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Thanks for the offer to help Riaan, thanks for the imput Rooi Willie I will contact PPA to see what and how we can drive this.

So after the Burry incident i was very quick to stick my 1.5m Sticker on the back of my car. So many received this sticker in the last Bicycling Mag. I'm keen to drive a pole add campaign with this and maybe we can get as many 1.5m Correx boards up on Poles in and around our neighborhoods? I’m in Pretoria East and there are so many riders going out that way. lets get the awareness going. Here are some questions and maybe some of you can help answer this? 1) will PP sponsor some correx boards + flyers for us to put up? 2) if not, will we be able to have our own printed? 3) how about doing a big PP drive with the banners etc at a big intersection like Hans Strydom and Atterbury road? Any volunteers to help out?

An outride planned from Lynnwood Cyclery (Pretoria) tomorrow morning. 40km and 60km. This will not be an official Mass ride, but for those who want to join in, please feel free to meet us at 5:30 at the shop.

Well said and good idea. Will drop off some flowers at Lynwood Cyclery in Pretoria.

Time to get this going again!!!! http://www.sign-up.co.za/interview SPIN – November 2007, Bicycling Magazine ACTION FIGURE - SAFETY OFFICER INSTEAD OF JUST ACCEPTING THE LACK OF SAFETY FOR CYCLISTS ON SOUTH AFRICAN ROADS, SHAUN HANNIE DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT AND STARTED THE SIGN-UP INITIATIVE By Sean Badenhorst The lack of safety on our roads is probably the biggest limiting factor to the growth of cycling as a sport in South Africa. An average of 300 cyclists are killed in this country each year as a result of vehicle related accidents. That’s only deaths, not seriously injured or permanently maimed. Unlike many other countries in Europe and in Australia and Canada, where cyclists are given respect by motorists and enjoy significant protection by law, South African cyclists carry a huge risk each time they set out on the road. After cycling most of his life, Shaun Hannie stopped at age 30 to focus on building his business. Twelve years later, in 2003, he won a bicycle in a Tour de France competition and he began cycling again only discover the roads were a lot more dangerous as a result of significantly increased traffic volumes. In January this year, Graham Cooper and Sybrandt van Dyk were killed while cycling on the popular Lido route in the south of Joburg. This prompted Hannie, who lives in the area and rides the same roads, to start Sign-Up. HOW EXACTLY DOES ‘SIGN-UP’ WORK? We aim to raise safety awareness among all road users by erecting warning signs along the most popular cycling training routes. To achieve this we have to rely on donations and sponsorship from the cycling community, as the local and national authorities do not have sufficient funds in their budgets to assist us. Once sufficient funds have been raised to purchase signs, we then submit a map with the proposed route to the national and local road authorities that then survey the route to recommend safe placement of the signs. Once these routes have been surveyed and positions for the signs established, they then assist in erecting the signs. HOW MANY SIGNS SO FAR AND WHERE? To date, over 60 signs have been erected along the Lido and other training routes in the south of Joburg and over 50 signs near the Cradle of Humankind/Lion Park Route in the northwest of Joburg. In the upcoming weeks 12 signs will be erected in the Centurion/Pretoria south areas. Plans are underway to erect signs in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town with funding in place. We’re just awaiting written approval from the Nelson Mandela Metro and the Western Cape roads authorities. HOW DO THE SIGNS MAKE CYCLING SAFER? Firstly by warning motorists that cyclists are present and that they should approach more carefully and also that their liability in case of a collision with a cyclist increases significantly simply because they have been specifically warned to look out for cyclists. IS THERE A DECLINE IN ACCIDENTS ON ROUTES WHERE YOU HAVE HAD SIGNS ERECTED? No scientific surveys have been conducted, but according to the many cyclists who train on both the Lido and Cradle of Humankind routes in Gauteng, motorists and especially truck drivers, have been a lot more courteous and have afforded them a whole lot more road space when passing. WHAT HAS THE RESPONSE BEEN LIKE FROM: THE CYCLISTS? This group has been appreciative of the fact that these signs will assist in reducing, if not stopping the needless deaths and injuries. Having said that, the signs erected thus far have all been paid for by a minority of cyclists who do care about their own safety and that of other cyclists. We would be able to achieve much more if the majority assisted financially. THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES? This has been a mixed-reaction group whereby their first reaction is that there is no room for cyclists on the roads and once the rights of cyclists have been explained, they loosen up and have been a tremendous help especially with erecting signs. Ekurhuleni, for example, has erected and paid for over 20 signs on Swartkoppies Road in Alberton. THE MEDIA IN GENERAL? The community newspapers have really helped by creating exposure for this initiative. I have also been interviewed by Jon Gerricke on his sports programme on SAfm. THE NATIONAL AUTHORITIES? The national authorities generally have been problematic in firstly granting permission and secondly to have their departments assist with erecting of signs. The Gauteng Roads Department and especially a John Falkner have been very helpful in getting this initiative off the ground. YOUR CAMPAIGN BEGAN CLOSE TO HOME. WHAT ARE THE OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVING NATIONAL SUCCESS? Finding people in other centres with the same assion and drive that I have to get this initiative started in their own centres. On my own, I am unable to manage dealing with all the local and national authorities. HOW CAN THIS BE OVERCOME? I believe we need to tackle this at government level whereby the MEC’s can liaise with the various local and national authorities so that they all have the same understanding as to what Sign-Up is aiming to achieve and offer their assistance. CAN CYCLE RACES GET INVOLVED IN SIGN-UP? This is the only way that Sign-Up can achieve national success as the biggest stumbling block is funding. If the major cycle tours can offer their assistance in raising funds we can roll out cycle safe signs a lot faster and save a lot more lives. As an example, if the Cape Argus Pick ’n Pay Cycle Tour offers to donate R5 per entry fee and if 35 000 people enter, we will have R175 000 to purchase 437 signs. If the other major races like Amashova and 94.7 do the same, we will be able to have signs posted on all the major training routes across South Africa. HOW CAN CORPORATES WITH AN INTEREST IN CYCLING GET INVOLVED? The most obvious is fundraising. To date corporates such as Probike have sponsored cycling equipment, which we have offered as prizes to raise funds for our initiative. HOW CAN THE AVERAGE CYCLIST/BICYCLING READER GET INVOLVED IN SIGN-UP? By becoming ambassadors of cycle safety and encouraging fellow cyclists to act responsibly and to identify routes where signs can be erected. Sponsorship once again will also assist. DO YOU THINK CYCLISTS WILL EVER BE GIVEN THE RESPECT THEY DESERVE FROM MOTORISTS IN SOUTH AFRICA? I believe that the biggest enemy of cyclists is cyclists themselves. We (cyclists) need to start acting responsibly by adhering to the rules of the road. If we start by obeying the rules that are there to protect us, only then will motorists start respecting us. Sign-Up will also assist in ongoing road safety education of both motorists and cyclists. WHEN DO YOU BELIEVE YOU’LL BE SATISFIED WITH THE SUCCESS OF SIGN-UP? I am already satisfied as I have exceeded my expectations in such a short time frame. If, through Sign-Up, I help save only one life (hopefully these signs will save a lot more than that), then I am achieving my main objective, which is to save lives.

