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Hi Guys, I need to replace my tyres before the Epic and was wondering what the best tyres would be for that race. Not that happy with my current brand, so looking for advice. I've had 2 suggestions: 1. Schwalbe Racing Ralph Snakeskin 2. Maxxis Cross Mark I'm running tubeless 29er. Thanks

They didn't name it after a ride at Ratanga Junction... the name should've given you a hint.

My type of caddy, not afraid of some bushwhacking...

Her talent is wasted with her clothes on...

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I placed an ad in the classifieds about a week ago. When i post a comment or BUMP the ad nothing happens. have we lost this function or am i doing something wrong? Thanks

Some interesting comments here... I'm not suggesting that cycling is harder, i agree, there isn't a tougher single day race than Comrades, mentally and physically (i'm doing my first one this year!). And i love the point that there's no free kms in running - even the downhills are tough during a long run. Personally, after 200kms on the bike (triathlete = no drafting) i am absolutely spanked. I need to lie-down almost immediately. After a marathon i can still walk around, have a beer and a wors roll! The navy seals who decided on the Ironman distances did so to make the event equal to each discipline. So they believed a 180km bike = 42.2km run. So, do we think they got that right? I think that's accurate, but obviously it becomes a tougher run after the bike!

I was having dinner with a runner friend of mine last night and the topic got onto the usual Runners vs Cyclists - who/which is harder... I told her that I did a 200km ride on the weekend (Ironman training), and she asked, "What would that equal in running kilometres?" I said 50kms. My reasoning was that a 90km cycle is like a 21km run, so times that by 2 and you hit a marathon = 180km, so add a few for luck! Although i do think i'm favouring the cyclist here. I also don't think anyone can judge unless they've riden at least 150kms and run a marathon. Your thoughts?

Hi Hubbers, I've got a set of Gatorskins, how far can i expect them to last under normal road conditions before they have to be replaced? I don't use them for racing, just training, so when is enough enough? Any signs that i should look for to indicate its time for them to be replaced? Thanks

Hey Rudi, I've done one 70.3 and one IM and they're the best things i've ever done. My advice would be don't do anything you haven't done in training, no point throwing months of training away because you reacted badly to a pill, a Gu, a drink, you've never tried before. As for HR, you can obtain the same speed at a lower HR at the coast, so you need to decide if you have the strength to keep it up for 2.5 - 4 hours on the bike, or you should tap off on the bike and save it for the run. Personally, i'd save it for the run, you'll pass 3 times as many people with an extra 5% on the run than you will with an extra 5% on the bike. Last thing, treat the swim as a "warm up", nobody has ever won a IM with a great swim, conserve energy, stay out of trouble and just enjoy it. The swim can be a bit hectic to start, don't let it bother you, keep your composure and carry on. See you on the beach in 11 days time!

Did the Fun Police remove all the Hot Chicks in cycling gear pics?

Weather24 predicts, "Tons of Rain". Since when did tons become a meteorological term?

Hi Hubbers, I'm looking at buying a hydrotail to fit my Adamo saddle. Any advice on the best one to fit? The one i currently have is a RavX. It's clumbsy and has fallen off once or twice under the strain of 2 full bottles - luckily not in a race ... yet... Any advice?

What are the best men's bib shorts, value-for-money-wise on the market at the moment? I know of Assos, but are they worth the cash? What about First Ascent or CapeStorm? Are these as good? Thanks for your advice...