Rob22 Posted August 1, 2019 Posted August 1, 2019 Saw the route map just now...40km batches starts basically in town. That means even more traffic when the organisers thought the new route will ease congestion. Not a brilliant idea...The start is not in town, its at Melrose Arch and onto the highway at Atholl Oakland
Nettie R Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) Will be 14/15th one this year .But my aim is to get to the SPCA booth at the expo early enough to get a S riding shirt. They never have enough stock and I am left staring at XXL sizes.Every time I see someone riding with the dog/cat shirt I want to push him off his bike... Edited August 6, 2019 by Nettie R
Dexter-morgan Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 Still in two minds if i'm doing it this year. The sufferfest that was last year is still fresh in my mind. I did not mention in my previous post, I rode this on a MTB with 2.3 tyres and a ghetto 1 (32) x 10 (34) IF (big one) I ride it this year, it'll probably be with my steel roadbike (2 x 5) because sufferingDaar is pille vir dit maar Ek hoor dis te groot om te sluk. RocknRolla 1
Ashchest Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 I entered yesterday - looking forward to the vibe and to ride with all the people and with no cars on the road Opc_danny 1
Frosty Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 When do entries close? Can’t find it on the website. #askingforafriend
Fat Boab Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 4 October. It's hidden in the Terms section... When do entries close? Can’t find it on the website. #askingforafriend Frosty 1
Frosty Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 4 October. It's hidden in the Terms section... Thanks, I see the link for FAQ for the main event points to the kiddies ride. Eventually found the right link.
MariusC Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 I am also doing the race on my MTB this year. Doing a charity ride but don't really want to spend more than 4- 4:30 hours in the saddlecurrently run a 1 X setup 32 front and 11-36 at the back.I know I am going to spin out on the flats/downhills but the climbs might be a bit rough.should I look at perhaps swapping the front for a 36T or would that kill me Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" 1
The Ouzo Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 I am also doing the race on my MTB this year. Doing a charity ride but don't really want to spend more than 4- 4:30 hours in the saddlecurrently run a 1 X setup 32 front and 11-36 at the back.I know I am going to spin out on the flats/downhills but the climbs might be a bit rough.should I look at perhaps swapping the front for a 36T or would that kill me I am also doing the race on my MTB this year. Doing a charity ride but don't really want to spend more than 4- 4:30 hours in the saddlecurrently run a 1 X setup 32 front and 11-36 at the back.I know I am going to spin out on the flats/downhills but the climbs might be a bit rough.should I look at perhaps swapping the front for a 36T or would that kill medo it.you will spin out with 32T, and there are no hills you wont get up with a 36-36I'd even go bigger than 36 up front if it were me
Fat Boab Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 It depends... 20-24 kph average required. Can you do that average on that bike, as is, for 3 loops round the cradle? I am also doing the race on my MTB this year. Doing a charity ride but don't really want to spend more than 4- 4:30 hours in the saddlecurrently run a 1 X setup 32 front and 11-36 at the back.I know I am going to spin out on the flats/downhills but the climbs might be a bit rough.should I look at perhaps swapping the front for a 36T or would that kill me
MariusC Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 It depends... 20-24 kph average required. Can you do that average on that bike, as is, for 3 loops round the cradle? I don't know. haven't done any cycling on the road for ages. But I have some time left to train so I'm sure I would be able to
Veebee Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 think i'll give this a miss, lost my climbing legs back in 2017... and my fitness has been soo terrible since taking a "break"
AM7 Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 I'm not sure if this has been mentioned before... How would seeding work if no races have been completed since 94.7 in November 2017.No races for almost 2 years ?? Ashchest 1
Vetplant Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) I'm not sure if this has been mentioned before... How would seeding work if no races have been completed since 94.7 in November 2017.No races for almost 2 years ??Think you will be best served to do a Racetec timed event ASAP! Otherwise, join a charity group. On their website it states that it takes the three best results from 1 Oct the previous year until end of Sept in the year of the race. You will even be better off to do three shorter races in the next month and take the 15odd point penalties on them than do nothing at all.... Your time is seriously running out though...: Sunday, 25 August 2019http://www.racetec.co.za/img/pt/CR.png Bestmed Cycle4Cansa Championship 2019North West Province Sunday, 01 September 2019http://www.racetec.co.za/img/pt/CR.png PPA Sportive 5Western Cape Sunday, 08 September 2019http://www.racetec.co.za/img/pt/CR.png West Coast Express Fun Ride 2019Western CapeThursday, 05 September 2019 http://www.racetec.co.za/img/pt/CR.png Rand Water Race for VictoryGauteng More InfoSaturday, 21 September 2019http://www.racetec.co.za/img/pt/CR.png 2019 Loskop Road RaceGautengTuesday, 17 September 2019 http://www.racetec.co.za/img/pt/CR.png PPA Sportive #6Western CapeFriday, 27 September 2019 Edited August 20, 2019 by Swift&Aero Frail. "Will forever remain "Frail" and Ashchest 2
Ashchest Posted August 20, 2019 Posted August 20, 2019 I have ZERO seeding, but was wondering if I could get a seeding by entering 1x race before the event? Can this be done and if so which race and distance (in Gauteng) could qualify me for a better seeding. I hate a late start time as with previous events and having to find my way between all the thousands of slower riders.
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