DieselnDust Posted November 25, 2021 Share 3 minutes ago, Jbr said: I thought the neutral was 13.7km, so about 27:30 mins minimum. it seemed a bit tight to have to do it in more than 28mins but less than 30mins I think that's the 11km CogmansKloof+ the 2.7km of the feedzone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted November 25, 2021 Share 3 minutes ago, bleedToWin said: There is no maximum for the Neutral Zone, there is only the 60min that covers both the Neutral and the stop. Your time will not start after 30min if you are not yet through the Neutral, it just reduces your Support Zone time. I'm nitpicking, but the details matter. Makes perfect sense, glad we have one smart guy in the teamĀ ???? Sid the Sloth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted November 25, 2021 Share 9 minutes ago, bleedToWin said: There is no maximum for the Neutral Zone, there is only the 60min that covers both the Neutral and the stop. Your time will not start after 30min if you are not yet through the Neutral, it just reduces your Support Zone time. I'm nitpicking, but the details matter. your maximum time is therefore 60min through the NZ then.... #IknowI'mknitpickingbutdetailsmatterĀ Ā ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted November 25, 2021 Share 2 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: your maximum time is therefore 60min through the NZ then.... #IknowI'mknitpickingbutdetailsmatterĀ Ā ???? no because you can take a **** in the neutral zone, spend 45 mins there, then only stay 14 mins in the feedzone and exit both in 59 mins Ā Not saying that because I noticed last year the only toilet was in the neutral zone and I regretted later not taking a quick stop... Edited November 25, 2021 by Jbr DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted November 25, 2021 Share Taking a toilet break before the speed trap mat is not a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted November 25, 2021 Share 53 minutes ago, Jbr said: no because you can take a **** in the neutral zone, spend 45 mins there, then only stay 14 mins in the feedzone and exit both in 59 mins Ā Not saying that because I noticed last year the only toilet was in the neutral zone and I regretted later not taking a quick stop... Ā In all seriousness though, technically not. They have the time allocation for the neutral zone (30min) worked out to prevent teams or riders from loitering there and waiting for dropped teammates to get back on since this is a construction site and by law we're not allowed to be stationary in there without a SABS approved hard hat and safety shoes and contracted to be there. I don't know if they've ever applied the penalty for spending too much time in the neutral Zone but it can happen if they see a general trend. another thing that wasn't mentioned in the race briefing is that only your team support car can collect your teams braai pack at the finish. The support zone accreditation attached to the vehicle also grants it entry to the sports grounds braai pack lane. Bear this in mind if you're planning on getting someone else to collect your braai pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 25, 2021 Share What are the weather gods promising? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted November 25, 2021 Share 9 minutes ago, 'Dale said: What are the weather gods promising? they don't know ChrisF and Sid the Sloth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted November 25, 2021 Share I'll tell you when I'm at the start line... Still two systems that hopefully just brushes us with light rain. Either (or both) could hit and soak us. Also thunderbolts and lightning. It's all very frightening. 'Dale, Sid the Sloth and Scary Rider 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karman de Lange Posted November 25, 2021 Share Wind is our biggest "danger"Ā Ā they still have level 8 warning out till friday evening .Ā Ā so hopefuly its gone by Sat morning Ā Ā Edited November 25, 2021 by Karman de Lange 'Dale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 25, 2021 Share The weather gods are angry, geez ChrisF, Sid the Sloth and Scary Rider 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 25, 2021 Share 13 minutes ago, copperhead said: Is this a race or a fun ride? Neutral zone... easy zone... pee zone. Yusses holiday this fun ride. Right now, unless you are stapled to the ground in Greyton you are moving post code. I have moved 2 campsites just by sitting outside. They should provide charging points at each feed zone for my ebike .... Ā Ā Pity about the weather .... really enjoyed being a spectator / photographer / roadside assistant for the 2019 DC. Scary Rider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 25, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, copperhead said: Sir... with respect, just get more batteries. Mind you will all this hanging around that seems to happen you should have amp le time to do this.Ā Ā I really should gate crash the party ..... modify the luggage rack to carry three spare batteries ....Ā Ā Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted November 25, 2021 Share Strap a Honda generator to a bike panierā¦. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 26, 2021 Share Storm warning by the race organisers. Be safe out there, all you DCers. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted November 26, 2021 Share This morning the forecast was glorious now itās **** againā¦ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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