_David_ Posted April 4, 2023 Share I did the race last year and I really enjoyed it, tbh it was a bit tougher than I thought it would be. Take it easy in the beginning and make sure that you eat enough. No uphills means no downhills, theres hardly any freewheeling you pedal for a 160kms. Dexter-morgan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raeez Posted April 4, 2023 Share Just a question is it better to do the race on a gravel bike or on a mountain bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted April 4, 2023 Share 29 minutes ago, raeez said: Just a question is it better to do the race on a gravel bike or on a mountain bike? Not sure which is better but I did the very first one on a gravel bike and I enjoyed it, no issues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoSmit Posted April 4, 2023 Share When going through water crossings just keep your mouth closed and wipe your bottle before you drink if it isn't s@#$%Â its dust on your bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theunissa Posted April 5, 2023 Share 8 hours ago, NicoSmit said: When going through water crossings just keep your mouth closed and wipe your bottle before you drink if it isn't s@#$%Â its dust on your bottle Dust I can live with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theunissa Posted April 5, 2023 Share Just now, Theunissa said: Dust I can live with But then again their is enough of the other stuff in our water in this country that we should be used to it by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal menace Posted April 5, 2023 Share 14 hours ago, raeez said: Just a question is it better to do the race on a gravel bike or on a mountain bike? Rephrase slightly (do not own a gravel bike) - MTB soft tail or hard tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted April 5, 2023 Share Quick question, I'm preparing another race (Nova Eroica), but I think my question is still relevant in this thread : which tube should I take as a spare in case of a puncture for a 700x40mm tyre ? Rather a road 700 or a MTB 29" ? I suppose both are pretty much the same size so they would both work ? The road one being lighter but also maybe less puncture resistant ? I'll also be carrying plugs and self adhesive patches, so carrying a massive MTB tube seems like going a bit overboard.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted April 5, 2023 Share 27 minutes ago, Jbr said: Quick question, I'm preparing another race (Nova Eroica), but I think my question is still relevant in this thread : which tube should I take as a spare in case of a puncture for a 700x40mm tyre ? Rather a road 700 or a MTB 29" ? I suppose both are pretty much the same size so they would both work ? The road one being lighter but also maybe less puncture resistant ? I'll also be carrying plugs and self adhesive patches, so carrying a massive MTB tube seems like going a bit overboard..  I carry a Specialized spare tube.  Simply because it packs away smaller than any real tube.   It is MTB tube, but the smallest size 29" tube.   Sure was glad I had it on this day ..... Jbr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted April 5, 2023 Share 2 hours ago, pedal menace said: Rephrase slightly (do not own a gravel bike) - MTB soft tail or hard tail? Hard tail for sure.  Dexter-morgan, _David_ and OVERDRIVE 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedal menace Posted April 5, 2023 Share 14 minutes ago, Spinnekop said: Hard tail for sure.  Tx - BUT - I saw an earlier post stating (or seemingly alluding to) a LOT of corrugated dirt roads. If so - would a soft tail then not be a better option. I have done plenty Transbaviaans and many of those roads are badly corrugated and cannot see riding that on a hard tail. OUCH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted April 5, 2023 Share Hardtail is perfect for that race. I did it on a hardtail, the corrugation wasn't that bad. The killer was the wind and sand after the half-way mark. Edited April 5, 2023 by _David_ Dexter-morgan and pedal menace 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eala Posted April 5, 2023 Share Train 5 to 6 quality hours in the week .I try and do as many road 100km races as i can before such a long event ,they do wonders for your legs and endurance .Ride over four hours at least once . Pace yourself . Cramps in the last 30 km will be the biggest challenge for most riders .Have a plan for them .Get your core in proper shape .Eat and drink normal food .Energy drinks ,gels help but they do not replace proper hours in the saddle   ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creobiatch Posted April 17, 2023 Share Illness has prevented from training for the 160km but I see there is a 50 miler option which I can manage. Does anybody know if there is any other shuttle service from Sun City as I was told by the race organisers that they have not arranged anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100Tours Posted April 17, 2023 Share On 4/5/2023 at 8:55 AM, Jbr said: Quick question, I'm preparing another race (Nova Eroica), but I think my question is still relevant in this thread : which tube should I take as a spare in case of a puncture for a 700x40mm tyre ? Rather a road 700 or a MTB 29" ? I suppose both are pretty much the same size so they would both work ? The road one being lighter but also maybe less puncture resistant ? I'll also be carrying plugs and self adhesive patches, so carrying a massive MTB tube seems like going a bit overboard.. If you're lucky you will find a 700cx40mm spare tube, but otherwise I tend to use the narrowest 29er tube I can find (1.8" or 1.9" if possible). I also think it is important to use a slime tube. you've just had a flat on tubeless, chances are your tyre is full of tiny thorns and glass, a slime tube is just so much safer to prevent the second flat. Â danievj and Jbr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peetwindhoek Posted April 18, 2023 Share On 4/4/2023 at 4:59 PM, raeez said: Just a question is it better to do the race on a gravel bike or on a mountain bike? If you own both for this race I will take a gravel bike. There is one place where I had to walk a couple of meters, but I also had to walk it the year before on my mtb. I think the difference for me was like 30 mins between the 2 types of bikes and what stood out for me on the gravel bike is that I was able to stick to stronger riders that I would not have been able to hold onto with the mtb. I did see several other gravel riders having a hard time staying on a jeep track at one section. But I think that was because of the speed and skill levels. (Every year it seems more riders are on gravel bikes). raeez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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