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lol, this is going downhill quickly!

Haha, yep, it's potentially problematic when you've got more cycling clothes than casual clothes! Can relate!

If you need an extra rider, let me know!

Marius, I found a copy, on loan, from none other than one of the Rapport journalists on the tour - Johann Pieterse. He's also got a few newspaper cuttings that I'm starting to sift my hands through. What a treasure! Thanks again for the offer. I asked Johann whether Lappe ever considered writing a 2nd half of the book, covering the tour record and anecdotes not in the book, and he wasn't sure. Wouldn't that be a treasure! Anyway, got some reading to do!

Nice way to put it!

I'm not going to answer this because I know what happens next!

I don't think so dids - imagine spending all your riding time at e.g. Kyalami. You would go batty and lose the freedom that cycling stands for, and it couldn't handle the volumes. I've been cycling on Hendrik Potgieter for 16 years and while it's always been pretty hectic, it's become especially so over the last few years with the road not being developed to cope with the volumes of traffic from the high density living developments, as well as the obvious lack of traffic policing on this road. Problem is there are no other roads heading west - it's all we've got.

I suspect it's going to be worth more to you in spirit than the Rand amount would suggest. There's a good international market for steel beauties, depending on condition - good steel kit with C-Record (e.g. Cinelli, Colnago, Bianchi, Tomassini) on Nisi rims etc. have been reaching amazing amounts. Italian bikes with Japanese groups seem to attract less interest, and value. In this market, original is best - "upgrades" seriously detract from the value of a classic bike

Fantastic, for a cause or just for fun?

Yep, so that's out of the question. Besides, the description makes it sound like you've only got one shot, a hellova pricey shot!

Look at this instrument ... http://www.cyclelab.com/products/KIMBER%20GUARDIAN%20ANGEL%20JPX.aspx A bit bulky to carry around though?

Geez, not a great read! Glad you're ok!

Lol, this is funny. The dude's going places!

Haha, actually it's not too bad - they were born into a house with more bicycles than furniture so bicycles are the norm! The rule is you can only complain if you share the pedaling load, and if you share the pedaling load, then you can share in the packed lunch at the back (fruit, chicken, juice, muffins, bar ones) ... I've noticed it's the little dude at the back that does most of the freewheeling - my daughter can't on a tandem. She's actually becoming quite a powerhouse!

Mine - the ultimate instrument for strength training and balance development. We do anything on this, from serious MTBing (e.g Vredefort Dome) to road fun rides, in this case, a 40Km

Thanks for the offer Marius. Let me see if I can find a copy first. That book is definitely not something you want to get lost or damaged in the post - maybe I'll visit CT for a weekend!

Aah, and you want to sell it right? After you've read it of course

Aah, that's exactly what I want!! Gold! No doubt they are out of print now! Do you perhaps know where I can get one...

Lol, yep, who's got time to look at heart rate when you're hanging on for dear life! But if you don't hear those harps at the end, then you didn't do your bit at the front!

Haha, dunno, but your avatar makes some ice cold Guinness sound like a much better idea!

Oh, I assume the airport in Alaska (Anchorage, Juneau?) has storage facilities for your bike box etc.?

And what about a CD with pics on to help convince wifey? I'll pay the costs of course

Just spoke to my dear wife about coming with for a two week cycling trip to Alaska. She said "ALASKA! What's wrong with Mauritius" lol!

awesome, looking forward!

Pretty detailed answer, thanks Nice about the two checked bags! Yep, if you do this kind of thing, it's camping for sure - free camping (away from bears) sounds even better! No showers? Don't these dudes wash? How far apart were the towns? cheers