Gr3mlin131

This is the first time I have seen this list set out like this for the names. Are the names also the same on the road bike side? May be worth having the list or graphic somewhere on the website with the hierarchy.

I get the same when on certain corporate networks or VPN that blocks bikehub (and other sites) This redirects you to a landing page that has the certificate issue. So good idea to check on different WIFI/networks or turn off VPN if you have it on.

I got some bibs as part of my order testing the delivery. Some bibs, tools, camera etc all for R200 in some intro offer, so no idea what the bibs itself cost me. Quality is what can be expected from that price. The pad is not very good, and the sewing does not look like it will last more than a year. But for indoor it works for my hour-ish rides in the week. Would not use for longer or outdoor rides. YMMV, my bum does not mind bad bibs/saddles that much.

Last couple of Ali Express parcels got to me eventually. Four packages sent to three different post offices. One that only takes cash, one only card and the last one can do both. Takes at least two months and the tracking breaks down after the distribution center in town. Then the wait starts for the little notification paper in the post box. So I have received everything eventually, but not worth the hassle for most things I would order from there. Especially with the seemingly random taxes added to the end.

Riding mostly on road and sweating like a pig at the slightest heat I got the helmet with the most holes I could find at the time, Suomy Timeless. Happens to be a very lightweight option as well. I have tested both the crash protection and their crash replacement, and happy with both. Might need some more coverage if I go on more gnarly rides than gravel in the future, so watching this thread for those. Also MIPS covers holes, so just in the way of the cooling winds so actively avoid it.

I really enjoyed the coverage the year it was in Pretoria. Live streaming the attacks up Tom Jenkins with the crowds lining the side of the road was amazing, but since then there has not been proper coverage. Way to far to make the trip to go and watch for me, will see the results after the race most likely.

I think the value is there, full road closure and an excuse to take a trip to Cape Town and do a scenic ride around it. But I suspect that for me and many others it will just not fit into the budget this year. Would rather spend the tavel and entry money to do several races and rides locally.

Followed link in the update mail from this morning, https://www.discovery.co.za/vitality/vitality-fitness-updates

The more interesting update seems like using VO2 Max from your watch instead of a fitness test for bonus points. That table is sure to spark some debate.

It should be automatic, if you do not ask for it again the next year according to the rules. But you can just ask their support and they switch you back, happens in a few days.

I have done SBR and Amashova decending at silly speeds on Gatorskins in the dry, no issues to speak of. But once the road got wet I slid out and sat on my ass next to the road. So looking forward to these if they are that much better. On a side note my previous Gatorskins I had to finally bin after looking like this after 947. Still not sure what happened there, but still holding pressure.

Those routes also open up the possibility of the short route finishing the same place as the long route if I am reading the map correctly. Just cros over where the long route comes back?

Great, once my Gatorskins die I will be upgrading to the Pirellis. Now the question best place to get them? I cannot see that any local shops stock them (Also in PE), takealot seems like the cheapest online option currently.

I have not had any punctures since fitting my Gatorskins, but the grip in the wet is truly terrifying. @The Ouzo, have you tried the Pirellis in the wet yet?

Only one purchase from AliExpress so far, but was a painless process. Paid and shipped in the same week, then took about 2 Months to clear customs and get to my local post office. Paid some duties and got my light easily. Might have been lucky, but still would not trust SAPO with money I am not okay to lose.