Hi Guys So the past 18hours has left me a little numb to the bone with the news of the Icon of the sport we love. i have spent hours reading all the posts that you put on here and it brings tears to my eyes when I read it as it makes this a reality. I also think the reason why this is such a blow to me, and I’m sure to more and more of you, is that this struck so close to home? This could have been me!!! Many of you have met, raced, worked and lived with Bury describe him as a Gentleman. So i was thinking on a way to honour Burry and what better way than to have an annual award? This should be no ordinary award. this should be an Extraordinary award. Not for performance on the field but for performances off the field. So here are my thoughts: The "Burry Stander Gentleman in Sport" Award should be an award to ANY cyclist from any walk of life. it should stand out for someone who was a true Gentleman, Ambassador, friendly natured person, father, mother, brother, friend who conducted himself/herself with Gentleman conduct throughout the year. I would like to encourage corporations, companies, businesses out there to add to this and link up. This would not need to be a "1 award per person per year". this could be your own internal award! So i'm posting this so all of us can contribute in setting the guidelines for others to use and introduce this award in remembrance of a True Icon, Ambassador, LEGEND...

Where can we get more details on this?

I will be wearing black tomorrow in memory of Burry. I encourage you all to do the same! RIP Burry. Tears in Heaven comes to mind.

Hmmmm as many say, i think there is some details being left out.... The fork won't "Just brake". THIS looks more like a crash to me? Clean break in the middle?? Are you sure you did not connect that side walk square head-on? I have been riding Dales for the last 3 years. I had a Super Six and never had a days problem with it. I also ride the Slice and the Scalpel.... and no issues. If this is the case.... only you will know, but i dont think it fair to bash Omnico or the brand on a forum like this. I for one is sceptical about the facts here. Maybe your ego is a little brused for making a rookie mistake. so the easiest thing to do is blame someone else or the brand?

