Jason Posted November 13, 2006 Share So which is actually the fastest road race in SA?I have these three on my list.The HyperThe Bela BelaThe BakwenaStats:Hyper to Hyper100km's with 510m AscentWinners Time was 2:06 (Malcolm Lange) at an average speed of 46.89kphBela Bela93km's with 295m AscentWinners Time was 2:08 (Daryl Impey) at an average speed of 45.73kphBakwena97.5km's with 410m AscentWinners Time was 2:13 (Jamie Ball) at an average speed of 43.9kphSo is Bakwena really the fastest!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Seuss Posted November 13, 2006 Share at risk of stating the obvious: it depends on the actual circumstances on the day i.e. the wind(!) and how willing the pack is to work. even though all these seem to be rather flat i am sure that the course with less turns & better road surface would also have an impact. are you sure about the ascent on the Bela Bela? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michelle Posted November 13, 2006 Share I got 305m ascent for the Bela Bela... now that was a *** day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlapperKnop Posted November 13, 2006 Share Jason: Maybe you should look at the fastest time / route ever recorded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoh Posted November 13, 2006 Share Jason, the winning time for the Telkom Satellite Classic was just over 44km/h if i remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 13, 2006 Share Dr. Seuss, The Bela to me is flatter than the Bakwena, there's two little bump's (3km's at 2%) at the end but nothing serious... and yes I agree about the circumstances... I reckon the Bakwena can go under 2 hours if it was a perfect day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michelle Posted November 13, 2006 Share I believe Jason is referring to Bakwena's tag line "SA's fastest road race"... it appears not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michelle Posted November 13, 2006 Share Lost City Avg. Speed (km/h):44.19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Seuss Posted November 13, 2006 Share Dr. Seuss' date=' The Bela to me is flatter than the Bakwena, there's two little bump's (3km's at 2%) at the end but nothing serious... and yes I agree about the circumstances... I reckon the Bakwena can go under 2 hours if it was a perfect day...[/quote'] how about a Bakwena night race! this way there will be little to no wind & i am sure the highway is lit up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumpole Posted November 13, 2006 Share Hey last years 94,7 was over 44km/h and that was 'joburgs toughest race' ' tougher than argus' bla bla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 13, 2006 Share how about a Bakwena night race! this way there will be little to no wind & i am sure the highway is lit up. Last night the wind was howling pretty much and it was raining real hard... I'll watch you from the car and shout out your split times ... How's the spoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Seuss Posted November 13, 2006 Share Last night the wind was howling pretty much and it was raining real hard... I'll watch you from the car and shout out your split times ... How's the spoke? good idea! i can motorpace behind 101% while we follow your taillights! luckily for me my LBS can get it sorted before sunday - unfortunately the supplier only has black spokes in stock, so seems that i will be starting a new trend - silver fulcrum racing1's with one black spoke! if i was riding carbon wheels i am sure the rim would be busted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 13, 2006 Share How about the Argus 110 in 2,34 and more clibing than all the above ant it was 43km/h. oh and take into account the 500km in the 4 pevious days and the rain and wind. all i can say is till chappies it was fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Jay Posted November 13, 2006 Share Wrong , wrong, wrong, ALL WRONG!!!!!! The fastest race in SA is the one i win! Get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie Posted November 13, 2006 Share Wrong ' date=' wrong, wrong, ALL WRONG!!!!!!The fastest race in SA is the one i win!Get it![/quote'] downhill races? yeah...i'm in! come on - tell me where and when! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantc Posted November 14, 2006 Share Waht about the shovaRobbie Hunter's winning time 2:23 for 106km - avge 44.4 ascent 1165m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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