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Wife and I did it in March as our first race. Managed the 63km (2 loops around the farm) quite comfortably as it is very flat. 1 or 2 climbs at the end but not big at all.

My wife and I took up mountain biking last year June. Started her off with a Scott Aspect 610 (26) and 10 months into it and a couple races under the belt, the bug has bitten and she is planning on getting a dual suspension 27.5 before wines2whales. She is naturally fit so riding came easy to her. My suggestion would be to get a 27.5" for your missus based on my experience. That said, any takers for a small Aspect 610?

I tried to teach my wife to hop onto the pavement. That lesson ended with stitches in her knee. So thanks for this post. Peaches services will come in handy.

The top tube of my Titan Carbon Pro developed a crack. Agent insisted it was from the handlebar swinging around. 2 different bike shops agreed it was definitely not the case and was consist with a manufacturing fault. In the end had to rely on my own insurance to buy a new frame. And it isn't a Titan.

It didn't look like they were at all attacking Cyclelab for anything. They were filming inside the store amongst the bikes. I got the feeling Cyclelab might have been the victim/possible victim of some scamsters.

Was at Cyclelab Fourways yesterday and Devie from Carte Blanche was there with a camera crew. Heard her mention the words and definitions of a "fake" and "grey import". Seems they have latched onto this.

Only bio I know is a guy by the name of Dale Ebel. He works out of Greenstone and also at Serengeti Golf Estate.

Anyone have any insight on the Sintesi 301 29er? Planning on buying the frame from Evobikes but don't know much about the brand.

There is a route called the Toeka loop. Head out of Clarens on the R712 back towards Bethlehem. Turn right on to a sand road labelled the S205 follow this road and the "Toeka" signs and you end up doing a 45km loop if you start in the town. Can also head out of Clarens towards Fouriesburg and there are a number of dirt roads along the way to explore. Rebelie game farm on the way towards Golden Gate has a 4x4 track that they allow day visitors to ride. I think it was R40.