2012 Mountain and Road Bike Nominated Races

As per a meeting held at the club on Thursday and the point system and nominated races were discussed.
The following races are now our Nominated Races for 2012. Any other suggestion will still be considered please
e-mail Paul Kotze at :- metalprint@mweb.co.za with any queries or suggestions !!

2012 MTB Nominated Races

4 Feb Emperors Palace Mtb 40 & 20 km
11 Feb Krugersdorp Game Reserve Mtb Challenge          40  &   20 km             
3 April Parys Island Dirt Max 60 - 30 - 10 & 5 km
12 May Mbalingwe Lion Man 80 - 35 km (Club week-end away)

2012 Road Bike Nominated Races

29 Jan Fast One  106 & 55 km             
5 Feb Emperors Palace Classic 99 - 55 km
18 Feb Berge en Dale      97 & 55 km
26 Feb Carnival City 103 - 62 km
15 April Wilro Lions Cycle Challenge 114 - 41 km
19 May Bela-Bela 94 - 62 km

The above list is subject to suggestions and change

Optinum Berge en Dale 18 Feb 2012

Die jaarlikse Berge en Dale wedren is Saterdag in ideale weer omstandighede gehou en soos voorheen geen maklike wedren nie . Die wedren begin by die Silwerstar casino net buite Krugersdorp en begin dadelik met die klim teen Hillsnacks uit, hierdie bult is sowat 2km lank. Wat dit so moeilik maak is dat jy nog glad nie opgewarm is nie .Na ‘n kort asemskep kans begin die Kadimah bult wat gelukkig net halfpad uitgery word voordat daar afgedraai word na Robert Broom wat ‘n egalige klim is met so paar steil gedeeltes tussen in .Al die bulte is almal binne die eerste 10 km !

Dit het maar swaar getrap gekos om bo by Sterkfontein hospitaal te kom waar daar die eerste keer weer ordentlik gerus kon word .Hoë spoed is bereik teen die afdraande . Die roete het toe heel wat makliker geraak en die pad het verby Tarlton na Brandvlei gegaan waar daar regs afgedraai is na Magaliesburg .Paul het my net voor Tarlton gevang en ons het toe begin saam ry .Ons het ‘n lekker bunch gehad wat goed saam gewerk het en daar is weer tyd ingehaal. By die Magalies Krugersdorp kruising het ‘n ander bunch ons gevang en ons kon toe ‘n bietjie terug sit sodat die ander manne die pas kon aangee Die stuk pad verby Maropeng het die wind ons begin pla en daar is ek agter uit die bunch gespoeg.Ek kon hulle nie weer inhaal nie en het maar swaar gekry tot by die Lion and Rhino park.

Op 70km het ons verby die Lion and Rhino park verby gery en het die pad weer boontoe begin wys Daar het ek baie van die ryers gevang wat te vinnig begin het . Teen die tyd dat ek op Beyers Naude rylaan gekom het ,het die son sy kop agter die wolke uitgesteek en het dit begin warm word. Na ‘n welverdiende afdraande deur Muldersdrift is die laaste 3km alles opdraande na die eindpunt toe en dit was ‘n gekners van tande gewees om die eindpunt te bereik.

Die wedren is baie goed georganiseer en daar is genoeg marshalls en waterpunte .As jy nie ‘n klimmer is nie moet jy maar liewers weg bly van hierdie wedren.

Uitslae 103km
Hendre Knoetze 2:36:34
Danie Steyn 2:44:34
Thys de Beer 3:03:38
Dries Odendaal 3:07:28
Paul Kotze 3:12:46
Nico Smit 3:34:26
Tim Fellows 4:24:01

Piet Koen geen tyd beskikbaar

JC Nel van die MTN Qubeka fietsry span het Donderdag aand by die Randmark klubhuis kom kuier. JC is op negentien jaar die jongste ryer in die pro spanne in Suid Afrika.Op 'n goeie week oefen hy tussen 600 en 800 km per week en dan is dit nie eers die naweek se wedrenne ingesluit nie .

JC se oefen fiets . Dit is 'n Trek Madone carbon fibre fiets met SRAM toerusting . Daar is 'n power tap meter ingebou met al die"pickups geintegreer in die fiets se raam.

Race Reports

Emperors Palace mtb 4 Feb 2012

Emperors Palace MtbSaterdag was die Emperors Palace Mtb wedren by die Emperors Palace hotel en casino in Boksburg gehou . Hierdie wedren is geskik vir die nie so ervere ryers en is glad nie tegnies nie .Twee afstande kon gery word 20km en 40km Wat hierdie wedren so uniek maak is dat dit gehou word in die gronde van die OR Tambo internasionale lughawe . Daar word gery in gebiede wat daar geen toegang is die res van die jaar nie en met groot passasiers vliegtuie wat laag oor jou kop dreun as hulle gaan land . Randmark is in altwee afstande verteenwoordig, in die 20km wedren was Andre Bam eerste in 01:30:08 tweede Roland Hopkins in 01:32:06 en derde Tiaan Smit 01:35:57 Op die 40 km wedren het Paul Kotze die wedren voltooi in 02:05:04 gevolg deur Danie Bam 02:22:27 Nico Smit 02:22:44 en Hans vd Westhuizen 02:34:47

Krugersdorp Gamereserve mtb

Danie Steyn took 1st Place at the Krugersdorp Game Reserve Mtb Race – FOR RANDMARK in the longer distance 40km.
Danie this is a great achievement and you have done us proud.
Maude Badenhorst, said she had an awesome race :- Her achievements at this race on the 40 km
P-distance 71, P-Cat 2, P-Sex 5 TIME 2:00:58, ALSO a great ride thanks, RandMark took the difficult one and made it look easy.
Others that rode, Kemp vd Westhuizen, Paul Koetze – who took an ugly fall, and got himself some stiches and went on to ride the
“Ride for Sight” on Sunday, Andre Bam, Willie Opperman and Magda Opperman are those we are aware that rode K-Game Reserve Mtb.

