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Plus this email after cut-off date where lots of people entered for the usual 106km route. This is disgusting
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!
I am on the market for a good power meter. Just wondering if any hubbers with garmin vector 3s or any other good power meters who can comment on its pros and cons.
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/
I have been using a Power2Max S-Type for the past two years and it is bomb proof.
Absolutely hassle free, which is what you want when you roll out of bed at some insane hour and need to hop on your bike. Left & right combined readings and it is accurate, tested it against a Computrainer.
https://power2max-south-africa.myshopify.com/pages/home
Not too badly priced as well!
So what would the advantage be in dropping twice the cost of my bike on a power meter ?
Other than knowing how little power I actually have in my legs, even if I'm able to make heads or tales of the data extracted, how does it help me ?
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!
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!
fever has not returned since visiting the doc on monday, head pain comes and goes. Had tight chest again last night though, but then I was stressing a fair amount about a personal issue.
What did/does worry me is that I broke out into a nasty rash on my on tuesday, not sure if its the meds or something I ate. Most of it went away after a shower and some ointment, but there are still some bumps left that itch.
I'm seeing her again on monday as she wants to check blood pressure again.
Sounds like a allergic reaction to the meds/ anti-biotics.
Glad to hear you're better bud.
Sounds nasty!
Last week Thursday started getting the shivers at work, by the time I left at 17:30 my fingers were tingling and my chest was tight.
started mentally mapping the closest hospitals on the route home but decided to head home anyway.
Put on 3 layers of clothing, jumped under the duvet and a blanket, once the shivers had stopped got the wife to make me some toast so that i could take some cold and flu meds.
Head was pounding, took the meds went back to sleep with a cold facecloth over my head, woke up later sweating profusely, wet facecloth again, go back to sleep.
Next day wasnt feeling great but continued with flu meds. Chest still tight.
Monday at work the fever started coming back, left early and headed to doc.
Onset of flu she says, have a few meds for the symptons and something to open your chest.
Every movement of the head sent sharp pains through the head, it has since subsided a little.
Strange thing is though other than the symptons described here I've not had any other flu symptons, no congestion, no coughing, no sore throat.
was so hoping to get some nice rides in this long weekend, but it looks like thats not going to happen
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?
My 1st Popel
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Flip, what happened that such an early group got congested?
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.
1C this time!
Got a 3:01 from 1F in 2016.
Bunch traffic at Cape Point, Before Chappies... 
Had to slow down & clip out.
Hoping... 
Turns out Froome is quicker on a training ride with considerably more km and climbing.
To put this into perspective: This ‘Fast One’ race was 96km and ONLY 600m climbing. Chris Froomes ‘training ride’ was 271km AND 3400m climbing.
Nolan Hoffman won @ an average speed = 44.2km/h
Chris Froome trained @ an average speed = 44.8km/h
Surely the gap between them can’t be that vast?
Fin
Motorpaced?
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I started in the GL batch at 7.35am and my race came to an unceremonious end after 63km, after I suffered my third puncture of the race! I had used both my spare tubes and bombs, so I had no option but to bail after the third puncture.
Sorry Neville!
That is terrible
AL was.....I don't know...
Nobody wanted to work to try and form a break-away or even attempt one despite me & some willing guys trying numerous times to do that.
Then, 2 Litys from the Juniors break away, then the guys work hard to bring them back, went on like that till the finish!
Nonetheless, racing was fast & hard.
Surges was the order of the day. This is normal for the first race of the year.
Stayed in the front, missed the crash/ punctures etc
Small area of potholes but roads were OK. Not much different from previous years.
Well organised.
Juniors rode better this year too.
Finished on 2:26, hopefully in top 10.
Got a SMS from Racetec saying I finished in 2:36
Seems, there is a 10 minutes issue/ delay with the results!
Nice meeting you mecheng!
TARGET ACQUIRED
What kit will you be in bud?
When I give you the signal, you push me up the hill!
What hill bud?
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AL. Going to start there. See you all there!
Catch you in the start pen bud!
Keep a look out for the Dark Blue Liquid Telecom Esmero Kits.
AL at 6:55
Willing to prevent the carnage at the end and more than willing to work as per above!
Yeah, last years race in A was a tad Nervy, reckless & close!
Being the first race in the year, lots of newbies with their upgraded seedings in A, plus the inclusion of the Juniors in the A Bunch made for a very nervy race right through.
Being a "flat" course meant speeds were high & there will be obviously a few niggles, bike direction changes etc for the inexperienced which made for some nervy & funny moments.
That dude who went off-roading & nearly flew into the barbed wire fence is a prime example.
Then, main group heading into the finish at speeds over 50km/h at least 100 strong made for some nervy finishing. In the last km, plenty juniors with those limited gears started mixing it up with the lead guys, I was at least 10th wheel nearing the finish and before I knew it, i was 30th/40th wheel. Lots of guys swerving trying to get through but that's where I decided to just roll with the group. Huge crash on the left of me as a guy was forced into the barriers on the left and not sure how many followed suit. I was just glad I finished safely. The sounds of carbon cracking was terrible. Hope the juniors have a different starting slot.
If I have the legs, I will always attempt a break away and up the pace in the last few km and sprint it out with a few randoms in my group. That is where an organized race differs from a high tempo group ride.
I'll be more than willing to join you mate!
AL for me too
Drivers License Found - 12 Apostles/ Camps Bay 11th March 2022
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Mr KM Shultz
Drivers found this morning on the downhill by 12 Apostles
Please contact me!!!