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This helps me out thanks! I am flying UK - Dubai - CPT in late September and returning to the UK with my bike. As long as I stay under 30kg I dont need to worry about my bike! I booked tickets two weeks back, and saw this thread and thought oops I am busted.

Just make sure if you use the free postage option, you take the tracking option!

I have only had good service from sportsworld... and I have bought a few things there this year.

Yup, can think of Cadel Evans as one.

Tough race but also went by quickly. Managed a personal best of 3:26 from L. Guess training in the wind most of the year helped me out on the day.

I had to train a lot in the wind this season (even with sinus problems) so maybe this is one race where I will feel 'at home' then. The weather sites have been unpredictable lately, so don't trust their 'wind projections' that much early in the week. Did a training ride around the Argus route on Saterday and it was suppose to be damp in the morning, slight chance of rain early on. In the end I worked on my tan. The slight NW wind coming over Smitswinkel caught me offguard though.

Thanks for organising wannabe. Was a great ride with good company. Had a decent workout, actually got more to what I thought I would. all will have a great argus next weekend!

I am in for Saterday.

Very good race. I did not race last week due to a bad cold. Started in I-J. Felt good on the bike, even with the wind factor. Descending from Smitswinkel was a bit nervous due to traffic and other cyclists on the road. When I started the race, I saw I left my racetec chip at home! Now have to phone them up on Monday and ask if they will accept my Garmin details. Marshalling was very good the entire race.

Reading all the feedback, just makes me feel better that I did not race today. Been sick most of the week abd first race back at not 100% and this heat.... Disaster waiting to happen.

The word injection boost my immune system rapidly Maybe not a bad idea.I got a few injections this season already for keeping hayfever under control.

I guess its better to be sick now then in two weeks time. Now just to stay healthy and get some decent training in. I am trying to get as much rest as possible. Have two weeks to get some decent training in.

I guess I am at 80% Its in the head and chest. Cant get rid of the chest/congestion thing and work aircon does not help! Plus the wind blowing stuff around is also not helping Will aim for the Bay City race now. Hope you have a good race!

I am still not over this cold, and with hot conditions expected, I am rather going to skip the Medallion this year. Will do an easy ride on Saterday.

I picked up a stupid cold, not sure about doing this event anymore

From the profile found on the Medallion race website, 1187m

About 82 - 83km

I think I am going to do the 99er tomorrow, but you guys must enjoy the ride. Will join the next one!

Accuweather says 'possible shower' on Saterday morning...

If thats true, then I think it will be a good idea to move my bike service forward to Monday

I think the gravel rd is done, the roadworks they should finish tomorrow.

This is what the road looked like this afternoon. There were lots of traffic on the road, but that could be because of road works on the stretch of road towards the Vissershok Rd climb (they fixing some potholes!)... First 1km of the gravel road is a bit rough, and the last bit where it joins the tar road.

Went to check out the gravel road. Some might like it, others not. First 1km is the worse, but I saw lots of trucks on that piece of road. They are also fixing some potholes on the stretch just before the Vissershok climb.

I am still deciding on the 99er, will do my recce with the car on Thursday and decide on Friday. If it rains, it will be cyclo-cross style the last few kilometers, and the short route joining in - much fun.

I dont like riding that last stretch from Paarl brickfields to the Pniel turnoff... going to be interesting with short distance riders joining and the Sunday traffic towards Franschhoek.