The ARGUS 2025 Thread (AKA CTCT)

[TIB]

16 minutes ago, FootballingCyclist said:

Any guesses what will be in the goodie bags? LOL

 

Disappointment 

[fanievb]

my second argus, last one was in 2014

1F for me, not sure if its a good or a bad thing.

#fakeittillyoumakeit 

[Stiggy]

13 minutes ago, Pure Savage said:

Probably not unless you ride for a pro team or have 7866 followers on instagram

I'm useless on Instagram, anyone want to join my pro team

[ClementLonewolf]

46 minutes ago, FootballingCyclist said:

Any guesses what will be in the goodie bags? LOL

 

Atleast we will be getting Polar Ice Cream after crossing the finish line...

[mecheng89]

On 2/12/2025 at 2:30 PM, The Ouzo said:

Started a new job on Monday, so time to browse and post on bikehub is minimal right now.

 

My 21st tour this year, but will be flying in Saturday and back out again on sunday.

Time wise if I'm around the 3h30 mark I'll be happy, less than that I'll be more happy.

Training has taken a knock this week with needing to be at work at 7, but should settle again from next week. Its probably not a bad thing to take the week off anyway.

Congrats on the new role!

[mecheng89]

On 2/24/2025 at 9:31 AM, andydude said:

There are a lot of threads regarding seeding.

Didn't actually don't know about the Racetec seeding, but did you check out the Pedal Powet one? https://pedalpower.org.za/seeding/ and select road seeding and put in your details.

It is reliable in the sense of relative seeding, but the seeding and start group won't match. For example PPA seeding A would put you in $ or other racing group at CTCT. So you kind of have to work back from there.

Edit: I see my Racetec results actually show my correct CTCT start group!

[The Ouzo]

29 minutes ago, mecheng89 said:

Congrats on the new role!

Thanks. 

Its always a challenge starting as the new guy with a product you know very little about, but the environment and people are supportive so it should'nt be long before I'm up to speed.

[DieselnDust]

1 hour ago, Pure Savage said:

Probably not unless you ride for a pro team or have 7866 followers on instagram

or you could phone a friend....

[Shebeen]

3 hours ago, FootballingCyclist said:

Any guesses what will be in the goodie bags? LOL

 

these again

[The Ouzo]

25 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

these again

IYKYK

[Mamil]

Late to the seeding party but I've been demoted to 1C from the dizzying apogee of last year's 1A.

It's fair enough, I'm not as fit as this time last year - too much base and just riding along style riding over the last 6 months.

 

[Shebeen]

don't ask!!

 

Chappies strava segment.

the fastest time set here not on Argus day sits in 170th position. BO'C on a DDT training camp ride.

 

https://www.strava.com/segments/942035?filter=overall

[MongooseMan]

14 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

don't ask!!

 

Chappies strava segment.

the fastest time set here not on Argus day sits in 170th position. BO'C on a DDT training camp ride.

 

https://www.strava.com/segments/942035?filter=overall

Slight nitpick: It's Ben Swift in 78th 😉

[babse]

6 hours ago, DieselnDust said:

or you could phone a friend....

Me at the first race of every season after being penalised since last race 10 months before 

['Dale]

Use-it-or-lose-it 3 performance ideas for the average weekend warrior that may be a bit nervous about the Tour De Cape Peninsula:

1. COURAGE

The toughest part of the course is in the final 1/3 of the 109 kms, accentuated by Chapman's Peak, Suikerbossie and Bantry Bay Pass. Having thoughts of "I don't enjoying climbing, so I avoid the hills..." won't serve you at all. So, for the rest of this week, find a hill that makes you sweaty and anxious and do climb repeats on it until you fall over. If you can, do it a few times. This will desensitize you against climbing, both mentally and physically, and boost your courage levels for next week's challenge.

2. COMPARISON ANXIETY

If you are a undercooked for the course, its likely windy conditions and its elevation, really aim to race your own race. Don't leave the city bowl like a bat out of hell with your bunch and then find yourself walking up Little Suikerbossie in Hout Bay, searching for the nearest massage miracle with the physio student volunteers. You know, that dreaded zombie walk that cramps can elicit. Eish!

If you have the mental fortitude, start lekka slow and steady until you see the penguins at Boulders, keep on going at an 'almost too slow' intensity until you see the stunning waves on the false flat towards Slangkop and then begin to steadily pace yourself towards Hout Bay onwards. 

Your ego may want to avoid the anxiety of being dropped and fight to stay in the bunch, although you are not actually conditioned enough to last at that intensity. Don't try to look good; aim to finish with a one-handed wheelie and a smile in Green Point.

3. TRANSCENDENCE

There will be pain, struggle, tough moments and suffering. When I prepare to embrace the torture that comes with racing, I search for a deep reason or purpose that will sustain me through the inevitable difficult moments. Some race days it is for my Mama that passed on with cancer 20 years ago or some other meaningful reason that I can find. What is a driver or motivator that can boost you when you want to stop and that is so much bigger than you or your race?

Sterkte, sterkte.

Edited Wednesday at 03:46 PM by 'Dale

[milky4130]

20 hours ago, babse said:

Me at the first race of every season after being penalised since last race 10 months before 

After zero bike racing since last years CTCT, I was so looking forward to having a social ride at the back this year, until they sent my seeding out. Now I'm having sleepless nights of where to start, stick to the original plan or line up with the racing bro's ☠️⚰️