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Agreed on the price. I thought the climbing at the start was good to spread the field out ahead of all the single track. It wasn't that steep and mostly on good surfaces so it wasn't too bad. The marking could have been better. Many, many high-speed sections with an arrow all of a sudden right on the corner indicating a hairpin corner. Overshot many corners this way. The self-seeding was a double-edged sword. Way too many e-bikers who can't ride single track ended up at the sharp end of the race and were blockers in the single track. I ended up with a broken Garmin when one crashed in front of me. Awesome day or riding though. The weather couldn't have been better and the trails were in great condition!

Sorry to hear about the mugging. I ride there often too and have always thought it's a safe place to ride as escape options are limited. Was the person armed? Definitely let SanParks know about the incident otherwise it could happen to someone else. They might even be able to catch them if they try something like that again.

Hard to go wrong with Enjoy. Great design team and seamless process.

The OP hasn't stated what their entire situation is, but in a pro-team scenario, the riders generally aren't responsible for the replacement of the bikes. Every situation is different though, but if you have a financial responsibility towards an asset(ie you are legally responsible for its repair or replacement via a contract), then you shoudl be able to insure the asset if you needed to.

Santam Switch(Previously JaSure) will cover you during organised sporting events. The only exclusion here is that you are not a professional that earns a salary from racing.

Also noticed this. Especially if you change filters.

This is also an option for the drive train... https://www.bagbox.co.za/Drivetrain-Cover-p514893448

Another great way to add value for any brand is to do something for a "cause" . Companies love getting behind something where their funds have a lasting impression. Find a charity or organization that you identify with and then approach local businesses in your area to sponsor you the entry. In return for the sponsored entry, you can run a campaign with your family/ friends/ school/ other local businesses to sponsor you a Rand value per kilometer etc. and set an ambitious target or goal to raise. This creates value for the company that sponsors you the entry as their name is attached to the campaign and shown in a good light, but their money enables their funding to go much further if your fundraising target is double/ triple the cost of getting you to the race.

There are two speedy Stuart Marais out there. One who used to race multisport(as you remembered), but also happened to be quite fast on the bike, and then another Stu who predominantly focused on XCO racing whom this article focuses on.

Another one to add to the mix is a Nissan X-Trail. I've had my 2011 2.0l petrol one for 7 years now and it has never skipped a beat. I currently average about 8l/ 100km. It has big ground clearance and the back seats fold flat. The space in the back is huge! You can definitely get one within your budget with reasonable mileage. Maintenance has also been reasonable over the years. Great car for hauling bikes, longer road trips, and handles gravel roads superbly.

It sounds like they consulted Eksom on this one. At least you can still use the product that you pay for.

It's understandable that brands from time to time need to change their strategy and make cuts. At the end of the day, most companies aim to be profitable, and changes are inevitable to help achieve this. What is not great in this situation is, how it was done. It's a rubbish move to leave riders scrambling to find new brands to align with at such a late stage of the year. Imagine if employers were just allowed to terminate employment contracts when it suited them with no notice. Can't help but feel for these guys.

As someone who lives in the area, I always think twice before riding this section of road. It can be so sketchy. I think it's safe to assume that a change in infrastructure cannot be expected here for a very long time. What always boggles my mind though is the lack of awareness signage(eg legal passing distance) for other types of road users(specifically cyclists) around the whole peninsula, as there are som many alternate road users in this area. How come there are signs all over Noordhoek telling you to be aware of the Western Leopard Toads, yet not one sign recommending a safe passing distance for a cyclist(or runner or horse for that matter).

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It sounds as though Swiss Cycling has suspended MF from participating in events, while the UCI has not done so as yet as the B sample is still pending. I'm guessing if the B sample also comes back positive then the results will be amended and he will receive a suspension from the UCI.

