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9 August - Women's Day Hub Ride


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Poll: Starting point (14 member(s) have cast votes)

Where would you like to start

  1. Paulshof - 8:30 for 40km (7 votes [50.00%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 50.00%

  2. Fratelli's - 9:30 for 20km (4 votes [28.57%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 28.57%

  3. Fratelli's - 7:30 for 80km (3 votes [21.43%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 21.43%

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#33 SLiiick

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 10:19

View PostS.I.R Maxxis, on 01 August 2012 - 09:45 , said:

Morning bump.

Thus far we have 8 confirmed riders.

Is the distance of 40km putting people off?

Does that include the two ladies I am bringing?
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#34 S.I.R Maxxis

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 10:25

That would make 10 then.

To the guys and girls wondering there will be full support for any mechanicals on the trail etc. Nobody has to worry and nobody gets left behind.

There are a few bail out point along the course should you not feel up to the distance.

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 10:31

I have my permission slip signed and sealed..........I am there. :clap:

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 12:27

View PostWarrior Princess, on 01 August 2012 - 09:53 , said:

It shouldnt, coz i've only been riding for a month now and most i've ever done was about 16km and I'm going!!!

That's also about the most I have done as well.

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 12:34

View PostS.I.R Maxxis, on 01 August 2012 - 09:45 , said:


Is the distance of 40km putting people off?

Could be the case, cos imho any newbie should kill for this ride in view of the experience to be gained, however non response.

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 04:21

Afraid I won't make this one SIR M... entered my first Roadie race :ph34r:
...coz pink bikes go faster...

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 05:28

View PostWarrior Princess, on 01 August 2012 - 09:53 , said:

It shouldnt, coz i've only been riding for a month now and most i've ever done was about 16km and I'm going!!!

Most I have ever done is 32 km and on the day of this event I plan on doing 80km :eek: . Bomb shell of note

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 06:36

View PostDeltaAlphaMike, on 01 August 2012 - 05:28 , said:



Most I have ever done is 32 km and on the day of this event I plan on doing 80km :eek: . Bomb shell of note

That might not be such a wise move. But anyway... since it is an out and back loop you always have the option of bailing out at any point. We are taking a slow ride down from my place to Paulshof, so you can join us if you want to. You have my address and cel ;)
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 06:39

That is exactly what I was thInking. If after the 40 km's I want to bow out I will have the option. But will see how I feel on thursday. But for me it is very much a mind over matter issue for me. I have got very comfortable doing 30kms so I just need to look at extending the route and start doing longer distance.

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#42 SLiiick

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 06:47

View PostDeltaAlphaMike, on 01 August 2012 - 06:39 , said:

That is exactly what I was thInking. If after the 40 km's I want to bow out I will have the option. But will see how I feel on thursday. But for me it is very much a mind over matter issue for me. I have got very comfortable doing 30kms so I just need to look at extending the route and start doing longer distance.

Longer distance is good but don't try and increase distance by more than 10 - 15%. And when you do up the T.I.T.S make sure it is at a comfortable pace.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 07:34

View PostMtbBarbie, on 01 August 2012 - 04:21 , said:

Afraid I won't make this one SIR M... entered my first Roadie race :ph34r:

You saw what Im planning on buying soon :D

Good luck with that.

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 08:25

View PostVTS 1269, on 01 August 2012 - 12:34 , said:



Could be the case, cos imho any newbie should kill for this ride in view of the experience to be gained, however non response.

Ok I am in, bringing Grumpy! We both sort of newbies with no serious technical riding done.

Looking forward to the assistance and guidance from the wise ones!

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Posted 01 August 2012 - 08:30

Sounds good :) I'll see how the weekend goes with riding and make a decision from there
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 08:42

Good to see the numbers growing slowly and some faces I know too.
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Posted 01 August 2012 - 09:13

Thanks for all the interest. This is going to be a great ride.

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Posted 02 August 2012 - 10:32

we will be there as well