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Hi The lady is fine, I know her - she went to hospital - have a bad concusion - they took MRI Scans which showed no internal damage. She does have some bad bruises. When I spoke to her husband last night he said that she was still under sedation. PM me and I will send you her details. - I think that you are talking about Yolanda - If you got her contact details you can send it to me as well. My wife was also in that crash - They were pretty shocked

Yes spoke to her husband - she's got concusion - fortunately MRI showed no serious damage - they are keeping her sedated and overnight in the hospital.

That tandem rider was like a engine - then you guys dropped me unfortuantly for a lonely 10KM when the B bunch ccatching me enabling me to finish the ride in a decent time

Have a look at the ppa website they give a complet explanation how they calculate your seeding

Feedback on the new fast one. I think that the new route is definitly better that last year. Still not as fast as previous editions. But I think that from a logistical point the race is better. I think it was well organised. Complements to the organisers. Also the best looking medal of all the previous versions.

I have been cycling with my wife on the tandem. Never had any "issues". We have done the Argus last year on tandem - and it was great fun. Today we did the fast one and we done it under 3 hours. This year I am however aiming for sub 3 argus on my own. My wife had build a lot of fitness by cycling with me on the tandem I feel that she is able to maintain higher speed with me on tandem we did an average of 35km ove 106KM. The climbs are a bitch though - power to weight

Hi, So I have downloaded and installed the software. Do I spend the $$rs to upgrade to the full version? Any comments of people who use it. I currently use WKO software.

Are you scared?

Hi I have noted if you go to the pedalpower website you can get your seeding as well. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/results-seeding/seeding/

Moet saam stem dat die Polar Sagteware baie beter is as die garmin se "crapp" Het 'n Polar 720 en hy werk nog al die jare +/-8 sonder 'n probleem. Die Garmin Edge 800 is natuurlik in 'n ander klas. Gaan ook die nou die Sportbaan sagteware aflaai van die netwerk af. Gebruik huidiglik WKO.

Thanks

Hi, I believe that the fast one's route has changed. Any one who have a profile of the the new route?

Hi Super J I had a Back operation - laminectomy - Disc degeneration effectively like a slipped disc. You need to go and see a neurosurgeon - he will most probably advice you to go for a MRI. They then remove the area that is puttin pressure on the nerves. You will most probably be off for 4 wks. After that you will need to do plenty of core strength training. It is not worth it to continue cycling for now. You are going to end up damaging your nerves - like I did because I was stuborn - strong cyclist who was fit and did not want to loose my fitness. The good news is (I am 44) 3 years after operation, have no problem cycling PM me if you want more details. A friend of me had the procedure done about 3wks ago, and he is planning to do Argus.

As I was reading some of the topics - I realised that the content is - well below par! What do you think...

Congrats to all sub 3's Well we did not get one 600 Meters from the start we had our first flat - started in K - then before Smitswinkel 2nd one and a 3rd one 6Km later. Thanks for the guy who gave us a spare bomb. We had to wait 15 minutes for help with the 3rd one. Fantastic weather though.

Hi Boet you show the typical symptoms of over training - Specifically if you have been doing high intensity stuff. Relax a bit - its not worth it - burnout is serious and it take a ling time to get over it. http://www.cptips.com/ Have a look at this site nice information around training

This will be my 5th Best time: 3h01.48 - yip 1 minute and 48 seconds - Suiker bossie and small crash close to finish

And as was seriously looking for your wheel - but I must have lost it

Hi Guys Thanks for the great Marshalling and markings. Really enjoyed race. Managed to stay with Bl Bunch till some nasty drag cut the fun short and I was left behind with a couple of serious wheel-suckers - not that I mind cause I understand how it feels when your legs don't want work.

Read terms and conditions apply

Starting in K with my wife on Tandem. Looking for between 03:00 - 3:15 - Ride for Side was 3:11 and we felt good. Terms and conditions apply Lets see

Coggan's Power Training Levels Threshold Power = 300 watts Purpose % of FTP Watts 1 Active Recovery <55% 165w Taking your bike for a walk! 2 Endurance >75% 225w All day pace. 3 Tempo >90% 270w Chain Gang pace. 4 Lactate Threshold >105% 315w At or around 25m TT pace 5 VO2max >120% 360w 3-8 minute interval pace 6 Anaerobic 121%+ 360w+ Flamme Rouge ****s intervals 7 Neuromuscular >1000w? Jump Intervals

No Point trying to lose weight now. to late I was told. Focus rather on upping your intensity of training.

Always I don't mind wheel sucking er... wheel-suckers Since I only weight in at 102kg I should be breaking all the wind not passing any...

Hi Martin, and I am one of them But I enjoy the wattage both on my indoor trainer and on the bike - almost had my wife blowing a gasket but hey I don't smoke drink or sleep around - so it is toys... I have improved my FTP from 220 to around 300 in the year that I am training with power Johan