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  1. I would agree, came from the UK (and back again now ) SA weather is nothing, you should be out if you think it is safe to ride. In the UK, in winter i would go around Richmond Park in the early morning, by torch light in the snow. I still wouldn't use the indoor trainer......
  2. Hi, I have a Tacx Bushido T1980 Cycletrainer bought Jan 2010. Used a couple of times!..... What sort of price are you looking to pay? Wasnt looking to sell as i know i will get to the point when i could use it! Thanks
  3. I would love to run a bike shop in Cape Town. It is a relatively new market in comparison to Euro and the US, but even then, as posted above, in South Africa you can still mail order from CRC (and others). Mail order 'shops' have massive throughput which allows them to win on absolute pricing. In the US and Europe they are now crushing independent retailers. In CT you need to be able to carry stock (expensive) and have people to work on the bikes (less people want to do this when they can make a business for themselves, also need skilled people) and you need people that are interested in the role. Many keen cyclists currently are highly skilled (and paid) professionals that don’t need to supplement their lifestyles with these sort of roles. But if anyone has a business proposition I would love to come over from the UK to live the dream! Sun, cycling, and a growth business to build
  4. It makes no difference in many ways to add weight. Only difference you will see is the absolute time it takes to complete the same course, ie more weight will slow you down for same total input of effort (unless you are just going down hill!). In terms of training, you will still be putting out the same power for maximum effort etc (if you weigh more it does not make you a more powerful rider!!). So as long as you are able to train in the correct "zone" you will gain the same training benefit without adding weight. Also, if you add weight and go slower up hills you may find you have different gearing issues for the same course when you race.
  5. To start with, you have to approach your ride in the correct physical (not overly tired from previous exertions) and mental state (you know that you have to try hard and keep going!) You will need to be able to climb seated and standing, as you will need both when racing, and different muscles will be called upon (the most obvious is your upper body). Specifically train yourself to be able to climb seated. You will need to keep your cadence in the best range for you. (guess +90 rpm) When you are seated you can maintain a steady high cadence, when you stand you cadence will drop by c.20 rpm (unless you are pushing hard for a breakaway!) and you will be using more energy to lift yourself (seated to standing!!). The longer you can stay seated the more energy you can save, but you have to be able to stand to react to the steep changes in gradients on the apex’s of corners or when things get really tough. To develop different muscle type in you legs, also try climbing in different styles. Eg one rep seated, next rep in a higher gear but with rpm around 60, next rep standing, last rep all out as hard as you can go (seated then standing for the sprint across the summit). You ability to adapt will then improve you overall performance. DO NOT grind out your everyday climbing at low cadence putting significant stress on your knees. High cadence is the best approach as long as you can develop good aerobic efficiency to cope with the demands.
  6. Customs use the invoice attached to the import to calculate the duties payable. You then have to collect from the post office, pay the funds outstanding. No paperwork etc. Just pay and take away.
  7. Managed to come in first in group E. Good ride by all though.
  8. Think the Specialized was me (black and white bike) wearing a black top and red shorts. Well done group E!
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