Brogue

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!

True story. |Happy ending are becoming rarer by the week

I hope the old faht managed to fix his nose and get his spectacle prescription strengthened after walking into a glass door at the geriatric centre clearly visible to everyone else. Then he wanted to sue them for his stupidity. haha, Classic BigH.

Ok, from a rider's perspective you would recommend the program. It appears as if Vermaak and Co have successfully contrived to butter their bread on both sides. They tap into the psyche of eager would-be riders (like Gluvs) to fork out a "volunteer fee" and other incidentals in return for a guaranteed place. Maximum profit, minimal costs. No disrespect to Gluvs, but your sister epitomises the true spirit of a volunteer.

Gluvs, did the end (guaranteed entry) justify the means (>4k costs and rider crap) for you? Do you think the Epic volunteer programme is worthwhile and would you recommend it to those who don't intend to ride it? Did you use make use of the guaranteed entry to participate in 2009?

No offence taken .... I just copied and pasted the Epic schmaltz directly from their website. Agreed, it's bollocks.

Precisely, the handicap remains the same. Took me 94 seconds from mid-batch in D to cross the start on Saturday.

I'm just copying and pasting the answers to your questions from the info on the Epic website Bud. I won't be volunteering either

http://www.cape-epic...s/volunteer-faq 5) Why do you charge volunteers to join your Volunteer Programme? We charge first time volunteers with whom we have never worked before as a measure of their commitment to the Absa Cape Epic and volunteer programme. Many of our volunteers are invited to return year after year because each year is an experience of a lifetime. In these instances their volunteer fee is subsidised and they pay a reduced fee which covers their stay in the race village (i.e. the same catering and tented accommodation which is the same as the riders receive). 7) What can I expect as a volunteer? As a volunteer, you are part of an enthusiastic team delivering an international event which will be seen by hundreds of thousands of people from around the world — you’ll make new friends, gain new skills, hone existing skills and support both world class and amateur athletes. Don’t miss the experience of a lifetime! 8) What responsibilities would I have as a volunteer? As a volunteer your responsibility would be to assist the organisers/team leaders with the smooth running and execution of various volunteer roles. Often volunteers wake early in the morning, work during the day and would then have the evenings free to relax and enjoy the race village lifestyle (exact times are role dependent). Whilst the hours may be long, the satisfaction and reward of seeing the riders make it to the finish line each day is tremendous. 9) What volunteer role might I be assigned? Volunteer roles vary and are generally allocated based on where a need exists. Typically, roles are filled in the areas listed below; however, should you feel you have specific skills or experience in other areas please feel free to contact our volunteer coordinator. Water points Race nutrition service Woolworths Recovery Zone Race timing assistance (in the field) Pro Tech Support Zone

Seems legit. Easy enough to verify. http://www.cape-epic...s/why-volunteer Want a Guaranteed Entry? Successfully completing the volunteer programme guarantees each volunteer an entry into the following year’s race. Volunteers do not have to use this entry for themselves, and may pass the entry onto whomever they choose, as long as the nomination is done before the closing date of the lottery. This is a reserved entry not a free entry, and must be used for the following year's race.

No luck whatsoever, especially with lightweight carbon fibre 8kg machines unfortunately. I unashamedly roll over these lights, irrespective of time of day, when there are no vehicles behind me to activate them.

Yes, no "pressure", but still a device unable to be activated by a cyclist. Take a ride down Helgarda Avenue in Hout Bay sometime.

Gun to mat, always. No different to a PPA ride or any other timed event. Fixed There's always a debate about this, unfathomably. The first mat merely registers your participation and seeding group.

No worries Rats, you haven't tagged us on FB yet though

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