Thomo

Cyclists really shouldn't throw those embarrassing punches, not even The Badger. 🙈

Handlebar tape is as versatile as duct tape. 👍

Handlebar tape was my preferred option. Also worked great on the little one's pram when racing. 🤣

They've got you covered. Stored together with the Livestrong bracelets.

Sounds like your TTT needs work - stop riding into each other. 🙃 Good luck with insurance - claims really do go under the microscope nowadays. (and that's perfectly fine)

Pity no 28mm for us comfort riders. 🙈

Some specials on Pirelli this morning. Anybody know which model it is that they're riding.? Was keen to try the Race but maybe better off sticking with the workhorse Cinturato. 🙈

An unfortunate reality.!

Lance's go to machines at the moment if that makes any difference ... 😉

Top end bikes are all likely to compare favourably. Get the one that excites you most.! I'm sure many Hubbers wish that they had your problems. 🤣

Not sure I can deal with loadshedding and Cavendish's exclusion ... ☹️

Have you been back.? Possibly a better chance of it still being where you left it rather than it finding it's way back to you. But anything is possible...

Rocksole are the go to guys for shoe repairs as Zebra suggested. I've also had good experiences with Durasole in Wynberg.

Le Tour in a couple of days.? 🤷‍♂️

Costs have escalated ever since cycling became the new golf ... Maybe we need to start promoting and making bowls popular again.

Couple of direct mount options for R7000 - R9000 in the classifieds currently which look very reasonable. Direct mount isn't essential but it is nice. 😊 Otherwise a wheels on Tacx Flux or Kickr Snap for R4000-R6000.

Nice boost to his confidence leading into the Tour. 👌

How many beers to quench your thirst.? Your buddy may start looking for other more affordable buddies. 🙈

Some may need you to explain what that book is. LOL 🤣

Do you have a riser block under the front wheel to level the bike.? Without it there can be a significant drop possibly contributing your discomfort.

Brand unlikely to matter, but can indeed be different. For example, some may require two layers others can get away with one. Some may work better with a layer of insulation tape as mentioned. Then of course there's the issue of removal ... some can be a real pain.

... and adds a premium to the RGT subscription it seems. ☹️

Suspected it was bad when one of the camera angles showed him seemingly motionless in the ditch and a DSM rider trying to get to him to help. 🙏 There's definitely a couple of sore bodies in bed to night.

Hopefully you'll remember where you stored them. 🙈

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