Rider Information Session_Presentation_JHB.pptx
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Rider Information Session_Presentation_JHB.pptx
2014/09/15 Riding Partner As a team you are as weak as your strongest link ?? o Communicate – OFTEN !! o Agree upfront on a strategy and set goals Stick to them !!! o Get sorted the evening before – no mad rush in the morning o Climbing & descending RIDER EXPERIENCE o Racing for place 599 – what’s that all about?? Clothing o Best riding shorts you Life Partners can afford (i.e. Assos) o Shorts can become shaggy after a day – o Partner and family time o Discussion with business colleagues o Sleep and Rest worst in the rain o Team kit - Order early (Assos team here) o 3-4 Sets sufficient o Never ride in new kit o Warm & foul weather gear o Miele Laundry service 1 2014/09/15 Bike What to Pack o Best money can buy o Evoc Bag is big – don’t take o Buy early and don’t make any changes too much you have to after December carry it o Hard tail vs. full suspension ?? o Head light o Have your bike set up properly o Sandwich Zip bags o Bike service at least 3 weeks before o Money in your hydration the Epic pack o No big changes after January Facilities o Best run race in the world!! o Hansgrohe Showers o Tents & mattresses o Tent marker – Led light o Cellphone, GPS & HRM chargers - Amped o Wi-fi Hot Spots o Woolworths !!! o Don’t sleep too close to the toilets o Marquee tent Health o Experienced & world class Mediclinic team o Saddle soars • Chamois cream • Clean shorts o Massage o Sunscreen SPF 40+ o Anti-inflammatory Plasters o Dust & Eye drops & Good Sunglasses o Anti-Inflammatories o Stomach bugs & Carbs o No new concoction 2 2014/09/15 The Ride General o One day at a time o Organizers do their best on the profiles o 8 days to go and distances but never get it 100% Start fresh - finish strong right. o It is never, ever, ever 5km down hill to the finish EVER. o The route designers evil teams surprise special o Find your legs on day 3 o Leave something in your tank for the next day o Low gears in mornings o Get to day 4 o Never lose your sense of humor Then aim for day 8 o Break long days down into sections – feeding stations o For 8 days you get treated and will feel like a pro-rider racing with the 100 o Know the cut off times and don’t get caught out ! best MTBikers in the world!! o Don’t panic about loosing your team mate – Communicate !! o Don’t take it all too seriously. Have FUN & Good Luck!! 3