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My activities and points are pulling through, I get notifications saying that I'm getting Discovery miles for hitting the bank and health weekly targets and I could play the board this morning, but my Discovery miles total didn't change. The system is really not well at the moment. Hopefully it gets sorted soon...

I like!

Here's to 2020! Let's make it a good one!

I prefer the MoreLuv as it is slightly thicker so feels better in my hands. Durability is really good, I've got a set for > 2 years and it still looks good.

I've been lurking on this thread for some time, but always considered myself more of a cyclist. Just joined the Strava Club (on there as Org Langenhoven) as I need to start focusing more on the running. I want to do do Ironman next year - starting with the half in January and the full one in PE at the end of March. I won't threaten the top of any leader boards, but it will be a really good motivational tool to see how I measure up!

I used to ride Arisun Mount Grahams (120 TPI and 2.25) for years - probably 3 sets in total - and never had any issues. At one stage the Momsen Factory team used to race with them, hence they had the Momsen branding as well - the one's I used. Can't comment on the Mount Hook, but in my experience the Arisun's were really good value for money.

Thanks man, she will treasure it for sure. Yeah, that's something they can consider, but it does have a cost application aside from everything else. He wants to get her an ebike for other rides anyway and although (n + 1) is always the best answer, it's not always possible.

This year I rode with my wife and we started in 6G - i.e. very close to the back. She's never been athletic, but really wanted to do this. Over the last couple of months she started training and gradually increased her mileage. She started getting up at 04:00 in the morning to hop unto the trainer and reached various milestones along the way. It was not always easy, but I as training anyway and we had a lot of fun doing it together. On the day of the race, the weather was not ideal, but she stuck it out. I could assist her by pacing and giving advice - didn't push her once. It was really tough going out of Simonstown (especially), but she stuck it out and hung in there. I've never been concerned about cut-off times as I'm usually not affected by them, but she knew them inside out (even the 7hr finish one) and we were very aware of them. Coming into Bantry Bay we realised that it was going to be very close and she pushed herself to her limit - to the point where she was basically crying at the finish - but she made it with just over 2 minutes to spare! Oh, the look on her face when she realised that she achieved her goal after working hard for months - and on the day. Extending the finish time would be no skin off her back, but it was in the rules for all to see. Whilst I could do this with my wife and have a clear understanding of what she went through one of my best mates can't. He's wife has been seriously ill now for longer than a year - as a woman of around 1.7m she weighs around 42kg's at the moment - and they cannot see that she will ever be fit/strong enough to do it on her own steam. She would love to it on an ebike though and I for one, would not mind one little bit if she could.

I hear you! Luckily my wife had a chat with one of the security ladies and they allowed us to use the facilities at the museum (bottom of the car park). Worth while remembering for next time.

The info is the same as the booklet on the website with links to the gpx files (which can be downloaded from the website as well).

Sad to hear - RIP

That's the basic route, but on the way back (arrow in attached image) you don't turn right straight back to the parking. The correct route carries on straight - as per the road on your map.

That's what I got as well - but I'm saving mine till I can get something better...

That's from the army base in Heidelberg, not Lezar as in 2017. I did it last year. Enjoyed it very much, but it was fairly tough as there was not a lot of open road riding - they would rather take you on the mielie field next to it or on the service roads used next to railway lines. So even though not a lot of elevation, they use the area well to create a good challenge.

Tx gtr1 I hear you, but unfortunately we've been having our race around this date for years and the date for this one was selected almost a year ago. The calendar is getting filled up with races though - also see the reply to scotty above. Glad you enjoyed it. As a MTB'er myself, I tried getting the route to something I would like to ride.

Tx scotty! This being our normal routes I totally understand what you mean with the wind - it was brutal! I hear you with regards to the numbers, but everybody seems to struggle with numbers and the calendar is getting filled up with races. A couple of years ago we were the only one in the area around this time of year, but now there is a variety - as was mentioned gtr1. This coming weekend, for example, there's the Galvanisers race as well as the Varkfees one within 20km from where I stay. Add to that that the weather wasn't that good on the day and you can probably understand why there is less people. That's why our focus was on making it as good as possible for the guys and girls who come to do it. As long as everyone had fun out there, it's good enough for me. Unfortunately I was tied up with stuff out on the route and only got back to the start late, but it stays amazing to see the excitement and sense of accomplishment (pride) on the kids faces when they finish. Apologies for the essay...

Hi rickkahts The results should be posted on the Springs Girls High School web page by the end of play today. I've also send it to SA Seeding, but it normally takes around a week or so to go up on their site. Alternatively, I can send you a copy if you PM me your e-mail address. Unfortunately there were barely any pictures taken on the day. We've had basically no feedback on pictures in the past so didn't organise a photographer this year. Hope you enjoyed the race!

Very similar to last year. We had to make a couple of minor changes, but they are hardly noticeable and improve the route if anything.

There are a whole bunch of lucky draws again - I will hold thumbs for you!

Apologies, I missed this before, but no there are no loops - although we did have a part that looped about 4 years ago, so you might have done it then.

The 60km route is a mix of jeep and singletrack with little bits of tar and district road thrown in. It is fairly flat - I think the total elevation is around 450m - but the wind can be a factor on the day. We go through some klipkoppies which are slightly more technical, but it is 100% rideable. The emphasis for the route was to make it as fun as possible - and I firmly believe we achieved that. You will really have an advantage if you've got some skill, whether you're going for the podium or just there to enjoy the ride.

Event Name: Springs Girls High School MTB Challenge When: 25 August 2018 Where: Nigel Bottling Properita, Gauteng Category: MTB It’s that time of the year again where you get to dust off your bike, shake off the winter cold and have a lot of fun whilst supporting the Springs Girls High School by entering the Cycle Challenge. Bring the whole family and come and enjoy the day with us. Highlights include: Ø 3 exiting routes available (15, 30 and 60km) to challenge everyone in the family whilst having a lot of fun Ø Spot prizes on the day Ø Well stocked water points along all the routes Ø All riders will receive a medal Ø Food stalls to cater for every taste Go to Event Page

I bought a Garmin tri HR strap last month and was waiting for the cash-back. Just went to check. All the straps except this one has the Vitality icon. Doesn't make sense...

Jip, and my whole family are as sick as dogs - I'm staying clear of them!

Jip, that seems about the only thing working for us at the moment...