JohanDiv Posted December 6, 2020 Author Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) Edit: Double post Edited December 6, 2020 by JohanDiv
taito Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 The tail enders are in Tankwa, some tough riding there.Wonder what the wind is doing down the tankwa padstal road.That can either help them to make it or destroy them. Go go go.
Kranswurm Posted December 6, 2020 Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) Isimangaliso....such a lekker event...rode it in 2016Dont know the event but certainly know the area.Lake Sibaya in particular Edited December 6, 2020 by Kranswurm
River Rat Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 Three riders up against the clock needing to finish the last 70 to 80 km at an average of 15kph JM , CS and TR.
JohanDiv Posted December 7, 2020 Author Posted December 7, 2020 They should be fine.. it's downhill from Ceres on tar road where they'll pull a nice gap on the Cut Banner.. and then good gravel to the finish Long Wheel Base 1
Vetseun Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 Hi everybodyLet's me start by thanking Vetseun and his family for their hospitality. Not only is he a demon on the bike, he also knows his way around the Braai.Now for the race. I was felling good when race started and did my normal slow start planning to put longer hours in. After the first waterpoint (30km) I joined a group of 4 and we plodded along nicely when all of a sudden I got attacked by cramps from all sides. I have never cramped before but knew I had to keep going and ride/walk it off.At next WP I loaded up on food, pills, drinks, gels and wherever else I could find. At 120km sore throat and a bloody ear pain made my ride miserable. Two strepsels in Medical kit help me to at least swallow my drinks and bars.Could not keep going for longer than 30 minutes and started alternating between cycling, walking and lying next to the road. At CP1 no power. GPS dead, power bank depleted and phone on 10%. Medic took my power bank to another station to charge and later return it.As many may know, I get lost going to the loo!!! Now I had to use the tracking skills I acquired at RASA. This slowed me down even more, I had a turtle running past me at one point.MY condition did not improve and the SMS from home had very clear instructions. 'stop now before we call race office'.That is why I am sitting by the pool now feeling sorry for myself.Thanks for visiting Pal and sharing your RASA war stories.Was lekker to have you here.Hard lines on your DNF, it happens.No one can ever question your toughness.Next time! River Rat, dirtrider and Long Wheel Base 3
River Rat Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 They should be fine.. it's downhill from Ceres on tar road where they'll pull a nice gap on the Cut Banner.. and then good gravel to the finishAgreed it doesn't look like we are in for any photo finishes this year. JohanDiv and Rowl 2
EddieV Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) Just had a look at 70yo Alewwyn Vorster's updates on the charity page of https://twitter.com/songoinfo I am in awe ... in awe really of everyone that attempted this race and gave it their all. He finished the Munga since his last update on that page .... .... Edited December 7, 2020 by EddieV ChrisF and Dibles 2
JohanDiv Posted December 7, 2020 Author Posted December 7, 2020 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=5459569727402243&id=555524014569236 Adriaan van Wyk pedaling with only one leg.. 20km to go!! River Rat, Rowl, PieterJvR and 9 others 12
Rowl Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 Chris Sochanski the last rider on the road at 1096km, 1.5/2hrs to go?
Pointer Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=5459569727402243&id=555524014569236 Adriaan van Wyk pedaling with only one leg.. 20km to go!! This guy is as tough as nails. Hats of my friend. EddieV 1
River Rat Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=5459569727402243&id=555524014569236 Adriaan van Wyk pedaling with only one leg.. 20km to go!!And he is home! EddieV, gerriemtb, JohanDiv and 4 others 7
walkerr Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 Last riders almost home - thanks all on here for bringing some life to all the dots, definitely made up for not actually being able to be there. Escapee.., River Rat, PieterJvR and 4 others 7
River Rat Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 Last riders almost home - thanks all on here for bringing some life to all the dots, definitely made up for not actually being able to be there.Every year I wonder what emotions are playing out as you are approaching the finish with 20kms to go. Especially if your body is starting to breakdown and you are riding with one leg only. Rowl, gerriemtb, Dibles and 2 others 5
walkerr Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 Every year I wonder what emotions are playing out as you are approaching the finish with 20kms to go. Especially if your body is starting to breakdown and you are riding with one leg only. Definitely save up those Rs and have a go - nothing like experiencing the pain and elation for yourself. Brutal, but worth every penny and kilometre River Rat and JohanDiv 2
Rowl Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) Joshua M in, now only Chris S left, tracker last updated 15mins ago at 1112km.Edit: At 1116km Edited December 7, 2020 by Roul walkerr, Dibles and EddieV 3
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