AdriFerrari

Do you want to win or finish the race? Did the TransBaviaans 2010 and the terrain is district roads... except for a 200m towards the end. So thinking the TransKaroo will more or less be the same. the kms go quickly. So if you can do a half technical 50kms comfortably, do 100kms a couple of times before the race, you'll finish it. If you wanna win the race or beat your best friend's team... Dunno

Nope, never. no cash. Cake, biscuits, food... compliments and lots of referrals!

Linden... you can even get tinsel on the handle bars!

I dont think you're supposed to be kicking??? Try put one of those 8-shaped polystirene thinggies between ur knees.. just arms then. Works well. Also backstroke the same way. If you can get/borrow a waistband swim support, you can 'water jog'.(have a look in your gym at the swimming gear.. sometimes trainers leave their equipment there and you can borrow it.) Brilliant for most leg injuries, and you dont feel completely useless only using your arms. You might even get a sweat outside of the sauna! And... if its your ankle... what about a spinning bike? As long as it just doesnt move sideways or not?

Wont be training that time of the day: but can tell you where you should definately go to for training... and there will be lotsa other riders too: Groenkloof Nature Reserve by just before Pta. Secure, beautiful! Other tracks would be The Spruit starting from Albert's Farm to Rivonia, through Emmarentia dam. But you HAVE to take a partner on this stretch. Only 2 places that I can think of now that you can train off-road during the week.

Jip, part of the family of EPHEDRINE's that THINZ(now banned) and other diet-products & steroids contain. Variants include drugs like "E" or speed. Increases heart-rate & alertness. REALLY dangerous for cardio-athletes. YOU CAN GET A HEART ATTACK no matter your age. Extremely addictive. Stay away, stay away. Take care of your body now and your body will take care of you after 50.

Jip, been there once. Bought a couple quick links asked a few questions about parts and lights and noticed the guys didnt have a clue what they were talking about.... so I left and vowed. Now I drive a little further to what I can wholeheartedly call my Local Bike Shop, they all cycle, they make wins too, on top of the gear game, they help me finding good value for money. I've had a couple emergency same-day repairs done, and in return, they get cake, pancake, brownies, muffins... whatever the multisport-budget still allows for.... and of course good reference. Saying goes: where your money is, your heart is. Guess my heart is in 3rd Ave, Linden.

Thank you OneTime/PainKing, I am crying/laughing! ... so loud I had to share with the rest of the office.

Stel voor jy begin voor in die groep. Waar die races dit doen, probeer goeie 'seeding' kry. Anders GAAN jy almal moet verbysteek wat voor jou begin ry het. Geen singletrack sal 'n race niks anders as 'n glorified jeeptrack/ dirt road maak!! Dit maak ons mountainbikers en nie 'roadies-gone-dirty' nie. Persoonlik enter ek net races wat <60% singletrack het. Wat anders toets skill? EN jy sien van die mooiste plekke in ons land, wat jy in 'n kar nie kan sien nie... wat net koeie kan sien! Laaste, ek vind mense baie goedgesind as jy s? jy wil verbysteek waar moontlik. Jammer, maar ek looove singletrack. AdriFerrari2010-05-28 02:33:49

Curious: why duallie at night... you gonna sleep on it?

whahoo...! Teak Place also has one... more or less in the same area as Van Gaalen. Except theirs are only the plankies... no extra floating devices... you have to mooooove when ur on there!

thanks Carine for the pics!

yip... will try get some more pics on here.

oh and another one... most important one... make sure you are visible! Reflectives, tail lights... all of it.

Welcome to South Africa Warumund. Same rules everywhere in our beautiful country: stay clear of open fields, avoid late nights and early mornings on your own and ....cycle very fast so no one can catch you(joking). Dont cycle with expensive/"wanted" items. Think at the moment your greatest threat are the cars... so wise up in that area too. Never assume they see you or will give you right of way... even if your on the shoulders, grass, sidewalk. I run on the sidewalks/grass in Randpark Ridge/Boskruin and can confirm cars as my biggest threat. Nice places to for mtb in the area are: Northern Farms (Fourways, northernfarm.co.za), Teakplace (teaksports.co.za), Hennopsriver, Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, Kloofzight, Groenkloof (Pretoria, but nice technical rides with giraffe & zebra)...and many many more when you google it. Best you hook up with some mtb'ers and schedule joint rides/drives to the venues. We have some of the prettiest and best mtb spots in the world.

I Cant Stay - The Killers AdriFerrari2010-03-17 02:42:22

The Killers: All These Things That I have done

Thankyou for the laugh and the tears. Tip for the day: read the mtb glossary of terminology to avoid any further disappointments and apologies http://www.trails-edge.com/bikedic.htm

Oke, signed the petition... just wondering how it gets presented to the right people at the end... and with it being an international petition site? Thanks for taking the initiative

That's great news. Wonder what our stats are for bikes stolen every xx seconds? I am however concerned about: "That means that when the bike is finally seized by the Police they'll be able to scan the tag and identify you as its owner using the info on the Immobilise database, giving you a very high chance of getting your bike back." and this is a British product commentary!?!?! Thinking the way to go is independent and not to rely on the police. Guess that's the exact reason why Tracker is successful.

I guess once you've had a bike stolen, you are forever on the lookout... and not always sure how to approach someone. At varsity in Stellenbosch the Student Security Services used to 'tagg' our bikes with a little metal plate that had a number on it. And then the number was connected to your details, etc. That number you could also reference when your bike was stolen. The metal plate used to be under the seat.. but since i now ride a more expensive bike, I'd want it rather on the frame and then maybe even some of the other components too. But lately I have thought that what we really need is something like a "TRACKER" system for bikes. One that you can activate as soon as you see your bike is gone. And they would also phone and ask about your whereabouts if the bike is shown to be in a dodgy area where no trails/races are. Obviously I wont be paying the standard car "Tracker"-fee for my bike, but I've seen some bikes that are worth more than my CAR, so maybe for them. Think we need an entrepeneur here. AdriFerrari2010-03-08 04:09:56

cant even look at the pics without cramp in the heart! ...Never!

Same problem this side: Found them on: http://cms.cyclingsa.com/membership Quoting form page: Note that myrace.co.za is the place to go for your license application, and that no physical forms are available. Support queries may be lodged on < ="" ="text/"> \n support@myrace.co.za < ="" ="text/"> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it < ="" ="text/"> or by calling 0861 616 969."

Dont like the sound of this. Was thinking during this past weekend's ride that: "This place is too good to be true." Will they really allow the workaholics a playground over weekends....?