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  1. Crux that is why I suggest that we start an open forum with representatives of all parties. That would be a representative of the elite riders, CSA, fun riders or clubs and then organizers. Maybe have a monthly meeting were issues of the past month be disgust. These issues then need to be formally sent to the Road Commission President for personal attention. That is way the provinces voted for the people to be there.

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    Let?s make use of the people voted in power. If they don?t pull there wait then take it further. I just feel that the rider complain loads but never wants to put it on paper for CSA to further the issues.

  2. Phen is correct..... they will leave SA to race in Europe around April for 3 months. He got the contact option that if he gets a better offer he can leave with out issues. With Michael and the rest of the ex Minolta youngsters I recon Exel will be a strong team in 2007. Wonder what Rupert is doing next year?

  3. I honestly think we should all come together and come up with some ideas covering all the worry aspects in racing. Then put them to table with the road commissioner for CSA. I will and I am sure pedal will gladly help getting issues to table. I like the diagram Jason did and we should propose things like that. We also need the elite riders to get involved. The riders only complain and I think they should get actively involved. Remember most of the CSA officials have full time jobs and I am sure the riders can help getting their points across.

  4. Thanks Jill! Besides the YCA boys race hard and working with them on the Amashova they really went out of their way and made all the racing. Jill is correct that they respect Michael and I can guarantee you Michael respect Jill and her teams as well. <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

    I still believe that Loodjie is one of the junior and is just trying to cause more internal politics. Sorry for you but nobody are interested in a stir at this stage.

     

    By the way how did your race go on Sunday Jill?

  5. I think Loodjie is one of the juniors and is trying to stir. Michael made the choose not to train and study for his exam. During his time in Europe the school work took a back seat. I have to agree with Mallo that CSA should be more agresive in protecting young riders. And also..... Sat before the race I had more of a cycling tan that Michael.

  6. As for the rest of junior guys.... there are intenal politics. From delibreta crashes caused by riders slamming dead brakes in the bunch to guys having full punch up after the crash. There are also Elite team managers telling junior riders to ride open gears and when the junior are told it is against the rules they have "nice" words in return.

  7. Michael Robinson finished his matric last week Friday. He did around and hour of riding a week since his return from Europe some in Aug. He races 120km in Kerksdorp on Sat and Bakwena on Sun. He had all the power but do not have the racing miles or kilo's in his legs. On Sunday he told the Mr Price guys that they can have first three and yet they attacked him. He just told them.... they must feel k@k that they have been training he is not and he still manage 4th on Bakwena.

  8. Seems I was already ahead of myself!!!!

    You see' date=' Kona, if there was no Cones, and the guys then crashed into the barriers, cause the barriers are placed on the white line, there would have been complaints about the safety of the barriers without any warning like cones for example... [/quote'] It seems that after the Elite crash, and the ensuing accusations of Stupidity for placing the cones in the road, and at the demands of some of the Elite Team Managers, the supposed cause of the accidents, the red cones of course was then removed to the side of the road.... With predictable effect

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    the VB 40-49 Finish and Jackie van Eeden & co is heading for certain disaster!!!

     

    Not being an official on the day but riding the event I cannot comment with regards to the cones. Seeing this picture is sad. The first few pics the guys had problems with cones in the road. Then is was removed and then riders rode in to the barriers. I agree that safety comes first but some of these riders are taking their own lives it their hands. The ride dangerous and don't bother showing the riders behind them what is lying in the road and and and.......

     

    Instead of guys pointing fingers they should work with CSA and organisers to make the races more safe.
  9. Spinnekop.... the Cosmics is out. The Zipps give it the edge and just complete the mean looking machine. Is that FSA compacted cranks? If so..... Since when do you have a hard time on the hills? <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

     

    Congrats with an awesome looking bike.

  10. How many off you have heard of the product Quickets? Well it is charcoal, fire lighters and brickets all in one. How cool is this. It is virtually smoke free, you don't need fire lighters and your hands do not get dirty either. Oh and it is non soiling to. Quickets is a business venture one of our top riders started in the last year or so for his retirement. <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

     

    Go on guys try it and support our fellow cyclist. If you need contact details on where you get the product let me know.

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