Hahaha if i do the math this porn will tip the scale at under 6.5kg

Just ordered myself this addition to the family with the new Sram Red 2013. To finish it off i will add my Zipp 808 FC and Zipp bars and stem

So looking at all the comments here it would be safe to say: 1) NC got more press from this one R&R than they would get from advertising in Ride magazine. So they win anyway. If any tjop (regardless of being linked to the shop or not) pays money for a jersey (NC top) and he does something wrong, it is the fault of the store for selling him a top??? 2) depending on the size of the group and the width of the road... it might be quicker for a motorist to pass a bunch than to pass a line of riders 500m long. should another car pass from the front, you might have to force your way into the line of riders and quite easily push them off the road... just food for thought!! 3) as for ALEX, i would say he was right and wrong. pretecting the group of riders by making a motorist slow down.. succeded i'd say. but for the way he went about it... Epic Failure. Acknowledge to the driver that you know he is there and you will make way as soon as you can. keep left, pass right. When the driver passes, give him a thumbs up for being patient and not a middle finger. But i vote to send Alex to Madagascar anyway. just for good measure.

Ok, so here is my 10c worth. Some interesting facts. Some that the race organizers and athletes should keep in mind. From an organizers point of view (not that i'm one of them) JMPD charges and arm and a leg to have road closer for safe roads. remember these events take place on a Sunday and officials need to be paid over time for weekend work. ontop of that i'm sure they expect the odd "African Handshake" or we dont support it!! I fully agree with aid stations that shouldn't run out of water. From an athletes point of view: The sport is dying due to inflated entry fees. make the fees less and you have more entrants. BUT the total event cost should not be covered by entry fees. This is where the organizers should bring on board corporate sponsors. this is afterall a business and should be managed as such. No corporate sponsor wants to invest when you have a poor turn out. BUT you will have a poor turnout if the entry fees are too high. take a chapeter out of road running, Mtb events and road cycling. so some facts: GNT tri champs - entry list stands at 44. YES thats right 44. because the race entry fee is R380 and if you are a non TSA member add R100. this is R480 for a 2h30 hr race (for some). TSA and the provinces are trying to jump on the IM band wagon and charge / extrort us athletes for lining their own pockets. you can not compare the quality of IM organized events vs provincial events. IM has major corporate sponsors behind them. So heres to event organizers and TSA. Wake up and smell the coffee. run it like a full time business and do it justice. if you can't and share it with another full time job.... leave it to those who can. Get off your lazyboy chairs, campaign for major sponsors and give us a well organized race that we will be happy to pay R400 for!

For as long as there is big money to be made, there will be guys like DG looking for an easy pay day. Bring back the days when athletes were racing for glory and a trophy. Its like the rugby and cricket players getting paid millions for running after a ball. GET A REAL JOB. Doping is inevitable when you see the $$$$ signs. 99% of us can work a hard day behind a desk and do the sport for enjoyment. So should they. Sponsors should put that money into hosting awesome events rather than into athletes and prize money. They will still get the exposure they are looking for!

I got my T3 shoes from R&A cycles in New York. When buying Sidi always go for half size. Italians have small ..... Sorry narrow feet. Www.racycles.com I have dealt with Phill (owner) for about 17 years now. Will get the shoes with in 5 days, faster than any stor in SA can order it. Very reliable. Great service And best of all. 2/3's of the price than in SA. Budget on a 10 - 20% duty and Vat 14% when they arrive (still worked out cheaper than SA)

Hi You have mainly 2 options. The Sidi Terra or the Specialized terra mtb tri shoes. The Specialized is awesome. Designed with the help of Conrad. You can get them from R&A cycles in New York. Order online from www.racycles.com They are auper quick and very reliable. Been dealing with Phill (owner) for about 17 years now.

Also Check out the Ctrack Ice http://www.ctrack.com/Personal-Tracking.aspx The idiot will think its a cellphone so you can track him to the tree he is sittign under. Then moer the living daylights out of him

The problem here is the event organizers will see this as an opportunity to up the costs of their own events to the R400 - R600 mark. They want to compare themselves to the well oiled machine called IMO. They are just slowly squeezing the live out of Tri. You have to remember that this type of event has a huge following in the USA. more than 50 5150 events per year. so they have safety in numbers. The tri pie (hey that works) is just so big in SA. In the USA they will fill up an event to the max (1500+ competitors) from one city or state. That is about the extent of triathletes we have in SA. you may think this is not true. Check with TSA how many registered athletes there are in SA. Less than 1500. In the US each and every competitor has to be registered with USTA. TSA should really start marketing and getting the athletes onboard. Their jobs should be to regulate the Tri market when it comes to event entries. Instead of bringing more (mass market) into the sport they are setting themselves up for the top of the income bracket sport. So much for SPORTS DEVELOPMENT in SA!!!!!!!

