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'Dale

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  1. Yah, it is tough on the pocket. I am a professional in the world of work and it is tough for me to race often. What about the average working class person that lurves cycling and would lurve to race?
  2. Yah, Let's grow that 7 to double digits on Saturday morning! A ton or just over would good for me. Not sure how many wanna cover such extreme distances. Some people's training levels are at a shorter distance level.
  3. udxcob, You're covering some serious tarmac! How many iron horses were out with you to Rooi Els?
  4. And if the 'Durbanville-and-surrounding area' peloton wanna go for more distance and time-in-the-saddle, then let's hear some more voices. With enough voices, we can start at 0600 for a longer ride instead!
  5. Yah, let's form a mega peloton next Saturday! There is no road race next Sunday. How about 0630, on the corner Durbanville Medi Clinic? Route: Undulating with one tough hill. Fisantekraal > Hawkers 4 way stop > Silos > Philadelphia Rd > Old Malmesbury Rd, 2 kays on N7, Durbanville Hills > Race Course Rd. Distance: 60 - 70 kays Pace: 25 - 29 kph average The route focuses on the last half of the 99er race. Who wants to join?
  6. niklasvm, One of the key elements, other than time off the iron horse and excellent nutrition is good, deeeeep Zzzzzzz. Sleep more than normal. If you prefer 7 hrs, add another 1 to 1.5 when in training. Try to get a power nap shortly after training. Extensive recovery happens when in Zzzzzz Land!
  7. I use my Cape Storm bibs for short rides of 90 minutes or less. I use my Assos bibs for longer rides of 90 minutes plus. Both products valuable for different uses!
  8. Tomorrow 6 AM? I am going out tomorrow from Vierlanden. Can join you at Wellington / Boland corner.
  9. Laaik the Sky kit. Cool combined colours. Whatcha all think?
  10. Geez! Well done. I am doing the Simonsvlei Race on Sunday. My 1st race for 2010. So, no Saturday morning ride for me. Will get some mileage in during the week. Who of you D'Ville roadies will be out there with me?
  11. Yah. Power-weight ratio is the name of the game in pro cycling - tarmac or dust. Less excess [external weight] weight - not good. Can make the difference between podium or off the podium result!
  12. Schweet! Cool green detailing.
  13. Kit is oraait. The black thermal wear is clashing. Get grey thermals, LanceStrong.
  14. LegTrap, With your vulnerable back, I suggest: 1. Review your setup on the bike to support your posture. 2. Yes, ride lots. 3. Rest more than usual with your vulnerablility. 4. Maybe, if possible, back strengthening exercises. All the best, man.
  15. Welcome, ysfsuleman! To enhance safety: 1. Cycle in a group whenever possible. 2. Be vigilant and aware at all times. 3. Wear an ID tag, sticker. 4. Insure your iron horse.
  16. Kindness is weakness - well in the case of working with a nation that don't give a damm. If you don't put these guys under pressure they will just take over Don't confuse kindness with weakness. If you suffer with this confusion, think about it. Astana, I see where you coming from. It is dangerous out there in the big, big world. I keep it simple. I cannot control when and how World War III will happen. I cannot control the crime rate either. I definitely cannot control whether I will be bike-jacked around the corner from my home in Durbanville. What I can control is how I treat my neighbour, how I greet the man that fills up my car at the garage, how I connect with those I come into contact every day. It starts with me, man. Maybe you have a different way around life.
  17. Me definitely gonna try some of that baby potato protocol! Sounds yummy and effective.
  18. Yah, it has been slow, if not frozen, at times. Periodically though. And most times it is just fine.
  19. All the best, cycleaddict. Agree that cycle is strenous on the backside. Total healing / surgery required to avoid ongoing affliction.
  20. Shorter rides up to 2.5 hrs = apples or two Longer rides of 3 hr + = peanut butter sandwich or ham & cheese sandwhich
  21. Don't confuse kindness with weakness. If you suffer with this confusion, think about it.
  22. Sorry to hear about the bike theft, man. Not lekka. I know you're fooling around with your ideas to solve crime. I will write this anyway: Guns, hangings, dogs and all that does not solve the problems we have as a country. In this world. It only punishes. Destroys.
  23. Used to be a runner before I joined the cycling community. From my car, I then always noticed runners. Nothing much more. Nevva really noticed cyclists or motorcyclists. Never mind considering cyclists! Now, being a cyclist, I notice cyclists. Must be some 'frame of reference' kinda thing. I think for the motorist. And is always prepared for some ignorant driving. Cannot always avoid an incident though.
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