mikkelz Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 It's on Dirtopia's website: http://www.dirtopia.co.za/ And the actual event page: http://www.guerilla.co.za/dirtopia/amarider-100-miler It's a great event - I did it last year for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 I rode part of the gravel....Its sinkplaat. You will loose some fillings in your teeth, and its recommended you ride with a gumgaurd if you do it on a hardtail
Big Til Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Does anyone have a profile from last year / idea of total ascent??
mikkelz Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Does anyone have a profile from last year / idea of total ascent?? Here's mine from last year: http://connect.garmi...tivity/34354485 Lol, looking back at it I remember wanting to get off and walk when I got to that last hill... Edited March 16, 2011 by mikkelz
mikkelz Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) Hi Nicolene Any update on the route this year or will it be the same as last years? Thanks! Event Name: Amarider 100miler Ultra MarathonWhen: 21 May 2011Where: Malmesbury, Swartland, Western CapeCategory: MTB South Africa’s top mountain bikers and marathon junkies will once again be seen testing their endurance levels during the awe-inspiring AMArider 100Miler, taking place for the third year! This adrenaline pumping event will start & finish in Malmesbury, and will this year give other riders a taste of the route with a shorter option of about 60km.The 160km route is divided into three sections of approximately 60km with three compulsory timing checkpoints. The point-to-point format of the race will also create perfect vantage points for spectators and supporters. This one day ultra marathon has a ‘solo rider’ category as well as teams of 4 riders. DATE: Saturday, 21 May 2011TIME: 07h30DISTANCE: 160km Shorter option of 60km This exciting route has been developed with the co-operation of local farmers and landowners, who gave permission for the organisers and cyclists to have access to their properties. This type of support forms the foundation of Amarider, which endeavours to bring new routes to riders and new riders to existing routes. For more information and route maps, visit www.amarider.co.za or phone 021 8844 752. Go to Event Page Edited April 26, 2011 by mikkelz
DMC007 Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Entries closing on Friday 13th May.Hopefuly I'll go a bit further than last year, 115km.
Musashi Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 According to the website, entries close tomorrow, but on the entry website "ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSED". What's going on?
orbeaorca Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 According to the website, entries close tomorrow, but on the entry website "ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSED". What's going on? you just have to download form and enter manually. how difficult is the 50 gonna be for someone who is noty terribly fit at moment?
mikkelz Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 All the info is here: http://www.guerilla.co.za/dirtopia/amarider-100-miler/100-miler-route-info Route & profile look pretty much the same as last year. Should be good.
Guest Frail4Life Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 See you all there. I will be using this as my last training ride before my big TREK.
DMC007 Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 how difficult is the 50 gonna be for someone who is noty terribly fit at moment? I'm "Not so Brave" this year, decided to do the 50Miler instead. So I'll be joining you on Saturday.Any other Hubbers doing the 50Miler ?
Big Til Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 How fit does one have to be just to finish within cut-off. My longest ride before this was 2 x 100 at the Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse. Think i'm a bit fitter than i was back then... Any advice to a noob??
Myra Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 How fit does one have to be just to finish within cut-off. My longest ride before this was 2 x 100 at the Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse. Think i'm a bit fitter than i was back then... Any advice to a noob?? Fairly fit because it is far, although it isn't technical. I would say start slowly (don't get carried away by the vibe and all the excitement at the start) and pace yourself. Rather finish fast than blow towards the end. Keep eating and drinking - its a long day in the saddle. If you don't have tubeless, don't take shortcuts through the fields when the arrows direct you to stay on the jeep track around the edges of the fields.
4u2nv Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 How fit does one have to be just to finish within cut-off. My longest ride before this was 2 x 100 at the Lighthouse 2 Lighthouse. Think i'm a bit fitter than i was back then... Any advice to a noob??the L2L was easy. Expect to do almost twice the time. It is harder than it looks. especially after the last waterpoint. thats last couple of climbs can be quite tough if you are not feeling well by that point
hagar Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 all the best to those doing the 100 miler tomorrow !!! I will be doing my first with a few mates ;Onetime ;Orca and RedDevil
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