Brogue

Agreed. Everyday garden variety type accidents aren't controversial enough to be considered newsworthy enough to cover. Hope your mate recovers soon!

Carpet burns, chappies style and you lived to tell the tale. Did your insurer eventually replace the frame?

Not stopping at a red light in Boksberg is punishable by a receiptless R50 cash spot fine, those metro cops dudes are ruthless when it comes to financing their klippies and coke

MUCH, emoticons make all the difference especially if the comment has potential to be misunderstood. That said, I still think it was Cyclelab members that rolled over the red light . Good attempt to defend your club mates though

Yep, read it, and dismissed it. LAME LAME LAME.

My third Safari too, technically. Walked it in 2012, so don't personally view that as a "completed half". I wonder if the organisers do though, when considering permanent number event tallies? Anyway, your three hours is faster than anyone on the sofa. Let me know how you get along.

I haven't purchased from them (yet) but based on 47 resoundingly positive references on this thread alone I suspect it will only be a matter of time before before my credit card visits their cash register.

Mind the rock gardens and pesky tree roots, danger abounds along the single track

Of course he's entitled to an opinion, he 's just not entitled to point fingers

The "Sea Point incident" happened in Camps Bay Chappies is a hot spot, due to the stop-and-go system being employed at the moment. I was clipped by a vehicle just past the lower stop-and go heading up Chappies about a month ago. Vehicle drivers are impatient.

It looks like a zealous club member's lame attempt to absolve his fellow club members of responsibility.

Bud, there's ALREADY chaos. Have you EVER rolled over a red traffic light, even once? If not, you may cast the first stone. Too many sanctimonious hypocrites that say one thing on the hub, and do another away from their keyboards. We've ALL used our own initiative at some point. Many admit to it, others are liars. The fact is some archaic traffic laws were designed for vehicles, not cycles.

Eish boet, that's a helluva device to simply leave lying around, tie it around your neck next time. Fingers crossed it magically finds it's way back to you.

The "handler" you're referring to is the insurance company Claims Handler responsibly for processing this incident, on behalf of their client. You're just a third party, a status akin to dog turd in insurance speak. Their obligation is to their client. They may attempt to apportion liability, based on your description. Don't worry, they're just taking a chance. Resist it, and demand full payment. Is your Dogma GENUINE (purchased through an authorised local retailer, with a serial number stamped on the BB)? I only ask, coz they're likely to ask the same questions, and will require documentary evidence supporting your the quantum claimed.

Fixed The whole "Arabella" thing is overcooked. This event is more about the venue than the trail run and MTB race. Post pics, that's about as close as I'm willing to get to this race.

If you left the key in the usual place under the potholder next to the front door, no problem

Peace Out Koos!

Looks like life is testing you with a few curveballs. If all else fails at the 11th hour. you may need to hire a bike for the race.

Event Name: Safari Half Marathon When: 1 May 2014 Where: Wellington, Western Cape Category: Multisport Now in it's 27th year, the ever popular Safari Half marathon in Wellington on May Day is poised once again and waiting for the start gun to fire 1st May 2014 at 07H10. Entries closed Sunday evening midnight unfortunately. You snooze you lose. . Fivers still open for entry on the day though. Really enjoy this route and profile, much more scenic and forgiving than the NO OCEANS HALF. Ran it last year in 2.29, as my 2nd halfie (1st being The NO Oceans a month earlier). Hope to get closer to the magical 2hr mark on Thursday. If you're driving through from Cape Town, remember to allow sufficient time to get to Wellington, traffic snakes back to the N1. Some parking is free, some paid. Luck of the draw. Who else is running this event? Cheers, Brogue Go to Event Page

"Value" is relative. S/H is voetstoots, warts and all. You may get a cheaper deal, but you don't get the peace of mind warranty and after-sales service that you would buying new. Make sure you know what you're buying before you pull the EFT trigger. Second user cowboys (should) never cry

Mind the SARS sting in the tail though, there's no such thing as a free lunch

It's a fatbike, Spray it black and it becomes less hijack-able, yet aesthetically more attractive. Black is gold.after all.

Try this fred for more info https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/134770-dropper-post/

Julle is almal, sonder uitsondering, van lotjie getik. Dit gese, ek is jaloers. Geniet elke oomblik en laat weet hoe dit gegaan het. Ek hou duim vas, ry veilig. Volgende jaar ry ek saam!

£600k later, and not even a dropper to show for it under that alligator seat cover!