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I did a faceplant on tar at 34km/h on Saturday. This helmet probably kept me out of hospital and major trauma. Face got pretty banged up, but the noggin is safe. The helmet is knackers but did its job. Thank you Specialized for quality products.

And the PPA 1tonner

Rip. stay safe guys

Love him or hate him, Phil and the tour are unseperable. I love him, most of of the english viewers love him too. You should hear some of the other language commentators! Haha, Phil is awesome compared to their revving!

Interesting article. He called Froome, Richy Froome a few times during this years TdF. But, the tour without Phil is like Armstrong without his 'meds'.

Its always about measuring and comparing!

This should be fun. Please let us know how it pans out! go roadies

Yes, I got confirmation from the organizers. I quote "Due to various reason beyond our control it has been decided to postpone the Cape Cobra Challenge until 2014". Sucks though

Thanks Dale! Always nice to get some Sagan-ian wisdom!

I see some light through the haze. thanks. I'll do the PPA. This means if I don't do CSA, that I'll pay the extra R35 odd at non-PPA races, like the Engen coming up in Oct/Nov? It might then be wiser rather to make sure I have both PPA and CSA covered. That should suffice for 99% of cycling registration requirements?

Is PPA membership an acceptable "trading commodity" at CSA events?

Which means, PPA membership is the important one.... but, then not all funrides/events are PPA sanctioned? Back into darkness I fear!

So what's the difference then, if I may venture further into the dark rabbit hole, between the PPA and CSA?

so basically, the essentials are the PPA (R285) membership (including the race tec chip) and the CSA (R75) license. Essential and mandatory for event participation?

It's a mess. different guys sanction different events and you need licenses for all these dudes. I'm confused.... hahaha

Check this out: http://www.franscron...ster-2011/c1s7q it is a group from ASG (one of Frans' sponsors) including Frans who rode from Hermanus around the mountain (Somerset west, Stellenbosch, Franschoek, Villiersdorp, Caledon) back to Hermanus, 307km. They called it the Cape Monster and planned to hold it annually. Not sure what happened with the plans... but shucks!

What is the difference then between the R350 domestic racing membership of CSA and the normal one?

I am requesting the collective wisdom of my fellow hubbers again. Being a newbie to road cycling it is quite a bowl of mash potatoes to figure out where to get what membership for what end. Can someone please explain to me in simple terms and slowly the difference between Pedal Power and Cycling SA , who sanction what events, what membership I need with whom, and what I don't need? As far as I could gather Pedal Power covers race tec (one less membership to worry about). Pardon my confused ramblings....

Once a week Frans holds interviews for his tv channel www.franscronje.tv, at a coffee shop in Cape Gate, next to the Superspar. He has an agreement with the owners of the coffee shop. He does amazing work to promote a healthier lifestyle. Check out some of the interviews. It's quite informative and well produced. He is a good ambassador for our cycling community in Cape Town especially. Don't disrespect the man. Just go to another coffee shop and let the man work.

Insane! I'm not sure whether you'll be crying from the scenery or the legs!

I think I might prefer something salty to eat, and get the glucose from gel (bought or homemade). Havent tried it yet, but trying to do some mental calculations. Will test my theory on Saturday's ride.

Thanks for all the advice. Much appreciated

Never thought it be a simple as my all time favourite peanut butter and jam sarmie! This is cool. I'll just pack a picnic basket on Saturday for my 90km ride to try all the options. ! Thanks guys. Really useful info. I feel hopeful!

the peanut butter isn't a problem? sticking-to-the-back-of-your-throat-wise?

My thoughts exactly. I was trying to imaging the mixture of yogurt and paw paw in my back pocket!