Captain Slow

YES, it is slow! It seems that the proposed upgrade did not take place as planned on the 22nd of November so Admin must still be working on it. We will all have to be patient!!

Speedy Recovery Steve!!

MS, yes, we opted out of the 24hr so hence this ride. I will be in Cape Town on New Years day!

Ok, here is another one and I will be sure to attend!! anyone else!!

Yes!

Batty, do so and don't forget to post a pic of him & his shop!

Not only great seller, but buyer too. When I sold my polar to him, he paid upfront and sent me a pm when received to say he was happy with purchase!

BTW, bdup, really nice bike!!

I stand corrected, but they use vinyl lettering and apply them before spraying on the clear coat.

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Hi Guys I popped in at the hospital to say hi to BigBen. His face is swollen and lots of bruises & scrapes but he is OK. Was due to go to surgery at 15h00 and is hoping to be discharged at about 17h00. Captain Slow2008-11-21 08:28:29

Eish!! BigBen sorry to hear about you wanting to become a 'toothless' Capie!! Hope you heal soon!! Well done to Andrew & Ali for hosting the Hubbers and all the best with the new park!!

Fo sho!! Can't you see the green plume hanging above his head?

Johan, I have a problem. Firstly, very nice & neat workshop. Secondly, the shelf on the left, the L bracket in the middle is not at equal distance from the end brackets!! just a joke!!

Hiyo Ditty, yep seen that and happy to report that I am sponsoring emergency equipment for that ride. I see PE is getting woes with all the accidents lately!! Be Safe out there!!

It seems that cycling is the best means of creating awareness and raising funds! http://www.thestar.co.za/?fSectionId=&fArticleId=vn20081119113457322C937211

Eish!! Don't bribe these guys for earlier appointments!! http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=nw20081118155719424C683306

Firstly, let me state that the laws of the road need to be adhered to and respected by all! Secondly, if you have 60 cyclists riding single file it stretches for quit a distance and if the driver of a vehicle gives the cyclists 1.5 meters space, he is encroaching on the oncoming lane which is dangerous, not only to oncoming traffic, but also to the motorist trying to overtake and especially the cyclists. Now, lets say that the group was bunched up and took over the entire lane and this reduced the profile to lets say a length of an average truck & trailer. In my opinion (just mine & is debatable) I think this makes it safer as the vehicle has to slow down and pass when safe to do so (I know, drivers are very impatient people). If this was indeed a truck & trailer fully loaded traveling at 30km/h, what would the driver of the bakkie then do? Just my 2c and not necessary legal, but safer! Captain Slow2008-11-19 00:12:41

Great to hear Gav!! Please do take it easy!!

Eish!! Not Good news! Hope the cyclist recovers from this ordeal. It won't be easy without a leg! It is definitely a Global issue and some countries at least are doing their best to create harmony between these two groups.

Any other ideas/suggestions?

HP & DELL!! You can buy either directly on-line!!

Another option is we can meet at Rietvlei and spouses can drop those off wanting to cycle to Suikerbosrand (less traffic) and spend the day at the resort where they have swimming pools and braai facilities.

Cycle! Run! Party! Year End Bash! Family Gathering! Jol! I am sure the message is clear!