[Wine2Whales 2021]

Hopefully Epic don’t disqualify Matt Beers....all his Epic stages were on Strava:) lucky it is a stupid rule in the age of big data!

[Tacx flux 2]

I bought a Flux 2 3 weeks ago, mates all have Wahoo Core. I’m still waiting to have my first Zwift with power correct, have calibrated both on Flux & Zwift and still seems wrong, like pushing a cow uphill even on the flats!

Been assured by the LBS by calibrating only the Flux will work, going to try tomorrow, if not it’s going back!

[ANT+ dongle OR Ant+ to Bluetooth bridge??]

Thanks, it is ANT+ so will need to track down ANT+ USB!

[ANT+ dongle OR Ant+ to Bluetooth bridge??]

Thanks, it is ANT+ so will need to track down ANT+ USB!

[ANT+ dongle OR Ant+ to Bluetooth bridge??]

Apologies for my non technical understanding but I have a old style Cycleops Fluid (non smart!) trainer and powertap hubs, Elite + & SL+ wheels, keep to join mates on Zwift, any idea if either of these hubs can connect to Zwift?

Thanks

[Grand Raid Verbier]

HTFU#5 mates from CT did it for my 50th in 2012, 7 & did 125km & 2 the 68k, hardest 1 day on a mtb but fantastic experience! Did plenty of climbing in training & plenty of miles but still was tough, hot & skinny air, long portage on loose shale & last 15k technical descent hard on the hands. We went 10 days early, booked Erik at MTBVerbier as guide & logistics, brilliant Dutchman, so lots of prep in altitude & technical trail sections & fun time! ???????? good luck well worth the effort!

[[Event] Tiletoria Elgin Valley MTB]

Brilliant day, great route and privilege to transverse Groenlandberg, suffered on the climb out the saddle into the wind, lack of distance training but well worth the pain for great finish route, felt like a real epic playdate????

[Cape Epic 2019]

yes having same issue with results on the Epic app, maybe Eiskom’s fault????

[Puncture area - Millers Point CPT]

 

 

This is what is on the road, looks like metal drill shrapnel?

 

This is what is on the road, looks like metal drill shrapnel?

[Epic Route comparisons]

While not detracting from the great analysis, based on this criteria, the lazy Epic route planners could make 2020 up & down the Tokai mast all day, that way they can have a full service retail centre in the carpark and claim most climbing ever!

The excitement/fear factor of the Epic was the unknown factor of the route, clearly it is now all about the “altitude” and dollars! Time will tell?

[Discovery Health - Vitality & Team Vitality plus everything else you need to know]

Unbelievable email, arrogant big brother company, given the upper limit is only 30000 points pa which if you on weekly goal of 1200 is only 25 weeks...clearly they just looking to irritate their active clients!

[Mountain bike stars aligned for Meerendal showdown]

Given the weather forecast and extreme heat the Cape has experienced, the water points on this race were an embarrassment to the title sponsors, hopefully someone noticed!

[Kevin Evans accepts doping charge]

So with the 2016 racing calendar just started, and the "almost unbelievable" results in some races already, I hope all category winners are being tested, and retested!

 

 

[Absa Cape Epic gets a new boss]

So does this mean Kati got the Csak?

[Camper vans at stage races (J2C, Epic etc)]

We used a camper for both J2C 2013 & Epic 2014....rode mixed with my wife, so took some pressure off logistics!

 

But just a word of caution on costs, use lots of lube, because the camper companies not very gentle with their pricing!

 

Check out relocation costs, proper insurance etc etc....+R30k at a blink!

[Another returned an adverse analytical finding in an in-competition test]

Have the test results from Epic 2014 been released yet?

[Stolen Trek EX9.9 26er MTB]

My son's (ex mine!) Trek EX 9.9 full sus mtb bike was stolen from school bike shed (it was locked) at southern suburbs school, Cape Town. Bike has XT groupset, Maxxis Lust tyres, has Epic sticker on headset & "Mike Byron" decal on top tube from bike service. Also has been painted in various places on the frame with Identidot system which should show up under infrared light and was registered via the Cyclelab system.

[Leopard activity continues on FNB W2W MTB routes]

Must be because they can't change their spots:)

[Exxaro MTB Academy riders compete in the 2013 Craft TransAlp]

I am missing something?? Exxaro MTB Academy riders, are being pushed into races like the Epic & Trans Alps, when surely these young riders should be being groomed for XC racing in the first instance, and taught the real skills of mtb, and develop their riding?

 

Or is this about CSI & race organiser press exposure?

[MTB World Champs track training dates]

Has the race/lap distances for age cat been announced yet?

 

 

[Epic 2014 Lotttery results?]

Ok just got it....computer say "na", so assume that is a sign?

[Epic 2014 Lotttery results?]

Any idea when the results of the Epic 2014 lottery will be announced.....or is no news, good news!

[Compatible brake pads]

Have just ordered some Sintered Formula ORO brake pads, but have realised my brakes are Formula RS1, and idea if they are compatible?

[Lost Garmin 705]

I made a school error today and left my Garmin 705 on the bumper of my car today after washing my bike and then drove along Newlands Avenue!

Hopefully someone picked it up before it was driven over....please if you found it, please let me know!

Thanks

[Toughest climbs in Cape Town?]

THE TOUGHEST ON A ROAD BIKE MUST BE "KAAIMANSGAT", IT IS OUR OWN ALPINE CLIMB FROM BOTH IDES, IT IS JUST 2KM ON THE LEFT OUT OF VILLIERSDORP TOWARDS WORCESTER, PLUS IT IS PROBABLY THE SAFEST ROAD TO RIDE IN THE COUNTRY!