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  1. Only one thing left to do: If you are already in CPT and entered for the funride. Put on some knobbly tires and do it on the MTB. At least you will have to work a bit to get the distance done. That said, I am very disappointed on behalf of the riders form far away. Ou Kaapse Weg should be an option for those willing to risk inhaling some soot. Smoking is still legal, so I should be able to decide for myself if want to risk inhaling anything but fresh air.
  2. I might just join you. I am looking for a group ride on Saturday morning and that sounds like a plan...
  3. I cannot believe that you've never done spinning Richard. Anyway you have to go do it before the bikes at your nearest VA gets hacked out as well. Put it on your bucket-list if you have to.
  4. I agree with everyone above on the 1kg per day diet. Dude, just being on a diet like that will leave you without energy anyway. You cannot possibly train three hours and feel good on the bike, when on a diet like that. That heart rate through the roof you see, that's what your body does when you bonk. And bonk is when there are zero carbs to run your system. I do not agree with the lots of veggies recommendation above, but try sticking to low carb, especially low GI from now until Wednesday next week if you still feel the need to lose weight. It is not recommended to lose weight in the last few weeks before a big race anyway. Now back to your training. Forget about getting fit now. Way too late for that. Taper from now to mid next week, then rest. You mentioned that you can do a sub 3 Argus. When did you last do this? If you did in 2011, you might just have a sporting chance to finish the DC in 7ish hours. But, you will need to ride in the middle of the bunch. Preferably get a teammate/s to push you a bit up the hills. Eat like there's no tomorrow on the day of the DC. Every stop, pig out and stay hydrated. And most of all, pace yourself - If the team loses time due to whatever (puncture/crash etc.) do not try to make up the lost time. Anyone that can ride an Argus in under 3hours can do a DC without any special training IMHO. But you will need to take it easy on the day. Good luck.
  5. Thanks Spidey and all the other Hubbers for your comments. At least I don't feel like I am alone in this battle any more. Maybe my plea will gather some momentum now Pun intended.
  6. You make a very valid point. But that is exactly it. A spinning bike should do that, i.e. force your legs around when you don't feel like it any more. If you have ever been on a track bike you would know what I mean. Fair enough, a track bike is way over the top as there is just no way you will get that to speed up or slow down as fast as you can do with a spinning bike. But a spinning bike should be somewhere between regular cycling and a track bike. Unfortunately the new bikes at VA do a pretty good job of not having momentum. Having momentum is the trademark of spinning and if you love spinning you will know why this is essential.
  7. Anyone else out there that are regular spinners at VA indoor cycling studios? VA has thought it a good idea (NOT) to start replacing their spinning bikes (most of which being Star Track NXT Spinners) with an indoor trainer named the Tomahawk Matrix. The Tomahawk is a belt drive bike as opposed to the Star Track which was chain driven. The main difference is however that the new bikes do not seem to have heavy enough flywheels. Is there anyone else experiencing this? When you spin, the bike must surely hold some momentum in the flywheel, otherwise it is just a regular trainer, not? I went to a different gym last night, which still sports the old Star Track bikes and even though the bikes are a bit run-down, it was such a pleasure riding on a proper spinning bike again. I am really considering changing my gym membership to Planet Fitness, hoping that they still have proper spinning bikes. Any other ideas? I priced a 2nd hand Star Track NXT on Gumtree - Refurbished price R12500, which is a tad expensive for me, for home. I have had no joy out of VA's top management as I have sent numerous emails to the MD, all of which have been intercepted by a smooth talking lady that insists that VA has done their homework on the new bikes and that I am the only one complaining.
  8. Any old cheapie that will show you calories burned, a few zones and your average heart rate, will do. In the gym, most the modern machines show you you heart rate and or calories burned anyway. For people with weight loss in mind, the "calories burned" feature is a great motivator. In my honest opinion - don't waste your bucks on the Polars and the Garmins. CWC online has a whole range of Sigma HRMs that will suit your (wife's) needs.
  9. Maybe you need to check out Wikipedia for a definition of the word "Poser", 'cause you obviously have no idea when it is appropriate to use it
  10. I honestly cannot see myself riding alone at home on any kind of trainer. Just too boring - even in the gym, doing your own thing on one of those trainers does not appeal to me at all. Spinning (organised classes with good music) however, is the best way to keep cardio fit and strong during the winter. Agreed, you will lack some endurance, but I will die of boredom if I had to ride for 3 hours on an IDT at home ALONE! Also, like many other hubbers have pointed out - no maintenance if you use the gym's equipment and no need for space to store or use your IDT.
  11. I once met this guy from PE who owns a Russian training jet, Albatross L-38. Bought it in Russia for ZAR1,5 mil - a steal. He regularly takes it out for a "flip" - only problem is the ZAR15,000 lamp olie per hour. He swears he only have it serviced once a year, as the law forces him to. I took this pic of his fly-bye just after he took off again... And here it is parked at the airfield just before take off. Now that my friend fand, is the ultimate rich boy's toy!!!
  12. Spot on Cassie - R19.95 inc VAT and Vaseline. Maar jy moet erken, jy kry 'n bef0rkte hoop sout saam met daai popcorn, sommer lekke pasella PS: Ek dink hulle pekel hom so, om te verseker jy vat die upsize Coke ook.
  13. Pansie, die thread is soos om te kibbel oor watter trip computer die minste weeg. Jy's bef0k man. Jy eet popcorn want dis lekker. Jy worry nie oor calories en **** nie... Jy het 2kg opgetel omdat jy f-all gedoen het vir 2 weke. PS: Microwave cop-porn werk nie. Jy maak dit met olie op 'n stoof. Trekker2009-03-16 03:16:29
  14. That red thing, is my illustration of a 15mm spanner
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