DIPSLICK Posted December 7, 2021 Share 7 hours ago, babse said: Booked my accommodation already sooo.. 😑 Their rolling start worked a bombed in this year's addition. Holding thumbs all goes ahead. Is it true what they say, incorporate hiking in your training, I’m not going to lie youtube I normally consider my friend for info,,,, so far not so much for the clips of the riders hiking many Kms 😮😮😮on Attakwas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted December 7, 2021 Share 5 hours ago, DIPSLICK said: Is it true what they say, incorporate hiking in your training, I’m not going to lie youtube I normally consider my friend for info,,,, so far not so much for the clips of the riders hiking many Kms 😮😮😮on Attakwas There are a few ridiculously steep climbs where many (outside the racing snakes) walk, and most of those that ride those sections are no faster than the peeps who walk beside them - but I wouldn't say you would walk many kilometers? Some of the rollers near the end may make you walk if you are not fit enough but If you are going to put in the hours I would rather train to ride climbs than walk them. Blokman, babse and DIPSLICK 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Posted December 7, 2021 Share Attakwas with 5 weeks of training... Am I crazy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted December 7, 2021 Share 6 hours ago, DIPSLICK said: Is it true what they say, incorporate hiking in your training, I’m not going to lie youtube I normally consider my friend for info,,,, so far not so much for the clips of the riders hiking many Kms 😮😮😮on Attakwas What Skubarra said... Most of the steep rock section are rideable but at a very slow pace. I much prefer staying on the bike than walking. These section aren't long so I definitely don't see the need to Hike train rather steep climb train instead. All the best. DIPSLICK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted December 7, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, lil to the Lefty said: Attakwas with 5 weeks of training... Am I crazy? 5 weeks over the festive season is the biggest challenge for me😩 Blokman and _David_ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted December 7, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, lil to the Lefty said: Attakwas with 5 weeks of training... Am I crazy? Depends what you have been doing for the last 2/3 months? I too took a few days off the bike and will start within the next few days again, however the last few months have been decent so not too concerned. Hoping for a solid 5 weeks though 🤞 _David_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Posted December 7, 2021 Share 1 minute ago, babse said: Depends what you have been doing for the last 2/3 months? I too took a few days off the bike and will start within the next few days again, however the last few months have been decent so not too concerned. Hoping for a solid 5 weeks though 🤞 Probably 150k a week.. No seriaas structure, just riding. I plan to do a few 6+ hour rides in the coming weeks, so I should be fine ( cautiously optimistic) babse, Blokman and _David_ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted December 7, 2021 Share I think 5 weeks should be enough if you have a decent base but if you are starting fresh you might be in trouble 🙂 JJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted December 7, 2021 Share 1 minute ago, _David_ said: I think 5 weeks should be enough if you have a decent base but if you are starting fresh you might be in trouble 🙂 hahaha ya ney JJ and _David_ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kameel Posted December 25, 2021 Share Is the route for the half attakwas open in general at any time of the year, or does it go through any private land that's only open for the race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted January 4, 2022 Share So I took a proper face plant in Cape Town,(rookie) mistake to say the least I’m out my ribs are killing me my partner says he is out ,, so who wants an entry(2) that can’t afford the race, as I sure as hell can’t do it would rather pay it forward than sell it, for someone who can’t afford it PS thanks to Tyrone who helped me at my accident scene if he is a Hubber, all healed up but the RIBS are a hard NO MUCH APPRECIATED FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE I WILL PAY IT FORWARD👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 fanievb, peetwindhoek, Robbie Stewart and 5 others 1 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted January 5, 2022 Share 10 hours ago, DIPSLICK said: So I took a proper face plant in Cape Town,(rookie) mistake to say the least I’m out my ribs are killing me my partner says he is out ,, so who wants an entry(2) that can’t afford the race, as I sure as hell can’t do it would rather pay it forward than sell it, for someone who can’t afford it PS thanks to Tyrone who helped me at my accident scene if he is a Hubber, all healed up but the RIBS are a hard NO MUCH APPRECIATED FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE I WILL PAY IT FORWARD👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 Thought you were tapering... Sorry to read this news big guy. Heal up and hope to catch you in Jozi sometime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted January 5, 2022 Share 10 hours ago, DIPSLICK said: So I took a proper face plant in Cape Town,(rookie) mistake to say the least I’m out my ribs are killing me my partner says he is out ,, so who wants an entry(2) that can’t afford the race, as I sure as hell can’t do it would rather pay it forward than sell it, for someone who can’t afford it PS thanks to Tyrone who helped me at my accident scene if he is a Hubber, all healed up but the RIBS are a hard NO MUCH APPRECIATED FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE I WILL PAY IT FORWARD👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 Not lekker... all the best with the mend and hope it nothing too serious. Have it checked out, a rib is broken happens easier than you think. I too unfortunately have pulled on the event too after sitting out festive500 with covid and now recovering from what seems like a tummy bug. 2023 it is then ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted January 5, 2022 Share Speedy recovery to both of you 👍 babse, DIPSLICK and DieselnDust 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted January 5, 2022 Share Heal up @DIPSLICK. May you get back in the saddle soon, but take care of the ribs, and for safety have a scan done if you haven't. My toppie has a mate who took a tumble on his mtb many years ago. He is an optometrist. Anyway, long story short, he crashed in KZN doing some event, finished, drove home to Alberton, and next day went in to his practice, albeit in some pain. Later that day he could not bear the pain any longer and popped in to a mate for a x-ray. 2 hours later he was on the theater table having his punctured lung repaired. DIPSLICK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted January 5, 2022 Share Sorry that you will be missing out @DIPSLICK & @babse. Heal up soon! For the rest of you - seeding is out... ATT22-Seeding-Batches-A-Z.pdf babse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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