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Its a very real photo. Have a look on the news sites and you will see how severe this storm was yesterday. Over 100cars were washed off the highway

They should change the title of that video to Idiots in the Kruger

Who needs tyres, all they do is slow you down with drag https://www.facebook.com/RedBullBike/videos/778167405634144/ Impressive rim

Oh hell NO!!!,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cNMtjeASx4

Awesoem race, did the 50km. Only little gripe I have was the start, there was no clear indication for cyclists to keep right and go into the start pens. As a results there were lots of guys going down the road into on coming motorists, even saw some chop smack a taxi side mirror, not sure why as he was in the wrong place(although on his behalf there was no signage to say that) Marshalls should have forced guys out of that road if there were using it to let traffic through

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Maybe something like this. Hopefully this will be road bike friendly.

Anyone in and around that rides afternoons? from about 16:00 Looking to try put together a few loops from The Buzz Shopping center on Witkoppen. To Clearwater is pretty good, enough yellow lane to be safeish, but would like to make it a loop and not a there and back as below http://www.strava.com/activities/93543511 Looking for route ideas as well please

I have just purchased a road bike for the 94.7(well not only) Took it for a first spin this weekend round the Cradle, shaved about 35min off my 70km time. My wrists feel it the most as the position is very different. I think you'd be fine to use the bike for the first time at 94.7. But I'd try get in a quick ride during the week, even 10km just to make sure everything is working 100%

Does anyone know if you can park at the Rhino and Lion park? Don't really feel like going through the pain of now paying at Riverstone.

Hehe, typical hub responses. I have the rims already, so R220 a tire is much cheaper than a 2k bike, and I have to do the same for my wife so it will be MUCH cheaper than 2 road bikes. Will get some extra mud to decorate the bike before hand @Alouette3, have you tried the 1.6 as well? 1.3 sounds rather small

So I am going to tackle the 94.7 road race this year and instead of getting a road bike I am going to convert a spare set of rims to a "road" setup. Am hoping to get some advice on tyres in this regard Was thinking probably these http://www.buycycle.co.za/components/mtb-en/tyres/continental-en-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20/continental-sport-contact-26-continental.html with these as a possible option too http://www.buycycle.co.za/components/mtb-en/tyres/continental-en-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20/continental-city-ride-commuter-26x1.75.html I take it that running a tubeless setup is not possible with these tires either. Any advice etc welcome.

Wow, I'm amazed at what I've just read. All those who bitch about the route, why don't you give it a go. Try plot out 4 different routes starting and ending at the same place for the 4 distances. Oh and make sure that the 8year old is as happy to ride as the racing snake who does the 70km and wants its super technical and also the 70km joller who just likes to get out and ride. As for all the passing comments, its a 2way street, I will do my best to move over if you want to pass me, but 1 have paid my money too and am also trying for my best time. Let me know you're there and want to pass and I will do my best to move over when its safe and I can actually do so. Its not required that I do so, so a thank you will help me do it again next time. Be considerate of other riders, both slower and faster than you. If you don't like the bottlenecks etc, don't ride. No one is forcing you, we all know how many riders there are and that there will probably be bottlenecks at some point, deal with it or ride somewhere else. As for the organisers, you guys need to be more accurate on your distance, we plan our ride around them(water and pace) All those thorns was not a great idea, I'm sure there were tons of punctures and injuries. Looking at the programme for the day, you knew the 10 and 70 were going to finish at the same time, ARE YOU CRAZY, its nor fair to the kids and families doing the race nor to the serious riders, think a little. Also having to doge the workers erecting a fence and the dongas they were digging, NOT COOL Maybe you're numbers limit is a little to high, and I think you need to seriously consider your "googie bag". Socks and bottle are at least relevant to MTBing, stew and moisturiser!!! seriously. Rather charge less and don't offer a goodie bag Overall, great day out, Nice hard route, sure I had to walk, but so what its MTBing

There was a fair amount of single track, ended up riding in a long line for quite some time. Nice route thou, hope it isn't burnt again this year, that smell lingers for ages

This was last years http://connect.garmin.com/activity/198990368

If you're wanting different lenses for your Rydon, Linden cycles, bought the new Polar 3FX as a spare, cheapest and best service by far. And as for lense options, there are hundreds available

I am there or the vibe, but I also have respect for my other cyclist. When you join a ride that starts at 19:00 do you rock up at 19:30? 5/10min sure but if it carries on like this we'll be riding on sat morning, show some courtesy to others and be on time

Can we all try be ready to ride at the specified times, having to wait and extra 30mins before we get going is starting to get a little annoying

should start a FB group, then can just add events to the group for each month

https://plus.google.com/photos/112802665564840981839/albums/5793667636787348961/5793667636691463298 Ride back over the Nelson Mandela Bridge

Those guys were awesome last night, BIG thumbs up

Yip thats what i mean, thanks. Thought it was 20km, that must be from braamfontein

How far is the route from Dunkeld?

Just saw the video, think we'll just meet up the bunch as it goes through the Zone