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Hi Jaco. Exact thing happened to me. I checked online and it is a thing. There are two fans. Put it on and see if both fans start turning. One of my fans burned out and it didn't turn and it seemed to also have burned out the main motherboard thing, so basically scrap. Specialized also checked it out but was dead and they sent it to Garmin which gave me a new one at reduced price. Not ideal at all, bit stuck between rock and hard place here.

You get CSA racing groups, e.g. elites, vets. And then any non racing falls into open, which will have their own groups from A.

See this is interesting, which would have applied if a bicycle is insured for replacement value like a car. But a bicycle is insured for new value! Therefore you are actually put in a better position because you get a new bicycle if old one was written off?

Event Name: CA2CX Mountain Bike Cycle Tour 2025When: 29/06/2025 - 06/07/2025Where: Klein Joostenberg Events Venue, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeAbout the CA2CX Tour The CA2CX tour founder JJ, decided during 2013 to make The Herberg Children's Home the official beneficiary of the funds raised during the CA2CX tours.   In the beginning, 16 riders entered the tour. Although it was a small group of riders, they were passionate about the cause and raised over R42,000 for the children's home.    Interest in the tour increased and the following year saw an increase in riders. In 2014, the 36 riders raised over R88,000 for a number of initiatives at the Herberg Children's Home.   The 2015 tour had less riders, totaling 25 but their dedication to raising funds hit an all time record when they raised over R113,000!   We had high expectations for the 2016 tour and Spectrum sponsored R58 000 for a reading program at the children's home. The rest of the funds were raised from the event and used for students who wished to study after successfully passing Matric.   The CA2CX tour always focuses on a small group of riders, to keep the event unique and enjoyable. At the end, you can make great friends and connections that last long after the event is over. The CA2CX tour is an unforgettable experience and for a great cause, that brings riders back to the event every year. Go to Event Page.

I see Rekon Race is a semi-slick XC tyre. Is that good enough for a Epic and technical? And for example Tygerberg trails? Combination between front and back from what you have seen? For example both 2.25, or front 2.35 rather, or both 2.35?

He had a bad crash in December! But will be back soon 💥

Interesting, thanks! Definitely a change from 2022, but also wondering how much more corporate entrants there are that gets free company entries and not taking it as seriously?

Sheesh that was hectic! 2008 2008 Absa Cape Epic: 28 March to 5 April. 966 km & 18 529m climbing, from Knysna to Lourensford

Your wish is my command! 2014: 1st 30:31:59 2nd +10:23 3rd +13:26 2025: 1st 23:12:39 2nd +1:31 3rd +12:58 That is quite a big difference in winning times! Edit: Just on that they went 24% less time in 2025. Would be a bit less if you add the shortened stages, time. But not much.

I think somebody mentioned how the Epic has changed to shorter but harder/more climbing, and I checked 2014 vs 2025 from official pre published routes. I know this doesn't take everything into account, e.g. type of climbs, techincal, etcetera, but still interesting. 2014: 729 km 14850 m elevation 2025: 591 km (-19%) 16350 m elevation (+10%)

Just saw this in my photo memories from 2014. Your remember this stage 1 / day 2 I think! I went through a new set of brake pads that day and everyone was scrambling for new ones 😄

Trail Angels also great and in the southern suburbs! https://trailangels.co.za/

Running a well organised event and still having a positive impact is not mutually exclusive?

Saw on Beers' instagram!

No problem. They do a massive annual review every year. This one includes those two you mention. But not sure into how much detail they go. https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/12/massive-sportswatch-review.html