sharkysa Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 I have never done this before so need a little advice? 1. Is it a mission to get from Cape Town to killarney? 2. What group should I start in? H PPA Seeding3. Will i be out of my depth with all the race snakes? Thanx
Wayne Booysen Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 1. Not if you go on your bike 2. Only two groups last week: fast and furious 3. Never...since when is a biker scared of a snake Safe and an hour of fun! Wind speed 9-11 knots. Be there!
stratus5 Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 I have never done this before so need a little advice? 1. Is it a mission to get from Cape Town to killarney? 2. What group should I start in? H PPA Seeding3. Will i be out of my depth with all the race snakes? Thanx The racing starts at six. The traffic on Koeberg road can be a complete pain, so you would need to leave CT at five. I suggest you actually park somewhere further out, and then cycle the last bit in ... others may have some suggestions The field is split into two groups currently. Elite and +1. You should try +1 first. Now for a gripe ...I have tried +1 a few times and I am not nearly strong enough (PPA G). The group you start with is voluntary, so you get some really strong elite riders in the +1 group. They cant win in the elite group, so they drop down and destroy the average fun rider ... We were averaging over 40 last Wednesday. Ideally they need a +2 group, but I dont think their are many riders with more than a PPA G who bother going now.
sharkysa Posted January 26, 2011 Author Posted January 26, 2011 The racing starts at six. The traffic on Koeberg road can be a complete pain, so you would need to leave CT at five. I suggest you actually park somewhere further out, and then cycle the last bit in ... others may have some suggestions The field is split into two groups currently. Elite and +1. You should try +1 first. Now for a gripe ...I have tried +1 a few times and I am not nearly strong enough (PPA G). The group you start with is voluntary, so you get some really strong elite riders in the +1 group. They cant win in the elite group, so they drop down and destroy the average fun rider ... We were averaging over 40 last Wednesday. Ideally they need a +2 group, but I dont think their are many riders with more than a PPA G who bother going now. So what you are saying is that I will no doubt be dropped and riding around by myself only to finish last? Sounds like a challenge.
stratus5 Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 So what you are saying is that I will no doubt be dropped and riding around by myself only to finish last? Sounds like a challenge. Its a challenge, but on the other hand its a good way of measuring your abilities, and your improvements. Its easier on less windy days, when there is no guttering etc. Even if you do get dropped from the main groups, there are smaller splinter groups that form, so you will still get some decent riding in
Bike Mob Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Hi Everyone I have fixed my bike now... Please don't switch me. Thanks
Spat Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 If you in H you will be ok with the front group.
Wayne Booysen Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Hi Everyone I have fixed my bike now... Please don't switch me. Thanks Good stuff! Did you only use one arm?
Lucky Luke. Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Hi Everyone I have fixed my bike now... Please don't switch me. Thanks My bike is still broken, so stay the fark away from me. hahaha
Wayne Booysen Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 My bike is still broken, so stay the fark away from me. hahaha Get a Pinarello demo!
Lucky Luke. Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Get a Pinarello demo! What is that? I'm not into glitter, My Little Pony or any of that stuff.
Bike Mob Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 When Luke reads "Demo" it's usually short for "Demolition"
Lucky Luke. Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Trying to wind down the demolition derby racing after last week. 3 destroyed frames in 1 year is quite enough.
Wayne Booysen Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Trying to wind down the demolition derby racing after last week. 3 destroyed frames in 1 year is quite enough. With the year only being 19 days old at demolition time...best you wind down...otherwise you should charge the shops an enrichment fee!
Lucky Luke. Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 With the year only being 19 days old at demolition time...best you wind down...otherwise you should charge the shops an enrichment fee! One year as in a 12 month period. First one threw in the towel in early March.
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