BaGearA Posted March 25, 2023 Share 10 hours ago, SwissVan said: Vot is OSPW thank you for asking so I didn't have to ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peetwindhoek Posted March 25, 2023 Share IMG_7932.MOV Doubt today was an ordinary day. ChrisF, dasilvarsa, OVERDRIVE and 2 others 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted March 25, 2023 Share 3 minutes ago, peetwindhoek said: IMG_7932.MOV 1.99 MB · 1 download Doubt today was an ordinary day. Eish...that is wild 😑 Happy for the dam levels. peetwindhoek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted March 25, 2023 Share 2 hours ago, DieselnDust said: Drop R134k and then not train properly to finish the Tour de France of Mtb….. no I’m with John W on this. The objective is known. The weather is unpredictable so you have to go out and train in all conditions. Rain , wind , snow, thunderstorm. You ahbe to fix your own bike. There’s no mechanic in the bush. If this drop you out then tough luck . Drop another R134k+ you weren’t good enough , end of story. I can’t see why the cut offs need to be adjusted everyday to save egos of the big spenders. To a degree accommodation should be made but it cannot be the norm it’s untamed , epic, African the toughest race in the world. It Shiism reward those who have done their homework 1 hour ago, babse said: 100% with you on the cut offs. The route was already cut short now still expecting a further time extension ? This untamed nonsense grind me. It's far more pampered than untamed but as you were. Here I am following the race like a hawk hoping I get another opportunity to ride it again. Hahaha 40 minutes ago, SwissVan said: Agreed cuts offs once set should not be adjusted, otherwise it diminishes the events prestige and accomplishment of those who made it. Sure it’s easy to say lying here on the couch watching epic, cricket, golf and tour of cataluna all unfold… someone has to do it 😇 https://www.treadmtb.co.za/extreme-conditions-see-historic-absa-cape-epic-stage-time-extension/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V18 Posted March 25, 2023 Share Everytime I watch Cape Epic I'm pleasantly surprised about their ability represent both the male and female racing in such a way that one doesn't detract from the other. This year the ladies racing had been so intense to watch. Daai Amy is hardcore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcg Posted March 25, 2023 Share 1 hour ago, OVERDRIVE said: https://www.treadmtb.co.za/extreme-conditions-see-historic-absa-cape-epic-stage-time-extension/ Yeah, this with some illuminating YouTube footage (see e.g. Craig Kolesky Stage 6 footage) shows that large portions of the latter track were just unrideable (floods, thick mud build up in bike), forcing riders to walk long sections. This walking seriously impacts your times. As we know conditions worsen with time, notably with 100's of wheels churning up the muck. Under those conditions, it is only fair to adjust cut-off. I even think they were not liberal enough. Craig is a midpack rider (his assertion), so just imagine latter groups, who admittedly usually lack in various departments. Nevertheless, I think it was only fair, as conditions moved into a category window well beyond what can be reasonably expected. Moral of the story: unless you were there and rode it, you just cannot ever judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted March 25, 2023 Share 3 hours ago, ChrisF said: This certainly was no ordinary day .... This picture doesn’t look like it came from todays stage surely?! No number board and an old giant nrs if I’m not mistaken which I very well might be . ChrisF, Mayo916 and NC_lurker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted March 25, 2023 Share 32 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: This picture doesn’t look like it came from todays stage surely?! No number board and an old giant nrs if I’m not mistaken which I very well might be . He has a chest protector on. Clearly was ready for the stage…. OVERDRIVE, DieselnDust and Lexx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted March 25, 2023 Share 18 minutes ago, J Wakefield said: He has a chest protector on. Clearly was ready for the stage…. I thought it was a 90s Velotex top which was pretty much the same as a chest protector 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted March 26, 2023 Share 9 hours ago, ChrisF said: This certainly was no ordinary day .... Not epic, not Lourensford ChrisF and DieselnDust 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted March 26, 2023 Share 10 hours ago, DieselnDust said: Drop R134k and then not train properly to finish the Tour de France of Mtb….. no I’m with John W on this. The objective is known. The weather is unpredictable so you have to go out and train in all conditions. Rain , wind , snow, thunderstorm. You ahbe to fix your own bike. There’s no mechanic in the bush. If this drop you out then tough luck . Drop another R134k+ you weren’t good enough , end of story. I can’t see why the cut offs need to be adjusted everyday to save egos of the big spenders. To a degree accommodation should be made but it cannot be the norm it’s untamed , epic, African the toughest race in the world. It Shiism reward those who have done their homework Lot of hyperbole that’s not necessarily accurate. And at least one multiple Epic winner disagrees, conditions were exceptionally beyond the norm. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NotSoBigBen Posted March 26, 2023 Share 4 minutes ago, Danger Dassie said: Lot of hyperbole that’s not necessarily accurate. And at least one multiple Epic winner disagrees, conditions were exceptionally beyond the norm. Nah Dion 😜, the 'couch cool kids' know better mate! Danger Dassie and ChrisF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisjanopsyfiets Posted March 26, 2023 Share What time to do the start this morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted March 26, 2023 Share 16 minutes ago, Chrisjanopsyfiets said: What time to do the start this morning? Block B starting at 8:03 App shows 7:45 start for the top teams Not sure when the broadcast starts .... Edited March 26, 2023 by ChrisF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted March 26, 2023 Share My 2 cents about the conditions yesterday is that yes, it was tough, yes it was probably above the skillset of many back markers but to extend the time is an unwarranted mercy in my books. The event is advertised as being tough and untamed, so anyone who enters should reasonably expect that they could be beaten by the conditions on the day. Yesterday was super wet, but then what if it was super hot, yet rideable? Or is it only considered tough if the fattest and slowest back markers (like me if I'd care to participate) also make it through a stage? This is a mountain bike race. Deal with it. gemmerbal, dasilvarsa and DieselnDust 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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