Selous Scout (aka LegTrap)

Not looking good for the TB,especially with more rain coming this week end. Good to see you again on our night ride last night Bennie.

I truly think all of them doped,the reason why they go after LA is because he was the best (cyc list). Maybe it is time they allowed doping,so everyone is on an even footing. Is the human body really capable of cycling at those speeds and doing those climbs on a daily basis for 3 weeks,somehow I doubt it (unless some form of doping is assisting them). I hope I'm wrong but I do feel "suspicious" about their extreme performances.

I actually bought an ION camera at the Knysna festival.Whilst I have not got to use it yet there are a numbers of features I like,that is,you can turn the camera in almost any direction you like,to start filming or to take a photo you only push one button,it is totally waterproof so you don't need to still buy the "cover" as with the GoPro, etc. There are a number of upgrades coming which include WiFi for simple downloading of the footage onto your pc. I think the official launch at Sportsman Warehouse,Cape Union Mart etc will be within a month. The proof will be in the pudding but for now I'm satisfied.

I see a number of newbies to the sport of mountain biking asking what bike they should buy etc.I came across the following site which has a great article on just this topic - http://www.mtbonline.co.za/info/mountainbikebuyersguide.htm I hope it helps.

Don't under=estimate this race,the hills are long,hard and tough.It was the heat that killed me last year,somewhere around 45 degrees with no place to hide (no shade).The last 25km's or so you will find forested sections and shade. It is much more difficult than the Argus.I won't be doing it again ,the heat is just too intense. Make sure you ride a lot hills in your training.

I have checked the Racetec site for the mtb results from Saturday BUT only see the road event results,does anyone know where we can get them from ! The rain stayed away so the whole week ends cycling was great.I just wish they could do away with the Simola hill climb.

I have tried to download it on my IPad 2 but it says I need to upgrade to iOs 5.1,does anyone know how I do that!

I tried the eggbeaters but did not enjoy them at all.None of my mates use them either.

You won't get any value for your bike if you go for a 29er.You should find a goodish 2nd hand 26er around your budget

I changed to a Scott Expert carbon dual aluminium 29er about 6 weeks ago.My mtb'ing has improved dramatically since then-confirmed by the comments made by all my cycling mates. I am considerably faster on the downhills,flats and slow/medium gradients.I cannot speak for the "serious" climbs as I have always been terrible and still am The comfort of the ride just makes me so much more confident. I would never go back to my Merida 26er

I live between Durban and Cape Town,that is,Port Elizabeth, which is also on the coast.Whilst we might not have the climbs that you have in Switzerland,there are plenty of great rides. However,I don't want to confuse you,so talking from my personal experience,I would suggest Cape Town as there are so MANY different places to ride (and seriously beautiful).A number of these rides are out of Cape Town,for example in the Stellenbosch area (but not more than maybe an hour's ride in a car). If you happen to go through my city then you are always welcome to join us on a ride or two! A lot of our mtb'er's are currently training for the Trans Baviaans mtb race.It is a ride of 230 km's and has to be done within 24 hours.There is serious climbing to do in this area. Lucerne is such a beautiful place (we were there last June),I would love to cycle around there.

Congrats to your daughter,a great initiative

Very nice bike.Your seat is high as you say but it makes me wonder why you didn't go for a bigger frame. Still a great looking bike lol

Some of my cycling mates are joining my wife and I for a breakaway to Blanco from Friday through to next Monday. We are hoping to get some good mtb'ing in.If anyone has any suggestions about possible rides,PLEASE let me know.

Welcome from an ex-Grahamstown boy

I use a Fizik Gobi on both my mtb and road bike,it simply works for me.

My wife and I rather keen to do the above 2 day event,does anyone know anything about the ride/race ie the level of difficulty etc. Any comments would be appreciated

I much prefer bib shorts as the normal pants type slip down my backside when I'm riding.It depends on what you want to spend as the quality does differ,Assos being about the best I think. Full finger gloves in winter is the best,make sure it has good padding. If you are buying shoes for mtb'ing then I prefer the type that has a flatter sole,that is,the cleats are flat with the sole.It just makes walking easier.Shimano shoes should be fine.

The Dolomites in Italy: It’s hard to play favourites with mountain ranges. They’re all stunning in their own special way but if I had to pick just one, the pink, craggy Dolomites in northern Italy would get my vote. Nowhere else compares just for the sheer choice of 2,000+ metre peaks on offer and how better to fuel your climb than with a scoop of gelato or a shot of espresso from the local cafe? All riding here is great but particularly the stunning Seiser Alm, the largest Alpine meadows in all of Italy. How to see it: If you’re feeling flush, base yourself in the posh resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo (camping is an option for those on a budget) and spend every day exploring a new road to the mountains all around. Further west, Bolzano also makes a fine base for climbing the peaks and is right on the magnificent Via Claudia bike path that leads south to Trento. After looking at many areas that I would love to cycle,the French Alps being one,this one really caught my attention. http://travellingtwo.com/gallery2/d/39909-2/57-stunning+mountain+views.jpg

Would love to do it but live a bit too far away

Just an update here,my wife gave me the incorrect site,it is www.gps-rsa.com .However,I've just tried to go into the site and our firewall blocks it with the following note "Malicious embedded link"..... I think everyone should AVOID it at all costs. Hopefully they haven't already used my credit card details.

My wife is looking to purchase a Garmin Forerunner 910 XT and after looking at various sites has found this site to be the cheapest (www.gps-sa.com). Has anyone ever had any experience with them ! She was able to get into the site on her laptop BUT my company blocks them (which is rather strange). I would appreciate any comments

I bought a Garmin Edge 800,works very well

I've done it a few times and have always enjoyed it.The scenery is great through the forests etc.The toughest part about the ride is going up Simola hill which is a few km's into the ride.It is probably around 2 1/2 to 3km's long and is steep-don't under estimate it. I'm pretty sure it has always been 60 km's but I see it is now 50km's ,so something must have changed. It isn't really technical,a few bumps/stones etc but I'm sure you will easily cope. See you there.

Crickey,one lucky man