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Thanks! We camping at: https://www.bosveldoasebrits.co.za/1.Bosveld-Oase-Brits-Home.htm Hennops is a little to far...hehe....

I know this is pretty old, but we heading out to a camping spot close to Brits soon and I want to do the same, do you end up going to Van Gaalens or was there something closer?

Did the 1/2 marathon! Loved it!!! Can't wait for Mabilingwe!

Any chance of getting the GPX file for the 1/2 marathon?

Well the problem seems to be sorted. Took it in to Polar an they replaced the strap and battery....all working like a champ now! Thanks for the help everyone!

HAHAHA! Maybe I am not working out hard enough to produce enough sweat...

I think I might have an old strap still from my old polar. Worked like a charm. Might want to give it a try. Also may give this a try. Sounds like the more viable option if I dont come right. But are the new smart straps compatible with the CS300's?

I rinse it after most rides. But cleaned/rinsed/washed it with hot water and soap after my ride on Tuesday. Have also machine washed it once or twice since I have had it.

Maybe it's just one of those things we have to live with...

Awesome thanks man!

Flatt battery?? The device is still new? Interesting! Thanks will take it to Polar as soon as! Will they help with wheel size setup? I did as instructed in the manual but clearly I cant read or follow instructions...hahaha!

Hi all, Hoping for some help and/or tips please. I have searched this forum for CS300 issues but nothing similar to what I have. My CS300 is fairly new, bought it in Jan this year. The Cadence sensor is working fine and the speed sensor is working fine. (Even though I find my GPS to be way more accurate on distance travelled.) The problem I have is with the HR monitor. I have followed the instructions of where I should wear the strap, it is wet when I put it on. The strap is a tight as it can be without hurting whilst I ride. But...The watch (mounted on the bars) picks up my heart rate and works fine for a while, a while being an indefinite amount of time. But every so often it will lose signal for a few minutes, not such a problem, but when it regains signal my HR shows as 225+ bpm, then slowly drops down to what my heart rate is...? The problem I have is almost all my work outs show this as my Max HR which is not true...would definitely know if I pushed that hard and would definitely not be posting here if I knew it was correct. I have moved my GPS off my handle bars as to try eliminate interference, it sits in my shirt pocket or Camelbak's pouch. I understand it could lose signal when crossing under power lines etc...but often in the middle of nowhere it will just lose signal when my HR is at a constant 140 bpm and then does as described above. Thoughts? Is it a faulty unit? Am I doing something wrong?

<p>Am so excited! Entered for the 1/2!! Can't wait it looks awesome!! <img alt="" src="https://community.bikehub.co.za/public/style_emoticons/default/clap.gif" /> Will be my 1st 'real' MTB event! *blush*</p>

If all goes well will be collecting my gf's new MTB on Saturday Will then be going out to Reitvlie sometime for some 'easy' riding!

Back on the bike after an 8 week lay off.... Couple of visits to the physio and OT and whole lot of $$, some XRAYS and the doc has cleared me to ride again. Looks like I got a self tapping screw in my hand...lol!

To true! My knowledge of the different groupsets and brands etc is almost nothing! Just have to gave my mates a bit of 'gears' publicly! Although I could not agree more personally with when you say "I bought it, I own it, I ride it, I put whatever the hell I like on it and the rest of you can lick my chain " Except I know I have Shimano with SRAM jockey wheels....

I can't believe you publicly admit to 'cycling' with UvRooyen... I mean Shimano on a Pinarello?? Seriously?!!

Yay...indoor training.... can't wait! Thanks dude!!

Was doing the 40km...Don't know if I will be ready yet! Don't want to start too soon though either. Will see Doc see for follow up visit. Yeah I know! lol! Thanks man! Who needs friends when you have cycling buddies like this?

Thanks for the well wishes and advice everyone!! 'Op' went well! I now have a permanent pin in my hand to match my IM pins in my arm and leg, all on the right side (Previous injuries from a car accident.) So I am well balanced now... Nothing temporary about it... In a cast type thing and doc warned me not to do anything stupid till he sees me next week to have stitches taken out. Said to me minimum 6 weeks outta action!

So after I took my MTB in for a service last week Wednesday, I take her out for a ride to 'test' all is cool! Attempting to 'mount' a pavement sideways and not straight on, stupid I know, I bail off and hurt my hand! Hoping for the best, like a sprain, I don't got to the ER straight away. But after two hours of pain I was taken to Wilgeheuwel by my GF. Turns out I broke my 5th Metacarpel in my right hand. According to the specialist I have what is similar to a 'boxers fracture'! Going in later this morning for them to straighten the bone and what sounds like a pin to be inserted. So I'm outta action for a few weeks! Anyone else suffered a similar injury? How long where you out for? Any precautions you take when riding now? An not falling has been taken into consideration Really want to do the Sabie Classic I posted about the other day but that does not look possible now! *sighs*

That's the reason I am doing this! An not so worried about my times...

Most of the time I can't afford to smile...am to out of breath!

Awesome stuff! Not so sure about the riding till I want to puke part... I seem to be pretty good at the riding at my own pace thing, as I really have only one pace and it's slow hehehe! Am very excited about it and can't wait. Entered the Mabalingwe one this morning. Thanks Everyone!

Will be doing my 1st 'serious' MTB race at the end of the month. I did last years 94.7 MTB and then the Emperors Classic last weekend. But have now entered with Poenster to do the 40km Sabie Classic. Have heard and seen from the route profile it's a pretty hectic ride? My intention is to just finish the race, not to fussed about what time I make, just want to enjoy myself. Besides the training side of things, any advice for a MTB n00b? Things to be careful of, things not to do, things to do? Thanks in advance!