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  1. At least the unicycle has disc brakes
  2. Bit off topic - but bike culture related. Broke a chain on my mtb this morning in Simonstown and a chap in a @Gear Change kit passes me while I'm digging in my bag for my chain breaker and quick link, he circles back and offers to help - says he's a mechanic at Gear Change (sorry I missed his name). I said no thanks I'm OK, but thanks for the stopping and the offer. So, shout out to @Gear Change and their mechanic a stand up guy prepared to help when he's not working - nice to see not all cycling culture is going downhill.
  3. that's some sprint from the bullet in the HoutBayHandiman kit, given the age of the kit (its been Jackhammers for some years already), with that sort of sprint he's in with a shout for the Argus L group bunch finish, savage middle finger at the end - all the signs that he takes no prisoners hope I don't cross him the street outside Jackhammers where it gets real busy the aero tuck in the slipstream of the bakkie to catch it and then hitting the left hand side with full venom is slightly undone by the angle of that stem which suggests the some aging and lower back issues oh how I miss the build up to the Argus....
  4. Said it before and will say it again - this is a disgrace by the Province (Winde) and City (Hill Lewis/ JP Smith). These are your citizens trying to get to work or do their work. I simply cannot see how the appointed officials cannot find it in themselves or their budget to secure this area - frankly we don't care how you do it - just get the job done and make sure it stays that way.
  5. The inaction of the City (Hill Lewis) and Winde (Province) on this is unbelievable. You have commuters being held up at gun point trying to get to and from work. It's not a big area to cover (unlike the mountain). Your job is to protect the citizens (let's not even talk about providing a decent cycle path). Does it take a commuter to pull out a gun and settle it? What then, damage control, City image? Get off your arses and do something FFS!
  6. Just want to encourage who wants to trail run and thinks maybe it is only for skinny types, I weigh after this weekend 99kg, am 6'4" with size 13 shoes - the point is that most of this ultra stuff on the trail is shuffling or a hike with intent. There is also very little repetitive stride on the trail - so you don't overload a single muscle group/ area as you do on the road. And just about everyone walks the hills, unlike road running, And the trail types are generally a lot more relaxed and encouraging than any cycling group - its a bit a of a 'get along gang' - nobody checks you skeef or judges your kit. Lekker vibes all around.
  7. I learnt in another bike race that at Aid Stations you are either napping, eating or faffing. Faffing gets you nowhere. Eating and Napping are essential. Napping in an aid station is a gamble - often too much noise and energy/ vibe. On Sunday I walked 250m up the path from Alphen aid station, sat under a tree, pulled my cap down and slept solidly for 30min. Just what I needed. Yes my coach said every long run - full pack. My main oversight was no poles - I believe now that they make a big difference - I hardly saw a runner without them.
  8. This tops off quite a year of running for you - to finish UTCT alone is an achievement - but put into perspective the rest of the top quality runs you out out this year it is quite remarkable. You have my full admiration. I was just behind you at the start, I managed my first miler too in 42hrs, I finally got rid of my 'imposter syndrome' and think I can call myself a trail runner and not just 'a cyclist with a running problem' .
  9. same for me, I've got big/ wide feet, always struggled to find a suitable size and mostly ran with shoes too small/ tight. finally I found decent wide shoes - the biggest improvement in comfort and staying injury free for me, especially for ultras where feet get hot and swell even bigger
  10. South Africa's cycling aficionado has gone - long live his legacy. Measure of the man is to see some of the other older hubbers who's contributions I have valued over the years come online again and pay tribute. RIP Tim.
  11. Cederberg loop is a winner. We bit off more than we could chew on the day to Die Mond, thankfully it was full moon, first time I have seen my brother barely pitch his tent and just crawl in and pass out. I think ideally you want to have more time to stop and brew some coffee, swim in a stream and sleep under a tree (if you can find one) for a lunchtime siesta. It's not a place you want to be in a rush. Mount Ceder has a good menu, Wuppertal is hit and miss, Lauren at Enjo has all sorts of treats in their small shop, Kyle at Uitspankraal always has cold beer, Die Mond has cold beer and Coke and Tankwa Padstal is a beacon of hope, just don't underestimate Katbakkies it goes on forever.
  12. We did a similar route in Jan 2023, the challenge for you will be the Doring, with a wet winter we are having the river level may be high in Sept, it drains from the Matroosberg area and the Kouebokkeveld. Its a no go if it is deep. We did Op die Berg, Mount Ceder (night 1) easy day, then via Eselbank/ Wuppertal to Enjo (night2), then you will try via Doring/ Uitspankraal direction R355, but if you turn south at Moed Farm and head to Elandsvlei on tracks and on to Die Mond (night3), then to R355 and Tankwa Padstaal, over Katbakkies back to op die Berg. These are big days, the roads are rough or sandy and if the wind blows it can reduce your pace to a crawl, sandstorms are not uncommon. Fill up when you see water. We camped and were self sufficient. It can be a decent adventure if the conditions turn against you. Don't rely on cellphone signal as it is rare as are cars and anyone with the ability to help you. If you are not up for the route (tracks) we did south after Moed Farm, you can go onward and join the R355 and either head into the Tankwa or head south toward Ceres. Another option I have hear of is to head east from Wuppertal via the Tra Tra and for the last part bushwack yourself to Elandsvlei (small settlement, nothing on offer) where you will meet the Doring. So many options if you are up for some adventure, otherwise just as good if you choose farmstays and stick to bigger roads. Enjoy yourself.
  13. Knipe Racing - rather get it done right first time https://www.google.com/maps/place/Knipe+Racing/@-33.8292171,18.6505102,17.67z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x1dcc578ca5320851:0x203373c58d64611e!8m2!3d-33.8296246!4d18.6529438!16s%2Fg%2F11dxk9vrz3?entry=ttu
  14. Just lekker, thanks for sharing
  15. Got the name and number of one of the gents involved with the Constantia Nek waterpoints, they say they will get onto it today.
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