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5 hours ago, madmarc said:You lucky to be able to extract yourself - I have a life product that lapses if I drop vitality and the value seriously declines if i drop below Diamond - I have a life sentence handed down by my Med Aid 🤪
Exactly - a LIFE sentence - very appropriate.
4 hours ago, Michael S said:Out if interest,
Did you find something better and if so where did you go to ?
No, Ive just canned Vitality and the Bank but am stuck with the Medical aid
Scanning through some of this thread really cements my decision to quit Vitality and Discovery Bank (even that requires jumping through a bunch of hoops)
As has been mentioned, the rewards have steadily declined with more and more hoops added.
I feel a huge amount of relief walking away - is that weird?
I'd agree - excellent read so far...
26 minutes ago, ChrisF said:
ALL medical aids pay for the "basic 26" chronic conditions in accordance with the PMB benefit (prescribed minimum benefit). Many do employ some "formula" to nudge clients use generics options.
So step one should be to ask your Dr if your particular condition falls within the definition of one of these. Or just read here (as if mere mortals can wade their way through all this) -
This applies to ALL of Discovery Health's plans.
If you have Psoriatic arthtritis, as an example, then this is not covered under the PMB list. You would then need to be on one of DH "comprehensive plans" to get access to their "extended chronic" cover.
Now your broker starts earning their keep as they guide you through this mine field.
Your final hail mary ..... do an "exgracia application" .... by now you are dealing with a specialist Dr, who have walked this road before and who should be able to assist with the paper work.
Thanks so much Chris,
I have scanned through that list but don't see what I am looking for.
It's Fibromyalgia - any ideas?
Hijack if I may - reading these recent posts, someone mentioned Chronic medicines and Hospital plan, which jolted my memory.
Does Discovery Hospital Plan pay for chronic medicines (Classic Core in our case)?
1 hour ago, Craai said:Normal price is $17 pm or about R280
On Discovery Vitality it's R218.79 https://www.discovery.co.za/vitality/zwift
I didn't know about the Vitality option.
Any idea how to convert to Vitality from a regular subscription?
Hi Guys,
Just been looking at the Naked app.
Under Householders, you can add sports equipment etc (incl bicycles) at an overall amount in ZAR.
Is this the right place to insure your bicycles or should they be specified?
18 minutes ago, Rob K said:Actually good point - mine are all S7 Mille - an older Neo is fine.
Actually I must correct this - mine are Assos T.Cento S7
14 minutes ago, Thomo said:Must admit that I found similar with some S7 Mille bibs ... haven't noticed that with earlier/other models.
Actually good point - mine are all S7 Mille - an older Neo is fine.
2 hours ago, Thomo said:That is really is the big difference in my opinion.
Comfort is subjective, but the quality and longevity of Assos fabrics is hard to dispute.
There are other European brands which are arguably as good ... Santini, Nalini, Castelli etc.
That's when it comes down to who's offering a good special. 😊
I have loved my Assos bibs but they all seem to suffer from the same thing - the leg elastics tend to lose their elasticity over time.
Just bought some new ones and I see the leg elastic has been beefed up somewhat, so clearly it was a known issue.
Tour of Watopia starts on March 9th and will literally be every hour of the day and each stage is up for about 5 days.
Have a look on Zwift Companion but make sure you check the TOW filter.
On 2/4/2022 at 8:05 PM, Frosty said:One gets 100 points for a Strava activity.
https://www.mynewsdesk.com/za/discovery-holdings-ltd/pressreleases/discovery-vitality-announces-new-partnership-with-strava-the-social-platform-for-athletes-3058631
But not accepting the full value of the session it seems?
Be interesting to know the outcome and effect, if any, of Discovery's withdrawal of the Strava link, as a trusted source of members various exercise sessions etc.
At the time I thought it would really affect Discovery's image - now some years later, it's probably all just water under the bridge, or is it?
25 minutes ago, ouzo said:park at circus and ride around to the other gate, its a good warmup.
I wanted to do that but cannot see a safe route.
The southern route takes you vis Seine road (which is gravel - this is a road ride for this group) and the northern side seems pretty busy traffic wise (R59 and Heidleberg rd)
9 minutes ago, ouzo said:it was very much closed 2 weeks ago when I was there. Doubt it will open for a long time.
That seems to be the case - Thanks ouzo.
Looks like we'll have to forget about the circus portion.
Greetings All,
We want to do the Circus SBR ride on Saturday.
Can anyone confirm if the Southern gate is accessible. (The one closest to Circus accessed from the R557 - called the Kareekloof gate)
I believe it burnt down and you cannot pay to enter there?
TIA
Glad this topic has come up.
I have 5 pairs all Cento S7 except 1 is Neopro S7.
Ages range from 3 to 6 years.
Firstly, they are without doubt the most comfortable bibs I have owned.
The first sign of wear for me, is the leg elastics start stretching and look horrible condemning the bib to the trainer.
Then the chamois starts delaminating.
With the prices where they are, I can't quite get my head around the value for money question based on the lifespan I have been seeing.
I am north of 90kg so not sure if that affects durability but I rotate the bibs quite conscientiously so would expect better life.
We have also been strict with our washing protocols -(Us is wifey and me)
I'm now in two minds about what to buy next?
Thanks for this - just a quick question if you don't mind. Can I get a device for my wife (also member on our family plan) if I already have the Apple Watch?
1 hour ago, Danger Dassie said:Agreed, but the problem here is that she dismounted and physically stepped over the bunting and the team vehicle just carried on as well. Even when she asked, everyone from the lead vehicle, bike marshall and team car said "carry on"
Sorry but that is an amateur error on every level. So even a creative reward would be problematic. *** one all round.
Really hope she returns next year to settle the score and animate the women's racing again.
This I think is the essence of the problem. Both the lead car and Emma going over the tape - What were they thinking???
They could have easily recovered by turning back.
5 hours ago, eugenenyawo said:
Brilliant video
Brilliant music
Great Ride
Thanks for sharing - nice to relive it.
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6 hours ago, ewep said:I did some marshalling (Think Bike marshals) in the late 2000's. At a few races I was on the leading bike for the Elite Men. I was very fortunate that the route mess never happened, but at a race or 2 (fortunately I was marshalling later groups then) the routes were changed by the organisers. This was done WHILE the bunch was racing. The only people informed were in the lead car. The lead bike was informed and then usually fell back close to the "change in route" point and the lead car took over. BUT, typically a TB marshal would then stay behind and wait for a "foot" marshal to take over the point. One of the risks discussed often by the marshals was what would happen if the lead car was not reached?The elite riders trust the leading vehicles (whether car or motorbike). So Emma following the lead car was the accepted operating procedure.
I do however agree that Emma should have turned around and gone back when she reached the danger tape. The lead car made a major mistake here by going through the tape and the driver should take the blame for the mess at that point.
I think you right on both accounts - The lead car must be followed (in case of a late re-route or such - assuming no comms with the rider) and the lead car going over the tape - what a travesty - what were they thinking - they even waited for Emma to cross and then continued - there lies ALL the blame!!
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I don't think you should be fair to Vitality, they don't deserve it 😆
Seriously though, the gist of this, many paged thread, is that Discovery really aims Vitality at the couch surfers and not at the active types, and is trying to be all things to all people.