Frosty

Saturday; the coldest day of the year for me, at least out on the bike.

Marketing points trump UCI points. They (IPT) are getting a lot more airtime than they likely would get if he wasn’t at the race.

It would appear that BikeHub has a better database of offenders.

Tyronne White https://bikehub.co.za/news/anti-doping-rule-violation-tyronne-white-r5959/?comments_page=8

Maroesjka Matthee another

I don’t see Yolande de Villiers either. https://bikehub.co.za/news/yolande-de-villiers-sanctioned-for-anti-doping-rule-violation-r4094/

Peter Seyffert https://bikehub.co.za/news/seyffert-receives-two-year-ban-from-competition-r809/

He was on the list for a pee-pee test at “our” race in February, but didn’t arrive for the start.

There are more names missing. It was mentioned previously that some data was lost.

Watch this…

He works for the marketing team of IPT… his former glory still brings the attention. Smile 😊 and wave 👋

I think this is Primoz’s biggest problem he has to overcome… remaining upright for 21 days.

IG is also showing closed.

A conviction for child protection and sexual offences remains on a person’s record for life, whereas a criminal record can be expunged after 10 years (for minor offences). This is why it’s important that those found guilty are added to the register.

Spoiler alert 🚨 Stage 2 winner shortly behind the moto.

I was one of many (>50) that did level 1 in 2021, which cost R500 at the time. It was an online course, and all theory. Certainly not enough to call oneself a coach; as there’s so much more to learn and experience. A number of former pros and current younger Elite/U23 riders (presumably Sports Science students) completed the course. Perhaps they’re setting themselves up for a future coaching role. The admin to get a licence might prevent them from converting, which means they can’t do level 2, as a level 1 licence is required. I’m working full time, so my “coaching” training is still developing. Will apply for my licence one day, once I get all the admin together.

(Personal) Public Indemnity Insurance is also required; not the add-on that one gets through home and car insurance (labelled as public liability cover). The cover required is R2.5m.

In the CyclingSA statement, they mention level 4, so it's not just this guy saying it. Alasdair Garnett is listed as a level 4 coach too (on his profile on the CSA website). I also though it was level 1-3.

I notice they recommend that all clubs should have two DSOs (one male and one female). Something I wasn’t aware of, prior to today, that this was/is “recommended”.

On his IG account; completed the Monster on Saturday; the day before the press release.

Juniors (18-19 years old) and older are required to apply for a licence. Youth (U17 and younger) only require a membership with CyclingSA. The statement says 14 and 17, so likely they were youth riders.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6s72s4sbxu/?igsh=MTd2OXRjemh6NWU4dQ==

Saw this on social media somewhere: Arsenal Spurs Bayern Barcelona The only celebration they get to do, is to celebrate their player’s birthdays.

96km with one of the Lab rats’ group. Good weather, good company, good pacing.

Will ride there, do the 110km and ride home. Helps me achieve my goal of completing one 161Km, or longer, ride every month for the next few years. I’m chasing the goal of doing at least 100 miles (or longer) 100 times. Only 75 rides to go (6.25 years, if I do one a month). m