947 Ride Joburg

[The Ouzo]

Sorry for the later groups, cloud cover is subsiding and temps are picking up

 

[The Ouzo]

What’s everyone’s goal time for this year?

at this stage I’m just hoping to match the 3:20 of the last 2 years. If I do better then bonus. 

[Bike Dewing]

25 minutes ago, The Ouzo said:

What’s everyone’s goal time for this year?

at this stage I’m just hoping to match the 3:20 of the last 2 years. If I do better then bonus. 

I’m going for as close to 4 hrs as possible.. my 100km moving time has been 4:26 with similar elevation gain..

so anywhere around there and I’m happy

😬🤘🏻

[agilwolf]

2:55 - 3:05 ...  (Provided there's no mechanicals etc)

[TheoG]

I did 3:52 last year (my first road race ever) on my MTB.  If I can repeat that this year I would be happy, BUT, I was in better shape last year, so will take as it comes .... 😊

[Dexter-morgan]

We (Wife and myself) are aiming to do 3:57(last year's time) or hopefully equal it - Lets hope for Zero Punctures/Mechanicals

[Frosty]

Time, for me, is not as important as a good finish position. At least I’m guaranteed a top 100 position if I cross the finish line.

This is my TrainingPeaks goal; set back in May 2023. Can’t put top 20 in the position field, but that would mean a good ride.

edit: it’s the start group position, not overall.

Edited November 16, 2023 by Frosty

[JJDT]

Interesting start this year...wonder why all the changes. From history riding this event every time there is changes to the start/finish at the event it means that possibly a change of venue is on the cards for the near future. Maybe I'm wrong this time but this is just my experience and view.

As for time I do not think that I will be close to last years time due some health issues over the last 8 weeks or so. Looking at 3:30...anything faster will be a huge bonus.

[Dexter-morgan]

51 minutes ago, Frosty said:

Time, for me, is not as important as a good finish position. At least I’m guaranteed a top 100 position if I cross the finish line.

This is my TrainingPeaks goal; set back in May 2023. Can’t put top 20 in the position field, but that would mean a good ride.

WOW!! That is power - Please report back after the event.

[silkman]

has anyone gone to the expo yet? Which road is easiest to get to the parking?

[agilwolf]

Just back from there.

I took the Nasrec road of the N1.  Expo is about the same as last yr.  Not much ...

[silkman]

Thanks -is there signage there if I get on Nasrec road- last year had some issues

[agilwolf]

4 minutes ago, silkman said:

Thanks -is there signage there if I get on Nasrec road- last year had some issues

No signage ...

From N1 South left on Nasrec Rd (You should see a big Adendorfs building on your right after you turned)
About 800m down the road is a 4 way stop, turn left
Continue straight and you'll see FNB stadium on your right, with cars parked...

[silkman]

cool- thanks bro

[agilwolf]

At least no Dude running around trying to hand out Beetroot Juice ...

[silkman]

😃