ChrisF Posted March 13, 2023 Share 15 minutes ago, BMCfan said: so, who came close to 'our' spreadsheet goals? My goal was 3:50. Ended up waiting 3 minutes at the end of Main Road, and came in at 3:50:50 on my Garmin (mat-to-mat) Racetec added 9 minutes .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted March 13, 2023 Share 18 minutes ago, Skubarra said: WhatsApp Video 2023-03-12 at 21.02.21.mp4 4.56 MB · 0 downloads @ bunch climbing Edinburgh WhatsApp Video 2023-03-12 at 21.02.21 (1).mp4 7.87 MB · 0 downloads and & with the little breakaway (Not sure if my copy & paste from whatsapp will work with the video formatting) Nice video! I thought I was at the back! DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted March 13, 2023 Share 17 minutes ago, ChrisF said: My goal was 3:50. Ended up waiting 3 minutes at the end of Main Road, and came in at 3:50:50 on my Garmin (mat-to-mat) Racetec added 9 minutes .... That’s the e-bike penalty. 9 mins. ChrisF, Pure Savage and gerriemtb 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted March 13, 2023 Share 1b had 310 odd dadbods in it. I really think they could stagger it a bit more surely. Halve the peleton size and the risk of crashes may well be reduced I think. mikkelz, Scary Rider, Zebra and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted March 13, 2023 Share why does it seem like most of us was in 1B, hahaha... we spend too much time here and kuk at riding our bikes FootballingCyclist, mikkelz, Skubarra and 5 others 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted March 13, 2023 Share Righto. Moving onto 2024. Anybody have an idea of who to actually speak to wrt moving the race a week earlier to accommodate the Muslim riders? Akon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted March 13, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, Meezo said: why does it seem like most of us was in 1B, hahaha... we spend too much time here and kuk at riding our bikes Insert WhatsApp vid... "Fellow B bunch riders, eeeeeeer we got to put in work in the week" WaldoZ, FootballingCyclist, Pure Savage and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted March 13, 2023 Share 27 minutes ago, Pure Savage said: Well, I think they are boys and think they should be there as they did the 78km. Ah. OK. I had no idea. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted March 13, 2023 Share 45 minutes ago, Pure Savage said: Sent the lawyers letter yet? Mine is not there as I never changed the number board which had the timing chip on it. My very average first 109km was improved drastically by doing the short one afterwards. Longest ride he has done, told me we can throw away all my DC medals as this one is the best. He greeted about 800 people. He did his max speed of 54.1km/h as he said he could not hear me saying slow down. He is slightly upset he has been training on gravel tires as road tires are much faster... Yes, his bars are @Sid the Sloth inspired. I also blame the bum bag on Dan as well. Our figures: Official time: 1:47:32 Position: 132/768 Gender position: 93/516 Group position: 23/172 Age group (U15): 17/37 Ave speed: 23.4km/hr Man you made my day ! Can't wait to do the same with my girls Pure Savage, Scary Rider and ChrisF 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted March 13, 2023 Share 11 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: Righto. Moving onto 2024. Anybody have an idea of who to actually speak to wrt moving the race a week earlier to accommodate the Muslim riders? i think the best bet would be get some if not all of the cape flats/ southern suburb clubs to draw up something and forward onto the cycle tour organizers... most of them are majority Muslim riders, the same could be for the guys from up country lots of Muslim riders from PE, DBN and JHB. it may work for next year by moving it one week earlier, but it won't be the same for the years thereafter MDJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted March 13, 2023 Share At 18k for 2023 riders and possibly less maybe 5-6k muslim riders for 2024 would be a bleak picture... Would be interesting to see how it unfolds FootballingCyclist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 13, 2023 Share 11 minutes ago, Jbr said: Man you made my day ! Can't wait to do the same with my girls There were many tandems with dad and a primary school kid 👍 (109km) Would LOVE to do this with Maritz Scary Rider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted March 13, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, Meezo said: At 18k for 2023 riders and possibly less maybe 5-6k muslim riders for 2024 would be a bleak picture... Would be interesting to see how it unfolds Curious - would this be an issue for the Epic as well? DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serhan Posted March 13, 2023 Share 2 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: Righto. Moving onto 2024. Anybody have an idea of who to actually speak to wrt moving the race a week earlier to accommodate the Muslim riders? If we are lucky 2024 could be a possibility without moving the race, current calendars point to first day of fasting on 11th March 2024. Let's hope the Maan kykers concur. My first year riding in the earlier groups, started 1B. The crash happened just to the left of me. Tried to hold on to the front of the group up Edinburgh, got boxed in to the main group while watching the front of 1B break away. Was a good learning experience for me. The start was frantic. I had hoped the guys would be more organized at the earlier start groups. Do things like signalling not apply in the early start groups ? Simonstown area didn't feel like a race, felt more like a coffee ride. Saddle dropped somewhere after Smits, smashed my quads for the remainder of the race. Managed to finish on PB of 3:16. Glad to have finished safely. Lots more training needed before I am ready for a proper sub 3 attempt. Cappi, Long Wheel Base and GenoW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 13, 2023 Share Two laps of the Argus course would really make a spectacular World Champs for Elite Men, hey. If you got hurt, so sorry, man. Dis eina. Get better soon.😘 If you were an asshole out there being rude and uncaring of others' well-being, do better, Bruuuu. Yes, I know you were under pressure to perform. Just do better next time, Sweetie.😘 To all the enthusiasts and professionals from other provinces and countries, so glad you made the trip.😘 To the weekend warrior, don't hang up your blerrie bike. How do you think she will feel? Keep. On. Going.😉 Respect!😎 Edited March 13, 2023 by 'Dale PappaWatTrap, Al Allen, Rapunzel and 15 others 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted March 13, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, 'Dale said: Two laps of the Argus course would really make a spectacular World Champs Elite Men, hey. Yes man ! Would love to see Dan pacing for Remco for a lap and half ! Edited March 13, 2023 by Jbr Scary Rider, RoadNoob6, Pure Savage and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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