Butterbean

Not all that happy with my race today. Was my first time and started in ss... Forgot my damn chip! How?! But hey, that's okay... Total time was around 3:40,but rode that race all alone.. And should have trained a bit more, just got interrupted in the weeks leading up to it! But apart from my performance, was an amazing experience! Extremely well organised and brilliant race, the support is brilliant and the route was seriously challenging (at least it was for my fat ass)... Cramps suck! Never got those on a bike before... But other than the parking attendant across the road from the hospital trying to tell me that bit was 30 Rand to park there (he got lovely word in reply), and having to scream "hold your line!" it was a spectacular event and we'll worth it! I'll be working my ass off at next year's seeding events so I don't have to start to late... The sun was a killer!

I hope you take this in jest:) If your "special sword" is green, I recommend seeing a doctor as soon as possible... And the character is from thundercats. You know. When cartoons were still freaking awesome. Look mate, the problem people have here is that you started a thread wanting opinions. People gave them to you, but instead of acknowledging them, and moving on, you've continued to make exceptions to the original post and situation. This leads to frustration as your special circumstances don't really matter. There are arguments for and against your thoughts, and hey, that's okay. You're a big boy (although I'm not sure, if you don't know who thundercats are), and you'll be ok that people disagree. Now I've been as properly civil as possible here. Please just stop the nonsense as you've made it clear you don't actually want opinions on the matter, instead you want to see post after post of people who agree with you. This is the hub. That's not going to happen. Welcome.

Empty vessels make the loudest noise.

Just pay your money for the gators... And you'll find them cheaper than the expo price if you shop around.

Dome to dome was a seeding race. Hence the question. Speaking to people in line, who are in my group and just hoping to finish, something doesn't add up. I just can't afford to pay for them to correct it.. .

Well dude, you've thoroughly proven you're a twat. You've not got people's opinions on the topic. Majority says it's a bad idea and causes more harm than good. You don't have kid by the name of kwezi do you? Now please, please shut the hell up because you're staring to sound like a whining teenager. No one cares that you've made a living on the net. You could have moderated this forum and no one would give two ****s. Few people like your opinion on the matter and any more from you will just make them dislike you even more. Ride you bike how you like and please try avoid putting others in danger. Otherwise, if it's so scary, don't ride at all... That's super safe - literally guaranteed never to be knocked off a bike.

Ok so quick question! I got a start in SS.. I did one seeding event, dome to dome, in 3:15. This is my first 94.7. I have a csa licence and all. Should this be a case for a re seed? I can't really afford to have it re seeded but I'm hoping for a sub 3:20ish... I could probably push from ss but am worried about traffic! Any help or advice guys?

Ok so quick question! I got a start in SS.. I did one seeding event, dome to dome, in 3:15. This is my first 94.7. I have a csa licence and all. Should this be a case for a re seed? I can't really afford to have it re seeded but I'm hoping for a sub 3:20ish... I could probably push from ss but am worried about traffic! Any help or advice guys?

Ok ok... So, hypothetically, is it safer to stab someone or shoot them? Its illegal, I know, but that's not the point of the argument... It's just that I have a really annoying neighbor and don't want to risk am injury when I have to keep them quiet. I ride a road bike. But you should know that when I posted a picture of it 5 months ago on a short lived thread...

Google the topic.

Plus let's not forget the various studies which have proven that cars are less likely to give you space should you be riding towards them. When you ride with the flow you become part of traffic. Against it and you're an obstacle. But hey. You can ride how you like I guess I will I can't stop you. Try it without a helmet too? I hear they really don't offer all that much protection anyway... Then everyone can wonder why the red stain on the tar was the wrong side of the road..

You've now gone and proven that you want your point to be put across and you refuse to listen to opinions and facts disproving yours. Thanks for that. At least we know so less trolling to be had. It's illegal, and if you think bending the rules for safety is ok in any way, then you've just condoned every single driver who does the same. Ooooh! This is the chance to try my latest derogatory name! Douchenozzle. Goodnight.

