MuddyMike

Geax and Stans? never in a million years... thats like Zuma and Zille getting married, it aint never gonna happen. If you do by some miracle find a gorilla to help you get them on you will never get them off without the help of a 2000w angle grinder and a crowbar. plus if you ever have a sidewall cut on the trails and you need to put in a tube get ready for a long walk home. Rather get a set of Maxxis Ikons, 1 tyre lever and a hand pump and presto, 2 minutes and you're ready to ride.

I think overall it was a really good event. Considering the 3000 riders it was much better than some events of 500 riders. Started from C for the marathon and didnt have eny route / bottleneck issues, which was great considering the enormous amounts of single track. This is still one of my favourites in Gauteng. Only issue was parking to get into the venue but can I complain if I didnt get up early enough?

I rode Jhb critical mass last night and then did a nice easy 2 hour solo mtb ride this morning. No cellphone, No garmin, No HR strap, just the wind, the silence and the rolling wheels. It was a good time to just contemplate what has happened. Life must now go on......

Isn't Critical Mass endorsed by the authorities? I will be there tonight and at the official ride.

I wonder what actually happened. Who made the mistake?

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Well said Peaches, 100% spot on. We are not dealing with cyclists, taxi drivers or motorists, we are dealing with people. When we are not on our bikes we are motorists and when we are, do we obey the rules of the road 100%, NO most of us do not, I know I dont. Change starts with us. Let us be the example when we are on our bikes. Instead of giving the finger to motorists when they hoot at cyclists riding 3 abreast ride in single file. There is no quick fix to the situation. Attitudes will not change overnight, it will take years. Our road infrastructure was never designed to accomodate cyclists. We need to take responsibillity for our own safety in whichever way we can and not expect others to do so. If cyclists expect equal rights on the road then they should have equal responsibillities on the road (which we currently do not). Cyclists riding through red robots or not stopping at stop streets should be subject to the same sanction as motorists. My 2c. Man, I am going to miss Burry, what a legend. Those Spez shoes will never be filled. Ever......

I agree, Route 66 is a local Gauteng ride and not hard at all. Great start but no village, you sleep at home so lacks the stage race vibe. 3 Towers is superb.. .....Its the best I have ridden rand for km, vibe and fun. cant wait for this year again.......

well done, thats a sick looking cyclocross machine.

For sure! We need 3 power teams. Maybe its time for RE:CM and Westvaal Columbia to contract more guys.

100%. BS is a good guy who has had some rough deals in the past. He has really had a vision for his team and now it being realised. Itec and Fedgroup have been a big supporter of BS and Brandon Els is a firm supporter of KE so if this partnership works out they are going to hot next year. Bridgitte and Brad in Mixed, Brandon and Kevin, Neil and ???. There is still one missing piece to this puzzle........

Rode Epic in Velotex Red. Perfect, my butt was happy the whole way. Can't ask for more than that!

Wow, this really is awesome news for BS, KE and Team Fedgroup. Don't underestimate BS, he has had a rough few years and lots of bad luck. Didn't ride for 2 of he last 3 months before Epic and still rode himself into top 10. He is very strong and a lot wiser now. They really could challenge for top 3 at Epic. Not sure how NM will fit into the picture, maybe James Reid is just what they need. That would make Team Fedgroup almost untouchable on the local scene! I wonder how they got out of the Momsen deal for 2013. On FS for Epic it will make for interesting watching! Big up to Scott Field from Fedgroup for extending their support of SA Mtb. Thanks DG!

Work comp, home comp, wife's tab, my iPad and 2 x phones! Hahaha, democracy at work!

Got another 4 done. You had better win this dude!

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Actually, cyclists riding in the middle of the road 3 or 4 abreast or not stopping at stop streets or traffic lights are a problem. Yes, I want licences so those idiots giving the majority who ride responsibly a bad name can be identified and dealt with or would you prefer not to have any licences for bikes, cars or trucks and lets just have anarchy? I dont want compromise, I want rules to be followed.

I am 99% sure its a Rinkhals (the hood is visble and the colouring is right). We have them on our property and I relocate them regulary if they come too close to the house. There actually quite common but nocturnal so if you see one in the day rest asured there are plenty more around. (Never seen a mouse or rat around our house) Actually came acros a decent size one on Saturday of about 1.5m and he quickly dissapeared into a hole. They can also spray venom so if you come across one, keep your sunnies on.

I see a business opportunity here.......

OK cool, if thats what he meant and that statement wasn't his own opinion, then its my misunderstanding of his post. I find it strange that some vehicles using roads are licenced and some are not but both are subject to the same / similar rules and regulations. That doesnt make sense. Anyway, WE have to be responsible for our own behaviour on the road and not pass the blame for attitudes and perceptions of cyclists.

Its freaking amazing how people pass responsibillity of whatever situation to others instead of taking responsibillity THEMSELVES........ ok now I need a cup of coffee.......

Are you serious that cyclists do not need to educated?? So you would send your 10 year old kid out onto the roads and say "Dont worry Johnny, you dont need to know the rules of the road, the cars, trucks and busses will makes sure they dont hit you when youre riding in the middle of the road...." WTF?? FFS I give up......

glad I am not the only who remembers this...... was done before and could be done in the future. Anyway it would be an excellent stream of taxation for the continued renovations to Nkandla. Maybe I should pitch the idea to JZ???

hahaha, good point. even if its just the rider that gets licensed or even if it super cheap. Just some way to ID the rider. I remember this was the case in the 70's (yes I am that old ) that bikes had to be licensed.

I agree with you 110% as all road users from Bikes to Trucks should be licensed and transgressors should be prosecuted for breaking the rules. When there is no recourse against breaking the rules then the rules will continue to be broken. Yes its an inconvenience, but it will save lives.