PrinceGeorge 100Miler

[stillerjudith]

I have entered the 100miler, but haven't started to train yet. Is it too late, or is it still possible? I impulsively bought a Black Friday special entry, and now I need to get there, and I also really would like to do it. Any advise? I live in Pinelands, Cape Town.

[Lynskey]

Ride there. Best training ride you could do. Enjoy. 

[HdB]

What is your current fitness like, do you think you'd be able to do the 50 miler currently?
If yes, then 5 weeks training plus one week recovery might be fine.
https://www.princegeorge.co.za/route-info/

Otherwise, ask them if you can switch to the 50miler?

[stillerjudith]

Thanks for the advise. I suppose I would be able to do 50 miles now, so maybe I must just get going. It feels like a big undertaking to get there and back if it is only for a 50 miler.

[stillerjudith]

Ride there, do you mean I should just go and train on the route?

 

[Lynskey]

2 hours ago, stillerjudith said:

Ride there, do you mean I should just go and train on the route?

 

No. Ride there from Cape Town. 5 days max. Lekka places to stay overnight. Done it a few times. Lekka training ride. Enjoy. 

[stillerjudith]

10 hours ago, Lynskey said:

No. Ride there from Cape Town. 5 days max. Lekka places to stay overnight. Done it a few times. Lekka training ride. Enjoy. 

Hi Lynskey, this is a good idea. Which route did you take?

[Lynskey]

6 hours ago, stillerjudith said:

Hi Lynskey, this is a good idea. Which route did you take?

Franschhoek. Robertson. Montagu. Ladysmith. Oudtshoorn. There are dirt roads that I mostly use. The back ways. But to be fair even the R62 is pretty safe and good. It you want more DM me. Happy to assist if I can. A ride you simply won't forget. It is superb. I do a bit of bike touring so mainly just ride around. 

Edited September 8, 2023 by Lynskey

[JarradVZ]

Apologies for hijacking this thread:

Is anyone driving from George to the start in Prince Albert on Friday the 13th?

I am flying down from Joburg and battling to find a way to get to the start. Just me and a bag, no bike.

Thanks!

[Rowl]

10 minutes ago, JarradVZ said:

Apologies for hijacking this thread:

Is anyone driving from George to the start in Prince Albert on Friday the 13th?

I am flying down from Joburg and battling to find a way to get to the start. Just me and a bag, no bike.

Thanks!

I guess you can try them?
https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/accommodation-and-tours/465209/shuttle-bikes-cyclists-from-george-airport

[JarradVZ]

Good find! Thanks.

[stillerjudith]

Hi Lynskey. I am very keen to communicate with you re this route. I have done one bikepacking trip in the Cederberg, with friends, and unsupported, so I am very keen to try out your route. If I can find out where the back routes are, it will be even better.

[Lynskey]

2 hours ago, stillerjudith said:

Hi Lynskey. I am very keen to communicate with you re this route. I have done one bikepacking trip in the Cederberg, with friends, and unsupported, so I am very keen to try out your route. If I can find out where the back routes are, it will be even better.

I sent you a DM with my number. Welcome to WhatsApp me.