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AryM

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  1. Mr KM Shultz Drivers found this morning on the downhill by 12 Apostles Please contact me!!!
  2. Plus this email after cut-off date where lots of people entered for the usual 106km route. This is disgusting
  3. Hi Guys, Shew, yesterday our club rode through Tarlton in the West Rand. We normally use Ontdekkers & go out to the Cradle either Kugersdorp Hill or Sterkfontein but due to needing extra mileage, we decided to go pass Tarlton and to the Maropeng Turn (Berge en Dale route) The road was covered in rocks, burnt tyres, cars etc and by the time we decided to turn around, we were in the middle of a whole bunch of angry children/ teenagers with huge stones & rocks ready to throw at us. Lucky, we had 2 members who spoke to them and tried to calm them down as we tried to get through the debris and make it to the Maropeng turn. As our last rider got through, a stone was thrown but if it started earlier, who knows what would've happened? From my club member: "Today we rode on the R24 between Krugersdorp and Magalies. About 10 km from the Krugersdorp Game reserve, the route goes through a squatter camp and there was a protest with road closure. Kids who are around 10 years old had picked up stones and were ready to throw them at us as we were passing through the area. I do not know why the people decided to close the road. I do not know why they were protesting. I really don’t know what the issues were. I thought to myself, in 10 years time if these people’s issues are not resolved they will also teach those who come after them that this is the way of resolving problems. So the cycle continues. I can make assumptions of what the issues are and I am sure my assumptions would be pretty much close to what the issues are. To avoid long debates with my friends who are politicians I will assume a reckless driver was speeding through the area and he hit someone’s chicken in a hit and run. What a sad day!!" This is why Wilro Cycle Race was cancelled if I'm not mistaken. No police warning signs or anything to warn us of what was ahead!
  4. Anyone having issues trying to enter Amashova this morning? Tried but keeps on telling me the 160km is closed, I don't qualify. I can't access the 106km route option (Which I want to enter for)
  5. Received a message that victims of Bike jacking must contact Laura Byrne from Carte Blanche. Her number is 063 5zero5 455zero Here's the platform to make our voices heard!
  6. Howzit Hubbers, I'm spending the long weekend with family in PMB. I would love to join some roadies for 3-4 hours rides if possible. Not keen to ride alone. Basically Friday, Saturday & Sunday..... Decent rider...
  7. HI, Yes, I've been involved in the Non-Profit/ Charity sector for the last 10 years. If you would like to chat privately, no problem at all. What s your intention? How long would you be willing to keep this sustainable on your own? IF you want to expand & make it more official, then go this route: I would suggest you start a NPO/ NPC if your have the funds available. (Plenty admin work getting everything compliant) Next step is to apply with SARS for a PBO (Public Benefit Organisation) which makes the organisation Tax Exempt. (Section 18A) Then you can open bank accounts, and can ask for Donations and give Section 18A certificates for all donations. Has to be run like a corporate and submit to SARS etc yearly. With this structure, you can source funding from the business/ corporate sector, government ( ) and the general public. Or if you can just gather a few mates, get them to sign debit orders every month even if its starts small, and go from there! Well done on this initiative, please shout if you need help & all the best!
  8. Howdy sunchaser, May I please share some advice, Our club meets at the Mcdonalds (Ontdekkers/ Gordon rd) around 7am now in Winter for our raining rides. You are more than welcome to join us. Please try & avoid HP (Hendrik Potgieter) as much as possible. Esmero & NH Cycling clubs use Ontdekkers instead & head to the Cradle this way as we have had endless incidents, issues & fatal accidents on HP. From ClearWater Mall to Silverstar, that shoulder lane is a law onto their own esp Taxi's & impatient drivers. Enjoy & be safe!
  9. Here you go bud: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/11/garmin-vector-3-power-meter-review.html I'd also look at: -Stages -Power 2 Max -Quarq -Rotor -SRM -Powertap https://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/best-power-meters-for-cycling-42508/
  10. https://power2max-south-africa.myshopify.com/pages/home Not too badly priced as well!
  11. Nothing like Power Training ouzo! (In my humble opinion) I trained on Heart rate before my power meter. (Gains were not too bad) Chalk & Cheese with structured power training... Power Training is absolute must for Cyclists wanting to improve fitness & performance!
  12. You should've done the racing category vote.. Elite VA VB VC VD VE
  13. I have no idea why the Power 2 Max units were not mentioned here. (If i missed it, sorry hubbers) Got mine in Late December 2015 & haven't looked back. I have not had any issues with these & replaced maybe 2/3 batteries at most. Awesome piece of equipment, accurate, strong, reliable & not badly priced at all. https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/power2max-power-meter-in-depth-review.html Here’s a quick table of the pros and cons of the Power2Max Power Meter. Pros: – ‘It just works’ factor – Accurate power measurement – Temperature Compensation in second generation units – Relatively straight forward installation – Cadence without a cadence magnet – Contains have left/right estimated power – Do not have to send back in if changing chainrings Cons: – No method to turn off Auto Zero – Tiny delay in cadence readings As long as it works for you, go for it!
  14. Sounds like a allergic reaction to the meds/ anti-biotics. Glad to hear you're better bud. Sounds nasty!
  15. Will give this a go... Let me check the Banned Substance list quick
  16. Yeah, dent/ crack all the same. Helmets meant to take impact. Seems like that helmet is done for
  17. Sounds like a Viral Infection, I suggest head to casualty soonest! Fever is never good I might be wrong but rather be safe than Sorry bud! Or are you on the mend?
  18. Anyone using Collaidal Silver? Hearing its a must for Immune Boosting & overall wellness. http://i65.tinypic.com/11raqde.jpg
  19. Howzit Bud, I stay in the Northcliff area & sometimes cycle to where my club meets (3-5km) If you want, come ride a few times with my club. Esmero Cycling! We meet at the Mcdonalds (Cnr Ontdekkers/ Gordon), we leave now around 6:15am -6:30am depending. (Sunrise much later) We go down Ontdekkers, go to Cradle via Sterkfontein. And we do other routes in this area. Please stay away from Hendrik Potgieter. Taxi's & cars are a law onto their own here & we've had pretty bad experiences. Please join us this long weekend, we have a bumper filled weekend of rides which includes Cradle, Satellites & Randfontein. PM me if needed Ary
  20. 100% my race report too! All was fine in the main bunch until we met with the 62km riders. Was sitting 8/10th wheel when was caught behind a tandem, then a dude with huge tricycle wheels. Managed to get a gap & re-joined in 30th place. Also, that little zig-zag @ Carnival with the cones, Jeez, guys went straight on & re-joined later. Nearly took out the traffic police stationed there. I had work to do, but finished strongly with the bunch in 2:58 Solid ride from the guys. Can't believe Stefano & Ari broke away & stayed away! Power!
  21. My 1st Popel http://i63.tinypic.com/e6oqe1.jpg
  22. 100% Mate! Will give it another go....
  23. No idea, but we were at least 50/60 strong and came to a complete halt as we couldn't pass this bunch heading into Simons Town. Trying to get through was a nightmare. By the time we got through, at least 15/20 stronger guys were off in the distance. Then, managed to organise a group to push on, going well, then bang, another bunch caught a kilometer before Chappies. Same routine, After I got out, I time trialed all the way to the finish with some guys. I have no idea how some people got seeded like this. Hoping 1C is better.
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