Underachiever Posted October 25, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Skubarra said: I have zero issues with drafting someone to my goal time, isn't that the whole point of cycling in large groups? But yes, I don't see it becoming a thing in cycling - think finish times are much more weather & conditions dependent than for running, and the majority of people in the bunch wouldn't care about the same time goal. As we all know, it's called bunch riding. Many wheelsuckers in every race and every bunch, but a few honest riders will contribute to the pacing of the bunch... Ispeed_V and TheoG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 25, 2022 Share 4 hours ago, madmarc said: Watching the Comrades this year it was very cool to see those pace groups coming into the finish and how well managed the pacers kept the timing - Was wondering when this will become a thing in cycle races. The difference between runners and cyclists, is that the runners stay with the pacemaker until they've crossed the line; no jumping out the group and racing for 1245th position. If cyclists adopted the same attitude, there would be large groups of cyclists riding as a bunch. I guess the ABC groups are very serious about their time. TheoG and ZamaK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted October 25, 2022 Share 18 minutes ago, Frosty said: I guess the ABC groups are very serious about their time. At the fun ride world champs, the difference between 4999th and 5000th is a massive bragging right! ChrisF, TheoG, JM Rides Bikes and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 25, 2022 Share 23 minutes ago, Schnavel said: At the fun ride world champs, the difference between 4999th and 5000th is a massive bragging right! Underachiever, Scary Rider, swingTOpeddle and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted October 25, 2022 Share 2 hours ago, Underachiever said: As we all know, it's called bunch riding. Many wheelsuckers in every race and every bunch, but a few honest riders will contribute to the pacing of the bunch... How often even when there are break-aways peeps would patiently wheelsuck in the dropped group and then still do a heroic sprint finish to beat their fellow dropped riders from Z bunch... 😂 That said imo if you are one of the stronger riders in the group and wheelsuckers annoy you its up to you to make certain there are as few as possible of them around by the time you get to the finish line, very rare that there would be no opportunities to break-away in a race like this. ACE Cycles, agilwolf, TheoG and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ispeed_V Posted October 25, 2022 Share For me this year, it will be a case of 'lets see how the day pans out' I generally prefer riding my own race and will let the racing snakes do there thing. TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ispeed_V Posted October 25, 2022 Share Is it too early to start calling on the weather pundits to make their predictions? Edited October 25, 2022 by FondTF2 Pieterlab1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehosefat Posted October 25, 2022 Share 2 hours ago, FondTF2 said: Is it too early to start calling on the weather pundits to make their predictions? It will either be very hot and sunny, or cool and rainy, or something in between 😎 Ispeed_V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted October 25, 2022 Share Normal weather in the week leading up to the race is wet and chilly, possibly early morning rain on the day but hot from sunrise getting scorching by mid day. breeze blowing south/south west Ispeed_V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted October 26, 2022 Share 22 hours ago, Skubarra said: How often even when there are break-aways peeps would patiently wheelsuck in the dropped group and then still do a heroic sprint finish to beat their fellow dropped riders from Z bunch... 😂 That said imo if you are one of the stronger riders in the group and wheelsuckers annoy you its up to you to make certain there are as few as possible of them around by the time you get to the finish line, very rare that there would be no opportunities to break-away in a race like this. Exactly. In a lekker crosswind it's called a gutter... Normally takes one hard gutter to get rid of them. Ride up front and don't get caught behind a dead/tired wheel!! Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrit_c Posted October 27, 2022 Share Hi all, is anyone else still struggling with the reseeding? I only received my start time yesterday, so 3 days after re-seeding officially closed. They put me in MM after I started B last year and finished 03:12 - I was aiming to get back to sub 3 this year. They reseeded me to J and I re-submitted, but since then they are quiet on WhatsApp and email. Anyone with a similar experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Us knobbly riders will keep you honest in J 😉 Bummer they're not keeping the query line open, but I guess with so many queries there's only so much you can do before keeping the head in the sand. You might be lucky if they have a query/info desk open when you collect your race pack. If they do, I'd suggest trying to be one of the first on collection day Edited October 27, 2022 by 117 gerrit_c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted October 27, 2022 Share Just now, 117 said: Us knobbly riders keep you honest in J 😉 Bummer they're not keeping the query line open, but I guess with so many queries there's only so much you can do before keeping the head in the sand. You might be lucky if they have a query/info desk open when you collect your race pack. If they do, I'd suggest trying to be one of the first on collection day Or he can pace us nicely in the J group to a good time .... 🤪😂 117 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 27, 2022 Share 46 minutes ago, gerrit_c said: Hi all, is anyone else still struggling with the reseeding? I only received my start time yesterday, so 3 days after re-seeding officially closed. They put me in MM after I started B last year and finished 03:12 - I was aiming to get back to sub 3 this year. They reseeded me to J and I re-submitted, but since then they are quiet on WhatsApp and email. Anyone with a similar experience? I have friends in F and G that did times ranging from 2:51 - 2:55. A 3:12 last year would logically place you in H, I or J. I still think the groups will be smaller, which is why we are seeded later than before. TheoG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ispeed_V Posted October 27, 2022 Share Also reseeded into J. Going to be an absolute Jam/Jol. gerrit_c and TheoG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted October 27, 2022 Share 4 minutes ago, FondTF2 said: Also reseeded into J. Going to be an absolute Jam/Jol. Will be seeing you in J, going to be fun. Ispeed_V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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