ChrisF

You are too kind. Let's go fetch some wood and think of him next to the braai fire ....

Yes and no ... Unit was still under warranty. BUT, the damage was due to a fall .... I noted this when I handed it in (hoping the insurance would help if needed). Garmin replaced the unit, no cost to me. Maybe I was just very lucky.

How ? This is why I am asking the question. When I got the Kickr I immediately went the Zwift route. Really dont know what other options there are for "just variable resistance" training. Before doing a deep dive into google, hopefully the Hub community can provide some input on what alternative apps/options have worked for them.

Question - with which platforms does the Kickr Core work ? Any suggestions on ways to have a resistance based training with the Wahoo Kickr ? The classic 2 minutes at X watt, then 1 minute at a higher resistance ..... When I bought it used Zwift for a few years. Briefly tried MyWhoosh ... just to heavy on the PC ... buffering takes all the fun out of it. Trainer Road was nice .... seems this is no longer available without a subscription .... My use of the indoor trainer has evolved over the years. From the interactive road rides with others I now only use a short resistance based session as a warm up to other exercises (leaving actual cycling for outside) Paying a subscription for these short warm up sessions is an overkill for what I want.

OUCH !!! They are dropping the ball .... few months back CWC got my 530 resolved in 3 weeks, thats from me dropping it off to picking up the new unit.

Sadly MANY e-bikes, help-my-trap non-throttle versions, available that can reach stupid speeds .... with crappy bicycle brakes. Plonk a 2k chip onto a R30k Darrvin ebike and it will assist up to 64km/h ..... sure, you would need a drastic change in gearing .... and that with 1-pot Tektro brakes that dont even work properly at 20km/h. Let's not kid ourselves .... FastnFurious was a hit because it is engrained into our DNA. Thankfully a small percentage that goes full ape with all the mods.

Sounds like you need a new broker. If you let us know where you are, sure some Hubbers can recommend good brokers in their area. I have been with Santam for 31 years. With my current broker for about 25 years. My last claim was a contractor that drove into my parked car ... should be an easy claim. Turns out the driver was not employed by the company .... my broker pushed until they got my excess back. The next week I got an email about my premium increase. I was still reading it when my broker phoned me ... she sent a very clear reply to Santam, noting that this was a "no blame" claim, as the vehicle was parked, and my premium was immediately re-instated. As for bicycle insurance - - If the bike is stolen from home, there must be signs of a break in. - If the bike is stolen of a bike rack ... signs of "forced removal", i.e. broken chain or similar. - Also ask about "wearable insurance" ... if you are in an accident, broken helmet, torn bib, etc ....

Oom is REG. Help-my-trappers feels about throttle-riders like some amish riders feels about help-my-trappers ....

Hoping for the best.

YOU hang up your cleats ? NO !!!!!

I renewed my CSA license earlier this year. I had to complete a box for which club I belong to..... who knows if they actually follow up on that box, or just your EFT ....

Which is why the Regulations have a sub paragraph specifically for mobility scooters. Golf carts are not used on roads, thus exempt. These regulations are specifically aimed vehicles that use public roads.

Correct, I had to enter a club to register as a normal CSA member. PS - The day licences vs becoming a annual member is a nobrainer if you do couple of races during a year.

Jeepers ... those eccentric exercises is an eye opener ....

Could be a VERY good doner bike for a gravel-monster ....

Would be interesting to see more of his cross training .... My biokineticist is strong advocate for cross training. - Some aqua sessions - Running / walking - Cycling - Weight training - Mobility / mat sessions

A friend recently sold the same bike, which was already converted to a 1x. Sadly there is not much of a market for 2x Depending on the condition, probably R6 to R8k ... being very optimistic. It is a pity, as these are VERY nice bikes !! I had the "Big 7" a few years back. PS - You say "Big 9", but types 21" .... most probably a 29". Take a chance, put it on the Classifieds for R8k ... for the right gravel rider the benefits of the 2x may just be what he is looking for Put your safety belt on ... the "traders" WILL bombard you with offers of R3 or R4k !!

