FanieFiets

No problem to 'sag' ride...hell I try my best to do it. Riding on the wrong side of the road, having incoming traffic pull off to the side of the road is a helluva problem in my book. Sorry if wasn't clear about the specifics.

I rode in the B bunch and MAN I was shocked at how little people feel for cycling across the white line. No wind, no gutter, slow speeds and people put their own lives and the others at risk. Special mention must go to Francois from Manic Cycles. I know him as a fairly decent chap, but racing as far as possible to the front on the downhills - squeezing in and then dropping back on the hills - not cool. As I know him and not shy I did ask him (politely) to ride sensibly and he told me to go fly a kite. It got progressively worse towards the end and I even saw a youngster punch a old toppie in the face/helmet. Not the race organisors fault and I felt so bad for bike marshall. I am very glad to read that the other groups were better, guess it was just one of those days. I would really love the organisors ban the white line crossers. Not a new problem, but a really big issue and would only be resolved if cyclist know it results in immediate disqualification. It is dangerous, irresponsible, drag our sports name through the mud and and accident due to this with a vehicle will probably have races banned. Only other issue is the e-bikes joining normal groups. Nothing against ebikes, but you cannot cycle in the same groups, the whole idea of seeding is to group people of similar abilities. Having ebikes in the groups can really do a number on groups catching each other and a myriad of other issues. Lastly we had a guy with TT bars in the group - this is something every marshall should be aware of and a person cannot ride in a bunch with TT bars. Vent over - Enjoyed the event, as I always do, well organised and have everything you would want from a road event. Also couldn't find coke at the end, which would have been nice, but not a train smash.

I thoroughly enjoyed the park. It will really improve all aspects of your game. Bit bigger than I thought and can keep you busy for quite a while. The park has a deal with Bottelary BUT not with Winelands to be included in the yearly pass. It's a shame as I assume the Winelands regional is supposed to give the same benefit as each individual zone. I do think it is great value for R 70.00 and worth a drive. A bit of a lower price for kids that is only skilled for the kiddies section might be nice as it's quite small and can only keep them entertained for a limited time.

Winelands clearly says it is included, but will try to get to the park today for clarity and a ride either way.

I'm definately going to give this a bash. Just a questions on the permits - I'm a annual winelands member, which includes bottelary hills - does this include the bike park then as well?

I did not receive a mail saying I can enter.

I did it and was a great experience. Personally, I'm putting my own trail 'event' together. I cannot justify the cost vs extra value doing it through an event organiser. No beer tent, music, mc or vibe at the end was a big let down for me. All the routes are on SANPARK routes. Total cost for me and the wifey was about R 12k with accommodation, buses and everything else.

I just entered.....where on earth do you find info regarding facilities, food etc. Like what you posted, but more on the rest of the festival. The only info I can get ANYWHERE is the little race poster.

I am very analytical and love looking at the data. Read quite a few books on training, but always trained with HR. I got a PT recently and it opened up a new world. If I were in your shoes 5 months ago I would have gone groupset, now it its no question, powermeter. A powermeter without having a deep understanding of how to use it is useless. My advice is to download this book http://www.amazon.co...r/dp/1934030554 (free if you know how to search) and start reading it. If it bores you, go groupset if you cant get enough go powermeter. Upgrading your bike is a bottomless pit, you will always have something to buy before a power meter (I had for 7 years). Rather make the first upgrade a powermeter. Oh, also do not need a expensive head unit if you have a Samsung s4 and up. It has a ANT+ chip built in so you can pair your pm, hr, cd, spd to it. Works amazingly well.

We are always very quick to complain regarding bad service, probably because it makes us feel more powerless and is immensely annoying. I would would like to commend bicyclepower on their great service regarding my Powertap. They answered mails late on a Friday afternoon when most people have left already, they arranged a courier to pick my wheel up at my office and from start to finish their mails were prompt and courteous. Great job guys :thumbup: :thumbup: .

We are looking for a couple of riders that will be capable of riding sub 6:30 on the day. I got a couple of sponsors on board so everything should be covered. Kit, accommodation and entry. Riders need to join most weekend rides to bond as team and you are sure everyone is on par. Most rides will be from Bottelary with pickup in Stellenbosch. We are doing the Franschhoek route this Saturday. Drop me a mail should you be interested and I'll send details. Cheers, Invite.pdf

Hi, What are the late fees on Sunday and will chips be able (and cost). What size and strength will Cat 3 be? I havent cycled hard in very long and keen on joining, but also dont want to look like someone that should rather be using training wheels.

CTICC....sooo close to the start. secure. plenty of parking. R 30-00 for day pass. Think they should have advertised it a bit more.

Ja, PLENTY of tandems, especially the long route. We did 1:49, which I'm happy with. Shame, my wife was starting to feel 'emotional' in the last couple of km. Please tell me why your arse get so fubarred on a tandem?

Raleigh tandem, but mismatched kit. I had red new balance kit on and my wife a white top. Think we started in the second group... Bit late, rode pretty much alone.