Enjoy's ProXision bibs have to be some of the best I've ridden. The value for money is probably the best in the market, and they even have some hidden storage pockets on the bib straps which is great if you want to wear them with a flannel shirt or t-shirt. https://enjoy.cc/product/mono-proxision-bibshort/

I've borrowed one of these a couple times. It's super light with the shell being made of canvas, so it's easy to lift on/ off the vehicle, and takes literally 10mins to mount on the car. Once you're there it's just a matter of unzipping the sides and opening the latches. At around the R 25K mark, it's an absolute steal compared to what else is on the market. It also means you have way more space in your car for toys such as bikes

A great local option is The Roofpod. Its clamshell design means it takes less than 1 minute to set up or pack down as opposed to fold over models. It's also designed to fit on standard roof racks, which means it can fit on any vehicle with standard roof racks. https://theroofpod.co.za/

Stolen: Trek Top Fuel 9.8 2018 When: 1 November 2019 Where: Cape Town, Western Cape On Friday evening 01-11-19, my bike was stolen out my car in Woodstock. The also took my Osprey togbag which contained a blue Suunto Ambit 3 watch, Fizik cycling shoes, Adidas Evil Eye glasses, Bontrager gloves, Enjoy cycling kit and baggies, iPad 5 mini, cycling tools, and a Sram NX groupset which was in the bag. Get further details about the incident in the Stolen Bikes section

Is the pain muscular or joint related? From my own experience I have also suffered with lower back pain when racing. No matter how much I strengthened my core the pain would not go away. I then discovered that my lower back muscles were tightening up as a result of my glutes being tight, as the lower back, glutes and hamstrings are all attached. My theory here is that when you ride on the corrugations you immediately have to work harder which tightens up your glutes as you ride and causes your lower back muscles to tense up. I would recommend focusing on stretching them daily for a few days to see if that eases up your lower back. If that does not help then best go see a physio and check your bike set up!

You are looking at R 700 for an ErgoFit and R 950 for an ErgoMax which looks at foot alignment, and leg length discrepancy correction on top of the actual fitment.

Hi Rock Guy, We are now operating out of our new ErgoFit concept store at the River Club in Observatory. Come pay us a visit and we can get your fitment 100% Contact us at fittings@sciencetosport.com Look forward to hearing from you.

The lady at CWC is Line Griffith's. She has done quite an impressive amount of fitments for the short time she has been doing it. She is also a qualified Biokinetisist. If you can't get s booking with her then I would gladly assist. Renay

The predictions that ErgoFit predicts for a fitment are not average as you might think. The measurements that we use to make those predictions are also dymanmic, such as neuromuscular efficiency as well as flexibility and obviously the static measurements such as leg length, height, and arm length. The result is a bike fit prediction which is tailored to the individual who has been measured based on their neuromuscular adaption and their flexibility capabilities as well as the static measurements mentioned. The result is that the rider is fitted onto the bike based on what their body can handle flexibility wise, and also according to how much they have previously been riding their bike. This obviously results in improved comfort on the bike and improved performance. The bike fit can also be tailored to different cycling disciplines like road racing, Cross Country mountain bike racing, marathon mountain bike racing, or TT events. BG Fit is also a good system. The only downfall is that it takes twice as long to perform, and can be not as accurate if the technician performing the fit is not experienced in cycling bio-mechanics. Personally I hold Dr Swart in very high regard. He has an excellent knowledge base in the field of cycling and cycling bio-mechanics.

Dear cyclists, Is your bike set up correctly? ErgoFiT and ErgoMAX are scientifically formulated cycling ergonomic products engineered by Dr Jeroen Swart(as seen on SuperCycling) of Science to Sport. Unlike other bicycle fitment products which use static measurements of body proportions, ErgoFiT incorporates dynamic values such as flexibility and neuromuscular efficiency to accurately predict optimal bike fit. The result is a perfectly tailored bike sit to suit the individual, and will improve performance and comfort on the bike. ErgoFit is used by the Bonitas Professional road racing team, and the entire CSA high performance MTB squad as well as numerous other successful cyclists. For more info, pricing or to make a booking please visit http://www.renayg.wordpress.com/ergofit Regards Renay