[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

On 3/6/2024 at 10:34 AM, Vetplant said:

Other Friend of mine at work(Who has completed multiple IMSA's) mentioned that it fails on two criteria:

-Doesn't meet the minimum elevation gain requirement

-Start/Finish is not with the required distance from each other(Something like 400m maximum). This specifically put in place to prevent a point-to-point marathon.

I tried to verify by looking at whatever source I can find listing "Comrades Qualifying Races" and the race is not listed on a single one of those websites...

Thus my concern

https://www.runnersworld.co.za/race-news/qualify-for-two-oceans-or-comrades-at-the-scenic-tracn4-elands-marathon/

"The TRACN4 Elands Marathon, the most picturesque Comrades qualifier in Mpumalanga, is once again upon us. "

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

12 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

Except that NASA uses the metric system for Apollo missions...

[This is dedicated to all those who have had their bikes stolen. May you find peace.]

Aaaaaaah, pitkos vir die siel 

[Fraud Charges Against “Cycle Tour Operator”]

There you have it, all you whingers have been camping in the wrong spot

[Discovery Health - Vitality & Team Vitality plus everything else you need to know]

38 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

suunto device with wrist HR. goes through to suunto app via phone, syncs to strava and disco pulls it from there. HR data is there on the strava. and obviously works on the running.

consecutive days

should I be getting steps/walking too? sh$%% i never wanted to be this guy following this stuff!!

So what was your HR for the 2 cycle sessions?

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

1 hour ago, Zama7 said:

 

Agreed think Fordyce would do a great Job (Bester aswell but don't think he would leave his Nedbank coaching)

The replies from Rowan are a joke looks like a high shcool child wrote the replies not the race director. 

 

 

I was actually expecting  the "yo momma" insults to appear somewhere along the line

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

2 hours ago, Zama7 said:

Good Read - http://runningmann.co.za/2023/06/21/comrades-cutoff-debacle/

 

Range director clearly not taking any accountability (ALthough I do believe you have more than enough time to finish especially with the 12 hour cut off) 

RJ seems like an absolute plonker

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

1 minute ago, IceCreamMan said:

Beggars belief that someone would do that. Comrades is tough enough as it is. If you BS the system you shaft yourself. 
 

crazy world. 

Agreed, the sad part is I suspect the 25 people caught is probably just the tip of the iceberg

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

2 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:

How does one cheat?

Submit false qualification race data

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

49 minutes ago, ScottCM said:

I think the Hall of Shame is long overdue

Lol.... and people are quick to google to see what these idiots look like

 

[Garmin Fenix 7 / Epix 2]

29 minutes ago, IceCreamMan said:

I work in the healthcare industry and am amazed at the functionality we have in these devices. It’s the future of healthcare I believe and will have functionality to predict various ailments and warn you. The tech and data is there already. Interesting space as populations increase and healthcare budgets decrease. Healthcare has to become smarter and wearable tech is a large part of the solution imho. 

It's actually crazy how quickly these things have evolved. I remember upgrading from my Garmin 310xt (The orange brick) to Fenix3 HR and thinking how incredible this new thing is and that this must surely now be the pinnacle of what you can put in a sports watch. Not even 8 years on and ol' F3 feels like a Casio stopwatch compared to the new breed.

[Garmin Fenix 7 / Epix 2]

41 minutes ago, IceCreamMan said:

Looks good. 
 

one item I concur with DC on is the flashlight. I thought it just a gimmick but use it regularly these days. Will become a standard I reckon. So useful. One of those things you never knew you needed. 

It was actually one of the main things that put me off getting the Epix and staying with the trusty old Fenix 3 (Waiting for the upgrade). The other feature I was keen on was the ECG functionality that should be along sooner rather than later once FDA certification is received

[Garmin Fenix 7 / Epix 2]

New Epix/Fenix pro launched https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/05/garmin-epix-pro-in-depth-review-now-in-three-sizes.html

 

[Watch]

3 hours ago, djshadowfax said:

I have bought a second hand Garmin Fenix 5 and after a few sea swims the Altimeter/Barometer/Temperature reading just stopped or threw crazy numbers. 

Now a more serious issue has arisen there is a drastic drop in battery, i.e. 1% per few minutes. Like it will last 3H from 100% charged.

