Rob22

I agree with you. I compare these people to Jhb taxis, they feel they have some special right to go ahead of others that follow the system. We try load groups in order, we have people stopping those who enter early. But some enter in order but then move ahead a clog the system. We do dnf riders who start ahead of their group but don't have the manpower to police those 'special' cyclist who feel their right to be in the front of the group is above those that follow the process. Sorry just a sore point for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Check with lost and found. A number of items were handed in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Using new electronic signage this year to indicate the groups that are currently loading and which 2 groups are next. Should make it easier to wait in the holding area until the sign shows your group is ready to load. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As I mentioned in another post, the R521 from Diepsloot should be way better this year. It's now a one way from the highway to the venue from about 3:30 to 10:00. This should make a difference Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This year a lot of work has been done to improve access from the north. The R511 will be south bound only from the highway, passed Diepsloot to Mandini road (starting at about 3:30). This will revert to a two way after the start process has finished. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

From the steep downhill on the R55 it's a sharp turn to the right, keep right and under the new bridge. Now in the centre of the track you enter the track at the old pits. Up the hill towards Leeukop and down the mine shaft. Past the new pits and then right off the track at a gate. Past the AA premises towards the main gate. There is a water point as you leave Kyalami turning right to again join the R55. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The speed bumps are still there but have had a layer of tar over them to make them less harsh. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi So this year we will be trying something new At circle 7 we will have a large electronic sign indicating the groups that are currently loading and the groups that will load next. You can wait in the area between circle 6 and 7 and watch the signs. Please don't try go ahead of your group as you just clog the area for the groups ahead.

You wont need your phone when you run - the Apple watch HR monitor will track your run and you will get the points no problem.

I think the organisers need to be complimented for not canceling the race but finding a solution at the 11th hour. The amount of work going into an event in the last few days is enormous without the need to change the route with only days to go. They should get support under these circumstances for something that was forced on them by events out of their control. I would hope that the cycling community show support rather than complaining. To those that ride I hope you embrace the day and still enjoy it.

It was a nice touch to see that the rugby games this weekend had a minutes silence for Phillip Hughes. Nice to see respect shown across sports.

It was a great ride and was better managed than I thought it would be. The Soweto traffic was interesting but special to go to Vilakazi street. The route was nothing like what was posted on the Web but glad I did it and will do it again next year (if it's on)

A video of some groups at the start and some of the entertainment.

Should have been there later in the day and particularly for the last riders, they were cheered across the line. If you have never been there at the end of the day it's well worth it, all the rescue vehicles bring the last cyclist home.

Must agree with you - went there today and the queues were 10 min at most

If you are parked by 8 you will be ok but it does take some time to get into the parking.

This is the highest numbers of entries for the 94.7 ever?

If you get one, please report back if its OK. Its well priced and I would be interested if it works well. Thanks

I think Phil is great and cant imagine the TDF without him. He also does a lot for SA, we are always mentioned. Great guy and commentator

I'm going to wait until they release the 31er and then we will have the 26/650b/29/31 debate.

Great ride by Froome, just hope he has left enough for the two little hills tomorrow?

Yes I have just starting using it and its quite good. It automatically uploads to your polar page (if you get discovery points) whereas my Polar watch needs to be "sync'ed" to my PC each time. The display is good and shows your heart rate levels in a graph nicely. Like it!!

Hi I used to ride the Spruit often but stopped when the bike-jacking started. The Hub has gone quiet, how is the Spruit currently, are people still riding and have there been any recent incidents?

I tried Auto & General and they quoted me R880 for a MTB??

This is the old start, on you map, take the circle left at Ardeer road and follow the signs.