Kylie Posted January 16 Share Elite start list for those following the sharp end. Good luck to everyone riding in that heat! UCI Riders Attakwas 2024.pdf DieselnDust, Milkman, W@nted and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted January 16 Share 5 hours ago, Stephan said: Any life-saving tips from seasoned professionals for us newbies doing our first one? So far my thinking is to ride at a moderate pace for the first 50km (where possible, I am told there are sections that are unridable), survive for the next 30km through the mountains, and once I get to the gravel roads at the bottom of Eight Bells, do whatever to hang on for the last 35km on gravel roads that I fortunately know quite well. Riding with two 500ml bottles, a 2L Camelback, and a stash of energy bars and gels. Ek hou vir jou n bier koud by die eindpunt. Stephan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelGriff Posted January 17 Share I have to be a fool as I keep on going back to my weather app to see if the weather has changed. And yes it did BUT THE WRONG DIRECTION. I am now a firm believer that if I stop going to look it will come down again. Not going to check it again I promise. ChrisF and Carmichael 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted January 17 Share 21 hours ago, Hilton. said: Update: 40 degrees forecast now for Oudtshoorn: Silver lining is that the Grootbrak side looks better, as long as the heat is not ridiculous when we start (like in 2022...) it should be ok And at least we dont have to worry about mud and rain 😜 Edited January 17 by Skubarra Hilton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMCfan Posted January 17 Share 15 hours ago, Kylie said: Elite start list for those following the sharp end. Good luck to everyone riding in that heat! UCI Riders Attakwas 2024.pdf 26.22 kB · 42 downloads No Peter Sagan on the list 😞 Remember those times when the startlist was full of Cape Epic contenders? Carmichael, Hilton., DieselnDust and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted January 17 Share On 1/16/2024 at 12:36 PM, Carmichael said: Cool down at any stream that u see , and cold water over your head at every chance you get.... Did it in 2022 when it was also high 40's... It was not fun 2022 was the hottest since 2013. At the start was 27c and average was 37c with max of 46c, and that was before 10am when I bailed. First time I saw a traffic jam at WP1. Carmichael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 17 Share This looks like 45+ degrees in the saddle with the additional heat of your endurance engine purring. Whatever do you, take care of your well-being, athlete. No need for hero moves or badge of honour status. Your health is your wealth. fanievb, samson99, Hilton. and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephan Posted January 17 Share 9 minutes ago, 'Dale said: This looks like 45+ degrees in the saddle with the additional heat of your endurance engine purring. Whatever do you, take care of your well-being, athlete. No need for hero moves or badge of honour status. Your health is your wealth. Ross Tucker talks about the effects of heat on exercise. This podcast was recorded the week after the extreme heat Attakwas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taito Posted January 17 Share I have done many Attas.. Dont be afraid to jump in to all the water crossings. Saturday looks mean..The river before the Spur waterpoint is a must dip point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted January 18 Share The nerves are kicking in... Excited very much!!! ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan A Marais Posted January 18 Share I note that hydration packs are compulsory for this weekend's race. Was that always the case, or just because of the expected heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted January 18 Share 24 minutes ago, Johan A Marais said: I note that hydration packs are compulsory for this weekend's race. Was that always the case, or just because of the expected heat? Before this announcement I got some tips from some guy not to ride with a hydration pack. All I need to do is full to my bottles at every water point. I said there is no way in Hell I'll would ride without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted January 18 Share 1 hour ago, Johan A Marais said: I note that hydration packs are compulsory for this weekend's race. Was that always the case, or just because of the expected heat? Good idea to ride with a hydration pack given the shambles and carnage of 2022 but I cannot see how they can really enforce such a rule on such short notice, Its not an insignificant expense if you don't own one! 57 minutes ago, Super Sywurm said: Before this announcement I got some tips from some guy not to ride with a hydration pack. All I need to do is full to my bottles at every water point. I said there is no way in Hell I'll would ride without one. I am VERY light on water, I usually ride with a single water bottle and I just fill up at waterpoints (including races like Atta and Karoo Burn) In the 2022 heat wave I distinctly recall being in a panic on how I am going to survive the 20km disrict roads between 2 waterpoints on just one bottle? Hopefully it wont be as bad this year but not a chance I am taking! Edit - just to add, in theory he has a point. Most waterpoints are spaced about 20kms from each other and on normal days cyclists able to do the Atta should be able to go the 1 to 3 hours between waterpoints on the bottles you have on the bike. Problem is in extreme heat you can quickly down a liter of water and still be thirsty and once you are dehidrated the damage is done. There is no quick comeback, you are going to struggle the rest of the ride. Edited January 18 by Skubarra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmichael Posted January 18 Share 2 hours ago, Skubarra said: Good idea to ride with a hydration pack given the shambles and carnage of 2022 but I cannot see how they can really enforce such a rule on such short notice, Its not an insignificant expense if you don't own one! I am VERY light on water, I usually ride with a single water bottle and I just fill up at waterpoints (including races like Atta and Karoo Burn) In the 2022 heat wave I distinctly recall being in a panic on how I am going to survive the 20km disrict roads between 2 waterpoints on just one bottle? Hopefully it wont be as bad this year but not a chance I am taking! Edit - just to add, in theory he has a point. Most waterpoints are spaced about 20kms from each other and on normal days cyclists able to do the Atta should be able to go the 1 to 3 hours between waterpoints on the bottles you have on the bike. Problem is in extreme heat you can quickly down a liter of water and still be thirsty and once you are dehidrated the damage is done. There is no quick comeback, you are going to struggle the rest of the ride. True to this, i never had problems of running out ot water, but 2022 happened twice, luckily they introduced intermediate points with cold biogen fizzy drinks that saved my life. Pack in if you have, even if you only fill it at the first water point. what i did later on is have one bottle of ice wtaer to help my tummy as the heat and sugar did not go down well. Skubarra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted January 20 Share DNF at Bonniedale. Heatstroke & sky high blood pressure That 51deg in the kloof was 'n MF. Kudos to the hardebaarde that made it to the finish ChrisF, LazyTrailRider, babse and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Pollard Posted January 21 Share What a brutal day! If I had cellphone signal on the drag after bonnivale I would've DNF'ed. Eventually dragged it home in 9h09 BuffsVintageBikes, ChrisF, El Duderino and 8 others 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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