George Nel Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Hi Guys,Does anybody know what the temperature of water must be for a wetsuit to be allowed at Grabouw.Has it happened before that suits were not allowed,if that's the case I'll surely drown!!
Raceface Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 think its 22 or 23 - measured on the day before the race. So you will know when you get there! Has not happened in last couple of years...
Raceface Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 Actually found the race rules:1. Swim1.1. Wetsuits: are allowed based on water temperature measured the day prior to the event and confirmed on the day of the event. Pro/Elite Athletes: Wetsuits are allowed for pro athletes if the water temperature is below 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Centigrade). Age Group Athletes: Wetsuits are allowed for age group athletes if the water temperature is below 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees C)
Bos Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 same weekend as Gardenroute 300 race, pitty I had to choose. but last year was one of the toughest races /challenges I ever took on. that heat was to much.Im doing the gardenroute 300
CatGirl Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 26 February 2011 same weekend as Gardenroute 300 race, pitty I had to choose. but last year was one of the toughest races /challenges I ever took on. that heat was to much.Im doing the gardenroute 300 ooo ok thanks also same weekend as die wingerd breakfast ride here in the west...would have been nice to do a tri althelon for a change..
dejongh Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 The water is really not that cold in the dam. Last year hardly anyone swam with a wetsuit, but yes, it was close to 40 outside. This year the start is muuuuuuch earlier!
Bos Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 The water is really not that cold in the dam. Last year hardly anyone swam with a wetsuit, but yes, it was close to 40 outside. This year the start is muuuuuuch earlier! But some of us use that rubber for more than keeping warm
George Nel Posted January 27, 2011 Author Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) But some of us use that rubber for more than keeping warm Amen,don't mind the cold,don't want to sink.I swim like a dream with a suit,without it I can't swim at all!wetsuits are like the doping of swimming!!! Edited January 27, 2011 by sam fisher
George Nel Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 By the way,does anybody have a profile for the bike leg??
Winkdinkerson Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 You can get the profile on www.duesouth.co.za .The xtera link is on the top right
crashtestdummy Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 Is it just me or is this event another one of those VERY expensive ones ? In general it seems the Stillwater attitude is you bend we send !
reteid Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 did this event last year.there was no reason(from temp wise)to use a wetsuit.I think that last year you might have died coming out of the water towards T2 if wetsuit was your choice.tough race and at Grabouw many/all mtb routes go up and up some more.
Shebeen Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 Is it just me or is this event another one of those VERY expensive ones ? In general it seems the Stillwater attitude is you bend we send !ja, they charge a premium. but the demand is (somehow) still there. they actually hiked the price from R60 to R260 the one year and still got increased entrants! think it is something to do with the fact that if the word 'triathlon' is involved you need to pay royalties to the pope.
crashtestdummy Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 The price of an international entry !! WTF is that about At a R/hour these guys even beat the Epic
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now