I would say best value for money today is the Cannondale Slice 5 with 105 groupset. It sells for R19900. Same Frame as used for the top end bike (just minor change in carbon lay up- not HiMod) But really great value for money.

Schwynn - Its not about not wanting to enter. Unfortunately there are so few Triathlons in our calanders that we all want to participate in every event we can. But this event entry costs more than 2 or 3 others. The problem we have in SA is water. good clean lakes with good enough venues to host triathlons in. Germiston was a good venue for long, but i heard that Germiston can not be used at this stage due to very high (100 times more than safety level) bacteria levels. So no more JHB City Tri's, no BSG tri's.... So events are limited. bring it to the masses rather than selecting the higher earning salary group to race. i would rather race an MTB race on the same day and get the same amount of fun for 1/6th the price.

So i took some time to read through some of the threads here. I have been racing triathlons for 19 years now. I have raced local and international for most of this time and even spent 7 years only racing in Europe. Before i even read the price of this race i thought that traithlon organizers are startign to line there pockets with entry fees. I helped organize a local triathlon not to long ago. The problem that most of these organizers have are either they have no clue on marketing their product --- thus not getting sponsors into the sport. More and more sponsors want more exposure for their buck. To host a one day event with no TV coverage will cost a sponsor (title sponsor) nothign less than R200 000. With TV it is close to R400 000. So why would they sponsor an event where they will maybe get 500 partisipants vs. a road or MTB cycle event that will attract 1500 - 40 000 participants. So the end result is organizers need to make the money for hosting the event from entry fees. Now you get an international event with LARGE LARGE sponsors, and these are the guys that are killing the sport with the entry fees. They basically calculate the entry fees as follows: Full IM R3500 70.3 R1750 5150 R875 (not early bird entry) I say one can race 10 normal (still expensive for a Tri) events for a IM entry. For me the fun is in racing. I have done a number of IM already, so i got the T-shirt. Training for IM takes exhorbitant amount of time where racing every weekend is far more fun. Now here is the real comparison: Triathlon events R300 - R3500 (Avg participants 300 - 1500) Road cycle events R150 - R300 (Avg participants 500 - 5000) Mountain Bike events R130 - R350 (Avg participants 500 - 2000) Road Running races R40 - R130 (Avg participants 1500 - 20 000) Road running races have good road closure, good safety and often at big events like 2 Oceans Great goody bags. So why can they not be more like road and MTB races??? Triathlons should be even cheaper than most other races purely to attrack numbers, not chase them away...!!!!!

Ok, so here's a stick in the spokes. I have read some of the threads on here and noticed all the speculation aimed at his front brake having failed. I watched the coverage and never heard him say once that it was his front brake. 1)So what happend to the rear brake if this was the case? This is also a very good way to stop, pull the other brake!! 2)What is the 1 in a million chance of both front and rear brakes failing at the same time? 3)If it was his mechanic, why did the brakes not fail sooner? 4)if it was brake fade, he would have felt this coming on during a few brakes before then? All pro's do experience a "brake" in concentration (see any road race and the amount of crashes). So could it not be that he just lost concentration for a split second, over estimated the downhill and never managed to get control of the bike? We are all human. it happens. If this is the case, it would be very sad that he blamed it on brake failure. Because a statement like that is really bad publicity for a bike and product. Its far easier to blame something else than to admit it was your own mistake. We all do it. I feel very sorry for Kevin and George. Kev, good luck and get well soon.

Ok wait, let us start at the very beginning. This is Scott Tinley at Hawaii Ironman in 1982. He managed to complete the 180km bike leg in 5h15 (ish) and still ran just over 3hrs of the bike. These were the first "Aero" bars of its kind and note the over socks/booties. this was also the first time someone rode like this in a triathlon. Damn we the bike have evolved since then. I dare not to show the new bikes only, but show us your past!!!

I love my TT bikes. The problem i have with most of the very agressive TT bike like the S-Works is the steap drop between handle bars and saddle. The Pro's have all day everyday to get use to that position. I need something a little more comfortable so i can still run off the bike. So here is my 7.4kg baby.

Pity I have a Super Six size 52cm