GerrieTruter

Very sad news. Condolences to his family.

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Just saw the thread now. Sad sad news. Condolences to the family.

Did my first 94.7 this year with my dad, what a privilege to be able to do this ride with him. I really enjoyed the day out. Prepared myself to get soaked but don't think there was a cloud in the sky while we were riding. Our goal was anything from 5 hours to 5h30mins but my dad started cramping on the Nelson Mandela bridge and we had to stop often at message points for him to get some treatment. Finished in 6h02mins if I can remember correctly. I at least achieved one of my goals of not walking on any of the uphill sections. I usually do about 200 to 250 m of climbing on my normal training rides. Not so many hills where I live. I can with honesty say that the 94.7 was up to now the toughest day I've experienced in the saddle but I enjoyed every second of it and will be there next year again. Might fit some skinny wheels on my 26er to make it a bit easier.

Most of the people I know that travel to Cape Town for the CTCT make a holiday of it. Take week and half to two weeks off and enjoys a coastal holiday. Not too sure if there is any attractions in Joburg or the surrounds that will allow the same type of trip to the coastal folk.

Entered for 3rd time. Lets see if I can get to the race for the first time.

What really upsets me is the people mailing, sms'ing or whatsapp'ing to enquire about the availability of an item and after receiving a reply that it is still available, dead silence. I understand the message could have been sent in the spur of the moment but at least have the decency to reply that you aren't interested anymore.

Respect for doing a 9min while commentating. I will not be able to have any form of conversation when taking on hills.

I second that.

I can do with some new tires. Done.

I'm pretty sure you can get replacement axles for the pedals, or buy a secondhand pair of 520's here and put that axle in. Not sure but I think there is a special tool required to remove the axle from the body. I did watch a video of a 520 rebuild a while ago that can show you the how to do everything.

I started out on 520's but wanted something with a bigger contact area between the shoe and the pedal. Tried a different brand for a while till I got myself the XT trails. Won't be changing pedals soon again. Great pedals.

Not sure I would ever consider riding places like that, but nice video.

Very sad. RIP.

I would just like to mention the great service our company is receiving from the Anatomic store in Pretoria. Our HR department decided to change the suppliers we've been using for our cycling clothes and the service the lady at the Pretoria store has given our HR manager has been awesome. From what our HR manager has said she will recommend them anytime. Edit: Spelling