DJR Posted March 4, 2022 Share 44 minutes ago, AJB76 said: 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. I once had to bail half way through a two day mtb race because of a bad flu (before Covid days) and I still count it as one of the most psychologically difficult (but still right) decisions I ever had to make...........and I include decisions like getting married (that was easy.....and also right, as it turned out) and having kids (kinda got decided for us). So, feel bad about it, but know that it was the right choice. AJB76 and justinafrika 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted March 4, 2022 Share 6 hours ago, MongooseMan said: Yeah, I also opened the app, did the prediction, then very quickly closed the app... I'll check again next week 🙈 Plese share at 6:24, just before my start. So I know which side of the bunch to sit 🤪 Scary Rider, ChrisF and Long Wheel Base 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 4, 2022 Share 18 minutes ago, mecheng89 said: With weather like that, why wouldn't you? Final inspection after a 5 year project .... as lead engineer all eyes were on me .... Thankfully we only had two very minor snags and council gave the final all clear. Big smiles all round .... Was expecting a loooong day .... so left the bike at home. peetwindhoek and mecheng89 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted March 4, 2022 Share 52 minutes ago, mecheng89 said: 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. A ride 4 my bike. It used to be owned by a buddy of mine and he recently sold the business and the new guy still offers a decent service so sticking with him. I started a new job a week before the October edition last year so know all about that. mecheng89 and Scary Rider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HdB Posted March 4, 2022 Share Quote @ group (06h20) With covid restrictions allowing bigger groups than last year, this group will comprise the top veterans in the 40-49 age group and the top riders aged 17-29 who do not qualify for the elite race. Oh goodie! Because the top vets are not fast enough as is.... DieselnDust and mecheng89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted March 4, 2022 Share 2 hours 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............. I should hopefully be arriving about this time next week, depending on what time we leave bloem Friday morning. always awesome being down there, can’t wait either. Long Wheel Base, mecheng89 and Scary Rider 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Rider Posted March 4, 2022 Share 3 hours 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............. O, shut up, you are giving those of us that is sitting this one out some serious FOMO!😎 mecheng89, ChrisF and justinafrika 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted March 4, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, HdB said: Oh goodie! Because the top vets are not fast enough as is.... Where did you find this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HdB Posted March 4, 2022 Share 22 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: Where did you find this? I received an email about it this afternoon, applicable to all groups up to 1D. & is the top 30-39s and 50+ Edited March 4, 2022 by HdB DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted March 4, 2022 Share 2 hours ago, ouzo said: I should hopefully be arriving about this time next week, depending on what time we leave bloem Friday morning. always awesome being down there, can’t wait either. Where you staying? Jase and his family are staying near to me and we planning a ride together on Saturday morning. Will WhatsApp you during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted March 4, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Scary Rider said: O, shut up, you are giving those of us that is sitting this one out some serious FOMO!😎 Sorry man. I'll keep quite until I get down there and then post Pre race coffee ride photos. mecheng89, gerriemtb and Scary Rider 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted March 4, 2022 Share 3 hours ago, HdB said: I received an email about it this afternoon, applicable to all groups up to 1D. & is the top 30-39s and 50+ 😕 well there goes the neighbourhood HdB and mecheng89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted March 5, 2022 Share 11 hours ago, HdB said: I received an email about it this afternoon, applicable to all groups up to 1D. & is the top 30-39s and 50+ LOL, no pressure to live up to top then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted March 5, 2022 Share 9 hours ago, Long Wheel Base said: Sorry man. I'll keep quite until I get down there and then post Pre race coffee ride photos. That's a good idea. I'll remember to do the same. I hope once everyone recovers they'll post of their experience of race day. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 5, 2022 Share Môre, Beautiful Peoples #mindae Edited March 5, 2022 by 'Dale gerriemtb, Frosty, DJR and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Rider Posted March 5, 2022 Share 10 hours ago, Long Wheel Base said: Sorry man. I'll keep quite until I get down there and then post Pre race coffee ride photos. You better post photo's...😎 Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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