mrmed

Actually, I sent them these results, but only ROAG events count. Like I said, I'll start at the back, but at Hill2Hill because of the nature of the start of the race, it's going to be dangerous. If there was 10km of rolling jeep track or dirt road after the start, I wouldn't even have posted here. mrmed2009-07-08 01:51:24

Last week I wanted to enter Hill2Hill, so ................. I filled in all my information on ROAG and entered the race. Then I found that the race is seeded so I sent a mail outlining my results in races (stage and one day) only to have a polite e-mail sent back to me saying sorry, but I'll have to start at the back because only ROAG events count towards their seeding. I've got no real problem starting at the back, but if I (and other people in the same boat as me) ride hard and there are people with a seeding of 2.58 in front of me I think there's going to be some accidents in the forest after the start of the race. I really believe ROAG need to do the hard work (this is the reason they refuse to seed me and I presume others) and get everyone seeded according to their level. I think seeding is a great idea, but there needs to be one data base. I would love your comments, so I can send them to ROAG.mrmed2009-07-08 00:16:16

Hmmmm, I saw some ADT guys and some MTB'er I was over-taking remarked that there had been quite a presence at the same spot earlier, but they didn't know what happened. If this was the incident then it was just before the last wooden bridge near Paulhof end of the Spruit, where the tar road runs parallel to the path. I must have ridden past at around 10.30 - 11am and only saw the ADT guys. On my way back at around 1pm there was nobody there. The same MTB'ers mentioned earlier said a friend of theirs had had their bike and shoes stolen near the new section alongside the highway.

hijack : Did you get an Epic entry yet, Onetime?

Giant Anthem

Alternate SSI intervals (10-12min) x 3 @ 70 - 80% Max hr. with LT intervals (2min) x 10 @ 80 - 90% Max Hr on alternate days. I did this last year combined with sprints and LSD rides (4-6hrs) and had a great Epic.

Something you smoke?

I agree bunch on road = 50% of MTB effort, but if you ride a T/T on the road around 75% v.s MTB ride of same intensity.

Erm, aren't there are different types of Ariones (different rails)?

Actually I had to replace my strap after suffering the same problem. That reminds me I must go and fetch said strap from LBS.

A very soft one with springs!!!!!! Actually I like the Fizik Arione. Use them on both my road bike and MTB bike.

Thanks velo, you made me feel much better. I'm going to stop crying now and crawl to the kitchen to make myself some more coffee.

So today, after 1 month of not riding I headed for Suikerbos and proceeded to die. Took me 2h50 for one clockwise loop and when I sat at the coffee shop afterwards I had to keep jumping up to ward off the cramps. How could I get so unfit in one month? Life sucks!

Actually it's a little tender, I'll rest till the weekend, then try again.

mrmed's bio - If I were a girl, I'd have won a couple of races already. *waits for the snarky comments*

Actually, couldn't somebody organise Wednesday night crits, based on ability and not on age? I think the Americans do this?

Nope, it all happened so quickly. I couldn't believe the force didn't break my leg.

I wasn't planning on riding today, but when I woke up my ankle was feeling ok, so I decided to have a road ride. I was just past Tarlton on the R24, battling into the wind, when bang, my foot came flying out of the pedal and my shoe. I had been hit by one on those trucks that carry glass (the bottom of the frame hit me). Anyway as you can imagine, I pulled and sat down. The truck slowed down, the passenger looked out of the window and then they drove of at speed. I tried to flag down passing motorists to give chase, but it took around 20 cars (10 minutes) before someone stopped (The cars just drove around me while I was standing in the road!). Anyway, I wasn't hurt, my bike was fine, so I cable tied my shoe together and rode home. Here's a picture of what's left of my shoe.

So, can Richard sue him for being negligent and falling off the see-saw?

He's involved with the M&B club' date=' and I think they had a logo on the warning signs. Which means they may have sponsored the signs warning the dude not to ride the thing. He sure as hell didn't build and erect it himself! [/quote'] And even if he did, that @sshole (and now that he has instituted legal action, he is one) rode over it knowing full well the consequences of his actions. Actually, we need a lawyer type to draw up a petition an all sign it. Tomorrow, when I've cooled off, I'll write a letter of support and if he needs support in court he can use my wife as a witness (she fell off it and broke her ankle) to testifly each and every person that rode over that obstacle understood and accepted the risk involved.

My granny is my most used gear on my bike! I think people just take it off for the ahhhhhh effect. Walking may be the same speed as riding, but you still have to get off your bike and more difficult get back on on a steep section and this costs time.

There's a shop in Hyde Park, near Fourno's and Stax

I'm sueing too! My better half fell of there and broke her ankle. How much do you think I'm going to get from her, for pain and suffering as I had to push her home (uphill) back to our house in Milpark. Actually, I'm sure the family will finally see it was an accident and there was no ill intent on the part of the builders. I've ridden those see-saws, plenty, and they are / were perfectly safe. Even if the see-saw didn't come down, it would be perfectly easy to ramp off the edge without any problems. In my opinion, the Spruit would be nicer without cyclists putting up man made obstacles / crossings. I like the fact that the river crossings change with the seasons and enjoy the challenge of finding a new line. Almost every race has a portage section and as far as I'm concerned if you can't ride an obstacle / section, pick up your damn bike and carry it over. To the family of the person that was hurt, I'm sorry you feel the way you do, but he made a decision to do what he did without anyone forcing him to do so.

You guys may as well tar the Spruit.

I get all my bits and pieces from my friend Faried @ Westdene Cycles.