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Answering this makes me realise what a sucker i can be, in 2003 the first was my brother talking me into doing the Barberton Mtb Marathon (75k) after a 5 year absence from cycling and my longest ride before that a 38 k. The second was a few months later my buddy talking me into the Vasbyt (160k road race) my longest road ride prior to that was 80k's.

Give Shade a break, he made some new friends, But SHade one word of warning, just cause they smile at you when they take your credit card, does'nt really mean they are new friends. Lets see a Pic

Hi I know the guys from Fritz Pienaar shop have an outride every Saturday morning, i sometimes go from PTA to ride with them, nice change of scenery and fairly decent bunch of guys. speak to Ruan (011)234 0962. Rgds D

This idiot does'nt realise the ramifications of hate speech such as his article. He has just lost my bussiness account with his firm, may not chnage his life, but will add a little hurt to his pocket. Don't wish to be associated with the likes of such. And i will be distributing this among other companies within the Bidvest Group, since Bidvest own shares in his biz. One step @ a time.

Hi There, Im new to the forum, and understand how emotional these things can get, whilst i think it's admirable that you could remian calm and address the situation in a clear & concise manner, with a decent resolution. Had it been someone else the outcome may have been different. I have been bumped of my bike twice, the first time a woman, whom did'nt even stop. And the second time a man who stopped, and after his shock had subsided started hurling abuse because i was riding my bicycle in traffic (coming home @ 7h00 from trianing ride), needless to say i had way to much adrenaline at that stage to actually give a s... about the well being of cycling. The next question is, would it make your wife & kids feel better knowing he had a sorry looking face and was apologetic if you were dead. I read this article in the Citizen newspaper, i really believe that someone should correct them on all the details pertaining to the case.