WillG

Many cyclists have training and racing bikes - the SAS number board stays on the racing machine so it's less hassle on race day - this may be a reason,but does it matter anyway?

Great tyres - run them on my training bike - weight is not best?

What's your call on the best lightweight UST tyre that can finish races?

No bottlenecks in front dude - up your pace

Dont think the differentiation lies between Road or MTB cyclists.References to human behaviour lies in Social layers that are pre-defined by the way people choose to live and conduct themselves.The sport of cycling tends to accensuate and amplify behavioral patterns that mirror the ethical and moral fibre of an individual.It is often those with the least experience that will volunteer the most advice.Humans seek a feeling of belonging and recgonition driven by EGO.The sessation of the pursuit for significance will answer much of the debate. Cycle for the love of cycling - No judgement. This is neither good,nor bad,right or wrong,it simply is. Peace Brothers and Sisters

Timmy - It's 50km - more than a 1000 competitors - In JHB,the most commercial race in the country, if you need a training ride, go elsewhere and if you want to stroke your ego, go enter the MTN Ultra XC races , then post your "training ride" results.Route design and marking is hard work - Hats off to those that contibuted in growing the sport.

SA's pro's are at a completely different level to the average "fun rider" Think we need to view comments in context and from their perspective. Joint goal would be to create a safer and better cycling community for all concerned , catering for all levels of competition or recriation Hunter,Vroom and Augustine are good examples of potential unleashed