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  1. Danger Dassie
    His contract is til the end of 2025 at least. Either way any major change would be announced, ultimately it’s only relevant to Beers and his prerogative.
  2. Danger Dassie
    Team change, Bianca Haw will be teaming up with another rider, possibly Hayley Preen but TBC.
  3. Danger Dassie
    European Parliament has called for sanctions against Rwanda and the cancellation of 2025 UCI World Championships. A motion of 443 votes in favor and 4 against. https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/2025-world-road-championships-in-rwanda-to-be-cancelled/
  4. Danger Dassie
    No bearing on POPI, it’s been well documented and publicly reported on. Taun Bewsher has a number of open complaints/investigations of fraud widely discussed on public platforms. A quick google and FB search will bring up this up and squash any qualms about the fearsome POPI red herring.
  5. Danger Dassie
    Conversely, there's a window to turn this into an opportunity. His profile has risen a bit from the increased media attention because of this situation. His name has popped up in a few conversations outside of XCO and even cycling, so if it crosses the right person his situation may well be better off.
  6. Danger Dassie
    Since we're in the phase of nitpicking content material, which we access for free nogal. .... It isn't a piece of 'journalism' Its a race report via a press release, not an editorial. The writer was/is likely wearing more than one cap and on deadline. It happens, normally recipients perform a quick proofread and subedit, not always viable over odd hours and filtering multiple other press releases etc. It happens on the rare occasion. Ultimately we still received a half-decent race update and good insight. What truly matters is the quality of racing and a local result to be proud of against a strong international field.
  7. Danger Dassie
    I know Andrew Smale made his space available in Val di Sole along with some transport assistance, gym, training facilities etc .... Think the guy will get all the help he needs with a bit of effort from people helping where they can.
  8. Danger Dassie
    Haven’t tried them as yet, but have several friends who have bought and are really happy. The one did a multi day bike packing trip with his, no complaints. Jhb- Kzn
  9. Danger Dassie
    Seems a lot of stolen phones around the world tend to go through different phases from data/identity theft to repurposing and spares. Also doesn't help if most people don't blackist their devices after a theft. https://issafrica.org/iss-today/cellphone-theft-another-indicator-of-south-africas-policing-gaps https://www.arrivealive.mobi/news.aspx?i=64462&s=1&page=suspect-nabbed-in-possession-of-hundreds-of-robbed-iphones-in-the-jhb-cbd https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/mobiles-dismantled-then-sold-as-parts/articleshow/51901465.cms https://www.thetimes.com/uk/society/article/how-your-stolen-iphone-ends-up-in-one-chinese-city-market-v6rf6w6pv
  10. Danger Dassie
    It's not just budgets but also logistics, teams are often on the bleeding edge into budget etc ... So even what may appear to be a bargain carries a significant consideration and might be a risk to both the team and rider. Not something that can be snapped up without an angel investor, unfortunately.
  11. Danger Dassie
    Bit of both, the scale of workload is crazy. Also a lot of stuff needs to be in order with a multi-agency agreement. 24 months is actually not that out there, especially if we consider massive projects like Operation Puerto.
  12. Danger Dassie
    Would be a good start, hopefully it would provide some stability so that he can focus on the season ahead.
  13. Danger Dassie
    Yip, confirmed. His dad is riding as well.
  14. Danger Dassie
    Five bar! Wonder if Operation Decca relates to the SIU investigation launched sometime back.
  15. Danger Dassie
    Pretty swak, can’t help but think that a Backabuddy campaign may also be a good help? “South African mountain bike racing star, Luke Moir, has been left stranded without a team just weeks before the 2025 XCO racing season starts and is searching for support. The new Swiss team he was signed for hasn’t secured its title sponsorship, leaving Moir and other team members scrambling for support” cont…. https://www.treadmtb.co.za/sa-mtb-star-left-stranded-needs-support-to-race-in-2025/
  16. Danger Dassie
    No. The part should be covered by warranty. @Titan Racing Bikes are really good with support, perhaps they can advise.
  17. Danger Dassie
    Openmind outlined it well. It also comes down to what you personally like aesthetically. Personally I like the Race Face cranks, they’re also marginally lighter by 100g (claimed weights) Also keep in mind that there are different Deore models. M6100 is the latest update for twelve speed and has a really nice look.
  18. Danger Dassie
    I don’t see it as a relevant metric to be honest. It may well become ‘bigger’ but what does that mean exactl, in what sense? At the end of the day there’s overlap yes, but it’s two separate things with separate appeals. That could contribute to growing the rider base. So imho other than banter it’s a nonsensical measurement. Cape Epic has a solid history, has grown into a series and is a staple on the calendar. It will follow a variable curve like anything else.
  19. Danger Dassie
    Full race report up on CSA - https://www.cyclingsa.com/daniyal-matthews-makes-history-at-2025-sa-national-road-championships/
  20. Danger Dassie
    Don't recall Vermaak saying that Gravel Burn will become bigger than Cape Epic. Doesn't state that in the press release and I remember him saying at the presser that in many cases the gravel market has eclipsed road and MTB. Which could well be given the increase in events and sales. But I wouldn't construe it as being bigger than Epic. For it'll hold a broader appeal perhaps, even over seven days. If you're a strong amateur it's less demanding and less technical with a lower barrier of risk and equipment compared to a seven MTB event.
  21. Danger Dassie
    For sure, it was good when just about every event/organiser sent out a presser and images. CSA were really good with utilising Mylene for general PR and contracting Gameplan for events. Unfortunately, it also became generic as we pretty much all published just about anything and everything verbatim.
  22. Danger Dassie
    On that note though, what a win for S’annara Grove. Proper sprint action from her, Preen and Keep. Hopefully good form for Preen if she continues on to the Lifetime Series again this year. Did so well last year.
  23. Danger Dassie
    Tankwa also has a major sponsor and progressional event organiser. National and provincial events have a layer of bureaucracy limiting the events. BH by default don’t really do event coverage, no other cycling media really bother or budget for someone to do a report either. Last year Bike Network did a brief summary/overview and BSA apparently used a finish line shot of Gibbons.
  24. Danger Dassie
    Can’t fault CSA’s on the day coverage, caught bits of it on their social channels, and the photo galleries. However the whole SA Road Champs seems to have been heavily under the radar this year. Doesn’t seem to have been much interest or drive behind the event. Also with Tankwa on at the same time.
  25. Danger Dassie
    An often uncomfortable topic, and for most here it’s compounded heavily without the normal support structures, like family etc…
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