Rushdee

Road works caused me to fall into the path of oncoming/approaching traffic once. A truck approached and the driver slammed on the brakes. As luck would have it, I was on the ground with my head directly in the path of the front wheel of the truck. Watched the wheel skid toward my head. Instinct told me to turn my head away from the danger and so that the wheel of the truck would hit the rear of my head and not my face. The wheel of the truck struck my helmet just at the moment that the wheel/truck was about to come to a complete stop. Helmet cracked in a few places. Head was perfectly fine thank goodness. So of course I really don’t see the need to wear a helmet these days.

Guys just to let you know, the awareness has been created and circulated. The other riders have been made aware of the learning’s that needs to be heeded here. Many thanks for the info and clarity. Here's to safe and happy riding for all.

True . Time to focus on the rebuild..

Currently 8.5kg wifff gears and pedals. Well... she WAS 8.5kg... past tense.

EDIT: removed post. Question answered in previous post thanks CPT Armpies.

Not to play the 'ignorant' card or anything, but for those that don’t frequent the area and for general awareness, what is the normal (and formal) process to follow when checking for permission/fees to ride on trails like this, or on any of the popular trails for that matter? e.g. Are there boards or signs at the various entry points perhaps? Interested in understanding the sport better..

Pheeeeuw. Word from our “tour guide” on the day was that it was okay to ride the trails. So much for that then. Next time I’ll personally check with the proper authorities before riding any trails or taking anyone’s word again. Lesson learned.

Title of thread should be: "how not to ride a carbon rigid..."

Hehe. That was another rider, not me. I prefer pink anyway.

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http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l628/stressed_eric1/blackgreen29er.jpg

Very nice.

on my way down to Rhodes Memorial a paramedic stopped me and asked if I knew where the injured rider was. I said that I didn't but I saw the 4x4 making its way up from Town side and he said "yes they usually send help from both sides, Town and Rhodes".

world's lightest road bike at 2.7kg http://antranik.org/...-bike-at-2-7kg/

http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/News/CT-cyclists-attack-motorist-20140303

John Maytham and Dave Bellairs discuss on 567 Cape Talk:

True Will be at Chelmsford rd 16h45'ish.

Dont usually commute via the mountain but the road is becoming a bit boring & I'm looking to enjoy the mountain on my way home today. Will be at Chelmsford rd at about 17h15 today give or take a few min. Riding with like-minded riders is always a heckova lot more interesting than riding solo. If anyone's available to join get me on whatsapp or email & I'll reply. 0836882228 / stressederic01@gmail.com Regards

repeated the ride on Sunday, phone was in a bank bag, on the downhill I stuck it inside my removable sleeve. Not the best place to keep it. Worked perfectly though.

Forgot to secure my Note II during a speedy MTB descent on Table Mountain few weeks ago. Phone went flying from my back pocket and smacked the rocky terrain. Rider behind me spotted it and handed my very cracked phone to me when I stopped to adjust a brake lever. Touch functionality still worked perfectly. No insurance and Samsung's free glass replacement warranty doesn't apply to the Note II. Found a dude on gumtree that replaced my glass for R900. Did a decent job considering how tricky it is. Youtube shows that you need stacks of patience to do the job. Patience that I didn't have due to a trip abroad a few days later and I really needed a working phone asap. Love my Note II. Note 3 planned for my upgrade next month. Shouldn't ride with the darn thing especially considering the size, value, muggings, etc.

and nobody mentions the importance of including some kind of personal identification in your kit. tsk tsk. Shame on all of you Loads of info on our cell phones I know but I throw in my drivers license card too.. just in case.

Updated pics of my ride. Stem, bar & saddle recently upgraded. http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l628/stressed_eric1/20130818_112315.jpg http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l628/stressed_eric1/20130818_112432.jpg

Updated pics of my ride. http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l628/stressed_eric1/20130818_112315.jpg http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l628/stressed_eric1/mymtb.png http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l628/stressed_eric1/20130818_112909.jpg