the high peaks above Swellendam. In previous years the final few kilometres have failed to live up to the splendour of the rest of the route. Not so in 2019, thanks to Swellendam Municipality. “We are thrilled that Swellendam Municipality have agreed to road closures in town, which allows us to provide a fitting end to the Chas Everitt Around The Pot - Overberg 100Miler - Presented by SEESA,” Rudolf Botha of Petrichor Adventures enthused. “The final five kilometres now take riders through town, showcasing some of the historic Cape Dutch architecture of Swellendam and providing an easier run into the finish at the Swellendam Showgrounds.” Ag no man.... it was nice passing all the gravel bikes in the last 5km Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanDiv Posted June 5, 2019 Share Ag no man.... it was nice passing all the gravel bikes in the last 5km Haha I think we will still be able to! That jeep track and singletrack next to the N2 is still 10km from the finish. 5km from the finish is where the single track next to the N2 stops. They will probably make us turn right onto Swellengrebel Road just after that N2 singletrack and take us through town instead of turning left on the gravel road that runs through the dodgy outskirts if I had to guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgar Posted July 2, 2019 Share Ja its the same same, left or right, hope we go down the houses(like D.C) and not via main road dodging pedestrians with monthly groceries... Thats going to be fast but will try out my 36 x 10 conversion. It worked lekker at Swartberg 100. AMPED to kick some GR ass...gulp JohanDiv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanDiv Posted July 2, 2019 Share My wife decided a few weeks ago she wants to do a 100km race. I think Around the Pot 60miler is a good place to start. On the one hand I'm excited that she's starting to show interest in my hobby. This could get really fun in a year or two if she gains a bit of cycling fitness and we can do some proper events together as a team. On the other hand my target of sub 4 is now a target of sub 7 and my gat is already hating me.. MDJ, Andrea Fletcher 3l3v3n, Hamstring and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Fletcher 3l3v3n Posted July 5, 2019 Share Well, my partner and I are officially entered! The 98 km. Not sure how to feel about this LOL! Edited July 5, 2019 by Andrea Fletcher 3l3v3n JohanDiv and Ferro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Horn Posted July 5, 2019 Share Weather predicted to be 6 to 21 degrees C with no/little wind.Nice chilly start Andrea Fletcher 3l3v3n 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanDiv Posted July 5, 2019 Share Weather predicted to be 6 to 21 degrees C with no/little wind.Nice chilly start Waayyy too soon to rely on that prediction.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanDiv Posted July 5, 2019 Share But it would be close to perfect if that prediction holds up! Andrea Fletcher 3l3v3n 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Fletcher 3l3v3n Posted July 5, 2019 Share Weather predicted to be 6 to 21 degrees C with no/little wind.Nice chilly start I don't mind a bit of chill. As long as there is NO or VERY LITTLE wind! MDJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Fletcher 3l3v3n Posted July 5, 2019 Share My wife decided a few weeks ago she wants to do a 100km race. I think Around the Pot 60miler is a good place to start. On the one hand I'm excited that she's starting to show interest in my hobby. This could get really fun in a year or two if she gains a bit of cycling fitness and we can do some proper events together as a team. On the other hand my target of sub 4 is now a target of sub 7 and my gat is already hating me.. As a matter of interest, how much training has your wife done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanDiv Posted July 5, 2019 Share As a matter of interest, how much training has your wife done? She's a runner, so her general fitness is good I think..but that doesn't really translate directly to good fitness on the bike.. She still pedals slowly and skill level not great. We did a 78km ride with 800m climbing about a month ago averaging around 17kmh without any training. Since then we basically did two or three 20km rides with 400m climbing, but she still runs around 35km-40km per week. The plan is to get her on the indoor trainer from tomorrow for an hour everyday or every second day until the Tuesday before the race just to get her used to sitting on the saddle.. even that won't be enough to get used to the saddle for a 7 hour ride, but it's better than nothing. Andrea Fletcher 3l3v3n 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted July 5, 2019 Share She's a runner, so her general fitness is good I think..but that doesn't really translate directly to good fitness on the bike.. She still pedals slowly and skill level not great. We did a 78km ride with 800m climbing about a month ago averaging around 17kmh without any training. Since then we basically did two or three 20km rides with 400m climbing, but she still runs around 35km-40km per week. The plan is to get her on the indoor trainer from tomorrow for an hour everyday or every second day until the Tuesday before the race just to get her used to sitting on the saddle.. even that won't be enough to get used to the saddle for a 7 hour ride, but it's better than nothing.She will be absolutely fine - I did the 100 last year and it’s nice route and with her fitness no problem as there is no major climbing, more like rolling hills - I’m doing it again, 160 too much time in the saddle for me JohanDiv and Andrea Fletcher 3l3v3n 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj horn Posted July 12, 2019 Share Fri 4 to 11 degrees 60% chance of rainSat 2 to 13 degrees 30% chance of rainNice camping weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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