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Totally agree you have to swim in open water to prepare yourself for open water.
I have swum well over 60 open water events in my life and that 5150 in Germiston last year was BY FAR my worst swim EVER! I had to dig deep to finish that one ????
So I have full on bronchitis and laryngitis and I'm doing Durban in 3 weeks
Oh the joys! Didn't do it last year so i am hoping it is considerable easier than EL based on my current situation !!!
Most blisters come from not tying shoes tight enough, they need to tight enough to hold your foot and not have it sliding around inside the shoe. Tighter the better
Also make sure they well worn in before a big race.
Edit: also try not to get water running into the shoes when at the water stations, lots squeeze sponges on their heads and bodies that run down legs into shoes... wet feet blister easier
This is exactly what I did rooky mistake pouring water over my head and then my shoes were swimming so my feet took a hammering - never again that's for sure!
I have enjoyed reading this thread.
I do not smoke nor have I ever smoked. However, my mom was a VERY HEAVY smoker all my life and over the past 5 years I watched her whither into nothing, reliant on full time oxygen and eventually succumbing to emphysema last September.
If any smoker thinks that putting themselves and their families through that torture is worth a puff on a cigarette you are very mistaken.
It is like watching someone die of cancer only worse because you can't choose to have cancer but you do choose to smoke.
To those of you who have quit - kudos to you! Well done! You have bought yourselves and your families precious time together. For those of you still on the fence.........call me....... I will explain just how hard and traumatic it is as a child to watch your parent die from suffocation because they can't breathe any more! IT IS NOT WORTH IT!
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Hi Wessel,
Where can I get the description for the Clarens 10km fun ride and Van Gaalen's 20km? I have tried the NationalMTB website but it seems as though the shorter distances' routes have not been updated.
You will be very lucky to get this info before Sunday. The shorter distances are very much an after thought in this series
We have never met but I am following this thread with much interest. We have been playing with the idea of emigrating for a while now and due to a series of VERY unfortunate event completely out of our control we are now looking/have decided to take the leap.
Big step with a 10 year old but we are brave
Your stories are giving us hope and belief that we too can have a BIG ADVENTURE.
Thank you
Keep your posts coming
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Wait until we start seeing ads like this ????????????????????
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Not sure if anyone noticed but a second drunk driver collided with a police vehicle attending to the first incident
Yes, I saw that too!!!
Good grief how scary is that - its just unimaginable!
Makes me think - we decided to ride EARLY (like 4:30am) on New Years day here in good ol Nellies! nice and overcast with a slight drizzle - just perfect for a 100km ride.
Yoh until we realized we were up with the party goers that were on their way home
That was a scary morning!!!!
Isetech
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words.
My husband went out cycling this morning and I am grateful for his safe return.
My husband went to work on Friday (he works on the mine that collapsed in Barberton) and through fate, literal fate he was not at the site of the collapse missing it by minutes!
Guys, debating whether they should have been riding where they did this morning will not change the fact that 38 guys lives have been affected forever and 2 families are now grieving!
I wish you all strength and comfort during this extremely trying time!
This is what 46kg looks like. And funny to think that this lass would LAP just about anyone here in an XC race. Twice.
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Clearly she doesn't like food as much as I do! (Said while stuffing my face for the umpteenth time today ????)
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I'm happy with kids, I have had a few joining classes as well as on their own.
How old and how long has he/she been riding for?
I have found kids easier to teach than Adults, they don't have any bad habits and pick up things faster.
He's 9 turning 10 end of December. He has been riding for 5 years. Placed in SA road bike this year. 4th at MP XCO etc etc so he can ride (a dam site better then me ????)
Need some advice moms and pops. It's almost time to upgrade my four year olds balance bike to a peddle bike. We can't raise his seat anymore and he's wanting to go faster but can't use the crappy drum brake on his bike. Any advice on what a good upgrade should be?? Don't really want a Makro special but rather something designed for kids that's works well. I know LBS's will stock some bikes but looking for first hand advice.
If I can give you any advice it would be to buy a good 16" or 20" bike like the Momsen super light. It will be well worth your money. You cannot expect them to learn and enjoy riding properly if they are attempting to pedal close to their own body weight around.
This was the best advice we received and it literally revolutionized our dudes riding.
The kids momsens are made tough, lightweight and with decent components.
Just my 10 cents worth ..........
They are an amazing group of kids led by a super awesome team of 2 or 3 teachers who really care about their riders and go out of their way to make sure they get to where they need to be!
Awesome stuff Lydenburg!
What model Oakley do you have, and what type of lens do you want replaced, fixed tint , photochromic, etc.
I am an optometrist , long time cyclist, maybe I can help you. Ivan .0118831313
Hi EYEMAN
I have Oakley Speechless glasses that I need lenses for. Fixed tint
I'm looking to send my glasses to someone with scratched lenses and get them back with new lenses and pay my money! Please can you help?
It would be greatly appreciated.
Allison
My father was an optical dispenser, the company is still running and they can cut any lens.
Hi there! Are you able to provide me with details please? I have hit dead ends everywhere and need to contact your dads co to cut me lenses PLEASE!
I'm just wondering whether to go full gas, or hob only with leccie oven. Judging by the forums, there's little to no difference with the advent of thermofans in both gas & electric, plus with the increases coming in the future I'm inclined to go for full gas...
I have a full gas version and LOVE it. Granted the oven component does take a while to get used to but once you get the hang of it it's happy days of full roast dinners during 5 hours of load shedding
We even use the hob for our kettle, we do not own an electric one
Oudtshoorn Youth Festival anticipates large entry field for June
in The Bike Room
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Check out the website www.hatoere.co.za they organize it