Hennie VR

I agree. I feel much safer driving close to a township than riding anywhere in Pretoria East where people in their expensive SUV want to show you how close they can get when passing you just because in their small mind they believe that cyclists don't belong in the road.

BL start for me. Who is joining me? Will be in my Hub kit again pacing up front making life hell at the back

If I look at that vid I see that the road isn't very well maintained. I see potholes, sand, ditch at the side of the road and driveway curbs extending into the road. That bunch is much safer riding abreast which give them some space to swerve for said hazards without having to worry about cars behind them.

Maybe I am. So what exactly is the purpose of this tread then?

And how much time did you lose due to their riding 3 abreast? Maybe you should have gone around the block, hoot at them so that they can through you the finger and then we can shame them for that as well.

Chances are good that the car at the stop sign gave them the go-ahead to cross the intersection before him/her. I make eye contact with drivers at intersections and most often they show me I may cross before them. I then don't come to a complete stand still because I don't want to waste the other persons time.

Uncleat.................Aim..................Kick bars. And whist he is down he can sommer pick up his sticky wrapper and use it as plaster The above method is so much more satisfying if the person responded to your request to pick up his litter with a F@ck You.

Oh shoot. Thats my Argus start group No R4S start time yet.

You can check you Racetec profile. Looks like I'm in G with a 6:35 start time.................G..............Good or bad? Was in B at Fast1

If your getting one from your LBS, WHY not just ask them for the specks. It's really not that difficult!

Your seat post is bent. Bike's a write off..............Can I have it pleaaaaaase! Damm that Cruz is sexy!

I use plain sunlight soap and put a small amount on the tire bead (both sides) using my finger. I then use a compressor or go to the garage and inflate. If the air escapes ask someone to just pull the tire at the area where the air escapes whilst you are inflating. When the tire catches inflate enough to make sure the bead seats properly. I usually do this with the valve core in but you can also try and remove it until it's seated.

A person that does that better hope I can't get up after such a fall because he will feel my pain. Some people get real dof when they start riding.

Flying Spur incoming!

Sad. RIP Rider. Condolences to the family.

Entered! Looking forward to this one.

Looks like I'll be missing this ride. Will go and do my own torture session as prep for Ride 4 Sight.

Dammit I love speckled eggs. The packet's usually finished long before I get home! Hoe water my bek nou!

Get fitter. I'm done trying to save weight on my bike. I now aim to get myself lighter and fitter and to maximise power on every ride. What tools do you carry in your tool bag?

Agree. Wheels are a great place to save weight but don't compromise on stiffness.

Yes please do. And also please contact Eskom and tell them about the incident and about the driver that left the scene of a accident. They will most probably be able to track who the person is that was dispatched in that area and cross reference with the type of car they drove.

I cant remember that they ever said they will give all "5 time finishers" full columbia kit......Are you sure about this?

Well it seems the Hub should learn from this. Admin should block any person under the age of 18 from selling items on the Hub. We as buyers can't always see a person's age because many choose not to show their age.

In principal the seller is wrong, BUT I would rather take the refund and walk away from the fight. Legally you will win the fight but they may damage the bike just to get back at you. (If they back out of a deal they may very well send you a damaged bike) and that is a whole different fight. NOT WORTH IT.

Maybe organisers get a "donation" from the E-Toll guys when they make people use their road...........