DieselnDust Posted October 21, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, @grootlem said: Another possible cause for picking up a bug could be dirty river crossings, mud, cowdung all splashing up to the water bottles. I think a good hydration pack could help if thats the case. Anyway, it feels a bit like when Roglic crashed out of the Tour and race is for 2nd or 3rd. Hope there's more competition next year in all categories, just spoke to a very motivated "master" in Stellenbosch thats looking at who's leading that category and thinking he can go for the top spot. Platt has a tummy bug, so its likely theres a bug going around. Kids in my daughters class are down with gastro and even' i've had a bit of a rough night so its more likely just a Spring bug. the other place people it up is the water points. Everyone digging their sweaty hands into the food is going to spread bugs unless every thing available at the water points is prepacked? Any insights here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted October 21, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, @grootlem said: Another possible cause for picking up a bug could be dirty river crossings, mud, cowdung all splashing up to the water bottles. I think a good hydration pack could help if thats the case. Anyway, it feels a bit like when Roglic crashed out of the Tour and race is for 2nd or 3rd. Hope there's more competition next year in all categories, just spoke to a very motivated "master" in Stellenbosch thats looking at who's leading that category and thinking he can go for the top spot. When I’m at the Tour I also believe I can finish with the front group on mountain stages. Danger Dassie, JohanDiv, Jbr and 14 others 2 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted October 21, 2021 Share 10 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: Platt has a tummy bug, so its likely theres a bug going around. Kids in my daughters class are down with gastro and even' i've had a bit of a rough night so its more likely just a Spring bug. the other place people it up is the water points. Everyone digging their sweaty hands into the food is going to spread bugs unless every thing available at the water points is prepacked? Any insights here? From personal experience... i ate one of those WW sandwiches they hand out at the end of each stage and remember thinking this sandwich spread on here smells a bit funny....JOH i was so sick that night and the next stage, could not keep any food or liquid down long enough to be absorbed But ja the nature of the event, feeding stations etc.....creates many opportunities for a gogga to invade ones stomach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted October 21, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, @grootlem said: Hope there's more competition next year in all categories, just spoke to a very motivated "master" in Stellenbosch thats looking at who's leading that category and thinking he can go for the top spot. OMG ???? I'm not sure if its a bald statement or just a stupid one FootballingCyclist and gerriemtb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted October 21, 2021 Share 5 minutes ago, J Wakefield said: When I’m at the Tour I also believe I can finish with the front group on mountain stages. Maybe that is because you are in a car? Scary Rider, DieselnDust, Wannabe and 8 others 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 21, 2021 Share 53 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: What does this mean? Scott and Cannondale currently don't have more than one lady on their teams. Scott having the One. Bulls has never has a female if I recall. Ya, we're on the same page. ???? "haven't always" is a nice way of saying "never" without having to comb through the teams' complete histories to account for anomalies. I simply listed the pro teams that have contributed to the competitiveness of the men's category as a comparison to the lack of similar support in the women's category. Because, as you say, women's cycling is super competitive but for various reasons Epic is an outlier for the level we hold it to. Let's not forget the achievements of the 2017 winners (otherwise the streak would be a lot longer)! Danger Dassie, TheoG and DieselnDust 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 21, 2021 Share 3 hours ago, Carmichael said: looking at the weather for tomorrow, it is going to be brutal with all the rain ... long slog with all mud and slippery slides up aap du huez Are there any spots along Friday's route accessible to the public to watch the riders ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@grootlem Posted October 21, 2021 Share 35 minutes ago, Jbr said: OMG ???? I'm not sure if its a bald statement or just a stupid one Why? I think he can as the only real top team with Platt is out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted October 21, 2021 Share 2 hours ago, @grootlem said: Another possible cause for picking up a bug could be dirty river crossings, mud, cowdung all splashing up to the water bottles. I think a good hydration pack could help if thats the case. Anyway, it feels a bit like when Roglic crashed out of the Tour and race is for 2nd or 3rd. Hope there's more competition next year in all categories, just spoke to a very motivated "master" in Stellenbosch thats looking at who's leading that category and thinking he can go for the top spot. Would we not all get tummy bugs all the time riding then? I got sprayed by dirty, possibly dog poo filled water yesterday. So far it just feels like a grain of sand is stuck in one eye, but no bugs yet. On the S2C many years ago the field including me got the trots. Shorts down in mamba country was not much fun - or the 45 degree heat. I think its fellow riders more than anything else that leads to infections. Some have better immune systems than others. That and dodgy food like my S2C experience. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted October 21, 2021 Share 7 minutes ago, @grootlem said: Why? I think he can as the only real top team with Platt is out Misread your post I thought he said he thought he could be top step period, not in category. But still, considering Craig Boyes is only 7 mins up from the top masters teams, I highly doubt your "very motivated master" would be top spot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerriemtb Posted October 21, 2021 Share 48 minutes ago, Jbr said: OMG ???? I'm not sure if its a bald statement or just a stupid one Did you use bald and not bold on purpose seeing it is a "master" ???? Jbr, TheoG, Sid the Sloth and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@grootlem Posted October 21, 2021 Share 1 minute ago, Jbr said: Misread your post I thought he said he thought he could be top step period, not in category. But still, considering Craig Boyes is only 7 mins up from the top masters teams, I highly doubt your "very motivated master" would be top spot ? Wasn't Craig a last minute replacement? and top masters are behind winning ladies? But I will tell Erik DieselnDust and Jbr 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted October 21, 2021 Share 13 minutes ago, @grootlem said: Wasn't Craig a last minute replacement? and top masters are behind winning ladies? But I will tell Erik I had a feeling that's who you had in mind.. I'm wondering what sort of training it would take to podium in grand Masters.. Bart doesn't seem to have any competition Edited October 21, 2021 by DieselnDust @grootlem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@grootlem Posted October 21, 2021 Share 3 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: I had a feeling that's who you had in mind.. he's got serious fomo Edited October 21, 2021 by @grootlem DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted October 21, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, DieselnDust said: Platt has a tummy bug, so its likely theres a bug going around. Kids in my daughters class are down with gastro and even' i've had a bit of a rough night so its more likely just a Spring bug. the other place people it up is the water points. Everyone digging their sweaty hands into the food is going to spread bugs unless every thing available at the water points is prepacked? Any insights here? Water points are stocked with the usual goods however everything is separately packed in paper cups... So if you want potatoes (my go2 at WPs), you pick up your own cup or 2 and toss in bin when you done. Same story with bread, sweets, dates and so on. If you want bottles filled, you must open it and they pour. They won't take bottle from you. USN stuff are all sealed. Zatopek, splat, Danger Dassie and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted October 21, 2021 Share 54 minutes ago, @grootlem said: Wasn't Craig a last minute replacement? and top masters are behind winning ladies? But I will tell Erik Nope Craig and Andrew are well ahead of the ladies... They have caught and passed them every day so far. They are killing it! Jbr and DJuice 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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