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JimFrase

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  1. DELETE_SM[1].GIF File was cured; system cure performed GIF/Iframe!generic EDIT_POST_ICON[1].GIF File was cured; system cure performed GIF/Iframe!generic POST_BUTTON_SMILEY[1].GIF File was cured; system cure performed GIF/Iframe!generic POST_BUTTON_IMAGE[1].GIF File was cured; system cure performed GIF/Iframe!generic POST_BUTTON_HYPERLINK[1].GIF File was cured; system cure performed GIF/Iframe!generic NEW_POLL[1].GIF File was cured; system cure performed GIF/Iframe!generic REPORT_ICON[1].GIF File was cured; system cure performed GIF/Iframe!generic SMILEY12[1].GIF File was cured; system cure performed GIF/Iframe!generic SMILEY25[1].GIF File was cured; system cure performed GIF/Iframe!generic
  2. The GIF/Iframe!generic was detected in EDIT_POST_ICON[1].GIF. File Status: File was cured; system cure performed.
  3. The GIF/Iframe!generic was detected in SMILEY25[1].GIF. File Status: File was cured; system cure performed.
  4. I don't think there is a chance of sub 3hrs if I start in A (or anywhere else). Once I am dropped I lose 5 minutes immediately plus if I finish with the leaders of the group behind they are usually about 2-3mins off the group infront so loosing your group means a 7-8 minute penalty. With VA and VB behind racing I will be less likely to hang with the surges so thats another couple of groups dropped so thats 20mins lost. F seems like the best bet I think.
  5. If I have a prov seeding of A (was VA but I don't have a licence) but have not ridden a bike since the 2007 argus and probably will not be able to until the argus 2008 . Which group should I start in so I can wheelsuck along to a reasonable time in my untrained state, don't get taken down by an idiot and finish at a reasonable hour of the day. I think A-E are out as I will not hang on at the hills.
  6. Yes its a good idea Its safe in my opinion Its not that far (about 120-150km if you go into the reserve costs R55 unless you have a wild card) so a stay over is not really required anywhere, but Simons Town seems a nice place. CycleLab (Westlake) is the only place I know that hires road bikes. Afew places hire Mountain Bikes, but don't know them by name.
  7. Download the instructions from the Campag website and give it a go.
  8. last year I was amazed that they had my provisional result up by the time I got home 2 hours after I finished. Not sure what has gone wrong this year.
  9. I use the Pro Race and have had 3 punctures in 3 years. Reasonable price too. Problem is I have used nothing else so cannot compare.
  10. thread. Who offers (excellent) road bike setup in Cape Town. I have fiddled around so much with everything I don't know where I am or what feels best. I need someone to put me back to the standard measurements and make small changes from there. (or set me up perfectly first time)
  11. Yup I was on the Maverick team. Which one were you?
  12. I had two peanut butter sandwiches, 5 bottles Octane, one PVM bar and two Gels and some wine gums. Could not eat the PVM bars so will use more gels next time.
  13. 6 bottles (I hope the support vehicle can refill the empty ones if I need more, its going to be hot) 2 Gels 5 PVM 1 bag nuts 1 bag wine gums
  14. Yup the thumb shifts and the lever shift as very useable in the drops on my Campy.
  15. I must say that this is the first time WT have messed up my results. But when I asked them to correct it they accused me of crossing the start timing mats with the Elites not the SV. I didn't do that and the results have not been corrected yet. I think afew subvets have the same issue as me because only 17 are listed and lost more than that started.
  16. I was looking into compact crank sets and I found this interesting uploads/JimFrase/images/2006-08-04_142153_Compact_Crank.JPG
  17. From Century City --> Plumstead Ratanga Road, Bosmandam Road, Koberg Road, Koberg Interchange, Klipfontain exit, round Rondebosch common (could go down Milner Road and Rosmead)and onto Liesbek Parkway, then selct if I go down the main road (short) or up to Constantia Nek (long). Going the other way I get onto the M5 at the at the N2 junction from Liesbek Parkway. I do this as the klipfontain junction is an accident waiting to happen. Rosmead is fine as is milner road. I also use the off and on ramps on the M5 at junctions rather than riding accross the turn offs (where possible). I have had a couple of near misses but enjoy the ride.
  18. I do almost the opposite route to you fatty. Plumstead --> Century City. I only ride Tuesday -> Thursday and take all my clothes in on a Monday and bring them home on the Friday, you can go to the gym on Mondays and Fridays if you are desperate to train everyday. I don't ride in the dark though too dangerous even with lights. I vary the route so it can range from 17km -> 35km each way. Takes 40mins to 1hr 20mins depending on wind, distance and traffic lights.
  19. Buy a cheaper groupset. I have Daytona (Centaur) and its all great. I have at least 7000km on this chain and cluster and still not wornout. I made my own 25-11 cassette, even though it not recomended. I only have 9 speed though, maybe its just the 10 speed that might have a problem. Anyone know where I can get a 25-12 from or even a 25-11. Will still be a while before I can climb with only a 23 and don't ever think I will get down to a 21. Last tiem I bought 2 clusters and mixed them up. Don't want to spend all the money this time. JimFrase38796.5053009259
  20. I am plan to run the two oceans and beat my only previous argus time this year. I find on the transition days (from running to cycling or visa versa) more difficult than consecutive days in the same activity. I run on Mondays and Tuesdays and cycle Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sunday. I do not have much of a background in either sport, I just find that running gets me fitter (perception) and leaner more quickly than cycling. I will never be a great cyclist or runner but enjoy both so don't mind if there is a downside. I like to compete in lots of sports rather than just one. I ran my first marathon a couple of weeks ago (hardest thing I have ever done)and my legs still feel it now, they should be fine in time for the Argus. I have not run since the Argus but will convert entirely to running after it to prepare for the TO, however I will compete in the last two SV league races.
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