Race to the Sun Race Report
By Ivan Bailie
Should I, shouldn’t I? Can I, can’t I? These were some of the thoughts going thru my head all triggered by Capt. Tania who said she was not available to take the Mellow Yellows on Sat 8 May because she was going to do Race to the Sun. So basically 5 days to the event. Not ideal to get in some extra late training for the event. I of course wanted to do Race to the Sun. Up to now, I had done a few 100km rides of which the recent Vaaldam Ride was one. So, how much more difficult can an extra 60km be with no specific longer than 100km training? Hmmm, time to consult with coach Bennie. He has done several long distance rides and in my mind he will give me the low down on Race to the Sun. So I phone Bennie. Tell him what I want to do. He asks, “How many km’s do you clock up in a week?” Answer, “250km”….” You can do it, just don’t hammer the first 80km, pace yourself, eat at the water points and eat energy bar between water points. Make sure you have enough hydration. Go and enjoy the ride! Remember the 2nd half will be tougher.”
Next problem, I do not have a Race to the Sun entry. So I start asking around on various groups. Nothing by Wednesday, still no entry. Now I’m thinking I’m not going to get an entry. Oh well, I can do it next year. SIGH. I’ll just be one year older and father time is catching up. SIGH.
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