Groot Lem Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I enjoyed Attakwas. The toughest day ever was stage 4 in the first Epic, '04 to Swellendam. Mud all of 140 km. It all depends on conditions and the pace you want to ride at.
Sean Badenhorst Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 The 2009 Subaru Sabie Classic will have a new 100km distance with possibly 3000m of climbing as well as the regular 15' date='40 & 70km, tough? Bet yer ass![/quote'] Brilliant, Brett! Our marathons should all be at least 100km. You need to feel challenged from start to finish. The marathon world champs this year was 120km with almost 4000m climbing. We need some 100 mile (160km) road races too...
Sean Badenhorst Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Koranna Yup, another toughie that one...
Rockid Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Attakwas is a monster It is the toughest I have done. Serendipity, please show us the red and blue lines as well.(HR & speed). Don't be shy, please share.
Groot Lem Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I think the toughest SINGLE STAGE race is the Freedom challenge
Potato Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 It all depends on what sort of tough. Michaelhouse Classic (Lidgeton Tuffy) and Giants Castle are tough cause of the rough terrain. Attakwas I haven't done but of the ones I have, 1. Rhodes 2. Magaliesburg3. Koranna I have to agree that day 4 of the first Epic was also a brute.
Sean Badenhorst Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I enjoyed Attakwas. The toughest day ever was stage 4 in the first Epic' date=' '04 to Swellendam. Mud all of 140 km. It all depends on conditions and the pace you want to ride at. [/quote'] And your level of conditioning - physically and mentally!
Rockid Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I have heard the Trans Baviaans can be tough apparently one year there was a lot of mud, haven't done it myself yet. I agree Baberton's heat can be very uncomfortable.
Serendipity Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Did Baviaans this year as well. Not really comparable. Baviaans has less ascent in 100 more km. It is an entirely different challenge, with team dinamix built in. Atakwas was for me the ultimate test.
Sean Badenhorst Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 It all depends on what sort of tough. Michaelhouse Classic (Lidgeton Tuffy) and Giants Castle are tough cause of the rough terrain. Attakwas I haven't done but of the ones I have' date=' 1. Rhodes 2. Magaliesburg3. Koranna I have to agree that day 4 of the first Epic was also a brute.[/quote'] And why weren't you at the Crater Cruise to defend your title?
Potato Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I picked up a virus 2 weeks ago and haven't been able to shake it. Sounds like it was a drama filled race and would've loved to be there to cast in my lot. Alas I will have to wait till next year. Maybe Melt and I can alternate...
downhilldemon Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 got to second Hill 2 hell (hill). what a monster having to carry the bikes throught the mud/clay of that f#@%ing valley. i was totally broke after that, then still had 80km left to do. not sure how hard it is when its dry.
martelpypie Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 Sean I agree that our marathons are not tough enough. We need to have "super marathon" races to up the level of mountain biking in this country. Perhaps have something like a 40, 70 and 120km distances at the drifter series races.
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