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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.
3 minutes ago, mecheng89 said:If he earns a basic salary, surely his team is responsible for the insurance of the bikes? Would the bikes not belong to the team?
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.
This is also an option for the drive train...
https://www.bagbox.co.za/Drivetrain-Cover-p514893448
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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.
4 hours ago, Shebeen said:I remember that post well. Stu Marais came into my radarscreen years back when seemingly out the blue he burgled the totalsports challenge from the perennial king Dan Hugo in an epic battle. It was a smart move and well calculated. I seem to recall the post was basically a last ditch/given up on all other fronts and time to move on from sports/biking, glad to see it worked. Glad to see companies have got the vision to sponsor cycling and treasure the rewards it brings.
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.
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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.
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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).
37 minutes ago, Richard84 said:This wine estate do not have a secure place to store bicycles and they refuse to allow you too keep them in your room. They canceled my booking on the eve of my trip there as I expressed dissatisfaction at their plain refusal to assist their guests and make a plan. I do not recommend them at all. What a disgrace.
This probably belongs here https://www.hellopeter.com/meerendal-boutique-hotel
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.
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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.
On 7/23/2022 at 11:07 AM, Jewbacca said:With a trailer you need to find as large a flat surface, but it needs to be accessible to connect/disconnect the trailer.
A trailer is also less fuel efficient, super uncomfortable to drive on rough roads and brings a whole new world of maintenance etc...
If I'm going to Elandsbaai to surf, taking my boy away for a night camp out, quickly getting out of town for something etc the roof tent is awesome. It's also warmer than sleeping on the ground.
Like anything, it depends what level of luxury you need to take with you. A small fridge run off a duel battery and a roof top tent is a win for weekend getaways.
As with most things, there is no right or wrong answer, but roof top tents done right are awesome and make going away far less of a hassle than caravans and trailers. IMHO
BUT, toys are expensive and whether it's a fancy trailer, caravan or roof top tent, if you're only using it sporadically, you have to ask if it's not just worth buying a nice ground tent and good quality camping bed at a fraction of the cost for the 'odd trip' you might take.
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/
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.
If i may, what are the charges for a bike setup/fitment the ergofit way?
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
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Regards
Renay
Hey Hubbers,
I filmed some footage of the track in Val di Sole today, visit my blog to check it out ---> http://renayg.wordpress.com/
Renay
I posted some video footage of the course on my blog in case any hubbers are interested. http://renayg.wordpress.com/
Enjoy!
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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!