Ride for Sight

On Sunday at the “Ride for Sight” we had similar good results and our riders are getting stronger.
Hendre took 7th place in the A bunch – consisted of 150 very strong
cyclists. Well done Hendre on your 02:52 average speed 40:45.
See your out to push your limits. Others that also participated Peter Koen, Thys de Beer,
Dries Odendaal, Poenie –
who found the only pot hole on the whole race, Andre and Charmaine vd Merwe, Paul Kotze, Tim Fellows and Andre Robinson.
Please let us know if anybody else attended and rode for RANDMARK.

CYCLING INFORMATION :-     Rides and Training Please contact the following individuals regarding races  - training or information. Training rides also take place most Wednesday afternoons too – contact Paul if you want to get involved in this ride.   Paul Kotze                   Club Cycling Representative  & for  Mountain Biking      083 266 0480 Dries Odendaal       

VERY EARLY MORNING RIDES:- We have a group of roadies going out to Krugersdorp and back – TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS – from The Shell garage, at 05H00 – sharp.  For either one lap or sometimes some do two laps.  Any other cyclists are WELCOME to join.   BUT its 05h00 in the morings – SHARP !!  We wait for no one !!  Lights and reflectors necessary as its getting darker.

For Sale

We have a PAIR of cycling shoes that are UP FOR SALE ............ Olympic Mtb Bike Shoes for Sale :- R400 Size 9UK Like New only worn Twice and squeezed the cr@p out of me !! IF you are interested please contact Clive Wright at 084 6085106

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Three Advanced Techniques for Roadies
Author:  Fred Matheny  (11 Nov 2008)

Got your basic riding techniques well in hand? Now learn three advanced moves that come in handy and raise your skills to a new level.

1. Ride No-Hands

Pro cyclists can ride no-hands in the middle of the pack on a twisty descent. Don’t try it! Sometimes, however, you’ll need two hands free to peel an energy bar or peel off a vest. Here’s how: 

  • Pick a Place. Look for a straight stretch of road without obstacles like potholes or side streets. Sit up and take your hands off the bar, ready to grip again as you test your balance. When you’re ready, sit up fully and drop your hands to your sides. Most riders find it easier to maintain balance while pedaling smoothly than while coasting.
  • Steer With Your Butt. In other words, control the bike with the pressure of your inner thighs against the saddle. Look down the road at least 30 feet rather than directly in front of your wheel. Relax.
  • Be Careful. Riding no-hands where you live may be illegal, and it certainly can be dangerous. Practice in an empty parking lot or back street before taking your act on the open road. Unless you have pro-level skills, don’t ride no-hands in a paceline until you’re last in line.

2. Remove Arm Warmers While Riding

Now that you can ride no-hands, it’s easy to remove arm warmers without stopping. The only problem might be losing one while stuffing them into your jersey pocket. Here, courtesy of seven-time Tour de France rider Ron Kiefel, is how to keep them together.

  1. Pull down warmers. Riding with one hand on the bar, pull down that arm’s warmer to your wrist. Switch hands on the bar, then do the same with the other warmer. 
  2. Remove first warmer. Ride no-hands. With your right hand, grasp the cuff of the left warmer and pull it off so it hangs from your right hand.
  3. Remove second warmer. Use your left hand to pull off the right warmer while still grasping the left arm warmer in the right hand. Voila! One arm warmer is neatly tucked in the other. Fold the resulting sausage in thirds and tuck it in your jersey pocket.

3. Hop Over a Pothole

Ever get trapped near the curb by a passing car or other riders—and there’s a gaping pothole right in your path? The only escape is up and over. Here’s how pro roadies fly above obstacles (including fallen riders). 

  • Assume the Position. As you approach the obstacle, coast with crankarms horizontal. Stand on the pedals with your butt several inches off the saddle. Your weight should be evenly distributed between your hands and feet. Think of being like a cat—or a basketball player in a defensive stance—ready to uncoil.
  • Spring and Lift. As you reach the obstacle, crouch rapidly by bending your knees and elbows, then spring upwards like you’re jumping. Pull up equally with your hands and feet so the bike comes with you.
  • Time It Right. If you jump the bike too soon, you’ll land on the obstacle you’re trying to avoid. Too late and you’ll plow your front wheel into it.
  • Practice! Lean this technique on a soft grassy field using something soft like a rolled-up towel as an obstacle so you won’t crash if you hit it. It’s a good idea to practice with a mountain bike—the fat tires and sturdy wheels are less likely to be damaged in your initial attempts at flight.

 

 

 

 




 


 

 

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