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I used cytomax years ago - its simply too sweet for my taste. If Cadence is like it then its not for me either. When you first taste Heed you think you got the mixture wrong as it is very very subtle.

Since Hammer are out of stock of Heed for the next month I need an alternative for shorter rides. Can anyone who's tried Heed and Cadence Energy comment on the sweetness of Cadence and what flavour to get? One of the main reasons I use Heed is its very subtle taste so if Cadence tastes like 'Energade' then its probably not for me.

They will traversing some of the winefarms in constantia - apparently coming out somewhere near the Nek.

Having done crossfit for about 10 months I've recently decided to stop. I've enjoyed it thoroughly but I'm finding it conflicts with cycling - especially if you increase your riding intensity/volume. Even after months of doing crossfit there are still sessions where my body is seriously fatigued for days. At my box I have no control over what they've got planned for session (which is good - keeps things interesting) however it often meant I arrived Monday evening to do a sufferfest of squat type exercises which means doing intervals Tues/Wed very difficult. My second issue with CF is that not everyone at CF is ever going to compete at the CF games.. If you only go to the box twice a week then there will be exercises/movements that you only get round to once a month. So trying to teach me to do a walking handstand is just a waste of time - I'll never master it and quite frankly have no ambitions to walk on my hands! For variety and the "off" season its great but if you're on limited time then there is no substitute for the bike. I'd be interested in hearing how some of the others that do crossfit fit it all in and how they structure their week.

Hi, I'm considering a new IDT and see the CWC has the Bushido bluetooth at R10500 which seems like a good price. From what I've read on this thread most you are pro the Powerbeam. The problems most of you mention are related to software/lock in etc. I'm not overly concerned about lock in and getting data out is not really a big deal for me since I've got a power meter which I'll continue to with my Garmin. I havent seen any comments on which IDT has a better "feel"? I havent ridden on any of these trainers so would appreciate some feedback. I currently use the first Cyclops Fluid - I've had it since 2005 and it hasnt given me a moments trouble. It doesnt however "feel" like the road. thanks.

How does this compare to trans baviaans? Obviously longer, and hotter but what else?

Hi, are these new programs based on heart rate or power?

My personal choice is to stay with wide bars.. But its her bike.. When I upgraded my wife (medium frame, 170cm height) from a 26er Anthem to a 29er Anthem she found the bars too wide so I changed it out.

It looked like there were many more deep section wheels this year. How much of a difference does this really make?

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/diy-how-i-made-trainer-bike.html

Ride the race next year - you'll have lots of people in front of you to show you the way!

Hi, the quarter turn clip mechanism edges broke off yesterday when my Edge 500 popped out of one of those generic extendable holders.. (that will teach me!). I phoned the Jhb office and they won't give me an indication of how much to fix (even if I send them a photo). Did they replace yours for R1200 or was that the cost of replacing the back of the unit? thanks.

you are not alone.

Rather go with one of these - http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/santini-tempo-ls-jersey

Didn't he get 2 years? Or like all other sentences in this country did it reduced?

Are you doing this self guided or assisted?

They run an Alpe d'Huez time trial every week during summer which attracts hundreds of wanna-be's. The finishing point is however a few hundred meters short of where the Tour finishes (but there is not much climbing left). I rode this flat out and managed 53min. By comparison my flat out Tokai mast times are around 52-53 so this is probably the most comparable climb we have in the cape.

If all your riding is done at night then colour doesn't matter and (assuming cars have their lights on) reflective material does. If you ride during the day then the reverse applies.

Please email Noelp@iafrica.com - they're looking to swop.

Not too sure I understand the point of this? Surely the money would be better spent building more trails?

Thanks. Much appreciated.

Ok perhaps I should rephrase my questions since I'm not looking for the bible on long distance cycling: - Does anyone know where the major rivers/portages are so I can get an idea of where it makes sense to leave a clean pair of shorts. - What food is provided by the organisers. The only mention of food I can find on their website is "Food and sustenance at checkpoints are free for cyclists only, support drivers are allowed to buy from the vendors."

How or why so? I searched for "tip" within this thread and only found one. A tip... get a buff to cover your mouth and nose. I ride with mine all the time. If you see a ninja on the bike, its me. It helps hugely to keep cold air out of the lungs and off your neck. And with that, I'm sure it helps avoid getting colds because you're not bombarding your lungs with icy air. Its pointless having all kinds of leg warmers, arm warmers, jackets, toe warmers etc etc etc, if your face is melting off and going numb from the cold. I've got a Merrell one, they sell them at NH for R100.

Hi, I'm fairly certain that my threshold is right as I've done a couple of tests over the past 2 months (the last one was up a very big well known hill - time was 54min with 280NP). My max HR is around 194 although I haven't worn a HR belt for a couple of years so my age might be catching up with me!

Yes by looking at the profile the first half had the bulk of the climbing. Just interested to hear how one could or should pace oneself. I have little data to work off so this is probably the biggest problem.