Dibles

RIP Thuggie.

I can't figure out who is on the ladies podium because of malfunctioning trackers. No updates on the Munga FB page either.

Nicky Booyens has just crossed the finish line. What a way to start off her birthday celebrations!

Elmien Stander has just crossed the finish line. 1st lady home in 17th place (if the website is correct). What a great ride she had!

That wrong turn cost Brian almost 29K at today's exchange rate. Gutted for him.

1.5 in total for all three categories. Each category will have: 0.25 for 1st 0.15 for 2nd 0.10 for 3rd

Pierre withdrew early this morning. Said he was feeling sick. An ambo picked him up and dropped him in Britstown.

It is probably birthday cake and beer. Happy birthday DirtRider!

Cycling SA condems attacks on Pretoria cyclists Reverend Paulus Burger and his cycling partner, Ben Swart, were attacked by a man armed carrying a knife as they cycled in the reserve.https://rekordeast.co.za/235322/cycling-sa-condems-attacks-on-pretoria-cyclists/

Cycling SA condems attacks on Pretoria cyclists Reverend Paulus Burger and his cycling partner, Ben Swart, were attacked by a man armed carrying a knife as they cycled in the reserve. https://rekordeast.co.za/235322/cycling-sa-condems-attacks-on-pretoria-cyclists/

I got this as a WhatsApp from a friend today. I have edited out the name and person who sent it. Pop me a DM if you want his details.

The passengers were all from the same cruise ship. The bigger aircraft apparently descended and collided with the smaller aircraft which was below it. The two missing passengers have been located, both deceased. I think at least one, if not more, of the deceased passengers had emigrated from South Africa but it wasn't reported in the media. (Edit: Media has confirmed the South African connection. https://www.thestar.com/vancouver/2019/05/15/bc-woman-and-her-family-members-killed-in-alaska-sea-plane-crash.html) I followed the details of this crash very closely as I'd flown with one of the airlines involved on the same sightseeing trip.

https://rekordeast.co.za/186212/klapperkop-to-be-more-secure/

You are so right Pieter-za. This thread was actually started due to attacks in this same area. https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/cyclist-attacks-crack-saps-squad-set-up-432176

Correct peetwindhoek. Here's an update on the article. https://rekordcenturion.co.za/132674/update-irene-farm-village-body-identified/ Terribly sad.

Squamish is named after a little town near Whistler, Canada. Barry once wanted to tour slowly through Canada from the east coast to the west coast and end up in Whistler.

Accidentally found this while spring cleaning this morning. Brought a smile and tears to my eyes as it feels like Barry is smiling down on me. I'm wearing it for Barry today.

I gave him that "earring" (KCNC jockey wheel). I have a matching one somewhere that I occasionally wore as a necklace. I've been looking for this photo. Thanks for sharing it Nancy.

I'm heartbroken. Barry once posted that I was one of his most favourite peeps in the world. Well he was one of my mine. I can't begin to describe how much I am going to miss him and how much I'm missing him already. He was always willing to lend an ear, he usually saw things from a different perspective (in a good way), and he always put a smile on my face. To Breandan and Conor, you two meant the world to your dad. You were always on his mind no matter where he was or what he was doing. The last time I saw your dad we had a long chat about you two and he told me how proud he was of the amazing young men you've both become. (If you guys do get to read this and are wondering who I am, you know me as Santa Cruz Mandy.) To Kevin, Kelly, and family, my sincerest condolences.

Photographer is Photo Fairy.

I know BMCFan and Barry were at a World Cup in PMB together and have many stories to tell (or keep secret) . Not sure if this is the same year.

Nope, it was a ride I did with Barry and the late Hubber, DirtyTwin.

Every meeting with Barry is always memorable. On this occasion he was chatting so much that he accidentally attached the pedal to the inside of the crank arm. I ended up laughing uncontrollably and unfortunately only got the "after" pic.