Knersboy Posted April 29, 2021 Share So guys and girls, all trained up? Not much we can do now, let’s hope the legs and mind have it in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffsVintageBikes Posted April 29, 2021 Share I see they're allowing gravel bikes on the longer route this year as well, that should be interesting. Stefan Cremer and Sid the Sloth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted April 29, 2021 Share I see they're allowing gravel bikes on the longer route this year as well, that should be interesting.it's not the longer route, it's the route the other one is the shorter route Not that I am capable of either so good luck on the "short" one peetwindhoek, Sid the Sloth, eddy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffsVintageBikes Posted April 30, 2021 Share Semantics, in truth, one route is long and the other one is f&%*ing long Wayne pudding Mol and Jakkals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAP Posted April 30, 2021 Share Just entered the Full Challenge again, need some time out from normal day to day life. Enjoy riding in the Karoo. hboli4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted April 30, 2021 Share Semantics, in truth, one route is long and the other one is f&%*ing long I look forward to your report - I keep saying I’m going to do it but so far all talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogs Posted April 30, 2021 Share Semantics, in truth, one route is long and the other one is f&%*ing long Longerer...[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji24][emoji24] BuffsVintageBikes and peetwindhoek 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sucramuk Posted May 3, 2021 Share I 'upgraded' my half GG entry to the proper one. It's my third 36one, going to find it interesting on the GG.I see they're allowing gravel bikes on the longer route this year as well, that should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffsVintageBikes Posted May 4, 2021 Share I 'upgraded' my half GG entry to the proper one. It's my third 36one, going to find it interesting on the GG.Well done... I'm considering downgrading mine to the relay Got sick last weekend and have only been on the bike once in 10 days and still not feeling much better. It's going to be a long day Edited May 4, 2021 by BuffsVintageBikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knersboy Posted May 6, 2021 Share So I know we are still some way out, but the weather forecast looks good for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogs Posted May 6, 2021 Share So I know we are still some way out, but the weather forecast looks good for nowTik Tok Tik Tok.... What are riders doing with regard to boxes? (Especially those who will ride 20+ hours) . I cannot seem to make my mind up - November was warm and did not use them, so maybe just some extra layers for that hour before and after sunrise, and drop all excess at CP3? (+some treats ). For the new guys, remember to "wiggle" your hands, fingers and toes regularly to avoid carpal, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knersboy Posted May 6, 2021 Share Tik Tok Tik Tok.... What are riders doing with regard to boxes? (Especially those who will ride 20+ hours) . I cannot seem to make my mind up - November was warm and did not use them, so maybe just some extra layers for that hour before and after sunrise, and drop all excess at CP3? (+some treats ). For the new guys, remember to "wiggle" your hands, fingers and toes regularly to avoid carpal, etc.I don’t like the cold and I get cold easily, I am planning on putting full Spider-Man outfit in the first box. Jacket, gloves, long base layer, leg warmers, buff, winter socks. Then short sleeve stuff in final box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Cremer Posted May 6, 2021 Share Tik Tok Tik Tok.... What are riders doing with regard to boxes? (Especially those who will ride 20+ hours) . I cannot seem to make my mind up - November was warm and did not use them, so maybe just some extra layers for that hour before and after sunrise, and drop all excess at CP3? (+some treats ). For the new guys, remember to "wiggle" your hands, fingers and toes regularly to avoid carpal, etc. The strategy is entirely dependent on planned ave. speed... But, I am with you on the extra layers for the crispy mornings. Weather forecast looks good, but 9-11 min (depending on source) is quite chilly for me on the bike. Planning on having a box of warm goodies (beanie, knee warmers, wind tight gloves, etc.) at CP3. Will carry arm warmers from the start and put those on when need be. Dogs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Cremer Posted May 6, 2021 Share I notice new moon is on the 11th, so we'll have a brilliantly beautiful milky way to etch out the Swartberg mountain range during the night. Really looking forward to riding in the little karoo at night again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knersboy Posted May 9, 2021 Share Okay so only 5 more sleeps and the weather forecast is looking awesome. Clear and little wind. Gonna be starry af. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffsVintageBikes Posted May 10, 2021 Share Make sure you finish early, the forecast on YR for Sat afternoon doesn't look very good at this stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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