Fast Forward

Date: 2 February 2019. Venue: Lothair. (Between Ermelo and Lothair - Mpumalanga) Distance: 10, 25, 40 and 70km. Entry fee: R290 - R80. See cyclingsa-events page. Contact: Andre Van Rooyen 0824170174 or tolderiamtb@gmail.com Web: venue website www.tolderiaresort.co.za GPS: -26,4043814 30,3813584. The event is hosted by the reform church in Ermelo. Its a whole weekend party vibe with many other events as well.

What is the smallest possible tracking device one can fit/hide on a bike? Maybe insurance companies can come up with an incentive for insured bikes to have such a device fitted. Wont it be nice if the 'taakmag' knocks on the door of a robber within the hour after the robbery.

I see we have a zwift national championship on 26 August. Anyone planning on racing?

Turning 18 in August. He's currently in Switzerland training at the UCI High performance centre in preparation of the world track champs. Speak to our local pro's - most already took note of the Boertjie.

Turning 18 in August. He's currently in Switzerland training at the UCI High performance centre in preparation of the world track champs. Speak to our local pro's - most already took note of the Boertjie.

Rickardo took the yellow jersey. First time for a South African to win the junior tour of Ireland. Very chuffed for this youngster.

Great stuff!!

Broxham - The boertjie from Ermelo. Very happy for him. Hes been working very hard to get these type of results. SA team overall 2nd as well after stage 3.

Big dude? Friend of mine came down in first corner. Handlebar broke in the fall. Fortunately I was not riding (flu) and was able to take him to hospital. He was operated same night. Collarbone had a bad break. Funny thing - he called the ambulance services at the event when he was at his car and they did not want to transport him to hospital. Not sure why.

Any live TV coverage tomorrow?

Brondal road could cause race not to be sanctioned. Not safe at all.

Maybe he can go help Zimbabwe cycling...

Drove on the R42 now. Not to badmouth the organisers but there are plenty of small but deep potholes on that section. Really hope it will be filled or that we dont pass there...

Will number collection at the start be possible? Bit difficult for cyclists from out-of-town to collect beforehand.