Bub Marley Posted August 13 Share 23 minutes ago, BuffsVintageBikes said: I'm keen to enter but with the weather being so unpredictable I'm a little unsure whether I should use my hardtail or the gravel bike. I see the entry portal wants you to specify whether you're entering as an "Individual" or a "Gravel bike". That a rather an unusual option to have to chose from and doesn't leave you with much wiggle room on the day 🙄 Guess it won't matter much either way for a mid packer. I don’t recall seeing this option when I entered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted August 14 Share Entered. Fingers crossed for dry roads. 1.4km at -11% on gravel sounds scary enough as it is! 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffsVintageBikes Posted August 14 Share I'm in as well. Now to watch the weather forecast intensely for the next 9 days and hope another cold front doesn't batter us that weekend #gatvolofwinter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted August 14 Share 1 hour ago, bleedToWin said: Entered. Fingers crossed for dry roads. 1.4km at -11% on gravel sounds scary enough as it is! 😱 Where do you see this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted August 14 Share 4 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: Where do you see this? The Strava route is on the website, and this is the details of the downhill segment that starts when we leave the smooth Bainskloof tar behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyHWR Posted August 14 Share 32 minutes ago, BuffsVintageBikes said: I'm in as well. Now to watch the weather forecast intensely for the next 9 days and hope another cold front doesn't batter us that weekend #gatvolofwinter BuffsVintageBikes, Wannabe and ChrisF 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted August 14 Share Seriously considering this , don’t see entry cut off on website though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted August 14 Share 7 minutes ago, bleedToWin said: The Strava route is on the website, and this is the details of the downhill segment that starts when we leave the smooth Bainskloof tar behind. Okay I think it’s a bit deceptive then as I don’t recall it being that steep but maybe my memory eludes me. That downhill stretch is a bit uneven and bumpy though and if you’re on a gravel bike then depending on your skill level or can be a bit sketchy. If you’re on a mountain bike you can fly down there but definitely take caution. i will say though that bar that small section, nothing else on the route was remotely technical in any way. So yeah, just take caution for that 1km and after that is smooth sailing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted August 14 Share ahah that downhill is hectic, especially after heavy rains, there will be ruts really willing to send you over the bars. Regardless, nos matter how bad the conditions are a gravel bike is the tool for the job. The time you'lll "lose" on the descent will be gained quickly on the rest of the course Sid the Sloth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted August 14 Share 37 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: [...] if you’re on a gravel bike then depending on your skill [...] Roadie skills on a gravel bike, reporting for duty sir. 🫡 Sid the Sloth and Akon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthem24 Posted August 14 Share 50 minutes ago, cadenceblur said: Seriously considering this , don’t see entry cut off on website though? Old Hermon Gravel Ride [FACEBOOK PAGE] · Time is running out—entries for the Old Hermon Gravel Ride close on Monday, 19 August. But don’t worry if you miss the deadline! Late entries will be available from 20 August. Secure your spot now and gear up for an incredible day on the gravel! 22km: R320 (Late entry fee: R370) 45km: R450 (Late entry fee: R550) 82km: R550 (Late entry fee: R650) Visit www.oldhermon.co.za cadenceblur and Vishal72 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted August 14 Share 27 minutes ago, bleedToWin said: Roadie skills on a gravel bike, reporting for duty sir. 🫡 Yeah then just take it easy down there. It’s not really the steepness that’s the issue. The road surface is bad so very uneven and like jbr said will be very rutted. Regardless, it’s just a small section of the race and any time you lose to the mtb’ers there will be made up quite quickly on the rest of the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realjhk Posted August 14 Share 3 hours ago, bleedToWin said: Entered. Fingers crossed for dry roads. 1.4km at -11% on gravel sounds scary enough as it is! 😱 Bailed on this section last year... bleedToWin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted August 18 Share Weather looks like it’s turning for Saturday! Some rain on the cards bleedToWin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kom Posted August 18 Share 10 hours ago, cadenceblur said: Weather looks like it’s turning for Saturday! Some rain on the cards Not ideal, the drizzle nor the gusting. Hilton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted August 19 Share Lot's can change in 5 days. Let's hope the rain shifts out by a couple of hours... ChrisF and Kom 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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