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Good luck to the XCO racers in Les Gets getting sleep tonight after three Frogs on the Men's DHI podium. 😅

Sweden is generally okay.

https://live.lequipe.fr Edit: hmmm ... big old black screen. 😑

The Abominable Yeti was here just 2 hours ago. 😬

None of the in-contention riders rode outside the markers. Others rode right on the boundary, but didn't cross it. Lecomte bypassed at least three on one lap, and again on a consecutive lap. Did she get an advantage from riding off-piste: absolutely yes. The grip on the comparatively fresh grass was significantly better; plus the drivetrain was far less likely to gunk-up. I'm happy for her with her win, she's clearly a remarkable cyclist, but I find it odd that none of the other medal contenders braved it beyond the markers (at least not on the iffy TV feed). @OVERDRIVE I watched the live feed on BBC iplayer.

Erm ... aren't riders supposed to stay inside all the course markers?

One of them is the benchmark. 🤷‍♂️

* Will a 3 or 4 bike rack have enough space between the bikes to fit 29" mountain bikes? A Thule 3-bike rack (Euroway, I think it is) works well with two 29ers and a gravel bike in my case * Is Holdfast a good alternative to Thule? Not in my experience, the Swede is a LOT better (for a range of reasons); specifically referring to more recent-model Thule racks (some of the ancient models are fiddly) * Recommendations for a good second hand bike rack market in Gauteng BikeHub Classifieds ... 😉

There is a perfectly good dirt road heading up where the map above says Goeverwacht; much shorter than driving via Piketberg.

Awesome. 👌

One thing I like about the Thule RTT is that it hangs over the side of the vehicle: shade during the day, and space for Thule roof box (check), kayak (check) or bicycle (check). Not sure where to jam the wife's kayak and bicycle in though ... 😆

... or did they discover alchemy with the Intense prototype. Both Gwin and Norton have abruptly 'found form' with the new frame. Seems unlikely to be a coincidence me thinks. Wouldn't DH be fun to have: One unusual race per season: somewhere strange in the Third World for example One uphill race per season Two race runs per event: one on your team bike, a second run on a one-design bike

Great to see rubbers engaging with this, and @Andreas_187 awesome of you to help the guy. @Titan Racing Bikes this is a great opportunity to step up and help. 🤞

Edit: It's going to get a LOT wore before it gets better (if it does get better). Plan for the mid-to-long term and start chipping away at being at least somewhat independent from Eskom. Something like a powerwall (container with reasonable size inverter and decent battery/ies, preferably wired to solar panels) can be a practical option for those who rent.

I think it was a wise move from Hatherley to try outside: safe choice, no need to risk it all for one more position.

He learnt that from the old man: Greg did that last year at Lenzerheide. 😉

@DieselnDust Confirmed she travelled to Costa Rica on her sister's passport.

Did the sister give her passport knowingly (presumably yes, otherwise the authorities would have been on the hunt for a travelling using her passport). That another accessory to a crime.

So let's hear @Roux 1's side of the story.

Mind sharing a photo of the offending bit of plastic?

@Yubbz Nothing broke. My old rack was over-engineered (and heavy) but priorly designed. Meaning mounting and removing it was a royal pain in the backside. The bikes (2) didn't really fit properly and you tended to watch the rearview mirror because the Trust Index was low. So I bought a renowned rack instead and sold the old one. New rack, made in the Northern Hemisphere, west of Ukraine, is an absolute pleasure to use and I even managed to find a torque-limiter (and lockable) clamp for a carbon frame. Quick and easy to mount to car, quick and easy to mount bikes and I have fait that the bikes will stay attached. Th extra money bought a sense of pleasure, instead of dread, when using it. Bargain.

Can never go wrong with a reputable brand. It may cost more but it will almost always comfortably outlast the knock-offs (and be far more user-friendly to use). I saved a few bucks going with a second-tier rack once. Paid the school fees and went with a proper rack. Happy now and the extra few grand is long forgotten.

More info on this please – can't find anything on any of their websites coming close to a lifetime warranty? 😑

Everyone got lost in the Veldrif Triangle. 🤷‍♂️

SAN Parks and CapeNature facilities are expensive (unfortunately). They have to be ... the big financial input from government is long-gone and Land Cruisers are expensive. Smile, wave, pay and enjoy the fact that these nature reserves still exist. 👍 Thanks for the comprehensive write-up Chris ... I (now) have my eye on this one.