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Recap of day 1 on Youtubes…

Watch out for the Puffy Adders bringing up the rear of the field! Team SPCA will be there providing some off the cuff post stage entertainment. Details to follow! @christovdw

That might be it I reckon. They’ve caught me out once, ever since then I know to pay attention. Its on a roadsection that is a darker shade of asphalt, so for me, I always know its coming. But ja, if you dont ride there often, those bumps will easily catch you off guard. Its quite terrifying to think what happened. I ride that road so often, its my go-to for base miles. Really nice wide shoulder. But you still have to be waky. And with summer fast approaching, those bloody slithery things will be just another obstacle to avoid.

Those 2 bumps are circled with yellow road paint and there is a marking on the road indicating said bumps. Cycled there 3hrs ago. It is right opposite the brewery entrance, Saggy Stone, I think. Edit: now that I think about it, the yellow markings weren't there on Monday evening. So maybe it was done after the fact. Sad to hear of a death in the cycling community, irrespective.

Indeed! Let’s make this a good one! In case anyone wondered, we are no racing snakes, hence the name #puffyadders 🫣. Would be good to get similar awesome support as in the past.

That looks like a lekker setup. Ja I’m 1 from 2, last year still bugs me, but don’t worry, I’ll be back, I need another stripe on my shirt!

Enjoy it! I cannot make it this year, but I will definitely suffer from FOMO come the end of November.

I’d forgotten to report back: I’ll rather drive the extra 5km to Alchemy in future, their single origin is still unbeaten in my books. (I tried Boston’s single origin and their morning blend, sorry, but Alchemy is better IMO) Disclaimer: for consistency, all brews were prepared using my bean2crap Siemens.

Bought some yesterday for my bean to k@k machine… report to follow 🫣

Lance and George’s synchronised ad-talk has put me off the show. LA also had a moan 2/3 days ago when he commented in people who commented that the ads suck and they skip over it. I’m a fan, but I rather watch JB2 now.

https://live.sport365.stream/02-jul-2024/cycling/tour-de-france

I’ve seen many a podcast where ex professional sportspeople discuss their struggles with normal life once they retire. Think Dorian Yates, Joe van Niekerk, etc. It’s really sad to see.

That poor individual appeared to be someone with a very basic bicycle, there was a post on Titanium Security’s socials with a photo showing the front end of the bike. I walk my rotties along that shoulder by Haasendal on most nights, and last night I spoke with the security regarding the incident. They have extensive cameras along the fence on Bottelary but that incident was further along opposite Koopmanskloof entrance. Most probably a poor soul on his way home after work. But nonetheless, I see many cyclists on Bottelary rd in the early evening so its not as quiet as might be perceived. I too ride this road almost daily. A couple of weeks ago there was an attempted robbery on the shoulder by Haasendal’s solar plant, they saw it on their cameras and dispatched their security who took no time to dish out some kangaroo justice to the 6 youngsters who were caught on camera. I stood there thinking: do I set the dogs free or just leave it alone. I chose the latter. I watched a healthy dose of PK’s being dished out, then carried on my merry way. Later the security guy who recognised me stopped and gave me the rundown.

Ja I have done a couple of laps. Others I know have also done multiple laps.