Maybe that’s why bikes are so expensive. The partial qualification threshold is 70% of the ex-works price. So if components, that are made by a business that operates in a beneficiary state, and where the head office is in the EU, and is less than 70%, they can qualify to issue a EUR1 certificate.
Quite complicated considering the number of components made in Asia. An EU-manufactured frame might qualify, if they consider the EXW price relative to the component costs.
Fees are calculated on the date of shipment, not when it arrives in SA. Air freight is quicker than sea freight, so it may look like its arrival date. The SAD500 document will show the rate and date, which the general public doesn’t see.
Assembled doesn’t qualify, only manufactured in the EU. The EUR1 is a certificate of origin, so if anything is not “made in the EU”, chances are the supplier won’t issue a EUR1.
You might be stopped and asked for proof of export; which you declare at the time when leaving the country.
I say might, as it might not happen; depends how on “how on the ball” the customs officials are. It’s your responsibility to ensure you comply, in case they stop you.
Anyone that has taken their bike overseas, as part of their luggage will be able to comment on having declared their bike at departure.
It's R50k (max) per shipment, and you're allowed 3x per year, before you need an import licence.
1. It's 15% duties on top of the FOB value.
2. Then add 10% on to the sum of FOB + customs duty value
3. The add 15% VAT on top of that
4. You'll need a customs clearing agent, so add their handling fee
5. Add the shipment cost to the above.
indieVelo wasn't picking up any of my sensors yesterday, so I reverted to the 25Km of free time on Zwift. Then I noticed I had a free trial for 14 days, so activated it. Can't say I missed much, except that the integration from Intervals.icu -> TP2Intervals -> TP -> Zwift works seamlessly.
https://forum.intervals.icu/t/tp2intervals-copy-trainingpeaks-and-trainerroad-workouts-plans-to-intervals/63375
At least with SuperSport you only have to deal with Cecil Nurse and others every now and then.
For every day, RAI have had the Giro on one channel (Rai Sport), to then switch at 14:00 to RAI 2
I've had to ensure watching volleyball and target shooting for a few minutes before I realise they've switched channels.
They then have some presenters going through the previous day's stage, all while the live action is rolling along (unsighted). Let them talk, while we watch the actual cycling.
Home of Ferrero - Alba
This is where I stayed when I was there (3 weeks) - Alba hotel.
EsteThe (Ice Tea) from Ferrero used to sponsor the Giro a number of years ago.
It’s been like that for many years… <5 events is cheaper to not get a membership. Gauteng races have the day membership available as part of the online entry process, but requires some form of honesty.
Thomas is only 45 seconds behind, not minutes.
Luckily Pogačar was looking for the first stage win, “tested his legs a bit” and can relax for the next few days, otherwise it might have been minutes.
Would be interesting to see how many “gamers” there are vs people who train for the sake of training (not a game).
For me, the only reason to get on the trainer is to get some quality work done. I don’t race virtually, so being able to control an avatar is not required.
To hear the agony (in pain) is not something we hear during a race on tv.
Then Wout's comment (12:00) hoping he doesn't see any more doctors as "they'll add more injuries".
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/how-to-watch-the-giro-ditalia-live-streaming/
Even my beloved Sporza is not currently planning to show it live.
So SBS and RAI will be used as it's free to view providing you use a VPN.
