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Wellington rd, Durbanville.

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” ~ Frederick Douglas

I try not to skip it for more than one year. Should I skip this year? 😈

3 tips: 1. Aim for 500 and you may or may not get there. However the base miles will accelerate your endurance engine. 2. Do it with others. After 250 kms, there’ll be aches and goggas in places that will test your resolve. Social pressure will get you away from excuses and into the saddle. 3. Stay in zone 2. You can ride everyday if you pace yourself well. Also, avoid long or steep climbs to stay in the right effort zone.

The DC is about team spirit, camaraderie and ‘gees’ and the ultimate price of earning the Charles Milner award by finishing with 12 souls with ordinary athletic capabilities. If ever there is a pic that captures this magic of solidarity, this is it; these bras 😄

No more iconic brown shorts in the peloton. Van Rysel bikes, helmets and sunnies is incorporated as the French-based team is also renamed as Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale. Jumbo-Visma renamed as Visma-Lease a bike. Nairo Quintana returns to the Worldtour and is, controversially, recruited by his former team in Movistar. Wout to target the Giro. Huh? Some of the interesting shifts and evolutions to affect 2024.

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” — Jack Kerouac

Durbanville Hillz, 07h14

Kilometre 32 The history of coffee dates back to centuries of old oral tradition in modern-day Ethiopia and Yemen. It was already known in Mecca in the 15th century. Also, in the 15th century, Sufi monasteries in Yemen employed coffee as an aid to concentration during prayers. Coffee later spread to the Levan in the early 16th century; it caused some controversy on whether it was halal in Ottoman and Mamluk society. Coffee arrived in Italy in the second half of the 16th century through commercial trade routes, while Central and Eastern Europeans learned of coffee from the Ottomans. Source: Wikipedia

Roleur in the northerly headwind, Lynedoch Rd.

The little things in life are not the little things. 💟 Grateful to reconnect with my son after 2 weeks of 10 time zones away.

Red is faster, mos.

On top of the Western peak of Mount Tamalpais, the highest peak in Marin County, California. A very tricky climb with very steep ramps, and silky segments varied with grippy rough tarmac.

My friend’s custom Enve bike - he’s Italian-American and loves his bling.

Spot the Golden Gate Bridge on the horizon. ⛩️ Autumn leaves. Otis Guy is at the back, 70 years old now, and one of the pioneers of mountain biking in Marin County, alongside Gary Fisher and Joe Breeze.

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Northern California coastline

Richmond Yacht Club, San Francisco Bay

High level remarks: High mountain stage on Stage 4 already Remco’s first Tour de France Stages 1-3 longer than 200 kms Bora will likely have Jai and Roglič as co leaders Visiting the Alps twice - that’s remarkable 23 km or something gravel segment somewhere to shake up the nerves of the mechanics Starting in the Tuscany hills - exciting! Ending with a time trial in Nice - juicy drama - Olympics owning Paris for summer 2024

2024 route revealed, starting in Florence, ending in Nice. GC favourites - Pog, Rog and the Dane, I guess. Where is the French champion? And who can succeed Nibali in the Italian space. Gee signs for another 2 years with Ineos. 16th or something years as a professional. Who will represent the UK-based outfit?

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Many thanks, Tim Looks like Jonah will be making an appearance this coming March! Whoohooooo!

I want to tandem the Argus with my son. He turns 11 in December. What are the rules and regulations with kids and age limits?

“You only have one life to live. Make sure it’s yours.” - Eleanor Brown

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