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Stolen: Cotic Simple and Jamis Renegade Elite (gravel) 2015 When: 10 July 2020 Where: Cape Town, Western Cape Stolen from our garage Get further details about the incident in the Stolen Bikes section

Anyone know of or have competed in this event? Looks interesting, if not a bit too hot and humid. http://www.limbcmalaysia.com/

I did the Red Island Ride last year. It was an incredible experience both on and off the bike. We navigated by GPS (much easier than it sounds) and passed through some spectacular areas and town that looked unchanged for hundreds of years - almost medieval in feeling. Organisation, hospitality, food and beer were all top class. And cheap! The riding is more touring oriented with one or two longish days, but with all day to complete so never a rush. It was also not heavily technical, and where it was you just got off and walked. We had a mix of strong riders down to one or two beginners. Everyone managed fine and ended with smiles on their faces. Madagascar is a different world and I can't think of a better way to do it than on a bike. Red Island Ride with it's full service and personal touch is definitely worth considering. They take the admin, logistics and navigation challenges out of the picture. Do it! Seriously.

Sorry, just realised my cell number is wrong. It is 0828524540. email graham.j.rogoff@gmail.com

Hi Guys, I have some trail gear I would like to find a loving home for. It have placed it in the classifieds but thought this would be a good place to offer as well. 26" Intense 6.6 (S) frame (incl shock, spare hangar and headset), 2009, low mileage - R6500 Marzocchi 55 160mm thru-axle air fork with lockout and travel adjust 2009, low mileage - R3500 Brand new 650b thru-axle wheelset, Sun RIngle Inferno rims with SLX hubs, includes Conti Mountain King II tyres (2.5, non UST but can run tubeless) - R3000 Anyone interested. Stuff is up in Jozi at the moment. Graham 0838524540

Yebo! These trails have Dogs written all over them. ;-)

Yep, did it on Sat and it was pretty rough up there at the moment. Some woes thorn trees to add to the rough terrain. The final descent to the Greek church was rideable two months ago, now it is wild and unridable thanks to all the rain. But proper trail riding nonetheless. Makes you feel invincible should you not lose too much blood and become light-headed. ;-)

For anyone feeling really brave and tough, ask Eric to take you on the Vulture Trail. You will need a trail bike and skills to use it, good walking shoes, and a full day. Takes you to the top of the ridge above the Greek Church with views all the way to Sin City, a proper "all mountain" session that makes Pofadder pale by comparison. The views are worth the hard work, ripped skin and humbled ego's, but don't ride this alone unless you know where you are going. Really!

Not recommended. A bike depreciates faster than the rand during a miners strike. You will land up paying factors more for the bike than it is wotth when you are finally free of debt. I agree with the other guys, if you don't have the cash don't do it. Rather open another bank account and do some forced savings then by for cash. In the meantime, build yourself a single speed. Cheap to run, better street cred, and just as quick as an s-works over most terrain. Proved that at W2W last weekend.

I have decided gears and suspension are naf. I just did the Wines2Whales adventure on my rigid On-One SS and it's the most fun I have ever had at a stage race. Quicker than nearly everyone uphill (with some vasbyt) and not that much slower down. Very satisfying passing all those R60k s-works and scalpal carbon 29er's on a bike worth less than their front forks. Once SS gets in your blood you are hooked.

Will try catch one on my single speed this weekend. My rigid fork will give me the advantage. ;-)

You can try Simon Lawson in Morningside. He is a sports chiro and I have had good results with him. You can reach him on 011 784-0052.

Chaps, we are all entitled to make our own choices and voice our opinions. My post was not an attack or criticism of your beliefs or views but merely my feelings after receiving extremely poor service. Am I wrong in making my case after not being successful in getting resolution from Juan after multiple attempts. Trust me when I say I gave him more than enough opportunity to make good.

Interesting to see you have kept some of your customers happy. I for one have been disappointed and certainly don't believe you have given everyone the attention they deserve. My advice is to pay more attention to admin by getting back to people and sorting out post service issues when they do arise. Sticking your head in the sand will not make your problems go away. Although I will never use you again I wish you luck in picking up your game.

The ICG group rides from the Total garage in Illovo (on Rivonia Road) at 5:00 Tues to Fri.