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That's an extreme way of getting your staff to comply (just kidding)

Yeah I agree. But I would still rather that than Jenny "I'm from Parkhurt" Crewyswilliams

Then your reading skills aren't too good. Swiss Francs. He said it about 5 times

That's cool. Its a Sling right?

And don't forget to budget the extra cash for upfront expenses, including attorney fees, bond registration and taxes

Love the promo vid

Awesome write up. Thanks. Getting nervous now.

I disagree with this. Professional means that you have a responsibility to be informed. As much about drug policies as riding with an iPod, its your job. Like JB said, if an accountant fiddled with a tax return, big trouble. If they did it accidentally... Still big trouble, why? Because its their job. Even though they are "just people". If a hair dresser is having a bad day and puts veet on a clients hair instead of colour, is that ok? If a civil eng makes a calculation error in a bridge and if falls, is that ok? I can go on forever, but that fact that it is their job places extra responsibility on them. Accidental is not accidental for a professional

Me too, only one bike, so it gets ridden all the time. but 3.5 years, quite a few stage races, including j2c and I haven't even changed pulleys. Will have to change them soon though, but the derailer is going strong. Tyres really vary the most. crossmark/larsen tt ust tyres have lasted me years, I have even ridden them down to the kevlar carcass and they just don't die. Other brands I have got 8 months out of. and non tubless running tubless dont last very long. Hubs should last many years. Shimano need more care than some others, but if you look after them, they will last 5+ years easily. brands like hopes, you can just change the bearings, so in theory should last forever. I've had a crappy time with my fox fork. Stanchions are worn through for the second time (even though I serviced it religiously), so I've decided to let it die a slow death. I've still had it for nearly 5 years though, but I consider replacing stanchions beyond the "normal" life of a fork. BB - 6-18months, depends on how much mud and water I ride in. You can throw it away after a muddy sabie experience, for example.

On the WADA list its listed as a stimulant. I doubt it would be specifically recognized as an illegal substance unless there was a reason.

I normally stand for about 30 sec every 20 min just to get the blood flowing. that's all it takes for me to stay comfortable.

. edit. Nevermind, I don't read so good sometimes.

Cheapest prices. Very good for that. Just keep taking your bike to linden once you get it.

+1, also you can use cleats. But even the baskets on spinning bikes are better than those other strap things on the stationary bikes. I prefer a my own bike on a trainer first, next best is spinning bike. Would probably run on the treadmill before using those gym stationary bikes. Man they uncomfortable

and yet, it will still be a polo

I watched the XCE the other day and after 3 races I was bored out of my mind. Sprint for first corner, after that, will be lucky to see a passing move... yawn.

My car comes in at R4.17 /km. That's way more than the realistic value. Even considering insurance, depreciation and maintenance, I don't pay that much. Looking at the calculations, they load the "fixed cost" component way too high for my old car.

Dunkeld estate is nice, they have both self catering and lodge type accom. Have some decent riding in their grounds too, but you will have to go out to get distance (not that that is a problem).

Less than zero

1 and 2) not really. Depends on two things. If you want to get to the next level, you will want to learn to pedal to get extra speed. So then the answer is the right gear for the speed you are at. The other time you will want to pedal is coming out of corners. Same thing, you need to learn to judge the speed and get in the right gear. Don't stress too much about it, it comes with experience. 3) Both brakes, favouring your front... yes, I hate it when people tell newbies "don't use front brakes" worst advice ever. About 70% of your braking force is in your front. Obviously don't go over your handle bars. So body position is key under braking. Also, learn to leave your brakes in the corner. Will make a world of difference in your speed and confidence. 4) I would advise resin pads. they are much quieter. They wear down a little quicker, but its worth it.

This deserves a step by step "how-to" guide!

I agree. its about stability, the geometry helps the bike "self correct".

I think we are in agreement

Ok, I've thought about it, I don't think it is gyro forces causing this. When the bike is leaned over, it is riding on the side knobs. If you apply brakes, the force that touches the ground will be on the side of the tyre, not the centre line. This off centre force will cause the tyre to go "toe-in", or in other words, sharpen the corner, causing the bike to stand up right.

To be honest, I don't think that's gyroscopic forces. The main reason being, that an accelerating/decelerating wheel doesn't show any gyroscopic forces. If this were so stopping in a straight line would cause you to fall over. I think this can be explained in another way, but let me think about it for a bit. I might change my mind (see the light)