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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good So, apparently it's good as an adverb for sport. Problem solved.

Thanks. This was a while ago, and I didn't use them in the end. But useful to know for future searches.

Looks like it was a while ago (13 June): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=970994535029827&set=a.515487680580517&type=3&_rdr

https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/very-lucky-to-be-alive-cape-town-trail-runner-fights-back-during-knife-attack-on-signal-hill-20240621

A few pictures from the first few groups.

I had this happen on a CRC order some years ago. CRC told me just to reject the delivery, and it then gets sent back to them. Just tell the courier it was a duplicate.

The Tokai neighbourhood watch have previously helped me to get pictures when somebody tried to hijack me along there. It's worth contacting them: https://tncw.org.za/contact.aspx

I'm looking to buy from https://www.bikehit.de/en/ Has anybody used them? They're the only people who seem to stock the out-of-date parts (Shimano shifter) that I'm looking for, otherwise I'd choose something more well known. I have people in Germany that I'll send to, so shipping etc. won't be a problem. Thanks

I see it was now 6 years ago, so who knows. My post from the time is here:

Sorry to hear about the bike. Some guys tried the same thing on me a few years ago, in the same place, at the same time of day, also on a Sunday, but fortunately their car stalled and I managed to get away.

You might be able to find what you're looking for on https://wheelsmfg.com/derailleur-hangers/manufacturers/gt.html or https://derailleurhanger.com/manufacturer/gt/ Whether it's worth the price you'll pay, and shipping and VAT and hassle, is another matter.

I believe that bicycle tyres are exempt from this requirement: http://www.itac.org.za/upload/Gazette%2022%20December%202016.pdf A friend's bicycle tyre import was held by Aramex because of this, but they let it through after he showed them this doc.

Last year the 'racing age group' groups were combinations of age groups. If I remember correctly (after putting the best 200 or so people into $) they combined the fastest 20-30 year old and 30-40 year old riders into one group, and then the fastest 15-20 year old and 40-50 year old riders into another group. I think it (the second 'racing age group') is the best seeding you can get if you're 40+ and you're not in the $ group.

Thanks for the warning. Was about to leave for the expo. Keep us posted.

The nice thing about early forecasts is that there are so many to choose from, and they change so quickly. If you prefer heat, windguru now promises 30 degrees. If you prefer a fresh south-easter, yr.no has you covered.

Yes. Just give them the race number (which should be emailed/SMSed to you), and your chip (just in case). I always end up collecting for everybody at my office - never had a problem.

The first Detour year they actually proposed that - but going via Smits rather than Red Hill. The route was going to be about 118 km if I remember correctly. The reason they eventually skipped Constantia Nek and Suikerbossie was because the people in Hout Bay were worried that they were going to be stuck there the whole day.

The guys from Bike+ (just next to Groot Constantia) ride at about 5:30 in the morning, usually over Constantia Nek, Chapman's Peak, and Ou Kaapse Weg I think. I see them quite often but don't ride with them, so don't know exact details.

Agree with this. I've had a pair that lasted for about 5 years (15000 km of riding approximately as I alternated with other pairs). They can be difficult to find in the shops though, but I think you can get them at bicyclegear.co.za. What I like in particular is that the stitching on the edge of the chamios pins the edges down well - I've had comfort problems from other brands where the stitching allows the edge of the chamois to stick out.

I've just got an email from the Cycle Tour with a link to my certificate. The link doesn't work, and needs a bit of tweaking: If your email is like mine, the link will say: http://certificates.racetec.co.za/report/Certificates/CT2014_ResultsCertificateA5/?eid=2014&pid=%%123||PERSONID% To get your certificate, you'll need to: click on the first link (it won't work) chop off the last part (after the last =) replace it with your Argus reference number - the one that appears in the subject of all the emails you get from the Argus people: Something like this should do the trick: http://certificates.racetec.co.za/report/Certificates/CT2014_ResultsCertificateA5/?eid=2014&pid=12345 where the 12345 should be your reference number.

I believe there was footage on one of the DSTV channels, and if you were with the ladies winners there will probably be some footage of you too. There should be a highlights package some time as well. I don't imagine it'll be available on the net though, so you'll probably need to get somebody to record it for you. Have a look at the DSTV web site for more details. I'm sure somebody will have recorded the live coverage too if you ask around.

Rode in C as well, and I must have finished close to you. I actually thought the ride was quite civilized compared with some previous years, although the wind did make it hard and the combined B + C was less than ideal. There a lot of braking, but I only had to unclip once (near UCT). The final section from Camps Bay on was also good. People rode better, and there were fewer people insulting each other. For the first time in 4 years there wasn't even a crash in front of me as we turned down to Sea Point. One of my more enjoyable tours.

Not that I'm aware of. The road works on Main Road in Kalk Bay have been finished, so we should have more than one lane. Last I saw (which was Thursday morning), Chappies looked like it would be clear too - they'd almost finished clearing up the rubble on the road.

As far as I know, the Club 21 stuff is all organised purely by volunteers (existing members), and they receive little to no assistance from the Cycle Tour. They are not (the the best of my knowledge) at all related the the Cycle Tour organisers, although they do have access to contact details and records of potential members.

I think they're baboon monitors (and others doing research on the baboons).