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This is one of the best courses you can do. It has saved me mega moola. If my Schwinn's fork feels funky, I nwo dont stress, I take 2hrs of my day and give it tlc and best of all: I am confident to do so. Planning on doing it again with my other bike.

I started out with Club 100 and have many friends who are members. I moved to CycleLab a few years ago and it was a hard decision in the sense that they started me out in cycling, but an easy decision when it came to finances and value for money. Cycle Lab is cheaper, has a lot more benefits and as a member I was encouraged to do more. I have never had issues with regards running red lights or being dropped by the bunch. In fact, on the days when I wasnt feeling hundreds and turned around early, the group marshall would always ensure that there was someone to ride back with me. Their intermediate bunch is a fun and whacky bunch who wait for all. That said, like everything personalities make a difference. Go ride with the bunches, see where you fit in and have fun.

Thanks for all the help yesterday. I ended up going to Cycle Tech yesterday just to look at shoes. I was shown a pair of Olympics which were comfy but I am a bit weary despite my trusty 6yr old shoes being Olympics (they started giving issues), was also shown a pair of Specialized Riata shoes. I whipped out credit card and now have a pretty pair of shoes with bg fitment. Cycle Tech even helped with the cleat setup. Awesome store, awesome service.

Like your thinking Patches! Gummi - will find time to try on but my Nike's were amazing and yet have given me such agony

Sound advice. Just want to add one thing: have fun. Club rides are good training and can be fun as long as you are open to having fun.

I survived Sani2C on 32GI and felt quite strong. Recovery drinks was choc milk and beer but after day 1 had Recovermax and that stuff rocked!! Currently trying Biogen's low GI stuff and finding I may as well be on rocketfuel. Loving it.

My Nike mtb shoes give me hot foot and after sani, I have decided to retire my 6yr old my olympics. Need advice on shoes in the 1k range. Not sure if lady specific will make a huge difference but suppose it should.

Moriarty, the trip has been moved up to April. PM me if you are keen and I will send you the details and more info.

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Yep. I am doing a 2 week tour next year (well, about 9 days or so) in the Cape. If you need help with packs etc, I can help. Just been through all the pain of research. Go to www.cycletouring.co.za He has everything you will need and his service is amazing. Feel free to contact me if you need help or want more info on my tour (would love more adventurers to join).

Wanna race hard? Well, do intervals until you cant do anymore. When you get tired of them, suck it up and do some more. Like has already been said, get a coach. There is a fantastic coach here on the forumn - Maryke (sp?) - that will be able to help you. She got me fit for Sani in the limited time I have. If you dont want to get a coach then get Dirk Friel's indoor workouts in a binder from kalahari.net and use those workouts to do 3 or 4 workouts in the week on your idt. Then on weekends get out with the bunches and ride. Otherwise pm me, I have recently found a bunch of idt workouts online. But seriously consider chatting to Maryke.

zaslinger - either, but preferably mtb. Everyone else: if we ride hard enough, we will be undesirable to sit near so space will be made for us. But see your point Silly rugby. What time is the rugby? Maybe we can start a bit earlier and watch the rugby after our ride. Dirk, I cant do Sunday afternoons, I do a Sun am ride in the same area if you wanna join.

Anyone keen on riding Saturday afternoon? Leave from Douglasdale shopping centre (Woolies / Hogshead pub side) at 3pm. Do a nice 2hr ride (chilled pace) then have drinks at the new Hogshead pub. I hear the pub has 9 different draft beers. Want to try make this a regular ride so any and all welcome.

I so need one of these for KD! Little guy hates the leash but loves running next to my bicycle (which therefore limits our rides to the dog park). Maybe next year after I have bought all my touring stuffies.

Just mailed you. I am looking for people to ride with on a Saturday arvie or early Sunday. Currently have a route in the Douglasdale area that is quite fun. Actually have a few routes i do depending on time available. Am slowly increasing distance and fitness post op so anyone is welcome to join me. PM me and I will send my email addy. Also keen on cycling one or 2 arvies in the week.

I bought the low GI one yesterday. Looks similar to 32GI but with a few added stuffies like l-glutamine (so glad I no longer have to add my own). Looks pretty good and was a few R cheaper. Interesting flavour choices but I went with Naartjie.

Being a former commuter and quite vocal commuting supporter during the power outages 2yrs ago, I seriaasly support this. Am also starting touring so ja. Something like this would affect me. CSA only care bout the pros anyway Us plebs are just that: plebs

I have tried the Peanut butter cranberry ones and the healthy energy bars. Loved the cranberry ones - felt like i was on drugs that day. Will definitely make them again. Havent tried the Healthy energy bars on a long ride but on the short ride I was on, I was happy with them Gonna add Zula's recipie to my file.

Haha! Duplicate Post I also posted. Looks nice and easy. Look up my post as well

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I have 1 item. A topeak handlebar bag. When are you closing orders?

I am doing an 8 day tour next year and although I would love to just have a backpack, I realize this is not wise. I am wanting to do this budget so need advice on what panniers to get (and where from) as well as which bags I can use. I am going to get the Topeak Tourguide bag for my camera (unless someone has a better suggestion - ie, whats the Oxford one like?). Thanks in advance.

Haha! I am planning a similar trip for April. Just shorter distances. There is a getaway guide to the area that I have ordered. Otherwise www.route65.co.za Hope that helps. Mini hijack. Anyone thinking of joining my ride is welcome to pm me. Only pre-requisite: must be a seriously adventurous fun person

This is an interesting topic! I am also planning an unsupported tour (2 weeks). Am based in Gauteng as well. My idea is short distances, lots of exploring. (And geocaching) I will be wanting another 3 or 4 people to join and am looking at August next year. I am not publishing my route / area yet until I have finalized my plans but if anyone is interested in joining, lemme know. I will be interested in joining shorter (ie 2 day) tours if they on weekends / long weekends but only from January as I am still recovering from knee surgery.

I am going up Breedts! Yippeee!!! If you riding there Sunday, smile and wave at the nice Yamaha TW200 that goes slowly past you. Thats gonna be me. Considering taking a few cokes with in my pack for you guys.