twiga

I currently have a Suunto t4c HR monitor that I have been using for about 3 years. So far the most frustrating thing about this unit is the Movescount.com web service. I find the reporting features of this service a bit lacking. So on Sunday my movestick (the device used to download training data from the watch) gave up the ghost and now I am considering replacing all my kit. What is very important to me is the statistics and reporting features provided by the accompanying software (or on-line service), in this regard, the Suunto web service was very frustrating to use (this could also be a limiting factor of the t4c). I had a look at a mate's Garmin cycling computer and the software that came with the thing is very detailed and seems to be what I am looking for. I do the occasional trail run, so I think a cycling computer may not be the best option for me. Do I stick with Suunto and get a t6? Are they any better? Does it included propper software? The advantage of staying with Suunto is that I can re-use my existing PODs, but I'm still stuck with the movescount service. I could go Garmin, would need to replace all sensors, and I would essentially need two devices then? One for cycling and the other for running? What about Polars? They are fugly as hell (and seem quite expensive), any opinions? Any pointers, tips will be very much appreciated. -twiga

Thanks for clearing that up, it always bugged me.

I'd still like to know what the difference is between XT and deore XT...

I used to ride frequently around Olympus area a couple of years back. Mostly dirt roads. Are you looking for singletracks specifically?

My cycling buddy seemed to think it was, I should have asked the rangers, but didn't sorry.

Was also there yesterday, the animals didn't seem too phased.

I don't watch TV, so not a fair comparison to make in my case. Granted I can probably afford it, but still R 230 a month is a lot of money for most people.

I'm just blowing off some steam regarding the high costs of using outdoor facilities in Pretoria. So I like to bike a couple of times a week, for additional training I do some swimming as well. I am just totally appalled at the cost for doing these activities in an outdoor setting, using municipal facilities. Groenkloof Membership: R 600 pa Rietvlei Membership : R 1,200 pa (cyclists could possibly qualify for a discount) Hillcrest Pool Membership : R 555 pa Total R 2,355 pa If I include hiking at Faerie Glen nature reserve (for the odd trail run after work - my closest nature reserve), add another R 400 pa These costs are for a "go as much as you like" type membership, essentially the same kind of deal you would get out of your gym membership. I could join my local gym and pay less than R 1,500 a year and be done with it... But who wants to ride the stairmaster when you could be outside, getting some fresh air and vitamin D in the process? Also, I am paying a crapload of moola in rates and taxes to this municipality, surely something is wrong with this picture? Are we being shafted? Should municipalities look at implementing a "wild card" type facility where I can join any activity in the municipality for a fixed yearly rate like the national parks's system?

Thanks Bianchi1, Sounds like the right circuit for my current skill level.

Klink interresant, Ek het weer begin ry na twee jaar (en 'n hele klomp ekstra kilo's). Sal defnintief belangstel om te join sodra ek 25km kan maak - twiga

Hi Guys, Does anyone know if there are still tracks at rietvlei dam in Irene? Newest post on the topic I could find was around 2008 ish. I want to go riding there after work, anyone got any details regarding the trails, entrance fees, times etc - Will be greatly appreciated! - twiga