Shaun23 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Hi Guys, myself and cousin have entered our first Argus this year. We are intermediate MTB riders. We just bought our first road bicycles last week and are starting to train for the Argus. Can anyone suggest some training techniques and tips for first timers. Also if we could join some of you guys for some Chappies rides etc that would be amazing. Appreciate it, Regards Shaun 0724354423 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted February 14, 2022 Share Not exactly a long time to train Shaun. I suggest you and your buddy just go ride those bikes and get comfortable with the way they feel and controlling them and how to use your gears and brakes. I am assuming some level of fitness riding MTB's. Go ride 50km this Saturday and see how you feel. The fun and adrenaline of the worlds most beautiful fun ride will get you through the rest Then come the CTCT just go out and have fun, enjoy the day and stay out of trouble. Next year train a bit earlier, learn the black art of bunch riding and go for it DieselnDust, capediver and porqui 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted February 14, 2022 Share Just what Wayne said above. Unless you are in the front seeded groups, setting a good time is just impossible. There are just too many people Just go out there to enjoy the the ride. As long as you are riding and getting miles in, a structure training program is not required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelz Posted February 14, 2022 Share Make sure you're comfortable riding for 4+ hours. 🤞 Focus on your nutrition (eating and drinking enough, regularly). Don't try anything new on the day! FirstV8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted February 14, 2022 Share I would try at least 1 X 100km ride before the event to let your ass know what its in for. FirstV8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted February 14, 2022 Share Get your bikes set up NOW and just get comfortable on them. Do maybe two 50km rides per week at a just above comfortable pace. Get the feel of the bike - cornering and braking is vastly different to a mtb and practice some close riding. Just go and enjoy the CTCT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted February 14, 2022 Share As much time in the saddle as you can get in between now and then, building up to 100km on the weekend before, then rest the last week with maybe a chilled 40 on the Wednesday. Take the long rides slowly and the short rides fast, and make sure you get some hills in. If you're only starting to train now you'll still bleed a bit, but you'll make it through. The water points and gees from the crowds will save you. jacokoe and Shaun23 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted February 14, 2022 Share I would say keep you rides casual and take your time. Like the guys said, make sure you're comfortable on the road bikes. If not then you are better off using your MTB's and having a fun day in the saddle. Good luck, massive FOMO on my side. Hopefully back in SA 2023 to get that Sub3. Shaun23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted February 14, 2022 Share what does ntiermediate MTB rider mean? Do you average 15, 16, 17 18, 19 or 20km/hr over a 50km ride with 1000m elevation? Do you take the A Line into an mtb event or do you take the b-line? How long have you been riding mtb's at this "intermediate" level? All of this speaks to how experienced you are, some insight into your strength and ability as a cyclist. Then i can offer some advice on what to do over the next 3 weeks of training OVERDRIVE and jacokoe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted February 14, 2022 Share meh. you'll be fine. as mentioned, if you can do 50km without coughing blood you'll make it to the end. or you can just swallow the blood too. The first half is downhill and there are only 3 or 4 small bumps in the way 😁 just go to enjoy it. it's a jol, and before you know it you're over suikerbos and watching them take down gantries in camps bay as you try to make it before the cutoff haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted February 14, 2022 Share 2 hours ago, madmarc said: I would try at least 1 X 100km ride before the event to let your ass know what its in for. ...before it gets handed to you. LOL 1 hour ago, DieselnDust said: what does ntiermediate MTB rider mean? Do you average 15, 16, 17 18, 19 or 20km/hr over a 50km ride with 1000m elevation? Do you take the A Line into an mtb event or do you take the b-line? How long have you been riding mtb's at this "intermediate" level? All of this speaks to how experienced you are, some insight into your strength and ability as a cyclist. Then i can offer some advice on what to do over the next 3 weeks of training I think this question is NB 34 minutes ago, MORNE said: meh. you'll be fine. as mentioned, if you can do 50km without coughing blood you'll make it to the end. or you can just swallow the blood too. The first half is downhill and there are only 3 or 4 small bumps in the way 😁 just go to enjoy it. it's a jol, and before you know it you're over suikerbos and watching them take down gantries in camps bay as you try to make it before the cutoff haha LOL this is alos true. Go out and have a blast and the rest will come to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted February 14, 2022 Share 5 hours ago, Shaun23 said: Hi Guys, myself and cousin have entered our first Argus this year. We are intermediate MTB riders. We just bought our first road bicycles last week and are starting to train for the Argus. Can anyone suggest some training techniques and tips for first timers. Also if we could join some of you guys for some Chappies rides etc that would be amazing. Appreciate it, Regards Shaun 0724354423 Hey Shaun. Where are you based. I'm riding at 6am from Muizenberg tomorrow morning, up Constantia Nek, through Hout Bat, Suikerbossie over chappies then home through fish hoek and main road. You're welcome to hop on. Shaun23 and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun23 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Hey man. Sorry I only saw this now. Please what’s app me. Would love to join next time. 0724354423 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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