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Stefmyster

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  1. Does anyone know why the tourdeboland.co.za website redirects to the CSA website(which then has no TDB information)?
  2. If you think "they" don't care about branding you are so wrong! I read a report on an investigation that was done on the incredibly high bike theft rates in Stellenbosch. This was about 4 years ago now but the bottom line is it's not just a bergie stealing it for tik. Bike theft is part of a massive organised crime ring. Bikes, mostly high end, are stripped and exported via trucks into Africa. After that it's anyone's guess as to where they go but it's well known that there are some big shots in the crime scene that are getting in on the action (this was confirmed by the cop that took my statements in Stellenbosch). I remember getting my MTB stolen the Saturday and my Giant road bike getting stolen 2 days later after using it to get around town. It was locked in a bike room with about 5 other makro style bikes. Mine was the only one to get stolen along with a wheel from one other. It would be naive to think they just steal bikes at random. Why spend your time stealing something of no value when you can spend the same time to get your hands on a pricey item? Remember, RSA spends more on cycling per capita than anywhere else in the World. It's prime picking grounds to get the latest and greatest bikes. How many R20 000+ items are this easy to steal? You don't need to be a hi-jack expert or a hot wire genuis. You don't need to even be scary or good at it. Did anyone think that guy that robbed a cyclist and then looked into the go-pro was an expert!? Hell, if I was a criminal it would be what I stole! It's easy game! A kingpin might be a criminal but never underestimate their ability to spot an opportunity. Be safe guys. And enjoy the ride
  3. I have only even ridden my steads so I have always wanted to take some time and go ride a few demo bikes. I don't mean to sound lazy but considering the purpose of the day is to market your bike range, maybe adding some pics of the bikes and giving a bit more information on them will help? PS: I'm coming for the jump bike
  4. Shipsterns is still one of the most knarly waves out there. It's on the list but damn, not sure when it'll happen. One day though.
  5. Very good race, really enjoyed it. http://www.trailtag.co.za/ for results...
  6. Doping/no doping, I enjoyed this tour. I never really felt like Sky would lose it but they clearly weren't invincible either. Along with my new main man, Nairo Quintana, and Impy not only getting yellow but doing it with such class, meant it was a good one. The doping issue will come up every tour, for ever and every winner will have to face the same questions(IMO that is) but I don't think it should distract us from the beauty of the race. I hope others enjoyed it as much as I did(or even more )! My only question is this...what do I watch after work!?
  7. If I get that job in the big apple of RSA I'll see you there
  8. Thank you for the feedback guys. I'm hoping common sense and some of the facts I could gather will keep people from doing something stupid. It is amazing how a logical, well grounded person can become incapable of thinking straight when the prospect of easy money pops up.
  9. I have no intention of joining as everything about it is a scam to me. It would be good to hear from someone that has used it/burnt their fingers with it. The people that think it sounds just wonderful just don't seem to want to hear my reasoning behind it.
  10. Hi Guys, So a few of my friends/family members have been approached with the Lyoness plan. Then basic idea being is you buy a loyalty card for R35 and you get 1% cash back on all purchases made at places like Dischem/woolies ect. If you recommend others, you get 0.5% of any purchases they make. Small percentage but considering what you spend on groceries it can add up. Now, is this legit? The fact that you only pay the R35 makes it a fairly low risk thing to try but even then it stinks of ponzi scheme to me and there are a few reason why: - I have never heard of it, Dischem and Woolies never promote it ect...do they even know that their name is being linked to this(something I am in the process of finding out)!? - The income figures don't add up(supposedly 50k a month if you have 50 people and if they bring in another 250). - You can pay R20k to get a better % cash back(Classic ponzi scheme) - The guys doing the pitch use things like we also give to Charity, we are religious ect(Things they know would appeal to their older audience to the point where they no longer question their motives). So I think it is clear that I don't buy it but there is a lot of conflicting info on the web so I would like to hear it from people that have tried it? I also realize if you're part of the ponzi scheme my poll might be useless but all hubbers are good people right?
  11. Very good article and some great insight into just how tough this sport is. Very proud of where SA cycling is going, keep it up guys(and girls!)!
  12. Nope but I am going to now, thanks Oh and as for the SA issue...momentarily forgetting that you actually live in RSA and entering an address of a Dunk'n Doughnut shop in NY does the trick(unless it is a paid app which will require that your billing and actual address match)... Not that I have done this of course, just going on what I have heard
  13. Sorry guys I don't think I'll get off work in time to make the 18:15. I'll probably catch you on the trails if you're going to be around G-spot
  14. OK 100%. If we do the Jonkers ride I will have to meet you at Ridein though. If not, I'll see you at la Romantica at 18:15. I'll be the bulky fellow on a dark grey/blue Gaint XTC and Panda kit
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