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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.

I get slightly annoyed when I have questions and there’s no phone number available and also no reply on socials. On the plus side, roads seem to have been graded according to the most recent posts on Insta. Might just pull out my roadbike and ditch the DS 😝

That time has been changed several times, first it was from 14:00, now the website says 16:00. A fellow rider went there about 30mins ago and they (SW) didn’t know anything about RVR.

I also see that prizegiving is scheduled for 13:00, which means the front runners are expected to finish the course in under/around 5hrs, ie 30kmh average. Thats pretty haastig… or is it just me? Not that I consider myself to be in contention, just hypothesising on my anticipated riding time on my trusty DS.

does anyone have a phone number for the event organisers? Sportsmans Warehouse seem oblivous regarding the number collection today.

Looks like rain on Thursday and Friday as you said, Saturday looks like no rain but cold. I’ve never done the event before but if its gravel roads I don’t think it should be a problem if its a wet surface. Naturally it won’t roll as easy but that’s ok, nothing will be as bad as 36One from last year. Dealing with that peanut-butter 💩 for that many kms was pure evil.

I’ll be there, doing the 100miler 😀

Might be me… 🤣🤣🤣

You are a better man than me.

I called in the evac team, problem was they couldnt pick me up before Rooiberg. So i had to go over the mofo first… 🤣