Dirt De Vil

biltong, heuning en cheddar kaas op seed bread en 'n tjoklit melkie

It is always interesting to see the legion of different doepas cyclists take with when participating in races like the 94.7 or argus. The first thought always seems to be - what can I eat or drink that will help me survive the race or do a sub 3 etc etc. We are a competitive species and will do everything possible to better our chances, even if you know you will finish 11000th in the Argus. Herein lies the dilemma, how do you suddenly switch that off when money and fame is involved. I personally do not think the pro's do, some simply control that impulse better than others and like one of the hubbers said, they all dope some just stay below the levels that will get you in trouble. Lance probably did the same and never tested positive, but over a career of 15+ years 10 or so people will definitely see you doing it. It all revolves in and around a cesspool of greed, vendettas, tv coverage, marketing, propaganda, censationalism etc etc. The freedom challenge and Martin Dreyer 10 day record is a prime example, tv channels are not lining up to broadcast it everyday, teams with the best equipment, sponsor etc are not lining up to compete simply because it is not the perfect recipe to make money for people and corporations attached to cycling and the cyclist like leeches. Martin's achievement out shines that of any TDF yellow jersey winner by far. Just imagine the determination, mental strength and focus, physical fitness and stamina, self confidence and sheer will to complete a freedom challenge. We are all feulling this fire whether we agree or not! Your decisions will revisit you, hopefully bearing fruit and not to haunt you. Let's ride...for ourselves, our kids, to keep great events alive, for more awesome trails and parks, for fun, for fitness...

If steroids and EPO is illegal for athletes, should Photoshop not be illegal for models?

I bought a pair of Rudy Project Rydon Carbon glasses with photochromic lenses at CWC for R1500 and bought the RX insert with prescription lenses for R720 through my local optometrist. Discovery paid for the insert and lenses in full, I did not claim for the glasses. I have no issues with fogging.

Weet jou ma jy speel al weer met die rekenaar?

Sponsors RULE!!!! - and enjoy the larger "size" of their bank accounts due to all the additional sales to people that already had a good enough bike. We will never know what the mix of wheel sizes would have been if the riders were allowed to choose for themselves.

Hallo Guys, I would like to go ride at modderfontein this afternoon for the first time. Anyone know if its open, or have a contact number and gps coordinates? Please help me out. Regards

Not confused, simply man enough to admit that on that particular track, 26er were the winner. If there "was no air in the 26ers tyres" and it still was faster - does it not support the particular point? Whatever you believe to be impossible - will be impossible. Tit for tat - there exist not a clear resolution to the debate

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A couple of friends were having a friendly 26er-29er debate around a braai in May. Decided to put it to the test at Groenkloof 20km circuit. First round on my 2011 29er Scott Team, second round on my friend's 2010 26er Giant Anthem X2. The result , 2min 26sec faster on the 26er. I am ashamed that I fell for the marketing BS. Tit for tat, go with your heart. Cycling long distance on dirt roads is just that, mountain biking is XC

Europeans have watches - Africans have time

I am looking for sub 3 hour Garmin Edge course files for the 94.7 Cycle Challenge route and the Argus Cycle Tour route. I am sure that it will be possible to create the course on Garmin Connect, but am hoping for a quicker solution.

The storm water tunnel was used when the Fort-to-Fort Mtb race existed around 2002 / 2003. Used to be a nice technical 55km race before all the developments cut away half the route. Similar to what happend with the Urban Assualt at ruimsig.

Rudy Project Rydons with clip on's as well. Discovery paid for it in full.

Seerieaas!

I stopped at Teac's on Sunday, hoping to convince the owner to rent it out. Did not get to see the owner, but was told by the people on site that it will re-open by 5th of May. I do hope that there is some truth in that!

Recieved my first CRC order yesterday through parcel force (R300 extra) in 4 working days. The weight 15.5kgs, with the only hassle that CRC split the order into 3 parcels. Bought a 2 seat childrens bicycle trailer with stroller kit for R2427 and paid only R373.63 VAT and R30 clearance fee and some spares for R567 and paid only R87.30 VAT and again R30 clearance fee due to the multiple parcels. Zero duties. Highly impressed by the CRC deals and service.

Hi, I have wheels, a seat post, a 9spd casette and grips to offer. I am in Centurion and can get the stuff to you in most parts of JHB. PM me the drop off adress. I also have two old road bike frames, a wheelset (incl casette and tyres) and a old well used, but in good working order, SORA triple crank, FD, BD and BB. A bunch of used gatorskins is also somewhere in the shed. Let me know.

There's been a lot of Raleigh Carbon Road Bikes for sale on the hub recently, is it coincidence or is there something wrong with the frames?

I went to Teak's Place yesterday for some MTB'ing and was turned around at the gate. The security guard said that they were closed for renovations. When I asked for how long, his reply was; many months. Does anybody have better info?

93kg

94kg

94kg

I did cut down on the portion sizes. However I did start to include running into my training from last week. Will see how it goes.

97kg , 5kg in a week is bit too fast to be healthy though