ChrisF

Welcome to the Hub @Karoofan Maybe post a photo of the rack, or more details of the specific rack. Thule has MANY different racks over the years, with many different handles.

And worth noting that Zwift actually IS month to month. Very nice to use during winter, and then switch OFF when we can out again. Just dont "hybernate" .... it restarts and you only notice it if you see the charge going off your account. Pity about the exchange rate .... Zwift really is a very nice platform !!

That climb after Kobus se gat .... SO EASY to THINK there is two more switch backs, and then give it your all .... come around the corner and your see a decent section of climb left .... go around that corner and your mood drops when you see yet another climb section .... TEMPER your effort up that climb ! That long steep downhill towards Prince Albert ... make sure your brake discs have ample life in it .... not the place to overheat worn discs .... ENJOY !!

I have the 3-pin version of this - https://sonoffafrica.co.za/product/sonoff-s60-smart-plug/?srsltid=AfmBOopSa_9VcoaxMLIXy1Sf1DxjD-gRn-JkLgTPsi7E_dHQWaf_Al_F They have a WIDE range of goods .... welcome to one deeeeep rabit hole EDIT - I see Communica also stock some of their range. I have a couple of these. One is used for the ebike batteries .... I can set it up to charge during sun-times, maximising solar. Also I can set a timer to only charge it to about 70%, to optimise the battery life, then a top-up charge the night before a ride. Similarly, one on the pool pump allows me to control it remotely depending on weather and solar .....

I use a SONOF wifi plug for the fan. Perfect for the warmup, then easy to switch on the fan when you want it.

Is it still as resource heavy ?

Sadly crossing the North South devide is more about running the muggers gauntlet than surving the traffic ... thougb there most certainly are a few spots that are not exactly cyclist friendly

R44 most certainly not a freeway. Actually very few freeways in the Western Cape: N1 N2 N7 M3 M5 R300 Probably a few more, but these are the obvious ones

@Mamil @Jbr and a few others will soon chip in and tell you all about the vast network of gravel roads

Welcome to the Hub. Thanks to you and @Prince Albert Cycles people like me are still middle-aged ... Have a look at "Southy Vines". Nice spot to keep the wheel rolling.

You are "younger" than most of the Prince Albert visitors Living proof that "age" is just a number ....

Nice morning for hitting PR's .... 👍 that is until you turn back into the WIND ...

Thanks to our legal system .... Any side bets on how long till the next victim stumbles on these threads ? The longer these threads stay active, the more chance the next potential victim might get an early warning.

Do yourself a favour and take Robert's offer.

If the freehub can take the 10/11 speed cassette, then it is very easy. Next, if the chainring (front) is 104 pcd (pitch circle diameter), then it is very easy to get a chain ring. PS - you need a narrow-wide ring if you are going 11 speed. Sometimes the shops sell an "upgrade kit", including most of the parts: . Trigger shifter, including cable . Ring gear . Chain . Derailure, long cage offers more options if you want more climbing gears . Cassette Alternatively you can speak to Janos at Evobikes for a qoute for all the parts.

@Jakoos the post above explains it very well. 1x11 will cost about the same, and give you much more gearing options. the low cost 1x12 is best avoided ....

Bring jy dit Maart af Kaap toe vir my ?

That is one good looking bike 😍

Many adults are doing some hectic trails on hard tail bikes. @Me rida my bicycle Also consider the increase in running costs. Traditionally the schools series did not ride trails that needed a full suss.

With CTCT the charities start later ...

My GUESS ... The City of Cape Town is taking steps to distance themselves from an event organiser that is not abiding by event rules - the City has been STRICT on this point for decades. It would take a strong new approach to prove to the City that the 2026 event SHALL abide by the rules. HOW, is the question the 2026 committee needs to adress. The City regularly stops events. They work on a tick box approach. If they have doubts about the safety ... they pull the permit !! Okay, some good news - VERY EASY to limit the number of entries sold, and to check this. Thus very easy to overcome this requirement. The toilets, watering points, etc ... these are checked on the days leading up to the event. And the City WILL now check these details with a fine totthcomb .... but very easy to address these last second, this is part and parcel of the frantic frenzy leading up to getting the final event permit sign off

https://runningmann.co.za/2025/04/15/two-oceans-board-cant-stop-lying/

And how does she ignore all the others that has "something personal" against TB? It takes a very special person, and very special in-laws, to ignore 10 years worth of "issues" ....

https://www.capetownetc.com/news/city-of-cape-town-withdraws-support-from-two-oceans-marathon/ Not good for the future of this event ... 😵

In 2017 the Bloemendal "trailhead" was no more than a 1x1m Wendy hut that has since fallen to bits. Then a lone container where Nicky sat and did her admin. Quickly after than a cluster of containers arranged to create a functional trailhead with a small shop. Fast forward, and it is now a small complex .... It provides permanent employment to a number of families. It provides a base for a couple of businesses. These trailheads accross SA may be a "micro" enterprise, but it is a good solid source of income for many. Let's not forget that each rider represents another string of income for the larger cycling suppliers, from bike shops to clothing etc etc ....