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It gets even weirder when you click on the person's profile who sold it on FB.

Based on past BH grievances, have your receipts ready for scrutiny and be completely honest when conveying the story. If all is in order, name and shame. We're a community and thus need to look out for each other.

Exactly! I've been avoiding riding into town/Camps Bay from Blouberg due to the N1 incidents lately. So I started going via this way to get into Durbanville for a new loop. Now this way is compromised too. Trying to be a well-rounded cyclist in Blouberg is becoming increasingly difficult. We have to ride far to get decent vert and most of our options are now tainted. It's a difficult pill to swallow that road cycling is dying a multipronged death. Gravel bike classifieds entered the chat...

Well...considering I just used a Takealot voucher to get a pair for R500 i'd say you did great!😆

Yip! Mind you, it was only 15Euros on the MET website versus R1,2k at CL. When I pushed back, they said a better price would still put me around R1k. So again, I would emphasize asking about parts backup availability if you're investing in a nice helmet.

One thing I'll now consider when buying a new helmet is the accessibility and price of replacement parts. I bought a MET Rivale MIPS in 2021 for R2550.00. Great helmet but the forehead inner padding started falling apart last year. No problem, I see the padding as a consumable item. I asked the local MET dealer for a quote for replacement padding... R1200! I struggled to pull the trigger on 6 pieces of material, seemingly worth half the entire helmet.

Any race reports with hot pickled onions and extra chilli????

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I love your style of writing @Mamil. Thanks for the entertaining updates and well done!

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I know you're being serious and I can tell it's actually worked for you, so please forgive my ignorance but this absolutely took me out! 🤣 The visual of packing in hot pickled onions and then sprinkling more chilli is hilarious! As it stands, I would propose a 2 prong approach to this OP. Pack in your chillied onions AND some Rennies. This way you wont get heartburn from the onions AND you'll have double the cramp-busting power!

Hey Hubbers! Recently, we've become increasingly concerned about the spike in muggings and violence, particularly along the N1 section that many of us use to get to town, Camps, Hout Bay, and southern suburbs. After some thought, I would like to try a proactive step towards enhancing our safety and security on the roads. I'm in the process of creating a WhatsApp group specifically for cyclists in and around Blouberg. The goal is to provide a platform for us to connect, coordinate, and ensure a safer journey for everyone. **Why a WhatsApp Group?** While I understand that WhatsApp groups can sometimes be overwhelming, I believe there is tremendous value in creating a space where we can look out for one another. This group will serve as a quick and efficient way for us to share our plans, coordinate rides, and, most importantly, increase our visibility on the road. **How Will It Work?** The idea is simple. Cyclists can post a message indicating the time they plan to head into town, their approximate location, and an estimate of the average speed they intend to ride. By doing this, we can form impromptu groups and ride together through the potentially risky areas. Once we pass the hotspot, we can choose to continue riding together or part ways. **Sticking Together for Safety** I understand that the presence of a group may not deter all potential threats, but there's strength in numbers. By sticking together, we can create a sense of unity and deterrence, making our rides not only enjoyable but safer. **How to Join:** If you're interested in being part of this safety-conscious cycling community, please drop a comment below or send me a direct message with your contact number, and I'll add you to the group. Let's come together, look out for one another, and ensure that we can continue enjoying the freedom of cycling without compromising our safety.

Is there a whatsapp group in already place for riders who are from Blouberg and surrounds? There are so many cyclists from this area who have no other choice but to use the N1 section to get to town/camps/hout bay etc. Even though these thugs may not fear a group, I would still feel safer linking up with other riders heading in the same direction. My suggestion would be to form a WA group where riders simply send a message stating what time they are heading into town, their approximate location and an estimate of the average speed they intend to ride in. Once we get past this hot spot, we can de-couple or whatever. I know WA groups are annoying but I would see value in something like this. We need to stick together and create our own solutions to ensure we can continue doing what we love.

I dunno... this one feels like trolling.

I haven't entered yet as I'm not sure how well I'll be able to stick to a training plan with a 2-month-old newborn. My current fitness is not quite enough. I do feel bad for the organisers; I think many people like myself are going to enter but are just waiting for certain confirmations.