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Yeah, ive got a good feels that the wind will be up next sunday. We had it easy last year, dont think we will get lucky again.

loved the route. Well organised and im sure it will be even better next year!

Play, did think about worlds but moving house around that time so just wont have a chance.

Shot guys, actually just found a backpackers 500m down the road from Cascades. Got a room for a 3 of us so should be all good Karkloof is on the list to ride though!

Hey guys, Me and 2 mates are coming up to PMB in March. My current accomodation just told me it wont work and I need to find somewhere else. Has anybody got any advice on good options? Cost effective options? Worth camping or backpacking?

The hardest most complicated decision one could make these days im afraid, is choosing a worthy bike. One thing I must say is that if you think you have budgeted enough, budget some more. You should look at getting a bike for not less than 6.5k, but I would push that up and get a hardtail 29r with semi decent components. Around R8-9k. This will save you down the line when you realise you need a stronger bike, one that wont need to be serviced after every ride. I spent 4k on my first bike, 8 months later, I forked out 20k. Guess its a learning curve you need to go through yourself. Cycling gear, bike wracks, extra gadgets for the bike are expenses that never really cease. So my advice, if you want to save some money in the long run, rather than spend more now and save later. As mentioned above, once the bug bites, you will regret buying an absolute entry level, unless you are prepared to try sell and upgrade in a few months.

Thanks, will do!

Sorry guys, Grinch messaged me like 2 minutes after i put this thread up, he got the ticket.

hey guys wife wont be riding this year so I have one free ticket available to give out. Not looking for any remuneration so first come first serve. Think there is still a day or two to sub? let me know

Hi Nigel How will the construction affect the routes? Me and two mates have been planning a riding holiday next month, 13-17th In Maritzburg and namely Cascades. We are all XC'ers though, no DH'ers. Can we still have buckloads of fun? Regards

I wouldnt want my horse being hit by an errant cyclist that is for sure. Makes sense to rather move out the way.

think you hit the nail on the head with one word... Consideration. Something which is slowly being phased out of existence, everywhere.

my wife was very unfit, took about 4 hours, otherwise its not a hard ride at all, I dont think. Intermediate definitely.

Pretty evident the cyclists were absolute idiots. Pretty evident that anybody defending them needs to get their heads checked. That said, respect is mutual and earned. Cyclists need to firstly earn the respect of the drivers, and NOT the other way around. Next time, they will just get killed because of a lack of initiative to look out from under their noses.

Think im going there this weekend!

Lekka ride through Paul cluver with a pork belly finisher at Thandi

cleets, stem, rims and grips.

only doing this because of the new route etc but seriously concerned about bottlenecks and single tracking waiting times.

Trans-sport can get your bike down to the Argus for cheaper.

I think its in their ruleset that one cannot ask more than what they paid for it. Ask for the difference in sub price and ticket price, more chance of somebody taking that offer than paying you out in full for the ticket. That said, all they would need is your ID number and details to put the substitution through.

hmm - yes attack the buyer because your son lied.

Love the place, had to bail after the nightride during the festival with a wrist extension sprain and never got to enjoy the trails the next day. Will be back soon!

This time of the year is really bad. There could be delays at customs, there could be further transit delays into Switzerland etc so it may take about a week just to get the frame there. Since they service the entire planet, it may take another 2/3 weeks just to get to your frame and a further week to do the swap and send back perhaps. That said, 1 month should be more than enough time, 2months is really bad. Maybe the bike shop wasnt prompt enough.

take the HT 29r, no need for ST at Oak Valley, trails are manicured and smooth. Its more a XC ride than anything else.

make sure your LBS are trying to source a temp replacement from probike. Im 105kg, so its clearly happening to all riders of all weights.