firewolf

all kinds of interest may appear wierd at first. then they become not so wierd. and then perhaps they become flattering. and if they become offensive then best just go away right? but dirt*girl is just such cool name. a firewolf must at least give one small howl.

i like your pic dirt*girl so that is why i ask

is dirt*girl a blond or a brunette?

like all mere mortals, the thought of a nice hot cup of coffee and a jam filled french pastry at the ungodly hours that roadies keep will always keep any chance of winning the race far from becoming a reality. no one who wins a race will ever stop. for anything. ever. even peeing becomes a throw it over the side of a leg and make the bake markers go around. and if they dare to object... well i wont so. if you r in the front you are a god. greet of do not greet. but try not to pee on your opponants?

i used to ride for a - actually I paid money to advertise ride in this bike shops kit - and the same thing would happen every time I rode without club kit on. no greetings. no nothing. so it stands to reason that the best kit is your own kit and the best club is actually the one that was formed when we were ten and we had a local BMX gang! Now those were the days of true style.

now we are - in the words of style man - in the rarified air of the male who has the gift of the tounge - ie he is a cunning linguist. and as an ultimate hubber clearly a man, or woman for that matter, of some influence. I hope to one day be able to race against this worthy person. And if no racing opportunities present themselves perhaps we can discuss over a case or two or beer.

now.. the throwing of arbitary objects at other riders is worthy of inspection. Do you choose to throw branded or unbranded objects? If the missiles in question are branded, do they represent the more expensive - and therefore obviously better - aspects of the roadie experiance? Or do you simply toss any flotsam or jetsum in the general direction of anyone who dares not to acknowlage your existance? Of course we all crave to be recognized but sometimes the simple fact of the matter is that no one actually cares about the other objects on the road anymore than cheeta woods cares about remaining faithfull. Rise above the banal and throw only the most expensive items. Aim for the head. Always try not to damge the other riders bike.firewolf2009-12-14 09:33:47

on certain cape town roads it is may be appropiate to call out a greeting in the traditional cape flats style - followed by various meaningfull hand gestures and signals. This will create a sense of being in touch with the street and its lingo - and , when directed at a larger and faster rider, will culminate in an actuall physical meeting with the street by means of the riders fist. and the tar. and the small stones and thorn bushes on the side of the street. And in true cape town style those who come to assist you will do so by robbing you. If you are anywhere near Senator Park in Long Steet they may actually very kindly take you home with them. And keep you there while convincing you to hand over any surviving bank cards, pin codes, trust funds and might your sister be free on Saterday night?

only greet those who you deem worthy. if you greet and they do not greet back remember to not greet at least the next five riders you pass. if you pass a female cyclist always greet. especially those who ride with long pony tails. if you are on a good day give thier pony tails a frindly tug as you pass. they will enjoy it and may give you an especially vocal greeting. if you see any one who's kit costs more than your car do not greet - stare intently at your bike computer as if deeply contemplating your next interval. they will nod knowlingly and may greet you the next time. but don't expect it. runners especially like to run in groups in the left side of the road directly in your path - challenge them and see who calls chicken first. if you have survived the dressing down from the female cyclist and are still a good day tuck into the drops and lower your head as you approach the runners. That way when you hit them - becuase runners do not move out of the way - you can truthfully claim to have not seen them. In a nice twist you can always call out a greeting t other riders from inside the back of the ambulance as you go to hospital. what kit do you wear so I know if I must greet you.

damm!

I nearly got taken out by a dirt truck travelling in the yellow lane to let two cars ovetake him on black hill in glencairn, cape town area. I couldnt even repond with a look as he rumbled past millimeters away from my bike. hope the durban dude recovers well and is back on his bike in no time.

its always difficult to part with hard earned cash especially when the desired outcome is not achieved - I am pretty happy with PPA but I am also a full on roadie. So I have zero experiance of them from a mtb point of view. one thing I can say is that to be out on the trails and forests of the western cape must be so flipping awsome i wouldnt even gkive a flying ... about who finished where. In fact i would just kep doing the race trail over and over again till I fell of my bike. No cars, no taxis, no buses, no pedestrians, no near death experiances unless you want them. MMM is there a mtber in me just dying to get out?

sick bastard thieves are like a lice infestation in the soul of biking

Pretty sure I've seen him and this other dude on two occasions flying through the fish hoek circle en route to simon's town. Same kit, same bike, no helmet.