Spinnaroonie

Seeing the state of the path along that section was a real eye-opener. The infrastructure is heavily compromised at multiple points, and there are far more shacks that cannot be seen from the N1. When we stopped at the hot spot, two potential perps (one had a bicycle pump in hand??) were high-tailing out there and there were still more grim figures lurking at the on-ramp. They are thriving! We definitely took them by surprise and put them on watch but that entire section doesn't seem safe to ride at this point. The 20th is only a week away.

FYI: Report of an attempted bike theft yesterday morning around 6am. Rockley Rd, Wynberg

I got so excited this morning. From a distance, I saw multiple cars and a cop car standing stationary at the on-ramp. Unfortunately, it was due to a multi-car pile-up. I can't help but wonder if this was a consequence of a mugging.

There was actually a police van parked (with 3 officers) on the embankment in question this afternoon around 5pm. The real question is whether there'll be one tomorrow morning when I drive past again...

It is mind-boggling as I drive past this area each morning, and I always see 2-3 characters standing at the bottom of the embankment. It's an easy win for the cops if an operation is set up but sadly it's glaringly obvious that nothing will be done. FFS!

There's an inkling about the OP which is probably hurting entries.

Daaamn! According to that, Pogi is losing a considerable amount in both departments.

Not to detract from this monumental achievement but the kit design is giving Rapid Sport vibes. Yusso man 😅 Even the Mr Price kit in the Olympics looked more relevant.

Absolutely! It's an interesting scenario that's for sure. I think Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio indirectly said she left the team because of the strange dynamics and micro tussles always at play. That was some years ago but the team continues to be caught up in strange situations. Think Lotte and Vollering at Strade Bianchi and now this... Anyway, I was hoping someone could dethrone Demi but this isn't it.

Maybe.. but it appears as if Lorena was the one who actually bumped into Demi (albeit accidentally). In her post race interview, she also admitted to seeing a 'yellow thing on the floor' but felt Demi would be able to make up any lost time in the coming stages. Considering Demi worked for her in prior stages/races (Olympics included), it must've been extremely awkward on the team bus.

I'm surprised there aren't more (any) posts about the TDF Femmes. It's serving up some proper entertainment in the form of racing and controversy. - DSM winning the opening stage AGAIN. - Some new standout names - Loes Adegeest with a stunning ITT and Puck Pieterse winning a 3-up sprint against Vollering and Niewiadoma, scooping the polka dot and white jersey at the same time. - But yesterday took the cake with the Yellow jersey crashing out badly, yet none of her teammates waited/paced her back to the lead group. In fact, her teammates went on to sprint for the win and 8th place. - Yellow jersey is now on shoulders of Kasia but with the high mountain stages coming, it will be fascinating to see how SD Worx pick up the pieces and whether there will be a few more unexpected twists. The cohesion and depth are there for Canyon SRAM but is it enough to hold off the strongest female GC contender of this era?

Kim's jersey had me proper puzzled yesterday while watching the TDFF. I was wondering who the heck was wearing the WC jersey in AG kit. Wild nonsensical theories were swirling in my head for some time. Thankfully, my ignorance was spared when they said Mauritian champ on the commentary.

Is it me or does Jasper look a bit top heavy this tour?

Goosebumps for that win. Arguably the most selfless teammate and such a unique character.

For the first time ever, I'm more invested in the battle for green than yellow. Let's go Bini!!