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When you click the "enter now" page on the Egoli 500, it takes you to a page where you pay R3k for an annual subscription which allows you to ride all the 500 events it seems. So it looks like an annual subscription setup.

I read now Scott is parting ways with Kate Courtney for 2025.

On SAFFA front: Tristan Nortje moved from Honeycomb to Imbuko and Wessel Botha from Imbuko to Honeycomb.

I’m 1.75 m tall and ride a medium Revolt. But pretty sure a small frame would work for a more aggressive setup, as my seatpost is not very far extended (I have short legs). This makes for a relaxed drop to the handles, even with the stem slammed. As mentioned, rather speak to a good bike fitter beforehand, as total length does not give the full picture.

Wow, early bird entries @ R2150.

We were able to ride the final 50km loop early on Sunday morning. Mixed terrain, especially in the forests. As said, beautiful scenery. Jeep track, smooth gravel, cobbles, mud, but definitely not SA or USA type gravel. The speed at which these pros fly through the forest is crazy though. I must say though, the level of the european cyclists amazes me. Even and especially in the age groups. Vets age cat winners averaged 35 km/h on 180 km. Even in the "amateur" ride the morning, guys were cruising along at 250W while chatting. Marc Pritzen was the first SAFFA in 100th place, but I believe he had a puncture. Tristan Nortje abandoned due to illness unfortunately.

What happened to Roglic and Pidcock though?

I agree, I think it would have been closer and maybe left Evenepoel with some matches left in the end to attack. Would love to see the big 4 (Pog, Evenepoel, MvdP and Wout) next year all on peak form.

That said, MvdP was crazy strong last year during worlds. But to dominate during grand tours and worlds, 2024 has been special for Tadej!

I do not think so. After 250km, everyone were on empty legs. But Tadej still managed to stay away. Wout might have helped to chase, but I doubt the end result would have been different.

He also outwitted them in the Giro and the TdF... Look, I am a huge fan, but jeez, he is on another level. The way he rode the guys in the break off his wheel is just crazy. I think he might be the reason some guys retire a bit early. He raised the level above the "normal" pro level this year.

Is Nino retiring at the end of this season?

Pogacar still with a lead of 55s with 33km left to race. He broke away with 100km to go. I do not think the chasing pack has any firepower left to catch him. Crazy.

The team of great Britain looks interesting with Pidcock and both Yates brothers.