Batty Boy

Hey Gerald. Well done on a superb event. One of the best yet.

If it persists, visit these guys. http://www.kyalamiphysioandbio.co.za/contact-us/contact.asp Garric is a cyclist himself and understands what any rider goes through. My wife has the same problem and he reckons it's a mineral defiency of some sort.

So the wife has been battling with a burning sensation in the gut whenever she rides. It never happens during the day, evening or anytime else. ONLY when she rides, be it road or mtb. She describes it as a sharp burning pain, not in the stomach, but the lower down in the gut. She's had it for about 6 months now and varies in strength. I've tried Googling the symptom but can't seem to find anything besides tummy exercises lol. I know we're not all doctors, but it's just confusing that it only hits her while she's on a bike. Her bike posture is fine, and her liquid intake is 32Gi, although she admits she doesn't consume it often as she would like too. But she's super fit, averages 28km/h (road) and weighs 60kg. She jogs often as well yet the burning sensation appear. Does anyone have, or heard of these symptoms before.

Last year's event was awesome. Especially the hidden barb wire obstacle. Took home a purple bell and 8 stitches.

Have fun. Let's hope none of you get to meet this ball of joy...

She's upset coz she was outridden and outgunned by the two of the strongest women this competiton has ever seen. Finish en klaar.

So, regarding cut-off times, what are we looking at? Those poor souls right at the back who never made it yesterday...how many hours does one have to complete a stage at the Epic?

Sad. Condolences to the family.

Sho. Hectic stuff this. http://www.sabreakingnews.co.za/2015/02/16/cyclist-severed-in-half-in-nelspruit-crash-another-mysteriously-found-dead/ Sorry mods but wasn't too sure where to post this.

Witnessed that accident on the 85km mark whilst changing a puncture. A silver Toyota Tazz decided it wasn't going to move out the way for a female cyclist and hit her square from behind. Both bike and cyclist flew through the air, while the cyclist riding behind her saw the whole thing - shame, he even walked into the veld and collaped because he felt sick. The Tazz on the other hand just came to a slow stop, and the black female driver opened the door and walked back to the scene without any rush, taking her time, noticing the scenary, probably humming a tune, while the rest of her friends/family decided to stay in the car. The two bike marshalls who initially offered me assistance, quickly did a u-turn and flew down to the scene - in a blink of an eye the lane was closed off ande they were assisting her. I'm not too sure what her injuries were, but she came down hard. I hope she survived and all is well.

Good stuff. Physiotherapy is your best friend. I go once a month to realign things and to give my sciatic a good pounding. It helps alot, especially before and after a massive ride. Sometimes you need to throw that Rambo headband away and just let someone ease that pain and frustration away.

Neurontin! Best thing ever! I had my op in 2010 and still suffer from a bit of numbness, especially in the shin area. Zwonnikoff sorted me out too. Loves his Jag, and doesn't say much. Good luck with the 6-month brace, and the sloooooooooooooooooooooooooow sex.

Few years back, I had a spinal disc removed. To this day, I still have below-the-knee numbness, and Restless Leg syndrome on the opposite leg. The restlessness only occurs when I stop cycling for more than a few days. I frequent my physio once a month which helps alot too. The spine is king. Don't mess with it!

Grab your winter warmers...it's gonna be chilly! http://snowreport.co.za/update-snow-forecast-lesotho-ec-kzn-drakensberg/

I hear there's a tank filled Steri-Stumpys. If that's the case, there's gonna be problems!