'Dale

10 kms north of Stellenbosch

ContermansKloof Rd

Remarkable career, especially being so far from his home life.

The essence of the Argus captured in a remarkable image.

Drag racing on Philadelphia road

Three points: It's not a random morning in the South. The title of the thread is misleading. It is an exciting time for cyclists of all sizes and shapes to get in some training for the Cape Town Cycle Tour, reputably the biggest timed cycling event on Mama Earth. Some cyclists are wise and experienced and uphold consideration for other road users. Some are not so wise and experienced and do some silly things. The trouble with virtue signalling on social media, especially with regard to cyclists vs motorists, is that it incites the bitterness and impatience in those 2-3 ton fast moving metal objects that can kill someone's father, brother, sister or child. We all know that all road users, whether in England, Australia or the Cape Peninsula in summer, have work to do with care and responsibility towards 'the other'. I imagine that the FaceBook poster meant well and had good intentions. I will not attach my professional brand to such a contentious and complicated matter. Be safe out there on the roads, cyclists. The world is rushed and intense and many people do not have the grace and patience.

VO2 Max training sesh * L O A D I N G *

Lekka lekka @Phillippe Coetzee Style Man, the authority on the customs and fashion etiquette in cycling strongly recommends: 1. Place arms of sunnies over helmet straps. There is also an aerodynamic advantage to not having straps flap in the wind. 2. Neatly tuck in the strap under your chin for a smoove look out there. 3. Either totally unzip your jersey when your radiator needs more air intake and look like you worked very hard out there or keep it zipped right to the top. Eksê keep on going.

No tandem outing for me and Jonah this year. He is navigating a new school environment, going for hip-hop classes on Saturdays and my workflow is quite high. I didn't roll the Argus in 2023 as I was in SwissLand and Germany with work. So, I will be in the chute doing my thing.

Summertime

Memoirs

I travel overseas a few times per year @Ozzie NL or have friends that bring it along from their overseas destinations. This taupe coloured long sleeve summer jersey is a product sold by Sigma Sports. Not available in SA.

That fiets is so hot; just look how it's melting that barrier. 😈

You'd be the right size currently at 54 cm, B. The size specifications for Dale road bikes are 51 cm / Small-Medium and then 54 cm / Medium.

Honestly, you’ve got the time, hey. You’re just not making it a priority.

No race organising committee wakes up on the morning of the event and grins like the devil upon seeing the storm and thinks: “Hahaha, now we can rip those cyclists off… we were hoping for kakka weather…”

The last few mornings after that lekka afternoon storm on Monday has just been so stunning. I went to pomp my mossels in gym this morning and, after two hard training sessions on Monday and Tuesday, had to sadly leave my bikes alone.

Taking Simone for a walk

Some inspiration to throw your leg over the saddle and behind the scenes intensity (check out both part 1 and 2)

You’re not too old. And it’s not too late. Dust off your bike. Go ride.

Just saying

Don't wait til you reach your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take. - Karen Salmansohn

Sunny Side Up

Peter Sagan's contribution to the sport is beyond measure. I bought at least two pairs of 100% sunglasses because of his marketing power. That brand is still going strong. How to even estimate the reputational value he added to the Specialised Bicycles Company? Who can forget him winning Ronde' and Paris-Roubaix in the rainbow jersey? When we conflate moral leadership with athleticism of our sports stars, we err in our expectations. Or even hope to have our sons and daughters have these superstars as role models for their lives / our lives. Their job is performative. In the arena. It is an endless debate whether the likes of Peter Sagan should be examples of how to live. I don't think we should. The public scrutiny and spotlight effect on these young adults (typically elite athletes are in their 20s) is too much of a burden to carry for such young minds.

Golden Hour