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Anyone keen on doing the 5th stage only of the 2020 TOGH which finishes on Taal Monument. Also awesome for anyone coming from upcountry who wants to do a "race" before the actual Cycle Tour on the Sunday.

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I think so maybe in the amateur category. I would've thought this year, with all the different routes each, mountain passes included etc it would attract much more interest, especially after last year which was pretty boring with every stage bar 1 starting and finishing at the same venue, and all the roads raced were all part of PPA events. I think with the new routes etc it will attract more Pro/Elite teams to ride, also 1st prize in the amateur team category is quite lucrative aswell, all expenses paid trip to Italy, visit Pinarello HQ etc...

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They must really be struggling for entries.... That's pretty sad

Somone dug up on old fred here!

 

It is on like donkey kong for 2020!

 

Wiv a proper route too!!

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Hmm, this might be interesting.

We'll be staying in Brackenfell, and I want to go for a ride on Friday morning, might just consider this single stage thing

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I created the route on Strava, to see how much I'm going to suffer (answer: a lot).

For anyone else who might be interested:

https://www.strava.com/routes/23731630

 

Can't guarantee the exact start and finish positions, but the distance is spot on with what is advertised, so should be close enough

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Picked up race envelope - 2 numbers, 8 safety pins, a cardboard bike number with 3 zip ties which I hope to get away without using because zip ties will scratch my seatpost and I have a saddle bag with choobs and bombs. That's what comes of taking the bargain basement entry.

 

Legs a bit stiff from the MTB Challenge - the boss, who is an @sshole (I'm self employed and a 1 man band) is shaking his head at the pure indulgence of his only employee and 5 days of driving and riding here I come.

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Good luck to everyone doing TOGH tomorrow!  :thumbup:. The route and conditions look stunning. I look forward to stalking my friends on Strava - serious FOMO.

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Picked up race envelope - 2 numbers, 8 safety pins, a cardboard bike number with 3 zip ties which I hope to get away without using because zip ties will scratch my seatpost and I have a saddle bag with choobs and bombs. That's what comes of taking the bargain basement entry.

 

Legs a bit stiff from the MTB Challenge - the boss, who is an @sshole (I'm self employed and a 1 man band) is shaking his head at the pure indulgence of his only employee and 5 days of driving and riding here I come.

 

 

Fit the number between the top tube and head tube. That's where its supposed to go anyway :)

and have a great week battling the elements. Tuesday is probably the hardest day. Don't go full gas if you want to make it through the week

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Aahhh... what a noob!!

 

Thanks!!

 

 

Fit the number between the top tube and head tube. That's where its supposed to go anyway :)

and have a great week battling the elements. Tuesday is probably the hardest day. Don't go full gas if you want to make it through the week

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Picked up race envelope - 2 numbers, 8 safety pins, a cardboard bike number with 3 zip ties which I hope to get away without using because zip ties will scratch my seatpost and I have a saddle bag with choobs and bombs. That's what comes of taking the bargain basement entry.

 

Legs a bit stiff from the MTB Challenge - the boss, who is an @sshole (I'm self employed and a 1 man band) is shaking his head at the pure indulgence of his only employee and 5 days of driving and riding here I come.

 

you will be fine...little wind...a bit warm...day 2...TT ? Lovely route...a few gentle hills...

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Aahhh... what a noob!!

 

Thanks!!

 

 

 

Enjoy the week mamil - great memories will be made this week (and that little number on your seatpost will make you feel like a real pro (at least at the start of each stage)). You can always "forget" to take it off for next Sunday and check out the envious stares  :whistling:

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Picked up race envelope - 2 numbers, 8 safety pins, a cardboard bike number with 3 zip ties which I hope to get away without using because zip ties will scratch my seatpost and I have a saddle bag with choobs and bombs. That's what comes of taking the bargain basement entry.

 

Try using the seatclamp bolt or a rear bike light clamp.

 

Or use the cable ties after first putting a bit of insulation tale around the seat post. Weight weenies will protest.

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Good luck to those riding this week. Enjoy it, really special event. 

 

Bleak to be working OT this week.

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Wow these numbers though.

 

So Jaco weighs 70kg(according to Wiki), avrge power for the duration of the course says 469w.. That's equates to an average of about 6,7w/kg for a full 57mins... That is impressive!!

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