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That's a disappointment http://www.bicycling.co.za/race-news/tour-de-france/tour-features/no-2014-tour-de-france-for-impey/

R20 per car and R10 per adult to ride the reserve Safe enough to ride alone. The full loop is just under 60km. Make sure you are fit enough for this ride as its just one loop so you can't cut it short (the hills can be tough). Watch your descents as you never know when animals can run across the road. Most importantly don't litter and if the road is a one way, stick to it don't go down/up any of the one way roads (as many a times the reserve has wanted to close its doors to cyclist for not obeying the rules) There are 2 entrance. The popular entrance is just off the R550. Easiest route From Johannesburg (if you not familiar with the south is), take the N3 highway towards Heidelberg. Take the R550/Alberton Road off-ramp and turn right, across the ( highway. Turn left to the reserve Enjoy it

My nephew and his buddy are doing the Argus on a single speed bike (they never done the race before) - hahah if you thought MTB is difficult - think of guys on single speed bikes

Thanks to the awesome guy on the MTB that gave me one of his water bottles just after the N14 highwway (lost mine in Hyde Park) . You are a LIFE SAVER (that just got me the energy to get my sub 3). Oh yea, and my time is out by a few min as well (so don't know how racetec does the timing as I was very close to the front at the start)

typical... my first audax ride and I chose the hardest!! well certainly it can only get easier... had a lot of fun though but would have been nicer if there was more people (finished in 7 1/2 hours, my butt is still not talking to me)

dress warm... gonna be a cold night and a cooollld weekend brrrr (we can form a mass huddle)

so the one on the audax schedule of 200km from Lido is no longer taking place on the 25 Aug? or is that still happening together with this one

this sounds great, don't you have any in the south of jnb though

Any of the ladies does the Leverage Corp MTB ladies race at Van Gaalens before? what is the 40km route like? never ridden at Van Gaalens before.

http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/no-burry-gap-for-joburg-cyclists-1.1448966#.UO0k4W9wrg9

Sad but true

Got a bag full of unwanted kit, happy to give, PM me where you would like to collect or for me to drop off

My first CM ride and what an experience, can't believe I missed all the others!!! its like discovering chocolate icecream with all the trimmings - but even better...the vibe, the variety of bikes, the variety of characters on bikes, the atmosphere and just the locals all cheering us on in jozi town and Mayfair!! wow - thanks all - had a great time and will see you all in September and we definitely bringing lots more friends to join the masses

Yippee CM tonight - can't wait - my first one!!!!

cool thanks, think we will just join the Dunkeld bunch then on fri and see what happens to the south bunch next month

Apparently there is a group that leaves from the south of JNB (Glenvista area??) can anyone shed some light on this like exactly where and what time

Wow!! and I don't mean that in a good way - that was probably the most boring Opening I have seen for an Olympics game. Can't believe I stayed up to watch it especially with all the hype of it costing 37 million, but after an hour could not take anymore of it especially after the NHS part with the beds and all. Thank goodness for Mr Bean and Daniel Craig making it a bit more entertaining even just for a few minutes!

This would be great! fab idea!

If I wanted to spend the day peddling at the beach or playing in sand dunes, I would have done that ...but seriously what were the organisers thinking of by allowing such a looooong section of soft sand? You had cyclist falling all over the place, it caused major congestion at the start and after a while it just became annoying that you spent so much time pushing the bike then peddling.

What superb organisation ... gets better with each year. Wind made it tough but thanks to the front guys in the "Comrades" bunch who rode out in the front and paced most of the time... you guys rock!!! we just whizzed past a lot of the VC,VB and % . Thanks to Organizers and Sponsors - plenty of food, plenty of drinks... !!!

have practice falling lots just need to practice staying upright now

ok, great tips on downhills but any tips on riding really short steep inclines - this is where my nerves come apart

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Why Critical Mass is a GREAT INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT "As a country we have made bold commitments about climate change and lowering emissions. One of the most obvious and least expensive ways of doing this is promoting non-motorised transport, especially cycling. Our cities' mayors need to put their money where their mouths are and make our cities more bicycle-friendly. For example, we need a network of cycle paths and lanes demarcated on our roads. We also need public awareness campaigns about the importance of looking out for cyclists and ensuring their safety. And we need to promote cycling as not only a middle-class sport, but as a more affordable form of transport for everyone. The Bicycle Empowerment Network in Cape Town has been doing inspiring work along these lines, setting up cycling centres and bicycle shops in low-income communities on the Cape Flats.Given the lethargy of our politicians on this issue, we also need visible activism to give the issue more prominence. I am inspired by the efforts of Critical Mass Johannesburg, who have organised night rides on the last Friday of every month and take over the streets of Johannesburg. Let's build a critical mass to demand more cycle-friendly cities in South Africa."

I am having problem with my Compaq gearing (less then a year old) - lately it keeps jamming and can't go from the big chain ring to the small and and vica versa and only does so after a few tries (which is a bit frustrating especially in a race) what is the cause of this and can I fix it or should I take it to a shop?