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OP, you are lucky being in the Western Cape. There are two rescue helicopters, one in Oudtshoorn and one in Cape Town. Firstly the dispatch of helicopter depends on the Provincial Health services emergency center's discretion based on your location, accessibility, injuries etc. If you get hoisted off mountain by heli and they drop you off at landing zone and you get taken to hospital by ambulance then there is only a charge for ambulance for hospital trip and treatment. Rescue services off the mountain is covered by Health Department. However if your injuries warrant you be flown to hospital immediately then the helicopter is charged for per hour or part there of flying time ( but not as a rescue service only medivac). If you are not on medical aid they will fly you to a goverment hospital emergency center. A hospital plan normally only pays for private hospital bills if you are admitted, if discharged same day you cover the emergency unit bills. A claim by helicopter team will be made to your hospital plan provider or medical aid with a motivation why you were flown to hospital. The rest of country does not have a dedicated mountain rescue service only a normal medivac service. KZN may in the future have a rescue service as in WC. At present all mountain rescues in other provinces are done with SAAF and that authorisation takes a few hours also depending on your injuries and location. If weather does not permit a helicopter rescue then a ground team will take you off mountain. If you are in WC I would advise you to contact the provincial ambulance service or SANPARKS if you are injured on mountain. A request to Netcare 911 or ER24 will first have them send a normal ambulance crew out to see if they can get you off mountain and only when they can't handle it will they call for rescue, a delay you don't want if you are injured badly and inaccessible by normal ambulance. By cellphone the provincial service is only available via 112 or SANPARKS emergency centre number in your area.

Nice birthday prezzie for Tuft.

Upgrade one day Dale.

Damn those hoops are sexy!

Super Record RS mechanical to save weight. This baby has to be built for those days that the 'tarmac' go up and up (excuse the pun).

Corima's are so damn shaxxy!

Give the shop a call I'm sure they can hook you up with someone in Gauteng or arrange something.

Swift Concept store Cape Town +27 (21) 4395116

The new limited blue paintscheme is awesome. Have seen them been ridden by team riders in Cape Town. The frames are kow ridden by a Pro-continental team in Oz.

Any idea what these retail for?

Maybe these as an alternative.

Evo vs Venge. Evo is a mountain goat and Venge super fast. What kind of rider are you?

Zellium Ultimate. http://www.mavic.com/footwear-road-zxellium-ultimate?mobile=1#.U2jalIkazCQ

Assos now has a rain glove. Can ve worn on its own or with an insulator.

You are not allowed to touch your Campy levers with those.

Im using First Ascent but they get soaked in the rain. Any suggestions as well for decent gloves when riding in the wet.

Don't worry about the hills. Concentrate on your mileage and your bunch riding skills. It's gonna be your first Argus so enjoy the sights and sounds. You will be back for more.

Did you buy a new set? What happened to set on your Evo?

Another link, https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/137226-video-from-cape-argus-cycle-tour-2014/page__fromsearch__1 Book accomodation as soon as possible. Remember it's the Funride World Championships. Go to www.bicycling.co.za for training programs and more advice.

Here's a video blog of tour, https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/137226-video-from-cape-argus-cycle-tour-2014/page__fromsearch__1

This one, http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/kmc-x-10sl-10spd-silver-chain Team issue for Vacansoleil. There is a gold edition as well.

Why not just consider a softshell jacket from Cape Union Mart, Cape Storm or First Ascent. They are made in varying thicknesses.

Castelli is considered the best in peleton presently. If you remember last years MSR most of the peleton wore these black beauties. http://castelli-cycling.com/en/products/detail/857/

If money wasnt an option then this, http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/assos-ijbonka-jacket?quicktabs_1=1#quicktabs-1 http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/assos-ijtiburu-jacket

I hate this guy. http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/05/colnago-superfan/