Nettie R

HOT DAMN: We're on the list. It's been 4 years on a waiting list and I hope 2012 is our lucky year.

Wow manne, hou terug met julle beledigings asb. Die dude is naar oor fietsry 'n sosiale sport is maar niemand is vriendelik nie. As die oosrand oggend groep in hulle racing mode kan groet, kan julle ook maar.

Cool shirt. Like the black for MTB rides. Is the name/no. optional? How much did you pay for it? Delivery time? (sorry, so many questions, but I'm tired of wearing kit of a club I don't belong to anymore.)

Bad taste of super cycling? The riders were the leaders in the race, of course the cameras will be on them. They mentioned the bad luck with his tyre and everyone could see he finished the race on the rim. But every rider has experienced bad luck in some race-some even had to abandon. Acting like a baby because of it (perhaps poor tyre choices) in the race Poor little girl watching a 'vloer moer' from an adult. You could see he hurt his hand badly by the way he shook it afterward. Not a clever move in hindsight.

And you ride all the ultra marathons, right? Middle distances are the most popular. I like my 35kms too. Unless it's an emergency route change on race day, it's not cool to change the distance on the start line.

I heard that some landowners in die Cradle and Muldersdrift areas have a tough time staying safe against crime and theft. It's only natural to protect and close off any further entry to your property if this is the case.

the chocolate thief got 3 years jail, of which 2years were suspended. But ja: steal R100 chocolates=1 year jail, Take a life= house arrest. It's sad that so many criminals don't get caught, why doesn't the justice deal with those who get caught. There's something seriously wrong if prosecutors and police always battle to make drunk driving charges stick.

If only cops used as much energy policing other offences than speeding. We should tell them there's more money to be made on fines for people who run red lights. R500 a piece=RRRRR

The power was not off the entire time. The music started playing at 7H30 and there was a generator at the start singing along. Nothing like a few litres of fuel to keep that machine running. With regards to the corrupt results files: I cannot comment, but by 9h30 they were still busy putting line entrants' details on their system. Probably still busy...

'Stars on the move'? SA doesn't have stars.(soapie, movie or celebrity , sport, maybe!). We had a Posh and Becks wannebees... These riders ticked off motorists who have nothing but hatred in their hearts for us 'lycreans'.

Die wind was 'hectic'. Ons het lank gestaan voor die 57km begin het en het omtrent al my lus vir ry daar verloor. Nice race net om die draai van ons huis. Te besige pad, te min roaming marshals maak dat ek die roete nie sommer weer sal aanpak nie. Idioot metro kar wat voor die ryers ingedraai het in die finishing straight. Arme Matlosana ryer het wonde van sy heup to enkel. En aan die prysgeld-wolwe was daar ook nie tekort nie.

Anyone else who did this event? What an awesome event with perfect weather! I must say the cycle leg was tough with all those hills. I'm not much of a runner so the 2nd run practically killed me. Love the long sleeve shirt.

2-3,1, then 2 Yesterday's Vaal Toyota race was this pits. Along the R57 to Sasolburg a car transport truck passed us with an oncoming truck passing the same time. No shoulder to use, I was scared but somehow the tandem stayed upright. Then we both cursed the truck driver. It's just not worth it anymore.

Do you analyze each business' turnover and profit margins before you buy? You guys would soil your pants if you see what supermarkets make on a 2l milk...

I have a reservation for sale at Northgate Lodge for the Kremetart weekend for 2 people, but I have work commitments, so we won't make it Self catering, 5km from the start, I paid R920 total. www.northgatelodge.co.za

It's an illness. Some people are too damn lazy to discard of their old stuff the correct way. No general dump site allows tyres, only a few and at a price. It's too far, too expensive too blah,blah blah. SA will NEVER get recycling right with idiots like that around.

If the 'influential DA officials' live out that way, they'd drive their Mercs and BMW's, not bicycles! Nothing happened to that ANC dude who commissioned the KZN roads dept to tar the 5km section from the main road right up to his farm gate. Will COSATU be charging him for corruption as well? Oh the election drama queens...

This is totally uncalled for. Please take the family/friends' feelings into account before you open your mouth.

Yip, you don't train during the week because of the dangerous roads, go to races over weekends less prepared and end up tasting blood within the first 5kms cause you can't keep with the pace.I considered doing shorter distances though. But never felt wanted to quit in 13yrs. Husband's passion for cycling is contagious.

True. My statement was in general life and not specific to this incident. Condolences to the cyclist's family.

True, to some effect. But no policing brings unroadworthy vehicles, unlicensed (and uneducated)drivers. But we all should take responsibility for our actions. It's just sad that the value of a human life differs from one person to the next.

it's a far cry from R3500 per rider hubby paid for his epic the year it was introduced. Not much has changed except the entry fee and that the ride stays in one area longer, thus less logistics.

That Cele article is quite funny. The government will try to justify any action with a stupid news conference. The comments below the article are priceless.

On a daily basis we complain about the exact points he mentioned, crime, crappy service etc. Some South Africans walk around with blinkers not to notice what's going on. Some choose to stay, some go. Let him be, he's not chewing your ass because you chose to stay.

Hope Mad Dog recovers well. What's happening to my home town??? We've been talking about moving back to the west as the east is 'just not home'. And we thought that the westrand is a relatively safe area to ride in compared to other areas. Seems like the westrand has gone for a ball of ****.