WBK

has anybody raised this with PPA or the event organisers? It's quite possible they're not aware of it.

We purchased our family wildcard for R700 in January and have still not received it. We were first told that it was because we hadn't been onto the website to update our details (which we hadn't been informed of). Then we were told that there was a problem with the printing of cards and that the card would be valid for a year from the date we receive it. Then we were told that for some unknown reason it hadn't been sent for printing and now we're back at the excuse that there is a problem with the printing of the cards and it will be another 3 weeks BUT the membership will be valid for a year from the date of payment and not from when we receive it. I've escalated this to the wildcard manager who was unhelpful and rather unpleasant and I've now escalated it to the Sales and Service manager for SANP but it is still not resolved. Anybody else had similar problems?

I've also just put a Jones XR on the front and still riding specialized fasttrack at the back. Both light with thin side walls but being a light weight I an get by on it. Considered the Geax AKA which is a similar config to the small block 8 - great reviews but it's a bit heavy for my liking (about 750g)

We did the 30km variation on the red and yellow route today. The ride was good but what was brilliant was our burger at "The Only One" restaurant afterwards. It's not often that I get to rave about stunning quality food at such reasonable prices. Think we'll have to ride earlier next time to try out the breakfast!