Mrs Colonel

I must just say that I'm really so happy with the work done! I sent Cliff and Lil my "brief" with a low res image of the flowers, and it came back EXACTLY how I wanted it! I'm really chuffed (and I think Colonel's bank balance is too) that I was able to custom spray this, rather than get a new frame. There is nothing wrong with this frame...just needed a change...but couldn't find anything I like. Now, I must admit that I'm properly in love Blom!

I decided to take the plunge and send my bike in for a make-over. Before: Now, meet "Blom", my very PINK bike All built and ready to rock and roll My cabin view

I read somewhere that there is a concrete pavement between the road and the cycle lanes - so yes - a DECICATED, 3m cycle lane

Build a bridge - get over it

Seriously??? This is one of the only places that I go ride alone. Now I'm properly freaked out!

You must be jealousMrs Colonel2009-03-20 05:42:05

haha! No - Pictures! It's better that way But he isn't riding. Nope? Heard he bought a yellow thinga majig to put on top of his stem... Measures in W... Care to share what it is? Don't go there Jason. All I got was a pair of pedals out the deal It's ok though, I'm going to milk him for the next year

I tell you what Mountain Lion, you can take my place. Sorry BMC, I'm going to go play at Lebanon

Thanks Ronelle and Raymond. Great Pics...but I think I have to say that this one is my favourite.

oh you people are so funny. Clearly I caught the ass-end of the story.

He is definately doing it. Heard on the radio this morning. He is friends with "Francois", whoever he may be, and Francois is involved in the MAD foundation. Francois is currently climbing Kilimanjaro, and they are doing the Argus together on Sunday. Wonder where he is starting?

On Sunday at the Argus Mtb race, one of the race organisers was putting an orange chip onto his wife / friends bikes. Someone asked about the chip and he said that they were busy testing new chips - the orange ones are made locally, as opposed to the current imported chip. The plot thickens...

Jeepers Colonel - what's with the face? Looks easy enough.

Yay! I definately need some watching over And bring that other *cough* personMrs Colonel2009-02-25 08:06:11

I have a friend who's back wheel clicks - it drives us nuts. He eventually figured out that the spokes wore each other down and when he put some power down, the wheel "moves", pushing the spokes out of place, causing them to click.

It's ok Jason, it shows you have a chance...you might just get better with age

Those bunches were insane. At point near the prison I could see J, K, L and M! When we turned into Paarl, someone hit a cone and it rolled in front of me and I actually rode over it. Don't ask me how, possibly answered prayer, but I managed to stay upright. I was quite relieved to get dropped by the bunch when we hit those rollers. And THANKS to Poison Ivy for the company in the last 25km or so! ha Now the truth comes out the the two of you chatting the last 25km Of course. We even stopped for a cup of tea, followed by a glass of wine at Spier. Poison told me to have Colonel buy me a compact crank, to which I replied that I'll rather get a new frame first.

Those bunches were insane. At point near the prison I could see J, K, L and M! When we turned into Paarl, someone hit a cone and it rolled in front of me and I actually rode over it. Don't ask me how, possibly answered prayer, but I managed to stay upright. I was quite relieved to get dropped by the bunch when we hit those rollers. And THANKS to Poison Ivy for the company in the last 25km or so!

Damn! Then I won't have an excuse! I'm away from 19 to 23 Feb...so if you can maybe work around that?

Sorry BMC Fan - I won't be in town. I fly to East London on the morning on 19 Feb for a long weekend. I'll come if you change the date.

I'm feeling a little more confident after yesterday's Rollercoaster, so BMC, can you please include me in the slower group? I might chicken out closer to the time, but for now, it sounds like a good idea.