 

What are my options here as the watch is clearly not in warranty stage.

I have hard/soft reset done factory reset ect

Bad news I'm afraid, my Fenix 3 did the same thing, one minute I'm running on Everest, the next I'm on the bottom of the ocean floor. Garmin couldn't fix, had to get a garmin trade-in replacement.

[Zwift watts]

Cheater at it again: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/03/previously-disqualified-mywhoosh.html

[Assaulted by fellow cyclist- Cradle 6 November]

 

2 hours ago, Pieterlab1 said:

I think this is a case for Mike Bolhuis...

Pffff, Mike Bolhuis can't event track down the infamous Firewood Cycle Tour Operator

[Low-Balling a thing on BikeHub?]

On 10/25/2022 at 2:42 PM, Shebeen said:

WTF does Low-Ball mean anyway?

why is it so special the B gets capitals?

"Low-Ball" refers to the testicle hanging lowest in the scrotum. "High-Ball" obviously refers to the top one. No need to explain why it needs to be in caps, they are THAT special.

[Loadshedding solutions]

Just now, The Ouzo said:

Eish.

To late now. And if you keep looking you'll never buy.

One of the managers here has been watching the price on Takealot going down weekly, but wait to long and then there is no stock.

 

B.T,W. I've never heard of techglobal, are they legit.

No idea, just googled the same model and they popped up

[Loadshedding solutions]

2 hours ago, The Ouzo said:

So after waiting and waiting and the guy not responding to messages the wife got fedup and started looking around.

We landed up buying one of these from Takealot.

 

Arrived yesterday.

So far it looks decent and nicely put together.

Left it charging the entire night (even though it indicated batteries are 100%, I decided to follow the instructions).

Plugged the wifes laptop etc. into it this morning, I need to get an extension cord to get the wifi and fibre onto it, and will probably also add TV to it.

Quite a bit cheaper than takealot https://techglobal.co.za/product/rct-megapower-2kva-2000w-inverter-trolley-with-2-x-100ah-batteries-black/

[Scammer List]

2 minutes ago, Barry said:

He also runs a few to good to be true ads.

Well.... it is an "ARGENT" sale. Look, I know spelling is not everybody's forte, but really, I would expect a legit seller to be able to at least spell his own last name. If that is not enough of a red flag for anyone, nothing will be

[does anyone know this fraud @ysteryeti (Lionel Hennessy)]

3 hours ago, Stuart46 said:

This guy is a complete idiot!!! Screwed me out of money too.... payed him a holding deposit on the 2nd August and ever since then it's be excuse after excuse.... business trip in C.T, son forgot the fork at the bike shop who stripped it, fork damaged in car door, he had a car accident, delayed at police station, hospital for surgery and the list goes on..... promises were made to refund me but nothing..... time for everyone to go lay a proper charge against this idiot!!! Happy to add screenshots of any info that might help....... it's people like you who make others not trust trustworthy sellers.

Motherbuffer.... so I've lost count; how many "investors" do we have now on the "Hennessy timeshare bike ". 3, 4? 

[Anyone using Zwift?]

6 minutes ago, Fork-it said:

What is the current subscription fee for Zwift in ZAR? Any billing issues being experienced from here in ZA?

 

Normal price is $17 pm or about R280

On Discovery Vitality it's R218.79 https://www.discovery.co.za/vitality/zwift

[Scammer List]

10 hours ago, Enduro newbie said:

Had 2 scammers from Nigeria, Olivia Edwards,+234 8086790448 and Pamela Hubert, +234 8037789127. 

Classic MO, satisfied with the product, get courier to collect etc. this was from Gumtree and here.

Both common Nigerian names those....😁

[Fraud Charges Against “Cycle Tour Operator”]

13 minutes ago, Vetplant said:

I know for a fact he blocked me... I got this page after after being blocked. Haven't been able to see his page since.

Maybe someone else can confirm whether AfriCranks FB Page is still active or not?

Yup, definitely is, was on there this morning. I see I have been blocked now too 😁

 

[Fraud Charges Against “Cycle Tour Operator”]

2 minutes ago, Vetplant said:

Another way to do our part is to contact any other commenters on his posts/pages privately and let them know about this thread. (I know some people are already aware of this way of doings things, just thought I'd reiterate this approach)

Yup, although in this case I reported the link to the admins