PeterM

I am a rookie; have done my first Argus this year and will be trekking to JHB next month to do the 94,7. Really looking forward to race at high altitude. But I am getting no clear answer ? ?Is the 94,7 or the Argus tougher?? Looking at the numbers ? many must have done both races and might be able help?!? What is your personal experience?<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

[ Did he come down too? Seems quite a few times natural selection misses the obvious target . No, I don?t think so. I some how remember our bunch approaching a single mtb rider (no disrespect to mtb riders) in a red top, going very pedestrian ? I think that might have been the culprit?!? <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> And that made me think last night, while I was lying in bed with my aching limbs, I (O seeded) started in the M-O group, I sprinted ahead with a few following me, joined the previous bunch +-4km later and moved on to the next bunch ? and somewhere in between those bunches we crashed. My question ? the solo person who caused the crash and who was going so very slow ? what was his seeding? It must have been a very low seeding. How can someone have such a low seeding and not know the basics of a fun-race? Or was it not his own seeding? Or was he not part of the race at all?

Glad you were okay, Dun Man & Hashiem. I was part of that bunch too and took quite a hard fall. Helmet also safed my coconut, but the inside of my helmet is in pieces, plus my knee and shoulder are "knocked". Thanks for explaining what happened - I was further back and taken down by the falling bikes and bodies.... Did not know what actually took place. PeterM2008-10-12 09:40:15

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Just thought that the std spots will mess-up the AR's neat aerodynamics and behind the seats the airflow is already "dirty"

The Crow - With Felt's new '09 Aero AR range - where is a good/smart place for your bottles? Behind the seat maybe, TT style?

Very very nice! And tempted to change my buying plans for later this year... The Crow - are you in the trade? If yes, which shop?

Same. Also doing the medium route - fits better into my training schedule. That is my story and i am sticking to it. But i plan to do the medium route at a good pace (until i get to the old Helshoohte...)

As the other hubber mentioned, pedalpower.co.za will give you good info - click on "calander" and call-up all the events. 5th Oct08 is the race at Boschendal - should be very good and scenic. has 2 mountains, nothing like the Grossklockner race in Austria, but still quite hard. will be windy!! 11th Oct08 - Nelson Creek / Engen race, nice and flat (rolling hills). Otherwise link up with a cycle club close to where you will be staying and do their casual rides and training

That brings back memories of that one shoe repair shop I went to ? it had a big sign ?Repairs done while you wait?. They did not lie, %@&^$, that was the longest waiting I ever did!!!

I am fairly happy with the PPA, has worked well for me. Normally they respond quickly to my queries ? if not I phone them or pop into their offices, and that normally gets a fast response. They are not perfect, but fairly good ? always keep in mind what they DO, and what falls outside their work/business scope.. The competition from CycleLab has been great and forced PPA to lift its game. PS: PPA is not CSA (same industry, different service/product provider!!!!) PS2: As with TV, if you don?t like the crap programme, just don?t watch/join?.

Thanks for the info - have the same problem. Anything one can do before the race as an prevention?

Guys ? I really learned a lot today, thanks! Especially, as I just came back from my LBS and nearly bought a pair of Mavic. Will consider going the hand-built route.<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> I am looking for a pair of weekend racing wheels. Any advice?

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Mmmhhhh!?! Which roads/route would you take?

What, me worry? (Alfred E Newman)

I just bought one half a year ago (my 1st proper road race bike, had a hybrid before). Business is doing well and I might buy another on, you know, upgrade? The cycling bug has bitten me badly... I am fairly new at cycling and this is why threads like this are great for me.

Well' date=' you tell me ? yesterday and today Cape Town had their worst storm in +-10 years. Yesterday morning I still backed my van at 6h50am to do The Outriders ?Leg Loosen?er? The weather was (and still is) very, very bad. I still went, plus there were another 18 guys who turned up. We could not ride, but I was really impressed that I was not the only one who came to the meeting spot? [/quote'] I got so wet just riding back to the coffee shop where I had parked my car. In the afternoon I took the family to do some ?storm damage watching? in Sea point. Still kicked myself that I could not slip-in a quick cycle ride! <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Well, you tell me ? yesterday and today <?: prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Cape Town had their worst storm in +-10 years. Yesterday morning I still backed my van at 6h50am to do The Outriders ?Leg Loosen?er? The weather was (and still is) very, very bad. I still went, plus there were another 18 guys who turned up. We could not ride, but I was really impressed that I was not the only one who came to the meeting spot? <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Hope you get better soon!!!!

Do you want a Caddy??? Have been looking at cars - found a private sale Caddy (2006 wht 1.6 46 000km ) They want to sell it quick and are going to a dealer(s) today - i know they (sadly) will only get a low low low offer from the dealer. They are going to the land of oz. She is a v well known cyclist.