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Can't use MTB? Is that based on race rules fvb?

...whee hijack. Was also considering a 1st attempt at junior ironman but was giving serious consideration to doing it on my MTB (maybe with slicks). Do the regulars see MTBs at ironman from time to time?

...and on the Epic 'Fred' a 30 seems to be the sensible consensus... Horses for courses :-)

Tried out eyewearsa.co.za...very easy - decent pricing - good service. Not sure of the extent of their selection but they had what I needed. Ordered my replacement lenses 20/05...received today. delivery fee only R50. Will def use them again!

Hi Maxxis Still collating? Keen to join. Need a set of Polarised Stealth Black for my Antix. Would you be ok sending on to DBN?

Sounds like you've got the top-end frame there Banna. There's a new one in the Tall Boy spread - identical in all respects ito appearance. Also carbon but heavier. Think if we're going to compare apples with apples this is the model to compare with the Scott 910 (that is if marathon is the bias). Will be a fair bit heavier than the Scott.

Ja...that Scott will be a fair bit lighter. Was looking at the TallBoy towards the end of last year and was a little surprised at how heavy a decently specced SC TB was - even on the top-end frame (C, CC? I forget). To get your SC to a similar weight to the Scott 910 would prob be around a 30K diff on your pocket.

...and what was with all the signs on the left of the road??? Lots of blokes had close shaves with those! As for the uneven surface...MTB the answer

2 x 1hr 'opvok' sessions midweek (days rest in between) 2 x 30min core & upper body workouts midweek (alternating with riding days) 1 x 3hr+ ride on the weekend...done at solid pace. If not a Pro - this is all you need in my opinion. Been riding for 4yrs now and this has been my program in that time - still the gains keep coming. If stage race is coming do some back to back rides on the weekends leading up to the event - 3 to 4 weekends enough.

Anyone know a little more about these Munn (Mung?) kids bikes? Googled - but nada! Our youngest is turning 4 and now ready for 1st bike. These look like great starters. Sadly "Ou Boet's hand-me-down" hasn't quite made the grade!

General program for me...2 x 1hr sessions midweek and a 3hr ride on the weekends. We were headed for about 25th overall but my partner had the craziest day on a bike on Day 3...early crash, then broken chain, later rear-wheel self-ejecting, knocked off bike coming out the JoJo tunnel... Awesome experience though - must be very close to SA's best 3-day!

Garmin showed it was shorter this year...95 on mine. Thanking my lucky stars though as the cramps infiltrated way too early! From 56 already %$#^! Was expecting around 5:15 and ended on 4:49. Like I said lucky the mileage had been chopped. Not one I'll look back on in fondness.

Drink of choice for Hill 2 Hill 105 on Sun will be 32Gi Endurance 1st bottle and then onto 32Gi Accelerate for the latter stages. Thing is everyone's always banging on about the importance of including real food along the way. Would the Race Food nougat blocks qualify and would they work in conjunction with the 32Gi products?

Too many cocktails there son...

The Mercury's rising...2011's heat was hectic - resembled a warzone that last 10km or so.

My 1st Argus. Saw this section on PPA when I entered just ignored it. I got confirmation after paying for my entry. Is PPA membership compulsory?

Think everyone should enlist in something like this somewhere along the way...such a different animal! Did Trans Baviaans (Langs Baviaans) with a few mates a few years back and it was standout memorable.

Thanks Dale, Any idea what kind of seeding I could expect with those results? Can't try improve on Shova this year...in the sticks riding Berg & Bush.

A real pity it's so close to B&B. Maybe next year!

My 1st Argus next year...super excited! What are the chances of a sub 3 for a relative newcomer with only 2 previous road results to go by: 3:05 at Shova last year (started in MTB category), and then 2:45 at Tour Durban earlier this year (does Tour Durban even count towards seeding?).

Hoping to do my 2nd 105! After my 1st attempt in 2011 (also after only 11mnths doing the MTB thing), entered again last year and when I showed up at registration to wade through the swamplands to get the compulsory oversized jeep t-shirt I decided right there and then to wait for 2013...common sense must always prevail! Weather's looking good so holding thumbs!

Still have a Race entry to swap with someone on the Adventure. Come on be man enough to do the Race

Agreed all fun....but we're use to "Adventuring" as a group ( sounds a little risky I know). Anyone looking to swap out - Race for Adventure - please PM me.

A little pre-emptive I know, but I thought I'd give it a go. Got two mates who were 'dossing' - registered for the Adventure but thought they had until the end of the month to pay. Sani back office phoned them and told them they have lost out and should they wish to still take part they need to sign up for the Race or Trail...(proof that the Adventure is KING!) So we're trying our luck already....anyone who's on the Adventure that would like to swap out for the Race?

Anyone know this area well? Camping at Bonamanzi at the end of the month and was wondering if there are any worthwhile trails to ride in the area? Think there are some trails in False Bay Park but apparently you need to be accompanied by an accredited guide to ride these. Maybe this has more to do with safety. Even looking at just sticking to district road just to get some miles in and to keep a training program ticking. Unless I can hook up with some experienced riders in the area I'd probably be riding alone. Would it be safe - both ito animals and skabengas?