BrandonF_ Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) When on a month's leave,..you grow a beard, hit the Tygerberg trails, and climb 2000m's ???? Edited May 11, 2016 by Brandon78 Eddy Gordo, leeubok, nonky and 5 others 8
Vetseun Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 On 5/11/2016 at 5:18 PM, Brandon78 said: When on a month's leave,..you grow a beard, hit the Tygerberg trails, and climb 2000km's 6tag-2380785605-1247096975456303699_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247097632829569645_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247098879619988112_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247099278565407386_2380785605.jpgwp_ss_20160511_0002.pngLekker! BrandonF_ and BDF 2
Eddy Gordo Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 Lekker I would be dead after 300m elevation gain. Dunno why I dont suffer on the road bike though BrandonF_ 1
BrandonF_ Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 On 5/11/2016 at 6:15 PM, Eddy Gordo said: Lekker I would be dead after 300m elevation gain. Dunno why I dont suffer on the road bike thoughI think its a different kind of suffer (dont do road, so purely assumption!) but mtb suffer up steep single track for km's vs hitting 45-60km/h average on flats, will most probably be Hitting MHR a few times over some distance now and then!! My conclusion: We ALL suffer joyfully together ???????? Eddy Gordo 1
BDF Posted May 11, 2016 Posted May 11, 2016 On 5/11/2016 at 5:18 PM, Brandon78 said: When on a month's leave,..you grow a beard, hit the Tygerberg trails, and climb 2000m's 6tag-2380785605-1247096975456303699_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247097632829569645_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247098879619988112_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247099278565407386_2380785605.jpgwp_ss_20160511_0002.pngMega for one ride man. Nice one! BrandonF_ 1
hayleyearth Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/11/2016 at 6:15 PM, Eddy Gordo said: Lekker I would be dead after 300m elevation gain. Dunno why I dont suffer on the road bike though What is your cadence difference between the two?Also do you work your arms more on the mtb than the road bike - like steering and gripping.. I have found, since I started road riding my MTBing became A LOT easier. I use to HATE climbs, now there is no hate and just going up (still slow, but not near the back of the pack anymore). Frosty and Lexx 2
StevieL Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/12/2016 at 5:43 AM, hayleyearth said: What is your cadence difference between the two?Also do you work your arms more on the mtb than the road bike - like steering and gripping.. I have found, since I started road riding my MTBing became A LOT easier. I use to HATE climbs, now there is no hate and just going up (still slow, but not near the back of the pack anymore). So what you actually saying, is that road riding is a lot harder? *grabbing hat and coat, and running for the door* Lexx, Lurch the stalker and Frosty 3
hayleyearth Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/12/2016 at 6:07 AM, StevieL said: So what you actually saying, is that road riding is a lot harder? *grabbing hat and coat, and running for the door* If I cover all the distance on a MTB that I have done on a road bike the last couple of months I will be able to quit my job and go race road for a living ....if that answers your question Much easier spending 7 hours on a road bike than 7 hours on a MTB (and you can cover 3 provinces in that time) ...........ah man, wish I could go do that right now. StevieL and Lexx 2
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/11/2016 at 5:18 PM, Brandon78 said: When on a month's leave,..you grow a beard, hit the Tygerberg trails, and climb 2000m's ???? 6tag-2380785605-1247096975456303699_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247097632829569645_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247098879619988112_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247099278565407386_2380785605.jpgwp_ss_20160511_0002.pngLekka man lekka ???????????????? BrandonF_ and Lexx 2
Lexx Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/12/2016 at 6:20 AM, hayleyearth said: If I cover all the distance on a MTB that I have done on a road bike the last couple of months I will be able to quit my job and go race road for a living ....if that answers your question Much easier spending 7 hours on a road bike than 7 hours on a MTB (and you can cover 3 provinces in that time) ...........ah man, wish I could go do that right now. On 5/12/2016 at 6:20 AM, hayleyearth said: If I cover all the distance on a MTB that I have done on a road bike the last couple of months I will be able to quit my job and go race road for a living ....if that answers your question Much easier spending 7 hours on a road bike than 7 hours on a MTB (and you can cover 3 provinces in that time) ...........ah man, wish I could go do that right now.I totally agree with you
Eddy Gordo Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/12/2016 at 5:43 AM, hayleyearth said: What is your cadence difference between the two?Also do you work your arms more on the mtb than the road bike - like steering and gripping.. I have found, since I started road riding my MTBing became A LOT easier. I use to HATE climbs, now there is no hate and just going up (still slow, but not near the back of the pack anymore). My cadence is alot( huge) less than on the road bike. Also in the road bike I am more composed than on MTB. But, my asthma dont play along on those long climbs on dirt roads/trails
MTBeer Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/11/2016 at 6:15 PM, Eddy Gordo said: Lekker I would be dead after 300m elevation gain. Dunno why I dont suffer on the road bike thoughThat's because road biking is so boring you sleep through all the suffering... BenReaper 1
MTBeer Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/11/2016 at 5:18 PM, Brandon78 said: When on a month's leave,..you grow a beard, hit the Tygerberg trails, and climb 2000m's 6tag-2380785605-1247096975456303699_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247097632829569645_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247098879619988112_2380785605.jpg6tag-2380785605-1247099278565407386_2380785605.jpgwp_ss_20160511_0002.pngWhat trails did you link up for that ride. Always wondered what the total distance would be if all the trails were ridden with minimum overlap. Nice riding by the way. BrandonF_ 1
Lurch the stalker Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/12/2016 at 8:14 AM, MTBeer said: That's because road biking is so boring you sleep through all the suffering... Guess you've never dodged a bus/taxi/truck/soccer mom... Sometimes it's WAY more exciting that offroad, and not in a good day
BrandonF_ Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/12/2016 at 7:59 AM, Eddy Gordo said: My cadence is alot( huge) less than on the road bike. Also in the road bike I am more composed than on MTB. But, my asthma dont play along on those long climbs on dirt roads/trailsSymbicord, best Asthma meds on the market, use this once in the morning and evening daily, and your asthma will be under control.
BrandonF_ Posted May 12, 2016 Posted May 12, 2016 On 5/12/2016 at 8:17 AM, MTBeer said: What trails did you link up for that ride. Always wondered what the total distance would be if all the trails were ridden with minimum overlap. Nice riding by the way.Here's a link for the route https://www.strava.com/activities/571487908 MTBeer and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
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