Tour D'Durban

Guest

Hi,

What is next?

I am considering the Jock at the end of July. If I feel fit enough I might do the Spar Numbi in preparation for that. I did it (spar Numbi) last year and did I feel like crap? The first half was all uphill and the second half was straight into a headwind (at least it felt like that) But as I always say I am a sucker for punishment so I may try that again.

Regards

Guest

Hi everyone. It's my 1st day back at work after a bit of leave. It was nice to meet you too Old Timer. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride. I enjoyed it as well. I thought I had started way too fast because at about 40km I was doing 30k ave. I slowed a bit for a while but stated feeling strong withabout 20 to go and then pushed harder. Finished in 3h19. No one was more suprised than me. I was at the finish before my family got there to meet me.

The course was different to what I expected. There are not many flats but the downhills are nice and fast. I will do it again.

I will be doing a couple of small local rides and then the Knysna Cycle in July

Cheers

Eldron

Hello eveyone and congrats on the times!

Just got back into the office after a 9 day holiday - went from a SA winter to a UK summer and the temp dropped 15 degrees! You lucky buggers in SA - can't wait to end my contract and head home!

Durban was good fun although I suffered a bit with the temp and humidity - dragged myself home in 2:49. The speed bumps on the run in near the end were cool on a dual suspended MTB - no bunny hop required.

A little moan though - started in the D bunch and caught the ladies racing group (C bunch) at the 35km mark. Damn can those ladies bitch! First I got told to get out of their race (this after we passed them and they tagged on). Then I got told by a woman that I was useless because I was slipstreaming a ladies group (I dropped from the front so they could race honestly without me pacing them). Then I got told riding an MTB in a group is dangerous and I should leave (only the F**k off phrase was used).

To be fair the serious ladies didn't say a word - just got on with racing. The comments came from the wannabe ladies with egos bigger than their fitness levels.

Vo2

Great time Eldron! Well done!
hehe, I think the main reason for the bitching was probably do to the fact that they were been passed by some dude on a mountain bike. That must of hurt their ego's. Pity you didn't wear a t-shirt, baggy shorts and sneakers, with a peak cap the wrong way around on your head. Now that would of really p'eed them off! ;D

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FemaleCyclist

Hi All again...

Old Timer - your next one can't be CANSA - that is toooo long to wait, surely???  won't you get withdrawal symptoms from cycling?  

To all the other newcomers onto the website - WELCOME   ;D

Black_Knight - I agree, I'm also CONSIDERING the Jock at the end of July.  It will be my first, if I do decide to do it.  I've heard how cold it gets, and how tough it is..... lots of time before entries close, to decide.  Any advice, anyone?

Eldron - sorry about the rude ladies - you can rest assured, not all of us are like that at all!  In fact, back yonder in the group I was in, it was  8)

Eldron

The jock is an awesome race - like a little Tour of Lesotho. Mentally and physically challenging but leaves you with a feeling of satisfaction second to none!

Elsa: No need to defend the ladies - at first I got peeved then I thought - I'm on holiday cruising the TD at a comfy pace in the sun in SA - life is too short to take bitching to heart.

VO2 - One day I'm going to do the argus in full 'dork' costume. Racing it is good fun but you miss the view, the atmoshpere and the people.

FemaleCyclist

Thanx for the feedback, Eldron.  I'm tempted... for the Jock challenge... and besides, I love dogs, so...    

I agree with you, one day I also want to do the Argus in a fun outfit - everybody says that is the one sure way to make certain you appear on TV  
First I have 7 minutes to take OFF my time, before I consider the "fun ride Argus".  Until then, the RACE IS ON still, for me!

Guest

Cranky. Well done. Very good time. You must be near the top for our group? 8)
Elsa. I didn't say anything about being off the bike until the CANSA only that I probably won't do any races until then. ;D
(Went out yesterday at 8:30 for what was to be my normal Tuesday 3hr slow ride. Partner didn't show, wonder why! ???Blowing a gale and temp 6C! :P 10 minutes into the ride I changed the sched to a 1hr fast ride. ;D No one can ride slow in those conditions. I'd forgotten how cold you can get on a road bike! :'( Tomorrow going out at 11:00 after it has warmed up! ;D)