JJDT Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 The road to Hekpoort is dangerous (Road narrow) and add a bicycle to the mix it would mean possible accidents waiting to happen with some drivers. If you ride alone (training) it is your choice to face the danger. I know there is an indemnity from the organisers that you compete at own risk but the choice of route. You can ride in the cradle and still make up the distance. You will be faced by congestion because of other training rides but it will be a safer bet IMO.
RastaMan Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I dunno had no traffic issueswe actually had marshals this time Yes some roads are narrow but in most cases the cars just passed without any problemsI think I got more out of this event than D2D and the racing was still hard, after the 4 man break formed, we were only ten that drove the pace in the main group. Could only get rid of the wheelsuckers after the hekpoort section. And the group splintered as we went through magalies with multiple attacks from everyone.Managed to finish 8th with Qubeka and Bonitas taking the first few spots. My only suggestion for this race would be to start at 6, which means the slower riders will get less traffic. Underachiever and Ispeed_V 2
Big Phil Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I dunno had no traffic issueswe actually had marshals this time Yes some roads are narrow but in most cases the cars just passed without any problemsI think I got more out of this event than D2D and the racing was still hard, after the 4 man break formed, we were only ten that drove the pace in the main group. Could only get rid of the wheelsuckers after the hekpoort section. And the group splintered as we went through magalies with multiple attacks from everyone.Managed to finish 8th with Qubeka and Bonitas taking the first few spots. My only suggestion for this race would be to start at 6, which means the slower riders will get less traffic.And there-in lies my answer
Buycycle Online Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Do any of you know if someone took some pictures. I saw there was a Guy taking some photo's of the front group. It was my First Ride with the Elite Guys. And it was a suffer fest... Maybe because of the Alloy bike Edited October 6, 2015 by Jasonhills
RastaMan Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 an alloy bike wont make you sloweryou legs does, yes yes yes carbon is the upgrade, but if you have the legs you can still do great on an alloy bike. there is a few guys riding VA on alloy'sIn This race there was a young bloke also on a alloy helping with the pace making till be splintered on the last hill
JA-Q001 Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 So again a revival of something old. Anyone attending this weekend?
Fast-er Posted October 2, 2017 Posted October 2, 2017 Yep, i will be there. Always a nice event to attend
Rowl Posted October 3, 2017 Posted October 3, 2017 Will also be there, in aid of a good cause. And I've enjoyed the race before.
Dgas Posted October 4, 2017 Posted October 4, 2017 Riding this one for the first time. Anybody have a Strava file for the race?
omega33 Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 Yeah neh, nice ride, I was nervous about the mist in the beginning...but it quickly cleared up, then boom, a punchure at the first 6km...Great race, very organized
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