Murrob

I really don’t think anyone at the barn will have an issue with you riding earlier and paying on your return when the pay area is manned after 7am.

Built up the new mk4 crest rims on hope hubs recently, with a warranty replacement of the one mk3 that had cracked at the nipple. They do seem to be a much better proposition and if they have reinforced the area as stated and with the asymmetric rim profile should be a much stronger setup. But yes, if you are over the weight limit, they are not for you. Really like the Matt finish as well without stickers.

It’s the unfortunate reality it seems, even more disturbing is the comments from motorists on the articles I’ve read this morning where there is an absolute belief that it’s the cyclists fault and they didn’t have the right to be on the roads. Absolute lawlessness reigns everywhere. Best wishes for the injured and condolences for the deceased.

Cyclelab is also now selling Sidi’s, saw a good amount of stock there a couple of weeks ago.

To perhaps clarify my statement, I was referring to how long the shoes last with normal use, wearing in. I have mates who’s Sidi’s are 4+ years old and still look in great condition. That’s why selecting the right fit and size is so important as Sidi’s, particularly the carbon sold higher end models are very stiff. If you have selected the right model and size, you should of course be comfortable from the get go. m

I’ve ridden with quite a few different brands, for me the Sidi’s (I have both for road and mtb) are by far the best fit in terms of the adjustments you can make with its configurations - heel, independent fasteners etc. (you will need to ensure to get the right model). Also I would say you wear sidi’s in and other shoes out, they do seem to last much better and the walking tread is easily replaced as well as the other components. They are a pricy proposition for sure, but should not need replacing as often if looked after. Sidi’s for the win, good news is they are available at Cyclelab now.

I’ve had a couple of encounters with snakes at BRB, one down by the reeds section, brown snake, was pretty aggressive, came across the trail and tried to give me a go, but I made it past. Then heading down route 3 near the start before the first bridge/jumps, I’m convinced it was a Mozambican Cobra based on the colouring, but likely a Rinkhals. I was ahead of my wife and came flying past, heard movement on my left to see this thing reared up ready to strike. Made it past, I stopped a bit further down to call out to my wife, then it flattened down and headed up next to the trail straight for her. Who I might add was super uncooperative when I shouted to her to stop. Luckily our friend veered of to the right into the brush, no harm no foul...Centurion and surrounds is actually well known for snakes, ask any property developers.