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Let's hope this works and then filters through to SA... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28599886

Awesome - thanks for the info. Will definitely check it out. g

thanks - will google them

Hi The last few Saturdays, while I've been going into work I've noticed 3 or 4 largish roadie groups riding along Tygervalley Road (towards the northern suburbs - I've been heading towards Milnerton). This has been around 7:30 / 8 am. The Groups look well organised (possibly grouped according to strength) with what appears to be a marshal vehicle of sorts following the last group. I'm guessing these are Club rides? But there doesn't seem to be any major club jerseys dominating the group. Anybody know anything more about these guys? I might like to join in.

http://www.dieburger.com/nuus/2014-07-04-tweede-toets-was-skoondaryl-impey Make of it what you will...

nicely done! Enjoy the GoPro

Dude - firstly, I'm on your side here. I don't agree with it. That said, it is just another form of advertising. Almost all advertisements lie oversell in some form or another. When last did you buy a burger that actually looks like the one advertised? Or did the nose spray you bought really prevent you from getting a cold for xx weeks? Or do you really expect that whey protein to give you 70% more muscle? The price change thing is annoying. But in my opinion, adverts misrepresenting products is far worse. Yet nobody complains about these?

Might join in, so keep us in the loop :-)

I hear you and agree. However, Matt's summary was after round two of the compo. After this last round he suggests that there may be a change in the voting system - hence this debate. So in my mind that means one of two things (or both) - otherwise why suggest changing things.: The sponsors are unhappy with something. Admin is unahppy with something. Just my thoughts... g

@ Admin: I guess the voting format all depends on what the objectives of the competition are? If it is merely about generating interest around the GoPro product and hits for the website then I think it is fine as it is. As can be seen plenty of 'discussion' already happening. However if GoPro is after the best picture (in terms of focus, composition etc) then maybe the system needs to be changed. Perhaps keep the format as is to determine the top 5 pics and then a GoPro rep chooses the winner from those? Best of both worlds?

Awesome - much appreciated.

Hi The commute is about 20km's each way. So 40 km's a day. I generally commute twice (maybe 3 days a week). The fact of getting AA rates for the car isn't the reason I don't commute all the time. My commute is my 'easy days' i.e. 50% to 60% of max rides. The days that I don't commute are my hard 80%+ plus days which happens before work and then I use the car as 'recovery'. Boss likes the fact that I commute. But, as everyone has pretty much said, there isn't a precedent / scheme that he can use as guidelines on how to go about refunding me. So either he is going to break new ground or it's not going to happen.

True - but it's worth a try, no? ;-)

A question for fellow commuters or others in the know: I'm in the position where my Company pays partly for my petrol and car maintenance. For each kilometer traveled I can claim back R3.50. Now, on occasion I commute into work - which over a month, adds up to around 400 km. (80 to 100 km per week). So in theory I'm saving the company about R1400 a month in fuel/maintenance costs. Ideally I would like to claim some of this money back for bike maintenance - which currently comes out of my pocket. Obviously the costs of running the bike is minimal compared to a car so I'm not expecting to get the full amount. At the moment the Boss isn't too keen on handing any portion of this amount over. (Not because he doesn't want, rather mainly because there is no precedent for doing it in the Company until now). Anybody been in a similar situation and come up with a winning solution? G

Morning all For those in the market, Kalahari has a 30% off promotion on a lot of electrical goods - including a lot of coffee machines of all shapes and sizes...

I enjoyed this ride last year - last warm up ride before Sani :-) If they have sorted out the teething problems then it is a very worthwhile event...

Just to add: most weekends you'll find a bunch of Hubbers out there. So if you are that way inclined, post in the Group ride section. I'm sure you'll find someone who is keen to show off our trails...

I think the better question is what shouldn't you ride! Most of the trails below would benefit with a local - just so you can get the most out of your trip. Jonkers should definitely be on the short list. As should Oak Valley/ Paul Cluver and possibly Greyton. Tokai is fun if you are in the area (and you will be on Oceans race day)...

Out of interest, how much faster are you on a HT than a Dualie? In reality, on the first few days you may well be faster on the HT, but come the last 3 days or so (when fatigue sets in) will you still be faster. I think (just my opnion) the dualie will save you a bunch of energy over the 9 days and overall you will end up being just as quick?

I would recommend these guys in a heartbeat. There's a bunch of reasons, but if I had to pick 2: 1: you will improved - fact. 2: (In terms of the Cape Town branch), Tania Raats (coach/trainer) is awsome. This is a lady that has pretty much done it all in terms of performance cycling - you can ask her for advice on all things cycling. No, this isn't a dedicated coach just for you. But you have a power based training program (which in itself is pretty great) as well as having access to a world class cyclist to pick her brains.

Well done Dizzy - nice pic. Enjoy the GoPro.

Dizzy has done very well at promoting her pic and kudos to her for doing it. Nothing in the rules against it. Whether this leads to the 'best' pic being chosen or rather the most popular pic, is debatable. But at the end of the day it's all fun and Go-Pro / TheHub get the exposure they are after. No? If Go-Pro / TheHub are specifically after the 'best pic', then the process probably needs to be changed. But I don't think that is the objective?

True - my bad. I didn't know there was still a CycleLab in the city. Well not for long

if you have been using CycleLab and are now considering CWC I take it you are in Durbanville/Bellville area? There is a small bike shop just off Durban road (just before Tygervalley). Mainly focused around repairs and servicing - but also sells a few parts and spares. If that is what you are looking for I highly recommend them - chat to Lourens.