People are getting their lines crossed ... Joke - the price list for licenses ... FACT - An updated vehicle regulation was published in December. The City of Cape Town has approached the regulator for clarity on sub paragraph (iv) - - what is an "environmetally friendly vehicle" ? Note there are already legally registered electric scooters. - what drivers license is applicable to this new type of vehicle ? In terms of cycling - This should NOT impact on legal e-bikes, i.e. 250W, 25km/h speed assist. This is a well established concept. Policing derestricted ebikes ... worldwide problem with no easy answer.

Do yourself a favour, speak to Christille at "The Edge Physio Centre" in Paarl. The Bodyandbike Centre, Bellville and Paarl

Sadly THIS is an all too common practice now. Well, not the R5 on the counter, but a series of emails ... "match this offer" ... nope, "IMPROVE on this offer" .... and tomorrow yet another email from the same person, now wanting a discount on the discount of yesterday's discount ... Tyre kicking and a handshake seems a thing of the past .....

Really is doable. A friend did her first Comrades at age 50 in 2022. Due to various reasons she could only start the dedicated training about 8 or 9 weeks before Comrades. It was most interesting to observe her training program. Even training to walk those long hills at 60km ... for somebody that does not walk that was a mindshift !! Then dot watching on race day. She stuck to her pace, walked that monster hill, then back on pace. Finished on planned time. It was amazing to watch this unfold, from training to race day. IT CAN BE DONE. BEST wishes with your training, and on race day 👍

Thank you for the race report. SUCKS being THAT close, and not finishing. But surely the correct call. BEST wishes with your Comrades training.

Most likely a 1 April post that is being copied without the orginal date .... Saw a LOT of 1 April stuff being re-posted on Sunday.

Bit of history - June 2020 Gert already commented on the ongoing efforts by our fearless leaders to deal with the ever changing landscape of e-mobility. SA may be getting new rules on what qualifies as a bicycle – with big implications for e-bikes - Gert Nel Inc Attorneys Worth noting that only a few weeks earlier the "vehicle codes" were updated - see attached. This new round of publicity is as a result of the 10 December 2024 Gazetted latest set of rules for motor vehicles. Mostly it reads the same as the older set, but now sub-paragraph (iv) have been added, dealing with "environmentally friendly vehicles" that exceed 45km/h. - new rules also attached. Side by side the two sets of rules read as follows - PS - The term "Environmentally friendly vehicle" is not defined in this document. It does seem to be associated with electric cars, or in this case electric motorcycles. This create an opening for using an e-scooter limited to below 45km/h, as a non-motor vehicle, i.e. non registered. (not that I would want to be in traffic on a scooter that cant keep up with the cars) PPS - The concept of a law being promulgated in December, then only being discussed a few months later is sadly an all too common occurrence !! We see this most every Building code that is published. We see the draft copy, it goes quiet for months often years, then you hear is was promulgated a month or three earlier. PPPS - The topic of licenses for bicycles comes up every so often. To date this is not in line with the "motor vehicle" Regulations. As such any such fees would be in the form of a By-law, for and by each City or province. In summary - NOTHING has changed in terms of bicycles nor e-bikes. Not in terms of national regulations. Now the difference between National laws being promulgated, and each province or large city publishing their own By-laws is a whole different topic. My google searches only shows the City of Cape Town reaching out the Regulator asking for clarity on the new motor vehicle code. No mention of a CoCT By-law on this, not yet. Vehicles - April 2020.pdf Gazette 10 December 2024.pdf

Trailseeker do have a 40km route. But certainly do bring your legs !!! Also only 1 or 2 per area for the year. But well organised and well worth supporting. The Worcester valley had so many "farm races" .... would love it if some of these make a come back. Fine Breede has a some special memories for us, would really like to do it again.