It's illegal. Done.

This is my first 94.7 and so it was all new to me. Number collection in the past has been a quick pop in to the lbs involved in the race and grab the stuff I need. I expected differently with the number of people in this one, but I was surprised at how this was handled. The parking was ***, granted, and was annoyed that I wasn't warned about the fee. But I found a free spot and that was cool. Got inside, and this is where I was shocked. How many years have they dine this thing? The positioning of the collection bays was ***, so the lines were confusing as he'll once they had to curl around. The guys took forever to collect the numbers, and I think batch collection being allowed wasn't fair game. I expected a wait and got one, so not complaining. Just saying that they could have and should have made things a lot better, it's not really rocket science... I had to wait so long that I couldn't go through the expo, so that wasn't cool. They could make the stalls on a circle and the lines through the middle of it... At least it's a forced look and will occupy the patrons... But hey, with this many entrants, this stuff happens. And the bag? I came to race, not get free soap and cream. Gave it to a lady at the robot on my way home.

Yes. It's adhesive and the same stuff they use for all those signs you see on the lamposts. It works great, and is thick enough to avoid abrasions and scratches. You but it by the square meter so you can do all your own cutting and everything. I use it on everything, including car dash!

Why don't you just contact maizey plastics. They can sell you graphitac vynil. May not be as scratch resistant but it's pretty cheap and moulds nicely with a hairdryer. They have all colours, including clear. I have my crank arms covered in it, took me 20o mins and they're perfect.

I'm also an idiot... But - When has this been any different? Cycling as a culture has not changed. Deal with it. It's only more evident now that the sport is bigger than its ever been. And with it now being the new golf for every Tom, dick, and Harry, it's always going to be an equipment expense = peni5 size contest. But when has it been different? The Core riders still glide over the tarmac with a quiet dignity and a deserved air of supremacy as the stravassholes scream by out of breath, only to be caught on the next 5% gradient. Don't be an idiot. Accept that that's the way it is and stick to your own handlebars... F*ck the rest.

Why are all of you so new or inactive to the Hub? And your one post before is also about safety/danger areas? Maybe I'm just wary but seems like a dodgy thread right here...

Going for it from SS

Thanks gummibear! Jeep the replies coming guys!

Ok so it's a few days before the big race and I got my new saddle, which is so freaking comfy its not even funny! Problem is, I'm worried about it being clamped so far back on the rails. Does anyone know where/who/which bike shop in JOZI will stock a 27.2 seatpost with zero setback/offset? Want to go grab one tomorrow so I can keep my trialing going. Please guys help a brother out! Thanks!

As another heavy guy, my first reaction was to say, cycling isn't for us and you'll have to accept that we aren't as well suited to it as others. But then, I though of something else. If you love the bikes, but hate the hills, why not leave them alone and try something like track cycling? As a heavy weight, I can't climb all that well but I do put down pretty big power on flats... So time trials and track cycling is definitely an option for you. Otherwise, train on more hills, grind a bigger gear up them than everyone else, and you could still have a chance. While he's not a fatty, look at a guy like Peter sagan. He's got a big build for a pro cyclist, so uses it to his advantage... You don't see him challenging for the hill climb jersey but the guy owns sprinting... Oh. And don't forget rule number 5.

Hectic stuff... Bastards really need to be handled now... Let's hope the outcome is an awesome one... Stay safe guys and girls!

I disagree... If you're a beginner, then get off and walk. Or stop riding if you're too prideful. Too many of those asses around already. They've done you a favour by building a track for you to ride. Ride it, don't demand an easier one! This is cycling. See rule number 5.

So my only seeding event, dome to dome, was done in 3:15... Got seed in SS departure for 9:41... Hoping for a sub 3:30, but worried about the traffic! I knon it'll be a bit of a time trial ride but hoping for a good one nevertheless!