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  1. Martin Zietsman
    Can't wait for this!
  2. Martin Zietsman
    I have travelled on Emirates on numerous occasions since making this original post and never had an issue again. I wrote this post in panic and frustration after being told by the Emirates help line that I will get charged (as it seems they have told other people on here too), but the staff at the counters never bat an eye-lid and just check my bike on. Very confusing that they tell you one thing and do another. Thankfully no charges incurred yet...
  3. Martin Zietsman
    Yup, that's correct. I have confirmed 4 rounds for this year (Madeira, Colorado, France & Italy) and am on the waiting list for Ireland. Unfortunately I don't have enough funding to race the whole series so am concentrating on a number of the Scottish and Welsh races.
  4. Martin Zietsman
    That's correct, it has been cancelled. Fortunately, Enduro is massive over there and there's pretty much an enduro race every weekend of the year. I will now focus on the Welsh and Irish series too.
  5. Martin Zietsman
    So bummed to be missing this event! Will definitely be making plans for it next year....
  6. Martin Zietsman
    I had a bash at taking the KOM yesterday. Did a little edit of my effort if anyone would like to watch :
  7. Martin Zietsman
    Bummed to be missing another one but it clashes with a WP Enduro race. I plan to be there for the next round and check out all the awesome work you guys have been doing...
  8. Martin Zietsman
    This post got a bit more people talking that I expected. Here's an update from my trip: Flying out of SA, I had a bag @ 23kg and my bike box @23kg which was larger than 150cm but smaller than 300cm. They didn't say anything and didn't charge me extra. I suspected the new rule is so new they haven't started enforcing it yet. Flying back to SA from Nice in France I didn't want to take any chances and didn't have money to pay the expected $250 fine so I threw a lot of stuff away (tires, supplements, wasted shoes etc). Had 35kg of luggage (bike box @20kg and bag @15kg). I expected to be fined but they let me through. The lady at the kiosk did um-and-ah a bit before letting me through though. She did measure my bike box to make sure it was smaller than 300cm. I think I got lucky, or maybe they're not enforcing the new rules too strictly yet. Either way, I'll be reading the fineprint more closely next time
  9. Martin Zietsman
    Please share this very urgent warning to all South African athletes, especially cyclists. After the trauma I have experienced in the past 24hrs, I hope no one else falls into this trap. If you intend to travel overseas with your bicycle, or any other sporting equipment of a similar size (surfing, wind surfing, paragliding etc). Please please PLEASE don't book your flights with Emirates!!!!! You will regret it as much as I am doing now when you pitch up at the airport with your bike bag/box and get slapped with a $500 US (R7500) charge to have your bike on the plane. Emirates advertises a new baggage policy (effective April 2016), with an impressive 2x 23kg pieces of luggage per traveller when flying from/to Africa. What is hidden in the fine-print however, is that they limit the size of these pieces to nothing bigger than a medium sized suitcase. You try fitting a bike, kit, clothes and everything else you need to compete overseas with, into 2 suitcase....in fact, just try fitting a bicycle into that space. Emirates has effectively banned all athletes from travelling overseas on their airline and I am sure there are a lot of people who's travels and plans are going to be horribly ruined in the near future. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SHARE!!!
  10. Martin Zietsman
    This is a seriously sexy looking bike. I look forward to giving it a go some time. Having ridden the 150mm travel 'Insurgent' for a few months now, I'd like to add to the climbing conversation that I spend most of the time in the fully open position on the rear shock, even when climbing. Evil's suspension design, more specifically the DELTA system, is surprisingly good at pedalling and climbing. I can only imagine how much better this bike must be than the long travel enduro bike.
  11. Martin Zietsman
    Does the entry include accommodation for the evening?
  12. Martin Zietsman
    Love these trails. Can't wait to get back racing there later in the year. Awesome article as always Ewald and gang
  13. Martin Zietsman
    Awesome insight into the team and professional racing guys, thanks
  14. Martin Zietsman
    There is a round scheduled for 7 Nov at Cascades Manor if I'm not mistaken
  15. Martin Zietsman
    Hi Riaanoster, I thought I would answer your first question by explaining my Cadence usage. This is as suggested on the Cadence website: Rides longer than 2hrs, less than 3hrs: 750ml of Marathon and waterRides longer than 3hrs, 750ml Marathon for first 90mins, followed by CarboFuel for the remainder of the ride, whilst always sipping on water in-between.High intensity efforts (intervals or marathon races): I follow the above steps as well as consuming 1x Energy Gel per hour. Make sure to drink plenty of water when using any Gels.XCO races: Cadence specifies 3x Energy Gels/hr. I use 1x Energy gel every 25-30mins coupled with Carbofuel carried on my bike. I sip on water in the feedzone at the end of each lap.Post-ride recovery: after easy rides I use Classic Recovery/Revive. After harder sessions, I drink Protein Fuel. Always within 30mins of the end of a ride.I hope this helps. With regards to weight gain, from my understanding of the products and their intended uses, it shouldn't have that effect, especially if used as suggested.
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