Rydogg

Nope, MTB up Table Mountain tomorrow morning

Sounds good. I'm going to try them this weekend. Estimated energy content per 100g?

Yip, I rode in from Table View. My shoes filled up with water and my feet felt like they were swimming The 19% chance of 1mm of rain all fell on me at once!

How early? I ride to Durbanville and back before riding to town. Usually leave at about 6.

Did you guys fade? I'm here...

Cool, it's on for tomorrow morning. It's only a few mm of rain, so it should be fine. Same time, same place.

I'm keen, but I think it might rain. Why don't we make it for Thursday instead.

Yip, common problem. It usually goes away within 2 or 3 days of rest. It's only a microscopic amount of blood which is caused by excercise. If you actually see blood when you pee, then you have a more serious problem.

I've tried eating more fruit and I drink loads of water. But nothing seems to last very long. The strange thing is that even after 2 or 3 rest days, I still have to eat more than usual. Where do all the calories go? I'm not worried about weight AT ALL!

Hi, I have just increased my training to about 8 to 10 hours a week. Now I find myself constantly hungry, even on my rest days. I am hoping this is normal. I am also hoing that there is some way that i can make it better, maybe by changing my diet. I don't want to feel hungry all the time. Any advice?

I'm keen to do a ride like this. Let me know if any plans get cemented

Some good answers, thanks. This is definately true. Taking a full week off, especially after a race, really has a positive impact for me. I guess it's similar to tapering down your training 2 weeks before a big race.

While resting / recovering, after how long do your muscles start getting weeker? Days? Weeks?

Thanks, it was a girl. Everyone is doing well. It was funny, I was already dressed, had breakfast and about to step out the door to ride from Table View, when I got the call. It was a tough choice to cancel the ride. I almost made the wrong decision...

Sorry guys, but I'm not going to make our ride. On my way to the hospital - my sister is having her baby!

I think I will join you guys, but then carry on to Chappies and back.

Ry ons more?

Again! Tomorrow (Friday) morning!!!

I also ride a similar route once a week in the mornings. Let me know what you guys agree on and I'll try join. Strong riders?

Can I ask a stupid question: Do you have to be a paid up member of PPA for your results to be shown on Racetec? If so ...

Did everyone get their results on Racetec? Mine are missing!!!

After 6 months of commuting, it doesn't count as training anymore...

Forgive my cross polinated BMX opinion, but this is what I see as a bunny hop. What I was talking about is when you get to the dipped sections of pavements, sometimes it's not a smooth transition. Either you ride super slowy over the bumps, or you lift your front and back wheel alternatively to reduce the chance of getting snake bites. I have never bunny hopped MY road bike.

Servicing it will always be cheaper. (+/- R500?) You can even do it yourself. If you send it to the agents, they will tell you if it's worth servicing or not. A LBS might not tell you that.

You know what I mean...