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Couldn’t agree more - can’t see any reason for the organisers sticking to the early start - multiple successful prior years starting at 10 All my previous races started at 10am and they were chilly but warmed up quickly My next years commitment will be dependent on the start time

Done a few TB - Pulled out at 30km. Adequately dressed apart from gloves (which were thermal and water resistant) not water proof which ended in cold and completely numb hands Complete numb hands led to having to change gears with knuckles (thank goodness for AXS) and suddenly feeling the bike slowing quite a few times only to find the weight of my figures were pressing on break levers without knowing Something i don't see on this tread spoken about is the critical need for fueling and drinking in endurance events like this - anyone with seriously numb hands and all the layers of cloths made it impossible to fuel properly - TB has some of the best feed station but with the lack of fueling in the first 60km people that pushed through were also caught out later

sure it was a blow out - it definitely sounded like it. We were flying at that stage. Had to hammer the breaks skidding all over the place (about the 100th time for the day though ) it looked like a train wreck, a random wheel in the middle of the road, a saddle on the side and sadly a few guys looking like they were battling to get up. Group shattered there after Hope the fallen guys are all ok

Looking to do some custom decals and vinyl stickers for some wheels. I have tried to make contact with Tyrone which then changed his name to vinyl guy which is highly recommended but had no luck Anyone else?

got the propel advanced sl with the isp - what a bike!! love it looks stunning too

Lovely morning ride to franschhoek

New to CT, was planning on doing the 1 tonner and the west Coast express. Are there any other good road races around CT before the year end?

Has anyone got a wine2whales (adventure) entry they wanting to get rid of? or alternatively a team which a team member short The wine2whales (ride 3-5th Nov) is still available but this dosnt work out for me in terms of timing.

Drop me a pm with all your questions/concerns and i will try assist where possible

Def - just be prepared to sell your kidney to buy a house down here - property prices are ridiculous for what you get.

The world wide wind originates from Gordans bay, there should be a disclaimer on a board as you approach warning the weight weenies of the danger - i have almost literally been blown off my bike Honestly still getting use to the wind down here - comes out of no where rattles you stickent and then gone!

I got a transfer down here - not a bad place to be transferred to!!Alot of Vaalies are infiltrating SW at the moment all i see are GP cars around - at least they bringing some normality to driving!! As far as i know there is a business bus that leaves from SW (quite early am though, apparently leaves by the park next to the police station) Be sure to shout when down here, riding partners are scarce - the guys you do meet are pretty cool guys though (when you meet them)

We just did the move down to SW at the beginning of the year (also from JHB) SW is a lovely place to stay and has some magnificent weekend riding routes I have asked a few locals with regards to riding to CT (on a weekend ride) and it seems quite a challenge, so i should imagine that a full commute on a week day almost impossible - unless the business train allows you to take your bike which it seems not. Good luck with the move - brace yourself for the wind - it is mind blowing

No problem, I am leaving tomorrow lunch time and staying in Sedgefield. i will probably be coming through to knysna on the Sat to registration for the road ride PM me if you need

Makes sense! Will arrange some intervals on trainer road this evening and then drag myself up there this weekendWeather report doesn't look to good wind guru is predicting 15 knot winds at 8am!!