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where did you find the list?... as thought was not out until early next year.
My NMG consultant had a information brouchure which listed the races when she came to explain the changes for 2015.
She only had one copy so I could not keep it.
Pretty much I think from what it says, up to a maximum R3000 per quarter, might not be as much back as you think, as some of those races are over R3000.. but could be a good chunk of it paid back if the races are on their selected list
I went through the list of races that this 50% discount applies to and I could not find one that I plan to do.
No Stage races appear on the list
I'm keen to go have a look at the show as I also went last year. Google mapping the venue & it is a 70km round trip from Joburg Northern Suburbs where I live. I think the Fair is a great idea but aren't the organisers worried that the distance will discourage the average cyclist of going for a browse? Fair enough if you are looking for something to do after your training ride in the Cradle if you are a roadie.
Just a thought....
We are doing the trip from Witbank so add another 360kms to your 70kms.
We think it's worth the trip
At last they have arrived from Port Elizabeth.
Our two adopted labradors:-
Duke - Chocolate
Kheera - Black
This is their 2nd rehoming since July 2014 and they are understandably a bit clingy.
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It's awesome living in a small town.
I had to take my wife to the local hospital at 6am for a small operation.
I still had time to drive home, have breakfast, walk and feed the dogs and still ride my bike to work by 7h30.
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A few years ago I took my bike from Champagne Castle Hotel to the top of the Gatberg Mountain.
Was much more portage than I had anticipated. Took me about 10 hours
Okay, I last did it in 2009, but this worked for me...
I remember passing you late in the race. You were a more than a little tired.
I have being commuting by bike to work a few days a week since Dec 2010.
While most of my colleagues/cycling friends express wonderment/envy/etc not one of them has being convinced to try do the same.
And I have not been promoted either - just transferred to another town
I have not done this race for a few years now and have no intention of going to do it again. So I don't get excited about the route reveal and would certainly not attend the launch function.
I will look at the route profiles and destination towns closer to the race for interest sake in the same way that I look at other big stage races in RSA.
Is there still the hype and buzz for other riders?
My daughter's cat was an only pet for 14 years.
Hated all other animals and defended her turf with aggression.
Recently moved in with my daughter again after 5 years away at university
( daughter , not cat) and had to share with the lab.
Now they are mates. I still can't believe it.
I WOULD NOT WILLINGLY ENGAGE IN A GUN FIGHT, BUT IF I GOT NO OPTION I WOULD RATHER HAVE 6 SHOTS MORE CHANCE THAN HAVING NONE
True.
But as mentioned in other threads you need to be well trained to aware of your situation, be able to react quickly enough to draw your weapon before you are disarmed and be prepared to shoot your attacker.
As always there are pros and cons.
About 10 years ago two members of our mtb club were ambushed by 6 armed men. Our members were trained combat shotists and were also armed. They managed to ward of the attack and kill one of the attackers.
Within a short time two other cyclists were shot in separate incidents without any warnings in the nearby area. The attackers were taking no chances.
THIS IS A S+W 9MM 6 SHOT SLIGHTLY BIGGER THAN A IPHONE AND ITS VERY LIGHT
One of my collegues belongs to a few gun associations and has more guns than I have bikes.
When I was asking him about self defence with a gun, he says he would not engage in a gun fight without 3 full ammo clips. Being a dummy around guns I would guess this means about 36 rounds.
We will be there on our Santa Cruz tall boys .
Only one of us is bald( me)
Magicshine/light MJ-818
That's a proper bright tail light
I used this on my seatpost and a 4 x red LED Blackburn flea on the back of my helmet.
Motorcyclists used to ask me where I bought the Magicshine light so I assume it was effective
Have you ever driven in your car, getting to your destination and everytime you drive past a commuter cyclist, checked out the bike, parts, etc. Cannot walk, cycle or drive past any bicycle without checking it out. Do I have a problem and I am addicted to bicycle porn? LOL
In my early days of cycling my wife and I stopped next to a stunning blonde woman on a Colnago at a robot. I was staring so intently that I missed the robot turning green.
My wife then observed - " The sad part is that you were staring at the bike and not the woman." She was right.
http://www.buycycle.co.za/en/apparel/ladies/bibs-and-shorts-en/craft-en-2-3-4-5.html
My wife prefers to wear these 3/4 length shorts. On special now for about R500.
which ones are the new pair?
Scott Trail
After nearly four years my commuting/everyday cycling shoes have been replaced because one sole tore.
Hopefully the new ones will give me good service.
I hope she kissed the sore places better. :-)
Unfortunately I was so relieved not to land under her car's wheels that I missed that opportunity.
So is browsing the net on your phone whilst driving and hitting cyclists....I have been hit by idiots not paying attention.
I had the dubious pleasure of landing on a stunning blonde's Merc SLK boot lid when she drifted in front of me while she was texting.
I need something to store my clothing in at work. I use a bin at the moment but it does not work for me. Walking into an office with wrinkles isn't cool.
Anyone know where I can find a "kassie" to keep my clothing in at work. Should have a space to hang my pants, and to keep 4 pairs of shoes at the office.
I am even thinking about getting some wood and doing a DIY job on it.
Most office furniture places have those metal lockers that are used in workshop/gym changerooms.
http://www.toolroom.co.za/lockers.htm
I had a spare wardrobe at home which I bought to work. It stands in my office and contains my PPE clothing and equipment which I need when I visit our mining sites and my office clothes and shower stuff for when I commute by bike.
Pretty much what I do. Commuting both ways for me takes too long / too wearing.
It does however mean that your car is already at work for the days it is -2...
My car used to be at work 4 days a week.
Some days it was very tempting to call in sick. But once we got going it was never as bad as we had anticipated.
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IceID now have one for dogs. It fits on the collar and costs about R110 and has space for 6 lines of information