NickGM Posted March 4, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, AJB76 said: Well, so much for that idea. Head aches, occasional dizziness and increasing chest pains had me back at quack this week. More tests and X-rays and he's issued me a "stop-ride" until I've been to see a cardiologist. No appointments available next week. So no CTCT for me this year 😭 Enjoy it everyone, stay safe and have a lekka ride 💪. I got Covid on Christmas eve and it was over a month before I felt "normal". The main symptoms were not bad at all and were gone in a few days. But (being a cyclist) a knew what my heart rate was supposed to be going up a certain hill at a certain speed, etc - and that aspect took a good while before I felt OK. My heart rate was way too high the first few times I got back on a bike (dizziness too), it was only in February when I felt like I could give 100% up a hill and not be stressed about what my HR would do. So I wouldn't worry if I were you, but I also wouldn't ride. Bummer about the CTCT but it will almost certainly be horrific and windy. I know this because I have a good seeding and my last 5 weeks of training have been fantastic and I'm quite fit again. AJB76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJB76 Posted March 4, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, DieselnDust said: All the best with the tests and recovery 1 hour ago, lechatnoir said: hopefully any treatment will be swift and effective. 59 minutes ago, KingZA said: rest up and I'm sure we'll see you there next year Thanx chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJB76 Posted March 4, 2022 Share 59 minutes ago, NickGM said: I got Covid on Christmas eve and it was over a month before I felt "normal". The main symptoms were not bad at all and were gone in a few days. But (being a cyclist) a knew what my heart rate was supposed to be going up a certain hill at a certain speed, etc - and that aspect took a good while before I felt OK. My heart rate was way too high the first few times I got back on a bike (dizziness too), it was only in February when I felt like I could give 100% up a hill and not be stressed about what my HR would do. So I wouldn't worry if I were you, but I also wouldn't ride. Bummer about the CTCT but it will almost certainly be horrific and windy. I know this because I have a good seeding and my last 5 weeks of training have been fantastic and I'm quite fit again. Exactly the same thing here. Actual symptoms were super mild and lasted for 2 days. 26 January. Easy recovery workout. (4 days before I got the C) 25 February. Exact same workout (same power) +31 avg and +38 max DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 4, 2022 Share 3 hours ago, AJB76 said: Well, so much for that idea. Head aches, occasional dizziness and increasing chest pains had me back at quack this week. More tests and X-rays and he's issued me a "stop-ride" until I've been to see a cardiologist. No appointments available next week. So no CTCT for me this year 😭 Enjoy it everyone, stay safe and have a lekka ride 💪. That sucks. Rest up, hope you are a.okay soon AJB76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 4, 2022 Share This was a truly fantastic weather day. No wind in the morning. After lunch just a nice breeze helping you back to town. Sea was choppy, but wind felt okay along the route. LOTS of cyclists out on the route. Some Swiss riders taking a breather. Pity I did not take the bike along today. Scary Rider, DJR, AndiEt and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 4, 2022 Share What route do you take from the finish back to CTICC, if you park there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted March 4, 2022 Share 54 minutes ago, AJB76 said: Exactly the same thing here. Actual symptoms were super mild and lasted for 2 days. 26 January. Easy recovery workout. (4 days before I got the C) 25 February. Exact same workout (same power) +31 avg and +38 max Wow, heal up fast! AJB76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HdB Posted March 4, 2022 Share 28 minutes ago, ChrisF said: What route do you take from the finish back to CTICC, if you park there. We used to go Waterfront side, depending on when you finish it should still be fairly car-free. Dock road, according to Google. Like so: Edited March 4, 2022 by HdB ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted March 4, 2022 Share 18 minutes ago, ChrisF said: What route do you take from the finish back to CTICC, if you park there. Straight down the road from the finish area. Go underneath the "bridge" and keep right to join up with Main road. Cycle down to the CBD, turn left on Long str, and you cycle straight into CTICC. ChrisF, DJR and HdB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted March 4, 2022 Share 4 hours ago, AJB76 said: Well, so much for that idea. Head aches, occasional dizziness and increasing chest pains had me back at quack this week. More tests and X-rays and he's issued me a "stop-ride" until I've been to see a cardiologist. No appointments available next week. So no CTCT for me this year 😭 Enjoy it everyone, stay safe and have a lekka ride 💪. You might just be a very rare male that decided to do the right thing. Most of us, me included, would probably have raced and done more harm. Lousy for you, I feel for you. Must be very frustrating. AJB76 and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJB76 Posted March 4, 2022 Share Just now, Long Wheel Base said: You might just be a very rare male that decided to do the right thing. Most of us, me included, would probably have raced and done more harm. Lousy for you, I feel for you. Must be very frustrating. Oh no look, I was considering trying to get an e-bike and try just lap the course in 6 hours just to finish it. And make no mistake, there's still a part of me that wants to roll up there and ride. But, sometimes you gotta think the long game. I've also got 70.3 PE coming up. So it makes it a bit easier to sit this one out and try come right before then. Long Wheel Base and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted March 4, 2022 Share This time next week I will be arriving in Cape Town. Dropping my bike off with the transport company on Sunday. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please can everyone in # ride a nice hard consistent pace. Lets leave the attacks for somewhere around Camps Bay............. Pure Savage, AJB76, Wannabe and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted March 4, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, ChrisF said: This was a truly fantastic weather day. No wind in the morning. After lunch just a nice breeze helping you back to town. Sea was choppy, but wind felt okay along the route. LOTS of cyclists out on the route. Some Swiss riders taking a breather. Pity I did not take the bike along today. ....aaaaaahhhhhh the joys of working in cape Town on a Friday. Such a tough life filled with peril and head wind🙄 Scary Rider, Pure Savage, ChrisF and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted March 4, 2022 Share 14 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: ....aaaaaahhhhhh the joys of working in cape Town on a Friday. Such a tough life filled with peril and head wind🙄 I'd rather cycle into a headwind than work on a Friday. ChrisF, Scary Rider, DieselnDust and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted March 4, 2022 Share 43 minutes ago, Long Wheel Base said: This time next week I will be arriving in Cape Town. Dropping my bike off with the transport company on Sunday. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please can everyone in # ride a nice hard consistent pace. Lets leave the attacks for somewhere around Camps Bay............. Who have you chosen as your transport company if I may ask? I'm going with Joggie, so I need to drop off tomorrow or Sunday. Am growing more excited as time goes by, been a hectic week, new job, so getting to learn the ins and outs, not much time to get buzzing for CTCT. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted March 4, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, ChrisF said: This was a truly fantastic weather day. No wind in the morning. After lunch just a nice breeze helping you back to town. Sea was choppy, but wind felt okay along the route. LOTS of cyclists out on the route. Some Swiss riders taking a breather. Pity I did not take the bike along today. With weather like that, why wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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