Dirtbreath

(Tokai) Was on my list. Didnt manage to do it when I was on contract down there due to a wipe below Table Mnt coming in to Deer Park. Dirtbreath2010-01-19 09:56:26

Need some advice here please. Will be staying in Camps Bay over the first week in Feb and will be taking my bike down. What would you guys recommend as the best mtb rides within proximity of the city (say 45 min drive max).

As far as I knew, riding without a helmet is not against the law. May be irresponsible but not against the law. Am i mistaken? If only you could fine people for stupidity!

How accurate. Pretty much what these things do to you.

So what's the true ancient definition of bugger? If it's nasty, it's spot on.

Had surgery late last year for these buggers, side effect of the chemo I was on. This op was sooooooooo eina! Worse than 6 months of those hectic cocktails.

Agreed.

"Please abide by the rules of the road, riding single file on narrow roads and two abreast only where there are shoulders or appropriate cycling paths, thank you for your cooperation and thus ensuring your safety" The source of the problem perhaps?

Very cool. How old is he? What is the smallest size helmet available?

This is brilliant. Proactive people making a positive contribution. Well done to all concerned.

Very surprised that Thule cant help you. What car are you driving? I have seen towbar mounted racks that require you to take your front wheel off and tighten the quick release with a skewer.

Post some before pics. And some current pics of the ladies.

Its all those hologram energy thingies that are floating around and messing with the time cubes n stuff. Freaky!

Thanks Don. Looks perfect. Rain makes my mascara run.

Bummer gremlin. Dirtbreath2009-12-24 04:44:09

Been wanting to ride to Harties for a long time. I do however see that rain is predicted for Sunday.

Contact Don. I mailed him last night. It's not a race.

Cool. You ridden it before?

Anyone here riding? Anyone done this ride before?

There is no doubt that there is place for the team format but to have such a disregard for single racers is very poor in my opinion. Sean, that poll is actually higher for singles than I imagined. Do you know if any other races other than Cradle would consider it? dirt-rider, if you have a stable partner I tend to agree with you. Our group of mates is anywhere between 6 and 8 riders and we pretty much draw straws on who rides with whom depending on strength at the time leading up to the race but this is often not the case on actual race day. Guys end up swapping teams and ride as unofficial entries. We're not really interested in our positions so its not serious but would be nice if you could just pitch up and ride to your own strength. I also think there are a lot of people who would love to stage race but are turned off by the fact that it is impractical to ride/train with a partner. Once you have done a few and are comfortable with the concept it is not a problem but I remember my first one, we spent hours double checking each others spares, tools, drink, food, ass lube, shorts, bikes, etc etc. I suppose the flip side is having someone experienced opening up the door in a team format and showing a newbie the ropes. Anyone know any of any organisers who can comment here. Will follow up on some.

What are the single rider stage races out there? Mampara, check out how many unofficial single riders there were at Sabie X due to partner bailouts. Would more people ride if they could enter on their own or is the team format what the peeps want?

So apart from some minor exceptions stage races are competed in a team of 2 or more racers. I can definitely see the benefit of this kind of format but would personally like to ride as a single entry rider. Do you think races would benefit from having a single rider category? Would somethhing like this be to the detriment of the race? I dont think its a social thing as I really enjoy interacting with other riders and talk to someone almost the whole way. Just dont see the need of having to worry about someone else for the whole duration of a stage race. What's the feeling out there?

This the same thing that caused Andrew Mclean to pull out of Sabie X?

Hopefully they are different colours so you can do Dirtbreath's crotch temp test for me and give me feedback. If you've (guys) done some Temp calibration you can take a ruler instead of a thermometer.

Next time I ride I'll stick a thermometer in my crotch and let you know.