ChrisF

NOTE .... worth taking note of the lack of identification on Francois at the time of the accident. In the event that he survived and needed to go to a hospital, this would have meant waiting for a government ambulance .... PLEASE use ICE-ID type tags, stickers, anything that can speak for you when you cant .... EDIT - "ICE ID" partners with CycleLab / CWC for delivery of their products - https://iceid.co.za/knowledge-centre/postage-and-shipping-options/ I use their "dog tag" ID when I do longer solo trail run training. I have one of their tags on each of my helmet-straps. When I had my nasty crash at a race in Ashton I passed out for a few seconds when the paramedic was checking me .... when I got to I just pointed at the tag and said: "Everything you need ...."

We must get Dewald away from standby .... I need to join you guys and get to learn the trails along Bottelary 👍

Some food for thought .... Three things DRAIN the battery : . Hills . Head wind . Speed .... The irony ... ride a race where you use the group to draft and reduce battery use from wind .... with these groups you often exceed the assist speed limit, thus riding fast but not using any battery power. My first Winelands race I got to 60km and realised had used about half a battery ... expecting to be near empty on the battery. Turns out that in full race mode I spent so much time above the assist limit that I was using less battery. You can drastically increase your range by the following software settings: - reduce the assist speed to 25km/h. You will still be going faster on downhills, but not use any battery for this - set eco-mode for minimal assistance on level roads .... - now use gearing and minimal assist to get up the hills. One last thought ....e-bikes like SPINNING .... no not spinning the wheels, spinning the cranks. Low torque (minimal battery) but high revs. This takes a lot of getting used to. But if you can cycle at 85+rpm on level roads and up that to 95+rpm for hills, you get the best out of the motor for minimal electrical assistance. But man-o-man .... the lungs needs to get used to this ....

A blood test for driving under the influence takes MINUTES, months. Obtaining video evidence along that section of road takes DAYS, not weeks. Few more days to find the relevant minutes of video footage. Hand over to the defence legal team for their scrutiny and case preparation .... again, realistically only a few days needed. Even allowing for the public holidays etc .... this can, or ideally should be in court by end January .... in the view if this non-legal person. Think back to the gent that murdered De Klerk's wife ... arrested very quickly, court case in a few weeks, centenced .... DONE. In this case : - blood test can (should have) prove intoxication or not ... - video evidence along that road will very quickly prove speed, driving "attitude" (speeding around corners) .... IF the evidence confirms intoxication and/or dangerous driving there is no further need for a long case ....

@Zebra

As an annual CSA license holder I support this line of thought ....

The City can refuse provincial involvement unless required by law. c. Provincial legislation (within limits) The province may pass legislation affecting: Community safety frameworks Oversight structures Reporting requirements However, it cannot legislate itself into control of Metro Police operations, because local policing is a municipal executive competence. So basically just another powerless desk jockey .... Imagine a world where the PROVINCIAL PREMIERE could call the MAYOR (who also cycles) .... as much as the legal structure limits "command influence", the City do sell itself as a tourist and cycling tourist destination .... They, Windie and Gordon, DO "ensure" the City is cleaned before big events .... they CAN speak to the right people to ensure "departments fulfill their mandate" .... at the very least, this is what this voter expects. If they truly can do nothing for cyclists .... why the public shows at cycling events ?? Sounds like they want votes from the group they cant help .... yes, frustrated and very sceptic of the promises and no show ...

no kiekies this time ... last commute for 2025 And making the best of the return trip ..... enjoying the breeze ...

If your budget allows, this is a significant jump in specs - https://bruces.co.za/products/2024-giant-revolt-1-alloy?variant=47707574501658&country=ZA&currency=ZAR&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1 @Zebra

Bail ... as long as the accused is not a flight risk, nor interferes with witnesses they always get bail ..... sucks, but we have seen this many times. A question for the legal experts .... why this 6 month delay before the case starts ??

It is that time of the year .... whatever the heck that might mean ..... Somehow there just seems to be more chops out on the roads ... on ALL kinds of transport. From lost visitors, to cellphone fixated pilots, to drunken muppets ..... It is bad enough dealing with this "holiday traffic" when in a motor vehicle ... but at least there is some steel and insurance protecting us from these "mindless operators" ..... Sadly we are so exposed to this on our bicycles. Stay SAFE out there guys and gals .... we have lost TOO MANY of our friends this year !!

Nice lanyard option as well - Forza Tether for Garmin/Magene/Wahoo and More | Shop Today. Get it Tomorrow! | takealot.com Something like to attach the lanyard to - 70 Self-Adhesive Cable Clamp | Shop Today. Get it Tomorrow! | takealot.com (cheaper options at your electrical section of your hardware store)

EDIT - the part of me that is boiling over would provide this feedback, i.e. PRE-reporting the behaviour and the NON action from the authorities, to each and every media outlet .....

At least @Zebra knows to check that dimension before buying 😋

Ben which brand did you use in pic 2 ? I recommended the Forza mount, but it kicks out a bit wide where it bolts to the stem....

Prefect riding weather .... Banhoek Farmstall

Popped in at Manic Cycles regularly. They were always actively involved with the many MTB races on the farms pre-2020.

I am a firm supporter of the 2x benefits of some gravel bikes. Looking at some of the racing setups on GCN many European racers share this opinion .... it would be the Hub if some did not strongly disagree with this .... @Zebra does 30km road rides as well as couple of trails each week with his 2x Giant Revolt .... let's hear his opinion.

Based on the 2025 event ... entries did not sell out .... to the last moment transferring was not an option. At least that was the general perception on most platforms. They certainly seem to want to rather sell more than allowing transfers ..... really hope I am wrong on this !!

Uhmmm .... Anyone can advertise anything for any price .... okay, almost anything. Thats just free commerce. Only (not so) grey area .... FALSE ADVERTISING .... If an add states it is "Shimano XT" and it turns out to be a cheap chinese knock-off ... well then most people would think this was taking the mickey .... thought the odd @DieselnDust might think the knock off is actually an upgrade .... The only other issue .... how was the product sourced ? Sadly way too often our own buddies tells us about this exceptionally good deal they got of mid-night spares, uhm sorry marketplace .... demmit, we all KNOW the people that got mugged to stock those damn shelves !!! Somebody importing an item and selling it without miss-representing it .... good to them.

Add to this the reality of "saddle fit" Like any other muscle, if you do regular 40km rides, the first couple of 60km+ rides are going to test your saddle fitness ...

Would love to get your feedback on the Rapid Sports bibs .... MUCH lower price point - direct from the manufacturer ... no middlemen mark-ups .... very happy with mine

With the Giant e-bikes the system logs a LOT of data !! First service the dealer plugged the bike into their diagnostic machine ... he checked the data, looked at me with a frown, checked the data again .... then asked why I have hardly used the "turbo mode". They could see exactly what I did since I took ownership of the bike. PS - With the Giant you have access to full power assist from the third light. The fourth and fifth light just dials in how quickly it responds to the rider input. Perfectly happy to work between the first three lights ... PPS - Some chip makers would have us believe that the chip cant be detected .... Specialized most certainly have repudiated claims where riders chipped their bikes .... can be an expensive chip ...

A vehicle was involved. I have no more information.

That is maintenance, not covered under short term insurance.