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bump to top. Everyone had a lot to say about this. Now we are sliding it under the carpet ?

Hello afdElite .... Even more of a bargain then

Just to emphasize what our two previous friends said ....... Spirog - Socially, the groups are like elsewhere in life.. say "Hello" and you'll start a conversation. Stare straight ahead and ignore your fellow cyclist - you might as well ride on your own. Pusher - Like any club it's what you make of it. and to answer some of your questions ... 1. This needs to be an average speed you are looking at, this is actually 5 different groups currently. 2. I believe the 1100 is worth it? Shirts are included, not the bibs. Consider that rdes are marshalled with back up vehicles ready for the rescue if needed. The race tents are a great opportunity to catch up with your friends after a race, and always something happening. 3. Does joining the jhb club mean I can ride with the fourways and Boksburg guys? Not sure about this, but ask your wife if you can also entertain your girlfriend 4. What's their deal with people trying out a ride? Snobby? Or is everyone relatively friendly, even though I'll just be taking a look? Look at the suggestions of our friends above. Hope this helps, and look forward to showing you around wen you decide to visit.

I for one am happy about the route change. They have taken out the N14 boring bit. If they have taken out or added uphills, who cares?

Hello Dale. I disagree totally, this is not a private matter. This had negative repercussions to the whole cycling community, as DJR says. This has to be a very public affair. The legal entities cycling SA cannot sit back on this. There was just a lot of talk about banning the club or individuals. Now its just being swept under the carpet. I for one feel insulted about this, as these actions do not represent me at all. This might lead to the next incident, where knowing that nothing will be done, mob justice will prevail, and these "cyclists" will be dealt with accordingly.

What's all the fuss about ? They give you MTB'ers a little balancing challenge and you complain ... HTFU

This is total crap, nobody takes responsibility for anything, as per usual. The most frightening thing, is that the law allows this to happen. The dirt has been swept under the carpet.

" metallic turqoise hyundai santa fe' " this already tells a lot about the driver ... Perhaps we should do some training in identifying and memorising the registration plate straight away. Might come in handy.

Is there a map of the route and route profile for this event?

I too had great service from them. I spotted a good deal for a toolbox on Thursday morning, under their specials. Delivered to my home in JHB on Friday morning!

An MTB is a recreational bicycle with granny gears for young people

So was it 'Something Country Coffee Shop' that eventually fixed your chain

If its a wheel you need built up professionally, go and see Dr George of Mean Machines in Germiston.

Should we transfer this post to the Chinese imports thread?

move closer .... you're on the other side of town

Put on a warm jacket / tracksuit top after your ride. The cooling evaporating sweat is giving you the jitters in this weather

If this happens at the beginning of your ride, its probably an indication that you need to wet your terminals on the belt, so they make good contact with your chest.

Andrew who ???

The "fake" things coming out of China these days, just means it does not have an expensive "namebrand" sticker on it. The quality is the same. The expensive "namebrand" is just there to justify the higher price, due to so many middle men in-between, and different countries worker salary expectations. (flame suit ON)....

First, you check the serial number under the BB and have it verified, then you proceed.

Sorry Droewors I'm put off by the drips needed in both arms

Yawn , but it is Friday

Very good achievement by your dad. I can guess that after 7 hours, the personnel and machines doing the timing, are probably switched off, packed away (machines) and go home (people). I'd love to still keep cycling competitively at that age. Good luck with your endeavour.

The exotic island around the meditteranean, are where the top teams train during their winter.

roadies don't ride slow