love2fly

There are at least 2 posts in this thread that pertain to cracks not caused by an incident or accident yet covered by insurance....how? A few years ago I claimed for a crack and insurer rejected saying manufacturer fault....frame sent back to Taiwan for manufacturer to assess. They ground through the gelcoat/clear coat and crack was clearly caused by damage which the insurer had rejected but get this - manufacturer found a previously hidden and unrelated crack far away and and replaced the frame under warranty. First crack: intersection toptube and seattube Second crack: BB/Chainstay Insurer: Santam Broker: Interisure..... Again, how?

Anyone got the TV schedule - is it this weekend?

I switched to the Wheels Manufacturing option years ago on my MTB. Great option.

Awesome, thank you!

Awesome. Any idea what times they are showing?

I once bought a Vittoria Barzo Epic something based on the spec weight, only to weigh it and sell it and immediately go back to my Ardent race. 😄

I was going to ask what the reason was for minimal flats at the sharp end, especially Nino?

I've been following a Keto diet and IF since Jan with great results. I'd be interested to know how far you took Keto or did you come off it before ACE? CHEERS

That stage of W2W is STILL to this day the most fun I've ever had on a bike! After a sleep on the floor at Houwhoek Hotel, and s stunning breakfast at the same 😄

Thanks for that

Also wondering....

Slight detour....how will MTB WC XCM etc be shown? Other than on their pay Site will it be shown on any foreign TV channels?

Saw either Stützman or Porro ditch what looked like a bottle from his RH jersey pocket.....on camera nogal. The litter is there every year, the fines don't seem to work.

Spez's sponsor and marketing activity.

Nicely written Diesel, I could almost feel the stress of the day. If they can't require a qualification, the Epic should at least require some sort of seeding greater than the Prologue.

No serial no?

Ja I see no new content. That's a pity. However, I'm not sure why but sometimes his videos are short compared to the stage and he doesn't show the suffering on the big climbs. Maybe not allowed to....Check out Jasper Verkuil channel for last year, longer and more focused. He's got a young recently born child so he's not here this year. Jasper has an amazing channel, hope he gets started again when their summer arrived.

I hear you but on Craig Koleskys YT video he was clearly frustrated and he's no racing snake ...

For me it's the worst, the most ill-informed and the most misguided.

It would be of interest to know for sure and what that info is based on ie seeing an unconscious rider on the trail vs a more "definite" situation. I'll leave it there and not wanting to appear ghoulish, but more so making sure organisers aren't keeping facts to themselves.....

To all those still in the Epic, you're flippen legends! Have a safe day. 🚲 💪

At home after I rinse the bladder I hang it from a hook with a dish towel in it to wick away the last moisture. At an away race toilet paper will do. Or roller towel or your neighbouring tents underjocks ...😬

Thanks for that.

I'm a 6 time finisher on 4 different couches! 😬

In the CTCT you see people walking up (is it Edinburgh Drive?) Bishopscourt area....and in last year's YouTube video you could see Epic riders walking down a medium difficulty decent. You should have to "qualify" to get an entry but think of how much that would affect profit......I pity the riders staying in tents and getting the Epic Delhi Belly gyppos.....