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I cannot think it would be Shimano itself? How does it make sense for them to "block" themselves? If it's Cool Heat, how exactly is that not "anti competitive" practises?

I'm trying to get some replacement parts for my drivetrain and brake units, XTR components. Standard answer is nobody has stock, Shimano cannot deliver. Deliveries "could" be possible late June, middle July. You can, however, get from overseas, not cheaper, but they have stock. Guess what - sorry, no deliveries of Shimano parts to SA. So the bigwigs at Shimano can keep us at ransom for their shite production schedules and lack of understanding of "freedom of choice"? Sitting here wondering how we just allow it? Nee man, NOT COOL!!!

Woollies was not the food supplier

Nothing from those paper bags, went off and bought, made our own food off site

"Woolies provided the post race food" - factually incorrect, based on experience. Worst quality of food I've ever been offered

Botmaskop

When in roadie country......

Any Shimano XT/SLX m7120 brake set going for a steal?

Which Garmin model is this? I'm currently using my Fenix, but it is just too small for all these kind of "reads". Do you "use" all this data whilst riding?

Sorry if it has been mentioned, any coverage of this race?

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/nino-schurter-receives-penalty-fine-at-the-lenzerheide-xc-world-cup-2022.html

Thank you, was also leaning towards that light unit......

Any feedback on what model you decided on? Not sure "how much" light is enough?

Covid and the issues surrounding it have created a perfect storm for the whole value chain where manufacturing is concerned. Supply vs Demand, and just exactly why should supply be increased when Demand keeps on paying what is demanded, whether fair or not......

I'm also toying with the idea of doing the Nova, but can one ride it leisurely or is it a "race"? I've just got back on to the bike and looking for something to work towards albeit rather soon. Will be doing it on a "modern" GB.

tough one, same happened to me in 2016, looking back at it they made the right decision, but it is really shite dealing with it now. Good luck and heal well.

Why does it not get any uci points anymore?

You seem kinda screwed if you have not ridden any events since your last CTCT. So my last couple of consistantly been between 3 and 4 hours, yet my seeding for this one is BY FAR the latest I've ever started.

When you "explore" some unknown roads inevitably you run out of "normal" road........

Is it just me or is the tummy bug more prevalent or "visible" in the pro peloton this year than before?

A proper ride this is!

Very nice pic on its own. I don't think we always appreciate how beautiful this valley is! World class I reckon

Top of Franschhoek pass looking towards Cape Town. That mist down there was #$%%&& cold!

Evil Chamois Hangar gravel bike doing a bit of tar riding!