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Attempting my first Ironman (actually first triathlon) this year. Looking to finish and just enjoy the day. Training have been going well (reaching my personal goals) and might actually go for a sub-13, which would be equal to a new course record if I was Raynard Tissink ...

It all depends on your budget, but for the type of riding you will be doing a hardtail will do fine. Maybe look at the Silverback Stride 10, they go for R4100-R4400, I don't think you'll find better components at that price level on a new bike.

Agree with 'Dale, for entry level either one will do the job bang for buck wise. When I started bought an entry level Bell, bought a Giro for my girlfriend, not much difference.

Thanks for the advice guys, will give the Asics a look.

I need to replace my current pair of Nike Air Zoom Vomero's. They were bought a couple of years back(more like 5) and I've put about a 1000km's of running into them. Looking for a pair of neutral shoes. What would you guys recommend?

One thing they've got going for them is value for money. I just bought my girlfriend the Stride 10(entry level bike but fine for the type of riding she will be doing) and there is nothing else in that spec that is close price-wise. I've had my Silverback Sierra for 2.5 years now and very happy. You won't go wrong.

Ouch, think he will end up with his toes under his heel...

There is a little puff of smoke where this guy's shoe hit the tar!!! Or is that still lingering from the tyre?

Depends on what you want to use the tent for...I prefer Mountain Hardwear, they cover anything from 2/3 season suitable for SA to 5 season high altitude stuff. Used the Trango 2 above 6000m and it withstood a SERIOUS thunderstorm with extreme winds and cold comfortably. They are a bit heavy but bomb proof. Also look at EV tents.

Great result! My legs really felt the mtb race during the first 10km or so on Sunday and then especially on the last 20km with the 'hills'.

Thats a good time riding from J!!! Nope, I rode from D. 'Mansgenoeg deur Jesus' kit, grey with a red cross on it, riding a silver Rellie You might have ridden with/away from some of the other guys from our 'club'.

What group,we might have ridden together? Also did a 3.04 on the road and managed a 2.45 for the mtb. Legs a bit sore today...

Buz Luhrman has this as a song?

Apologies, didn't know they were a week apart at the 94.7. Used to be the same weekend or am I mistaken? In that case, do both for sure!!!

I think there are quite a lot of riders who do the 25km mtb(keeps the legs loose) and then the 94.7 the next day. The OFM is my local race and I do the 65km mtb and the 99km road, nice time in the saddle...Find it difficult however to pace the mtb and have enough left for the next day...

...and there's a small town called Stellenbosch where you can get lost/sloshed for 3 days/weeks...

Will be doing both the 'long' mtb & road again this year. I think the 'hills' now being closer to the end on the road race will surely test the legs a bit more...Hope the wind doesn't get going like its been doing the last couple of weeks.

I've got a 2005 RC8000, plain silver frame also MS 'branded'.Think these are either 2004 or 2006. Obviously I might be wrong...

How does 22hours grab you? Think we were the 2nd or 3rd last team to check in just before 08.00 in J-Bay. The route was seriosly tough and we were hit by numerous mechanical and other problems. We also hooked up with another team of 3 so eventually had a 7-man team we all wanted to get to the finish. We had 2 chain breaks in the first 15km's, another after CP3, 3 punctures, aboout 6 falls(one being at night and the rider breaking all his lights) and various other things. When we got to CP1 there was nothing left which caused some energy problems for some guys leading up to CP2. All-in-all an awesome experience, great scenery, but very tough...

Dit lyk vir my so, tussen checkpoint 4 & 5.

I think everyone will be disappointed, but as stated by Wikus rider safety is paramount. I was looking forward to the adventure of all the watercrossings as I've only done last year which was apparently very dry. But, crossing a 1-1.5m deep river at night carrying your bike above your head is probably not the safest thing in the world, and when things go wrong it would be difficult for support to get to the rider. It will still be an amazing ride and the MAC 'replacement' looks like a killer. Obviously the new route alters the planning a bit as to what to send where etc. but it will be a great new adventure for us all. Still can't wait

Looks like there will be some water added to the already saturated ground this weekend as well...

Have also missed the last 2-3 weeks training due to flu. Yip, 18hrs is our goal and anything quicker will be a bonus. Have to save my legs a bit as well as I'm leaving for Russia on the Monday for some mountaineering...

Hunger Strike - Temple of the Dog (Chris Cornell & early Pearl Jam)

There are usually a lot of support vehicles with 2 or 3 people in them and all the support drivers usually go through to J-Bay and spend the day there until they have to meet up with the teams at Komdomo. I'm sure there will be someone who will be wlling(if you can trust them) to drive your car through for you.