Andyr249 Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 So my race report:Was with the front guys up Krugersdorp Hill and Robert Broom. Worked on the front down Sterkfontein Hill and along the N14 as well as on the road after the right turn. Did some time on the front again on the drag to Maropeng to thin the bunch a bit. Just near the top I got dropped and then chased down the group. Rejoined the bunch at Sterkfontein Caves and rode with them all around the Cradle, including closing down a break and doing an attack of my own just before the right turn into Malibongwe with a couple other riders. We were caught about halfway up the climb past Toadbury Hall. We got rain at various points but hard rain down to the Avianto onramp to N14. On that last corner with about 2km to go a rider or two went down on the wet road. I tried to avoid it but my wheels slipped out from under me and I went down hard. Roasties on my upper left leg and cut and scrape on my left shin. But got up immediately and rode to the finish. Time was 2:39.
Slave Posted February 21, 2011 Author Posted February 21, 2011 Slave also has a thing for concrete drains. Morl of the story then is to avoid concrete drains. They seem to come off better than we do. Six busted ribs and broken collar bone = NO FUN AT ALL. Not to mention just a little bit of pain and discomfort. Trubes, glad you are ok mate. In future please watch out for closing booms. Hope you heal up good and proper.
Slave Posted February 21, 2011 Author Posted February 21, 2011 Sheesh Andy. Hope you are ok mate. Seems to have been a less than safe race. Not good to hear of my mates getting injured.
Andyr249 Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks Slave. Race was safe enough. It was just the hard rain in the last 2-3km on an off camber right - left turn when the sprint is being set up which lends itself to the greater risk of crashes. The frigging finish area was dry!!!!!
Cyclewizz Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks Slave. Race was safe enough. It was just the hard rain in the last 2-3km on an off camber right - left turn when the sprint is being set up which lends itself to the greater risk of crashes. The frigging finish area was dry!!!!! If you only used decent tyres !!!
Andyr249 Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 So you think I should go back to my Attack/Force tyres? No tyres would've gripped at the angle I wanted them to/need them to when I swerved to try avoid a crash ahead of me.If I had Gators then I would not have even got up Krugersdorp Hill!
Slave Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 What tyres were you using? In my limited experience, I have not found any bike tyres that are likely to hold the road in wet conditions. I imagine that just like car tyres, a bike tyre that is puncture resistant and lasts a long time (Gators) is likely to give poor wet weather grip while a softer compound tyre which will give better grip is likey to give up some ground on the other two aspects. It is certainy like that with car and motor cycle tyres.
Andyr249 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Slave, the sudden evasive action I did was way over the limit for any tyre. Using Vittoria Evo tubbies for racing.
Andyr249 Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Happy Birthday Agteros! Have a super day and year!
Slave Posted February 23, 2011 Author Posted February 23, 2011 HAppy birthday to you, happy birthday to you... (Best I stop singing, it sounds dreadful and the peeps in the office are looking at me funny) Hope you have a great day Oxman. Congrats on your birthday dude. Hope it's a special one for you.
Guest agteros Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Thanks guys, but I'm fast approaching the stage where birthday are a stark reminder of imminent fatal catastrophe
Slave Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks guys, but I'm fast approaching the stage where birthday are a stark reminder of imminent fatal catastrophe I can relate to that one . 'bout 6 months or so go, Bankmed sent some reps to the branches to do health / risk assesments on the staff. So I fiugured WTF? Let's do it. Pinprick cholesterol test, BP, Height and weight. That sort of thing. My BP is great, cholesterol is great, BMI is very good and I exercise (a lot). But given my age, I am still considered high risk for what you describe. It was scary. (Borderine terrifying.)
Guest agteros Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Nonsense!!! You far from that! Kewl, I'm eagerly awaiting written confirmation, together with commercial guarantee as well as proof of underwriter I can relate to that one . 'bout 6 months or so go, Bankmed sent some reps to the branches to do health / risk assesments on the staff. So I fiugured WTF? Let's do it. Pinprick cholesterol test, BP, Height and weight. That sort of thing. My BP is great, cholesterol is great, BMI is very good and I exercise (a lot). But given my age, I am still considered high risk for what you describe. It was scary. (Borderine terrifying.) One of the few certainties of life, is the end of it... Let it not become our greatest hang-up while alife!
Slave Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 Too true Oxman. So what is on the agenda for the weekend. I had plans of doing a ride tomorrow and Sunday but woke up this morning with some serious bronchitis. Been off the bike for a week now and was looking forwrd to a bunch ride or two. Will have to wait for the chest to clear before I venture anywhere near a bike. Whatever you guys do, keep it safe.
Trubie Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Get well soon!! Easy 2 hr + ride tmrw morn, followed by Carnival City dash on sunday
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