Sid the Sloth

FULL FROTH

I ride here almost every day and have been for quite a few sunset missions here too. I was not aware of the muggings - I think many other people are probably in the same boat. It is also predominantly tourists, who we know do not take the necessary precautions - lots of Ubers and out of town number plates. I suspect the people taking a chance are not aware of the danger, especially on the lower slopes. I stick to the road but the sunset missions are probably a bit sketchy, especially if you like watching the night lights after 8pm...

I got chips which were donated to the mechanics 😂

If you have a saddle bag you’re not racing your riding 😜

Has she served a doping ban before?

Mate, if the top guys had previous doping violations the speculation would be justified. But they don’t… I ride with most of them, consider some of them good friends who I have spent a LOT of time talking about this issue with and I really believe they’re clean. Apples and oranges.

They have the funds to test some riders like 4 times a year with visits and then test after nationals and Herald. Maybe you just need to pick the right events.

A window into my brain: karoo burn results > hmm I wonder if she’s doing epic > google ydv cape epic > find that article > also see she’s entered

https://www.treadmtb.co.za/cape-epic-applies-lifetime-ban-after-csa-uci-sanction-on-de-villiers/ Did Ironman group or whatever make Epic change their tune?

To be completely honest the job I had done was intended solely to last a few races and I wouldn’t promote it for long term use if you want the skinsuit to last longer. My suggestion would be to approach a local kit production company (probably one of the smaller ones as the big ones might be less inclined to help out a potential customer with a project that isn’t really their priority) and ask them to stitch it up to the correct shape. Another win is also moving the chamois to sit in the correct place as sometimes they stitch them a bit high or low for your individual geometry down under and flexibility / position on the bike.

Sub me in coach

i feel attacked 😜

Man the fomo is going to be real

Longer race for the elites, especially elite ladies? 🙏

Power team, and DM Shopfitting have been investing in the sport which is always welcome. Unfortunately I missed the race after some illness, but I'm proud of my little team's performance.

Mate, Speed Company Racing won epic on that bike!? Bargain.

Why don’t you get some Mtb power pedals and kill two birds with one stone? Or assiomas, I do gravel with mine but to be honest I don’t recommend it.

Hope you come right, I’ve heard those sizes are just about impossible to come by.

Have to make it over hels with the climbers for our bottles 😜

Interesting. My uncle was at school with Doug, and was telling me some stories about their TT’s from SACS to Constantia Nek via Rhodes drive. Wonder who has that KOM now 🧐

Also, it would be so sick if we could do the $ road race for CTCT on the Saturday morning at like 8-10:40 am with a rolling road closure, and have the finish line at the same time as the expo. I know it won't happen, but it would be awesome.

Slightly off topic, but does anyone reckon there would be more interest in elite road racing in SA if guys could bet on the races? In Belgium the streets were packed with people for non-pro Kirmesse and lots of money changing hands afterwards... And these were tiny little races in the greater scheme of things. I also wonder if more live streaming of races would helpit. It is cool rewatching some of the racing on Toyota Cadence afterwards. Probably does not help that we race at the crack of dawn though.

Thanks R, really happy with that. It was definitely a special win!

your bikes cost less than your car? My bikes are insured for 5x what I paid for my car lol

If this bike started smashing it at world tour level I would maybe be less skeptical but they don't have a world tour team 🤪