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Spinnekop

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  1. "Speed sniffer" *snort laughs...... What next? Bahahhahahaha
  2. WIth regards to the shoes itself. I own 4 pairs. Love them! Wear them to work and every now and again, when the itch arises, go run around the block. Comfy, light, well built.
  3. If you read Poggi's comments after the race....."Two dead men sprinting". He said it wasn't even what one can call a sprint. That was how tired they were.
  4. Knowing CSA, they'll just add it to CTCT August in March. Route done. 😁
  5. Unfortunately I'll be at the Kremetart race.
  6. https://guee-intl.com/pages/tapes/ I like this a lot. Sio Dura. I use it on the gravel bike. Many happy miles thus far and still look like new. Attitude. This is wrapped on the road bike. Not bad. So far I got around 3 months on it.
  7. I remember the first time I heard the name Remco and everyone raving about this amazing talent. So the very first race (stage) I watch with him in it to win it, he crashes his big crash. Eish. But in general, I think it boils down to how your public persona is perceived. Pogi is fun, race with his heart. Almost always smiling and making jokes. Enjoyment of the sport. That is why Sagan was so popular also I think. vs wheelsucker that is this quiet introvert and races with his head. Remco comes off as a cocky little rider and probably has beers with Pidcock over weekends talking smack about their moms. 🤣 I'd love to see Wout in stripes this weekend. Nice gift for the hard work he did at the TdF and back luck in the sprints there. Also MvdP would be nice to see after he gave up his ambitions at the Tour to be Jasper's leadout man. I see Ganna won a bunch sprint last week?..........dark horse right there. Depends if he will focus on the TT rather I suppose..............
  8. Welcome. You're going to love the sport. Have loads of adventures. Tubeless for sure. Less hassle, more riding. Helmet: Get something that fits/comfortable. Bibs: Again something that fits- this will help save your ass. Floor pump: Good tyre pressure before every ride. Repair kit for on the trails. The rest will follow. Go to a bike shop. Measure. Then decide. Loads of online tools also that can help you make a call. At 1.84 I'd guess a Large. Get a bike that you like. The more you like it, the more likely you are that you'll ride more. Strange how that works but it does. Most importantly...........enjoy the experience. Every ride. Look around. Stop for pics and coffee.
  9. I like that. Almost have a basic "spec sheet" for every event with minimum information. Water points Cut-off Safety features Venue things to do and buy etc For me, organisers can leave the prize money. Instead, organise a 5min-after-the-race top 5 podium, take photos and give out a free entry to next month/year's race. Or something to that effect.
  10. I think we say the same thing. Just opposite understanding. Yes, Elites will always be there. (Cut cost by not including Vets in overheads) Yes, middle and bottom pay the bills. (Raise income by raising affiliation fee to CSA but make the "value" to include provincials and SA champs) The barrier to entry for most people is the R850 fee to CSA if you want to pay your way to do provincials or SA's My arguing point would be that if my R400 a year all inclusive (just a proposal) were to allow me to race in seeded bunches (no more Vets) and I can go to provincials and SA's, I would pay it with a smile.
  11. One thing the "old days" did right is that good racing's reward was to get a good seeding and also it gave you a chance to go do SA's. You did not automatically go to SA's when you pay your license and entry. You had to EARN it. There wasn't preferential treatment to the guys paying extra money to CSA. You had A, B, C, D. You race well, you move up. Top 10 seeding in your age got you an invite to SA's (or something to that effect) Race good at provincial level = got your provincial colors (currently the criteria to get colors are stupid and do not get rewarded for CONSISTANT good racing results) I have my colors so I have some knowledge as to how it currently works. Also the current "get your colors" motivation is kinda dead. You don't need your colors to go race at SA champs. You go invited to go do SA champs if you did well during the year. Your province did that admin. But it was an honor to go race at SA's. You WANTED to go do it because your province selected you. So we did. I think the main issue (and I am only guessing here) with the above is that they (CSA) will loose valuable (to them) license fees from Vets. Understandably this is not an option if they want to survive as an organisation. My proposal would be to up the current "membership fee" to all riders in a way that it will counter the current income stream generated by Vets. Get rid of the admin and bunch issues and stuff wrt to the VETS. Focus on the Elites (career orientated) Thus: CSA Professional license (Ages 18-40 or whatever) racing in the first batch with a cap on batch size. CSA Racing affiliation fee for participation in SA events. Let the race organisers sort out the seeding and bunches A-Z. Just a thought or two.
  12. Lennick promotions already do this. I think it is quite cool. "Series of events" that you entries at a reduced fee
  13. I'll license up when CSA starts to SEED people according to ability and not according to the amount they pay.
  14. I am on the other side of the coin. I try to do everything. On average 12 races per year. Lots of fun. I normally go around the potholes by turning my handlebars. 😁 Cars will ALWAYS be there. I have learned to adopt and just enjoy my sport carefully but to the max. But that is just me.
  15. I haven't had a racing license since 2021. Just membership. Works fine.
  16. Event Name: Jade's Fundraiser Rooiwal ChallengeWhen: 02/09/2023Where: Rooiwal, GautengCategory: RoadRooiwal race on 2 September 2023. Go to Event Page.
  17. Not Gauteng but Panorama is coming up. Always good ride. Kremetart in early September. Best race in SA! Rooiwal happening 9 August and 2 September Pity about the Germiston race. I've done 12 and was always a lekker jol
  18. Who are these people? Never heard of them or saw their results up high? Why do they dope? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Shame man. It's not like Vets racing is that hard.......bahahhahaha. Old farts and their egos......
  19. This. Happens to car tyres a lot (potholes) Small cut on the inside of the tyre that does not go right through and thus the air gets trapped between layers.
  20. Two things. I get the item packaged, ready to go before I place my add. Seconly. I have just too glad I get to sell the item. These days buyers are far and few in between. So in general I try to get the item shipped within a day. It's just good practice. Creates trust. But that's just me.
  21. Running 44 with a 11-34 at the back
  22. 2 Years now I have moved away from the "Buy your seeding from CSA" ego **** suckered by age cat riders that has R1k to waste per year. This social rider still enjoys his races. Seed me on ability or just leave it.
  23. Loosen the two screws on the Garmin mount. Turn correct as required. Drill two new holes. Tighten again
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