There are long stretches where you can work your lungs out if you like. Last year we were a six man breakaway for 40km. I didnt even care to sprint on the raceway - legs were roasted.
Hi extremelights A quick highjack. I have ordered some lights for a fellow cyclist as per thread by FootballingCyclist thread elsewhere. We have been experiencing some technical glitches to get this delivered to the recipient (none of your fault). The package and detail is with Petro. Please assist me and FootballingCyclist in getting these lights to the young man. I am not making much progress due to being 1500km away and not knowing any of the people involved. Thx
My understanding was that XR is the gold standard. I think nobody does it comercially (aviation does it all the time). I am very sceptic about these things. I pushed hard to have my carbon parts replace (MTB). I had to meet the insurer halfway - decided not to claim for "cosmetic" damage.
I freely admit I am a bang gat. I doubt that many people make a getaway on the downs. I am big and can mostly free faster than a lot of guys - I often sit on the brakes to keep my position. My point is : Why chase by on the downhills - you look like a dick on the next uphill when the peloton rolls over you.
I am booking into The Cullinan next year!! Great to be treated as valued guest. Suggestion (pushing it?) - the very early crowd (4:30) are all serious and eat very little. When I am back by 10:00 I am ready for a proper breakie - was nogal eina to pay again since the first meal was miniscule. How about a ready made 2 lapper run in and grab pack?
Aspirin can/is very harsh on the gastric mucosa since it is mainly a Cox1 inhibitor. Combined with dehydration and the physiological stress from riding it can easily lead to gastritis and has been linked to several instances of acute renal failure. It inhibits platelet function (blood clotting). I had severe flu leading into the Argus. I will NEVER take any Aspirin containing meds before strenious exercise. The fact that you and many others (including myself) got away with this before makes no difference to the occasional person ending up on dialysis.
I think it was your original post that made me book into the Tsogo Waterfront. GREAT idea. Everything worked out great. Little cycle will be on my desk. Good early breakfast, bottle freezing etc. Sadly no shuttle to registration but that is no biggie. Will be back (big compliment since I have timeshare in The Peninsula).
Phoned your wife at 60 km/h?? Not cool mate. We have responsibility to those around us to ride predictably. Stop, phone, ride - like in a car! One brake, one hand the bar on a descent - not cool!
I had a rough look at my data - I lost all my time in the first 38km. After that held perfect splits for my target. I spent quite a bit of time TT into the wind to try and catch-up after an early crash. Big groups and wind must make a difference (I know the wind helped up Suikerbossie but it was a problem on both descents). I am really trying to tell myself I should keep on doing what I did for training. Age is creeping up quickly now.
