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Northcliff Cycles have some on their website.

Was also dive bombed on Saturday - once on the way up the river trail and twice on the way down. Felt like a chicken landed on my helmet. On the way down, I saw them after they hit me, two large grey/black birds.

First Ascent - available from Linden Cycles at around R700. Make sure they fit nice and tight as badly fitting shorts mean they move around and don't provide the correct support.

Thanks for the advice. Will do!

I have recently immigrated to the Cape from Joburg. Staying in Durbanville and see some cyclists riding along the green belt that runs through the area (R302, Lubbe Street, M15 I think). The locals probably have a name for it but only been here a few days so not sure. I would like to ride it in the afternoons after work. Is it safe to ride alone? Any group rides that happen? Thanks!

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Out at Howick / Karkloof the other day exploring the trails. It was real hot. Came across a trail with a name board 'Puff adder trail'. Looked cool so headed off over the rocks. Few meters down the trail my imagination got the better of me. Thinking there must have been a reason what they called it that. Turned around and headed back but every piece of bark, stick or log thereafter looked dodge.

@FreedomRider_MHD, everything seems to be going swimmingly on my route out of Sandton into Randburg along William Nicol and Republic. Just want to note that, the 'public transport' making use of the demarcated lanes travel at a horrendous speed. The speed limit on Republic is 60 yet a Putco bus followed by a long line of taxi's come flying past me a significant pace. Quite scary as all that is between us are some flimsy cones.

And they have outside showers. Stayed there plenty (just last weekend). Great spot.

Did the 40 yesterday and loved every minute of it. I am no race snake but the experience of riding in the mist, the cold and wet and making it to the finish was proper tough but totally rewarding. Big thanks for the marshals and officials braving out there in the cold. And to all out there on the course, fellowship in adversity was amazing. One I will remember for some time to come.

All things said and done, I am still very very grateful for the underpass under Tana Road.

Socks Im afraid.. but you can never have enough socks

Personally, I am not sure that I would enjoy the company of a bunch of girls for 3 days. I like having guys around (and they provide eye candy)... Then also some of these ladies are tough ladies. Not sure if it is aimed at the novice rider best you mind your cycling manners around some of these girls.