Abercrombie

Well it was my first OFM and I thought the race was brilliant, thought well organised, other riders courtous. Will definitely be back next year, if only to see the very hot girl riding a Bianchi again!

Hi Fork, it is a Astra A70, 10mm and the Police Station ( in the broadest sense of the word) is Walmer Police here in Port Elizabeth

Thanks Ciclismo, tempted but after all the calls/letters to them you start running out of steam. As I said to them, I seriously doubt many of us want to actually carry a firearm, but it's rather obvious that thugs have gained the upper hand and that the police are overwhelmed, ( those that are commited to making a difference).

Trust me I know nothing to do with cycling, but after 4 years and receiving a competency saying I'm capable of using one, I get told I've had my request refused. Even though I have jewellery store and have had two violent armed robberies, my business partner was targeted at his house and hijacked, and after sending 53 pages of documents substantiating my request. Sorry folks as I know this has no relevance to cycling, but so damned annoyed right now! Even though I can appeal I frankly fail to see the point. Maybe I can sell my Specialized and buy a tank

Max, a huge hearty thank you! I was feeling grumpy/sorry for myself at not being able to ride with have a chest cold and read your ''outrage'' at being treated so badly by the milk empire. Not often I laugh out loud but very well written!! Well done!

Many thanks, I'll change from mixing with Powerade to plain water then.

So far I'm quite impressed with the results, and even more impressed with the trouble given to reply to all the questions. Mixing it with GU obviously not a good idea at the start of a race, however, what about mixing it in a bottle of Power/Energade ? Will this also be counter productive? Many thanks for all the info once again.