scotty Posted August 21, 2019 Posted August 21, 2019 I did a double lap one year.... 200m into the 2nd lap, I was like:My view is anyone with enough energy to do a 2nd lap did not ride hard enough the first. Vetplant, bobbie, jdwet1980 and 4 others 7
eddy Posted August 21, 2019 Posted August 21, 2019 @Marius please let me know how it goes with the 36T . If you're feeling "strong" I will even be willing to place a bet on this one - I doubt that you'll do less than 04:30 with that config . Very doable. Three years ago we did 4h28 on SS MTBs. I ran 34×17 and I think V12 34x16. Ok, we warmed up by riding to the start from Parktown North, but even if you don't you should manage.
bobbie Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) My view is anyone with enough energy to do a 2nd lap did not ride hard enough the first. Ooooooooooooh Scotty, I did the double lap last year with The Cows, and I can assure you that I actuallly don't know where I found the extra energy to do lap 2 after coming in at 3h04 (which was 4 minutes too slow). But as you know, what drives me are those little fighters in hospital (hence I signed up and raised funds with The Cows) - amazing when you are completely exhausted, are cramping in places you didn't know you had muscles, but yet, you drink your cup of cement and get back on that bike (uphill bleh... I dont like the reversed route) cause the reason you are out there remains first and foremost on your mind. Finding and helping struggling cyclists, pushing/pulling the ice cream bikes with the like minded herd, man oh man there is no bigger award! Exhausted after the 2nd lap (which took almost 5 hours) but in the company of legends, anything is possible!! Join us Scotty!!! PS Double Lap again this year... have to smash that 3 hour mark! Edited August 23, 2019 by bobbie Red Robin, Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail", Spinnekop and 2 others 5
Matuka Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 Ooooooooooooh Scotty, I did the double lap last year with The Cows, and I can assure you that I actuallly don't know where I found the extra energy to do lap 2 after coming in at 3h04 (which was 4 minutes too slow). But as you know, what drives me are those little fighters in hospital (hence I signed up and raised funds with The Cows) - amazing when you are completely exhausted, are cramping in places you didn't know you had muscles, but yet, you drink your cup of cement and get back on that bike (uphill bleh... I dont like the reversed route) cause the reason you are out there remains first and foremost on your mind. Finding and helping struggling cyclists, pushing/pulling the ice cream bikes with the like minded herd, man oh man there is no bigger award! Exhausted after the 2nd lap (which took almost 5 hours) but in the company of legends, anything is possible!! Join us Scotty!!! PS Double Lap again this year... have to smash that 3 hour mark! Sorry if this has been asked before but what are the qualifications to do a double lap? Do you have to have a certain seeding and then finish in a particular time to do able to start the second?Asking for a friend theres no way I could make 180+km
Vetplant Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 Sorry if this has been asked before but what are the qualifications to do a double lap? Do you have to have a certain seeding and then finish in a particular time to do able to start the second?Asking for a friend theres no way I could make 180+km Most charities that run the official Double Loop groups require some sort of proof that you can do the first lap under 3h. If not, you won't be back in time to make it before the last official group departs. Matuka 1
Frosty Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 Sorry if this has been asked before but what are the qualifications to do a double lap? Do you have to have a certain seeding and then finish in a particular time to do able to start the second?Asking for a friend theres no way I could make 180+km Anyone not in the official double group could still ride, but your timing chip needs to be removed.’ I’ve done a double lap after starting in D-group (with the worst seeded club mates) and had about 20 minutes between finishing and making it across the line as the last group left. First lap was a 2:50 that year, and I think a sub-3 would be sufficient time to get back, refuel and go. Matuka and Vetplant 2
Matuka Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 Most charities that run the official Double Loop groups require some sort of proof that you can do the first lap under 3h. If not, you won't be back in time to make it before the last official group departs. Anyone not in the official double group could still ride, but your timing chip needs to be removed.’ I’ve done a double lap after starting in D-group (with the worst seeded club mates) and had about 20 minutes between finishing and making it across the line as the last group left. First lap was a 2:50 that year, and I think a sub-3 would be sufficient time to get back, refuel and go. Awesome! I'm actually hoping to do the full iron man in 2021. (going to do a half next year) so was thinking a double lap next year would be good training. I'll need to shave 30 minutes off my current time though to have a chance though.
Ashchest Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 Ek dink ek sal maar net 'n dubbel brannewyn drink na die tyd? Matuka, arendoog, Dexter-morgan and 6 others 9
Neville Bailey Posted August 24, 2019 Author Posted August 24, 2019 Does anyone know if there will be camping facilities at Riversands the night before the race? I know that in previous years there was, but I don’t see anything mentioned on the website for this year.
coppi Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 I think I will use my gravel bike for this 10th in a row........... mecheng89 1
bobbie Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 Hmmm, I wonder what this announcement will be about? I have only just realised it was You who started this topic! Hello hello Gabran partner - what a small world!!
Neville Bailey Posted August 28, 2019 Author Posted August 28, 2019 I have only just realised it was You who started this topic! Hello hello Gabran partner - what a small world!!Please remind me who you are again? I don’t remember anyone with the name of bobbie...
bobbie Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Please remind me who you are again? I don’t remember anyone with the name of bobbie... Valley of a Thousand Hills Partners!! Edited August 28, 2019 by bobbie
Neville Bailey Posted August 28, 2019 Author Posted August 28, 2019 545a8e70-a159-4a4b-93f1-9ceee03cf885.jpg Valley of a Thousand Hills Partners!! Oh wow! Thanks again for that pull up and over those hills! See you in Ladysmith next weekend. bobbie 1
bobbie Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 Oh wow! Thanks again for that pull up and over those hills! See you in Ladysmith next weekend. Definitely - Team Work to be repeated!! Rode De Beers pass on Sunday..... omw... wont do that again in a hurry hahahah.
Veebee Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 Definitely - Team Work to be repeated!! Rode De Beers pass on Sunday..... omw... wont do that again in a hurry hahahah. De Beers pass is fun, or used to be. Not sure what the surface is like now but few years ago when I did, it was awesome.
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