Azonic Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 I am doing my first TB this year. Well actually it will be my first real MTB endurance race. I was wondering, how difficult is it really? Compared to other well known endurance races like the Epic, Comrades, Iron man, Argus etc? I've done every Trans except one. Trans is what you make of it. Yeah its hard, but if anything, its more a mental challenge. If you have a half-decent amount of fitness, you WILL finish it. What makes or breaks it is whether you can push yourself to carry on if its cold and dark and you feel like k_k.
Musashi Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 I've done every Trans except one. Trans is what you make of it. Yeah its hard, but if anything, its more a mental challenge. If you have a half-decent amount of fitness, you WILL finish it. What makes or breaks it is whether you can push yourself to carry on if its cold and dark and you feel like k_k. Two years ago I did the TB in 17.5 hours - I just started cycling. If you do the TB for the fun of it and enjoy the views, you'll love it. Actually, one of my highlights were 01:00 in the morning, sitting next to the road eating something and no-one else around (except my team mates). It really was fun.
sampie Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 I've done every Trans except one. Trans is what you make of it. Yeah its hard, but if anything, its more a mental challenge. If you have a half-decent amount of fitness, you WILL finish it. What makes or breaks it is whether you can push yourself to carry on if its cold and dark and you feel like k_k. Well said. Now to get a entry, will be my 3rd if a entry becomes available.
Spud Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 I've done every Trans except one. Trans is what you make of it. Yeah its hard, but if anything, its more a mental challenge. If you have a half-decent amount of fitness, you WILL finish it. What makes or breaks it is whether you can push yourself to carry on if its cold and dark and you feel like k_k.And you can ask Azonic if I can do it anyone can, although I don't eat as much chocolate as he does.
Just Keep Pedaling Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 I really want to do this race. Will have to be the 2012 one.
mdk555 Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 I am looking for accommodation in the area for 3 people. Please pm me if you can help.
BikeKing Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 Hi All Looking for a Trans-baviaans 2 or 4 team entry if one becomes available.Please PM thx
Wil6 Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 Two years ago I did the TB in 17.5 hours - I just started cycling. If you do the TB for the fun of it and enjoy the views, you'll love it. Actually, one of my highlights were 01:00 in the morning, sitting next to the road eating something and no-one else around (except my team mates). It really was fun.Reading all of your comments and experiences of the TransBaviaans, makes it worth it to train when it's cold and dark through the winter with muddy wet roads to do my first Baviaans this year! Can't wait!see you there.
Polo Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) I just heard the roads are washed away. We booked the house at Bergplaas for a training run in 2 weeks' time and they us informed yesterday that the roads are closed and it is virtually impossible to reach it with a vehicle. Edited June 23, 2011 by Polo
Wil6 Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 I just heard the roads are washed away. We booked the house at Bergplaas for a training run in 2 weeks' time and they informed yesterday that the roads are closed and it is virtually impossible to reach it with vehicle.Well luckily we have mountain bikes
Sawdust Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) We were there last weeekend and they would not let us past the boom gate. We had to turn around and do the Elands river hill instead. Actually better training if you ask me, but around 18km x2 tar riding which is not so nice. Even getting onto the never ender would mean walking around 50m in 800mm deep water over the coarse way. Edited June 23, 2011 by Sawdust
hayleyearth Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 I have the Baviaans 2day Challenge on the 16th and 17th July - hopefully the roads are OK then to ride!
Vetseun Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 One of my clients was there recently. He was not allowed on the roads with his 4x4. Too badly damaged by the rain.Rivers are also flowing. Lekker wet feet, 2 pairs of shoes are essential.I just heard the roads are washed away. We booked the house at Bergplaas for a training run in 2 weeks' time and they us informed yesterday that the roads are closed and it is virtually impossible to reach it with a vehicle.
Wil6 Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 One of my clients was there recently. He was not allowed on the roads with his 4x4. Too badly damaged by the rain.Rivers are also flowing. Lekker wet feet, 2 pairs of shoes are essential.Ouch...only have one pair of shoes,this whole baviaans storie is getting really expensive!
The expat cyclist Posted June 23, 2011 Posted June 23, 2011 My father in law might be relocating to Willowmore. I thought to myself: What the hell is in Willowmore... Now I know.
Polo Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 Well luckily we have mountain bikes That was my reply to my teammates as well, slap on a couple of panniers or a backpack and make it a self-supported 230km ride. They came back with replies like "why stop there, how about hooking up a rubber duck for the river crossings".
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