Trubie Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 Some sub-3 facts for the 2008 Argus:Of the 28' date='315 officially timed finishers, 1721 finished under 3hrs.6 people in I group were sub-3, noone starting after them made it (although some were within a minute or two)A sub-3 gave an 18 seeding index.An 18 seeding index is roughly a 2:39 for 2009 Dome2Dome, 2:55 for 2009 Telkom Satellite and 2:44 for 2009 94.7.[/quote'] Certainly usefull info thanks, so chaces are that you would not be able to do a sub 3 if you start after I?Or at least it will be very difficult?Wherecan I expect to start(based on your knowledge), I see on PPA I have a seeding of 16 sometjing which falls in Group E.My times for D2D - 2:39, Telkom 2:52, 94.7 - 2:46
Bram_on_Madone Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 So the trick to getting into the top 10 in you group is probably to start as far back as possible?Not sure how impressive it sounds if you came first in group XX though...
Minion Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 Certainly usefull info thanks' date=' so chaces are that you would not be able to do a sub 3 if you start after I?Or at least it will be very difficult?[/quote']Yip, in later groups, there's fewer people who can help and you're also negotiating traffic. If you start in I there are already 3700 other seeded riders in front of you (nevermind licenced groups). That's more than all the timed finishers at Telkom and D2D combined. Wherecan I expect to start(based on your knowledge), I see on PPA I have a seeding of 16 sometjing which falls in Group E.My times for D2D - 2:39, Telkom 2:52, 94.7 - 2:46My times and index last year were similar to those and I got put in C group.
Drinks@Brawn Posted December 23, 2009 Author Posted December 23, 2009 I have elected to push a group, to help with their time. I will only start in the late Bunches.
'Dale Posted December 25, 2009 Posted December 25, 2009 My tactics are: 1. Spend as much time in the Saddle as possible. 2. Rest as much in between. 3. Make friends with the hills in my area - TiekieDraai, Vissershok, Helshoogte. 4. Have one helping of good food at a time. About 6 times a day. 5. Go out when it is windy as God's breath can be howling on the day - then I am used to it. The Cycle Tour is the biggest timed cycling event in the world. Gotta be there! Going for my 3td one in 2010. Slowly finding my way to the Sub 3 mark... Merry Christmas to those who celerate the day!
'Dale Posted December 25, 2009 Posted December 25, 2009 Oh Yah! Train the upper body a lil bit as well. Core, lower back, etc. It supports the legs beeeeeg time.
Drinks@Brawn Posted December 25, 2009 Author Posted December 25, 2009 My tactics are: 1. Spend as much time in the Saddle as possible. 2. Rest as much in between. 3. Make friends with the hills in my area - TiekieDraai' date=' Vissershok, Helshoogte. 4. Have one helping of good food at a time. About 6 times a day. 5. Go out when it is windy as God's breath can be howling on the day - then I am used to it. The Cycle Tour is the biggest timed cycling event in the world. Gotta be there! Going for my 3td one in 2010. Slowly finding my way to the Sub 3 mark... Merry Christmas to those who celerate the day![/quote'] GenoWelcome to the Hub. I found the Sub 3 mark, now I help others find it. Merry Xmas.
Drinks@Brawn Posted December 29, 2009 Author Posted December 29, 2009 what does "bump" mean? B- BRINGU- UPM- MYP- POST Because if no one replys on your message / post it falls down the page and other new or old messages will take its place.If you keep your message up on the top of the page, it is easier for everyone to notice your message, you should get a wider response.
Bram_on_Madone Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 Well I hope you end up pulling my bunch then CytomaX!
Drinks@Brawn Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 Well I hope you end up pulling my bunch then CytomaX! Good Day to you Feltrider. What PPA seeding have you got?
firewolf Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 bump - like R.O.A.R.? in da old days of jolling. seriously waht is this bump thing?
harry1 Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 good,dont really like boys drive part,can be dangerous,specially the last bend if you are bunched up!
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