Trackie

Simon, Nothing serious from my side either - Balance sheet= Money won at track races: about R300.,00 Money spent personally to go to world championships in excesss of R50 000. I have 4 Gold medals from World Champs, 1 Silver and 1, Bronze and very little recognition. I am waiting for the flood of wannabee Vet riders who reckon that these are "soft" medals. Step up to the plate boys and do better.

Thanks Simon, I 'm not normally on this late (at my age we're normally in bed by 7) But let's hear it from the old trackies - you wanna come race??? Here's your chance - let's see.

Yes - you bad: ride 6 milllion kilometres as penace (said with little finger of left hand in left hand corner of mouth)

I'm quite honoured to be equated to Garen. Personally, I think we should start a Vets track League (no not the usual suspects) - but give it some thought- PM me and we'll talk if you're keen.

Simon, we cleared the air with the crazy Germans in 1945 - don't start!

No you are 100% correct - won at Belleville in 99, but the Pilditch S.A's in 2000 was classic - even Ian Lester (who was commentating) was referring to the "tandem on the front" (in the points race,'cos Neil just sat wheel) - haven't spoken to Neil for years but still have a lot of respect for the man. I actually miss the -"I'll try to kill you on the track - but I'll be your mate off it" mentality - maybe I'm just old!!

I've still got the scars, but the experience is one I wouldn't trade. Neil wasn't to blame - it was my own fault. But I got him back at Pilditch the next year, and have got the 'photos to prove it!! All clean, no-one injured.

Now Now - Neil has served his time........................but I promise to return to track when he does so we can recreate the 1999 Vets points race - classic

What I forgot to say was - Thanks for the good wishes Simon.

I battled to walk again - then started riding as a pilot for a visually impaired rider-then got fired from the disabled track team for being too old. That's gotta hurt!!

Hello Simon..............Not at the moment, but am contemplating getting a mountain bike. As you know - once the bug bites................

Yup. I thought that after 20 years I was immune. Then some A-Hole comes down the road with my name on the fender - 5 days in ICU and learning to walk again aint fun. That's why I don't ride anymore - try and be as safe as you can guys.

I rest my case............always someone up for an OLD debate

I think we've all experienced inconsideration from motorists - as cyclists and as motorists. As Spinnekop would say.........Pop Pop - Sit back and enjoy!!

WH no problem - I tried to open the post marked Taxi Justice...........Can anyone else open it?

Don't have a problem if admin judges something inapropriate - but then remove it, don't tell hubbers that only certain members may view certain posts. I don't post anywhere near as many posts as most, so probably miss a lot -but if you don't want people to view it, get rid of it. Don't make people feel that they are being excluded. Point made.

Meaning???

Sufficient permission to view this page! Anybody else encounter this when trying to open a topic? Or is it a conspiracy against me?

I agree, probably too expensive for even the most hardcore poser or weight weeny. I would suspect that there is a fourth bolt concealed behind the crank arm.

Fair comment Fiasm

Bring on the third round so we get to see the bit of fluff!!

Very nice Gary, just stay away from speeding cars - I know from experience that carbon Bianchis don't bounce too well!!

Drink wine - then you can justify a "bling" Campag corkscrew.

Very nice!

The fact is that Coolheat are a wholesale distributor who don't supply directly to the public - or at least that is my understanding. They supply the shops - the shops supply you. Can't buy a car from the factory, you buy it from the dealer.