mark ellis Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 How much fun was babbas today! Ok the mud got a bit boring by the end of the second lap but I had such a jol today! Took it very slow ( maybe to slow) and just enjoyed the scenery and some good riding Big up the fast guys passing today, especially the young riders, called for track and was thanked by every one, that's the attitude we need to keep in Mtb, especially in the young upcoming riders. Hope the girl waiting under the tree eventually got to go in the ambulance that was stuck in the mud!
Ashchest Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Was ....mmmmm.....muddy awesome! Second time around even more muddy awesome. Must , as a first timer, I would like to ride it without the water. Edited January 9, 2011 by Ashchest
stewie911 Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 I prefer it like this. If it aint wet, it's sandy. I just jumped in the river with my bike afterworths to clean myself and the bike.
River Rat Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 Lessons learnt from Babba's today: 1. Get a longer cycling shirt otherwise the mud / grit that your backwheel picks up will land on your back and slide into the gap between the MTB shorts and the chamois. What follows is that you will learn the true meaning of grind ( and your wife will not believe that those are not skid marks no matter what you say).2. Keep your cycling glasses on. Mud on the lense is less painful than mud in the eye.3. The bike in front of you will not keep to the line in the mud and you will not be able to stop no matter what you do. (Sorree to the oke in the lime green shirt, I tried boet, I really tried!)4. A pressure washer cleans clothes and shoes better that any amount of soaking will do, even skid marks disappear! Man that was fun, lets do it again tomorrow!
canfan Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 It was my first time riding Babas Lodge. Man that mud was CRAZY!! But all and all a good ride.
Danger Dassie Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 First Babas race and was pretty happy with my result, sooper sloopy mud... Felt like a 70km time trial!! Not my kinda course, but that's just a personal preference. Excellent organisation and vibe with everyone! Was also great to see Marissa van de Merve mixing it up with the lads, gave it proper gas!
The expat cyclist Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 How much fun was babbas today! Ok the mud got a bit boring by the end of the second lap but I had such a jol today! Took it very slow ( maybe to slow) and just enjoyed the scenery and some good riding Big up the fast guys passing today, especially the young riders, called for track and was thanked by every one, that's the attitude we need to keep in Mtb, especially in the young upcoming riders. Hope the girl waiting under the tree eventually got to go in the ambulance that was stuck in the mud! Uhm...What abouth the fast older guys that also thanked every single one he passed? Got myslef a nice second...and a power balance band!
Squier Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Man! Missed it!! and I'll be missing the Feb race At least there is something in March to look forward to!
29er Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 What a lekke race....enjoyed the mud big time !!! Pity the can’t install a few walk thru’ showers with all the money they made yesterday !!!luckily we had the spruit to take a dip in.
wynandvdmerwe Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 I love babba's. Value for money, always fun(wet/dry), nice goodie bag and medal, people always friendly and food fantastic.keep it up guys!
Edgar Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 They gave me an Ice Lolly, what could be better.
Starry nights Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Loved the race - and the ice lolly after too Taking the whole family next month. Plenty kids there - many faster than me
mark ellis Posted January 10, 2011 Author Posted January 10, 2011 who saw the lighty in the 70km race in the blue kit with the old black takkies and the flat pedals riding a hardtail? sat on his wheel for a bit then he moved it on up, skinny little legs and all! if anybody knows the chap please contact me, he deserves some proper pedals and shoes
SteveS Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Edgar Did you do it with SS in the end? How was it?
An3 Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Did anybody measure the 35km route with a gps. want to know what "actual" distance was.I've measured 63.81 for the 70km race. Any comments on this? Where can I get the photos?
Ashchest Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Did anybody measure the 35km route with a gps. want to know what "actual" distance was.I've measured 63.81 for the 70km race. Any comments on this? Where can I get the photos? I measured 63.5 www.waterpoint.co.za
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