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Hubdoctor conversion? Tell me more

So it turns out this Mavics are 6bolt, and the shimano centre lock. So the Mavics it will be, provisionally reserved them for me. Its a very good deal I think

Santa said I can choose between these two wheel sets at a good price Being a heavy bloke which of these would be the best option in terms of durability and bomb proof as well? Not sure which year model they are....

I don't like the away jersey.....but the home jersey is actually quite cool...might just get me one...

Sterkte met die herstel en f*k die taxis. Hoop die bliksem sit lank

Maybe you could give Torqzone Cycles in Doringkloof Mall a go.... I've heard that Tool-up Cycles in Grey Owl centre near Midstream is also not too shabby

As first timer I liked the route...the smelly parts just made you ride faster, and the pedestrians crossing the road made for an urbanized version of dodge ball. Just before the end I couldn't believe that it was over already....certainly not boring

I did that as well....used every opportunity to stretch the legs a bit, think that's what made the cramps near the end bearable.

Hehe thanks (don't worry, the nicest chats I had enroute were with roadies)....we also just "lovetocycle"...all in the name of fun. Was amazed to see how many MTB's there actually where. In my starting group there was this lady on a mtb with knobblies, damn did she pedal, left me for dead on the N14 For years I wanted to ride the 94.7 but just didn't get to it, now I see what I missed. But hey don't worry, there are some thoughts going through my mind of maybe getting a roadbike sometime

Inspirational story indeed Think I should seriously get waaayyyy fitter than I am now, and race the one lap next year and chill and get in more of this awesome race spirit on the 2nd lap...I love it. Rode alongside a CHOC COW guy in a pink suit methinks for a while, he did a very good job of convincing me to join! Btw Clinton, your route suggestions to my wife's office next to the Baron was spot on and virtually no traffic, thanks a million

yeh, passed them on the N14 after starting at 09:33, still all smiles and pumping really good tunes, think that music was so hard the sound waves must have pushed them along as well

As said before, I did a 4:11 according to Racetec (4:09 Garmin) Very happy, started cramping very lightly towards end. Next year we will go under 4 hrs

I went past that guy on the bmx, exchanged a few words, seemed like a pretty laid back fellow, smiling all the way.

Yeah, when we went back to our cars after a few beers, one roadie checked out my tyres and said "you do know that "those" tyres are a huge disadvantage"? I replied with "oh well what was your time? He replied just did over 4hours. I replied, with "seems like your tyres are a disadvantage as well because I also did just over 4 hours'.......didn't get a response. Was quite funny actually. Well, next year will be aiming for 3:45

I think I rode past you in CBD somewhere just before Ghandi Sqaure or something....respect to any rider pulling a trailer of some sorts....

Have I told you I survived mine being removed at 38? Did you know that you should take salt and vinegar chips, coke and biltong to munch on after the op? How much space do you have in your freezer for ice lollies? Perhaps you are going to need a lot? Did you know that for pain you should crush ice, pour some fruit juice concentrate over it and enjoy? Are you aware of the fact that the first week is the worst and that you should eat as much coarse/unrefined/raw veggies and foods as you can handle? Also that your throat will be sore for two weeks? Did I scare you?

Is awesome an understatement? Can you believe I'm actually looking forward to building a patio/deck end of November?

My real cramps came just after I washed down the first beer....had to jump up and hobble a bit, was ok afterwards

My thoughts exactly, will be back for next year as well

Which climb was the toughest for you guys? The hardest one for me was in Malibongwe just before the N14...heartbreak hill wasn't too bad, not hart broken at all, maybe a light sob or two

Was my first 94.7. Did a 4h09 from PP according to garmin...provisional results show 4h11. But I am happy. The race organizing was superb from the start to the finish. Didn't like the littering on the route, and put all my wrappers and papers in my back pockets. The Cokes at the finish were great. Saw those two crashes as well on the one downhill and we had to slow down...and just as you get off the N14, three guys took a tumble. I was thinking of going for a sub 4 at one stage, but cramped lightly from 70 odd km, so stood and pedaled most of the climbs to the end. Will be back next year. Well done to all the hubbers who achieved their race targets, to the Cows towing those ice cream bikes, and thanks to the guy on the N14 with the orange boom box...and to the guys riding for charity and towing the disable kids/persons...gave us normal okes lots to be thankful for

Oh yes Wyatt....managed to secure other parking spot, thanks for the "invite" nonetheless. Have fun and don't let Carpet draft for too long today

keep it real folks!!!

Agnee Eddy man Hoop dit word gou beter, dalk moet jy maar cheerleader langs die roete speel

haha yep, but my wife already made a plan....seems like she cant wait for some "me time" on sunday while I'm slogging it out on the road!