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Stiggy

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  1. If you're near Kyalami, go to the Leeuwkop prison. Great riding there and you can get about 60kms odd. The entrance is near the old golf course clubhouse.
  2. Thanks for the heads up guys! It will be on gravel bikes, as we'll be tackling gravel and roads. @mazambaan need to buy an enduro bike (my next n + 1), as the guys from Detour mainly do natural, offroad trails around Afriski. I'll keep you guys posted once completed
  3. Hi Nico Did you do the trip? What was the roads like? Any suggestions or tips? I am looking to do a supported ride through Lesotho, leaving from Fouriesburg, first night will be at Katse Dam, and then second night passed Afriski at Oxbow. So will be 3 days of riding, approx 290kms with 8000m of climbing. Some thoughts and other pointers would be greatly appreciated.
  4. Are there any pics available? Where can we find them? First gravel race as have recently bought a gravel bike. Some proper racing, beautiful part of the far west rand on routes I've never done before. Well organised and attended, thoroughly enjoyable morning out!
  5. Great article encapsulating the whole vibe of the event. This is the 4th time doing the event, but 1st time for quite awhile, but so many new routes with some of the familiar favourites in too! Loved every second of it, just wish the routes on day 1 and 2 were a little longer to enjoy more riding. Also a great logistical race as no boxes and close to JHB to get home at a reasonable time on Sunday.
  6. I got a pair of these, and have struggled with cold fingers in winter as I have Reynaud's Syndrome (basically lack of blood circulation). These gloves work wonders for me when it's chilly. I also wear a pair of light running gloves underneath. Also a game changer is buying booties, I bought a pair of the Castelli ones, worth every cent.
  7. Jen Bowes - 340 on Main 0861 340 6246 - she's an athlete (IM, Double Century as well as multiple marathons) so will give good advice if you're looking to eat right while training.
  8. Hi guys. My wife uses a Namola, looks like a garage remote. It has a live track feature as well as a panic button. I get notified if she pushes it as well as an operator will call her asking if she needs assistance. If there is an issue, a notification is sent to nearby police, ambulance or security vehicles to help. It's a great added safety feature
  9. Panda is great value, if you live in JHB go to their offices, they have a bargain bin as well as overstock. Loads of great deals at great prices
  10. Hi Pete Dip Have you done your bike packing tour yet? Please give me some updates and how it went. Thanks
  11. Ciovita or Enjoy? Also Sako7 have some retro ones.
  12. Hi guys. I used a " dumb" trainer before I upgraded to a smart trainer. Anyway, I really struggled with a set training programme while on the dum trainer and lacked motivation to dig deep during these training programmes. I tried to watch cycling clips and some indoor studio spinning classes, however I found the best option was from a Youtube channel CTXCvideos (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPvjahSsyFcu8HG1tvqMZSA) Like you're sitting in the brunch and then once you roll to the front your effort goes up. Great scenery too! Used the perceived effort based on your heart rate, but generally the best tool to use for a dumb indoor trainer.
  13. Guys, I actually can't read anymore on this thread. The reason why: on wednesday during the last of one of my training rides, chain snapped on my mountain bike (road bike already being trucked to CT) and ended up in a heap on the ground, find out I've got 2 fractured ribs and a very badly bruised hip. Walking is a problem so definitely out for Sunday. Some might say it's karma as it was my wife's bday and I shouldn't have ridden. Anyway still coming down, we've got a week in CT. There goes no. 12 and potentially my first sub 3........... You guys can thank me for the perfect weather on sunday! Enjoy and be safe out there
  14. Hey all Does anyone know if there is a possibility of doing a double lap. I remember previously if you started early enough you could do another entry. If not, is there still the strict ruling of if they catch you doing a double lap, you'll get barred for 5 years or something like that?
  15. Funny you mention this, walked into Dischem Nicolway and asked for some Biogen nougats. Also didn't have stock, bought some USN oat bars instead, problem solved
  16. Suikerbossie is a constant climb. Maybe something similar to van der Bijl Ave in Sunninghill?
  17. I'm connecting using my laptop bluetooth enabled. I'll turn off the bluetooth on my phone as that may be confusing the device and the laptop. Thanks
  18. Hi I have not set up my Ant+, only using bluetooth
  19. Hi guys Has anyone experienced "No signal" issues. On the screen to select supporting device, Zwift recognises my Wahoo Snap 2, but there is a bold "No signal" across it. Also on the setting page, there is no place to adjust trainer difficulty. Are these two issues related?
  20. Oh dear! Good luck Also remember those brick runs after your long rides, they're the devil's spawn but build mental strength and endurance!
  21. Loved reading the thread from the beginning! It's an awesome journey, and you're very lucky to have a supportive wife. Did you manage to get a coach or are you doing it per a training programme? I hope you have a mate to train with, those long runs on a sunday are quite tough on your own. If anything, you'll lose that dad bod in no time when you're into the training! Best of luck! Looking forward to following your journey
  22. Sad news and condolences to the man's friends and family! Makes me think the importance of knowing basic CPR techniques. Maybe a topic for a different thread....
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