Scalpel

I agree CSA might be a bit slow out of the blocks with their dates. For me it does not really make a difference as I do not race anymore. Just came up in a group ride this morning. Wife wants to do the Double 90 and husband gravel champs! So who wins? I presume a happy wife always trumps any other desires!!

Andy I understand your very valid point. Surely an SA Champs event should get priority?

Good afternoon. Why is it so difficult to organise the SA events calendar? More than one event on the same weekend seems to be the norm. Cannondale Maluti Double 90, SA Gravel in Karkloof and Groot Trap all on the same weekend! Why do we have to make these choices. I see the Cradle Cruise and Berg and Bush is also on the same weekend. Tankwa Trek and Road SA's was on the same weekend. Seriously can it be that difficult!

Also looking! Seems Cape Cycles does not have stock and only importing very limited quantities!

Yes. I have been using a carbon Cannondale Topstone for a while without any issues.

Good morning. Does anyone perhaps have one of these Thule racks that they want to sell? The older version was sold in SA. Thanks in advance.

Good Year in SA have stock.

Three of us did a bike packing trip in the same area in 2022. Used very similar routes and stayed in the same towns. Stayed in hotels and guest houses Dinner bed and breakfast included. 6 days. Accommodation was just north of R13 000-00 for the three of us. Not roughing it but staying in good solid places. But once again I think the entry fee for this event will probably not be close to this!

Good Year and Zipp has created tyres specifically for the Zipp wheel. Probably an option to look out for. I do not have Zipp wheels but I have ben using Good Year tyres on my gravel bike and I am really impressed with these.

Apparently only 0,5 of us are in the know! But you know that!

This was last week Saturday.

Have a look at the Good Year range launched in SA recently. Better value for money than any other tyre out there. Performance just as great and even better.

Theoretically you can also run slightly lower pressures on a gravel bike!

Hilton I bought mine through Feathertec in Pretoria. Johan van Greunen. Where do you stay?

I have been using Panzer inserts in both XCO bike as well as my gravel bike. Best product in my opinion. Lightweight and it has saved my bacon. I also use their sealant! Probably the best stuff I have ever used!! https://ridepanzer.com/