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I should have used the sarcasm font. 90% of us do this 100% voluntarily on our own free time and expenses. The executive and some office staff in Capetown do get paid as in any National organization. My province has suggested I get paid a stipend per month which I refused as we cannot afford it. So yeah, no-one is getting rich by working for CSA.

Wait, what? We get paid? I'll have to go and talk to Ciska and Qondisa about this! I have not seen a single sent of payment!!! I thought everything was voluntary and our own time and expense? After working a full-time job and training and kids etc. etc. etc, just like everyone else? Ozzie - you seem to be clued up with these matters: please give me a breakdown of the salaries paid to every CSA member so I can have a leg to stand on when I confront the team. I've been there for 5 years and I haven't seen a single cent. Zip, nada, zilch, efokoli, niks, aziko...

99% of those roads are district gravel roads in reasonably good condition (last time we rode there), a gravel should be fine.

This race is known as a bike breaker - my wife did it way back in 2010 I think and she said never again. As previously said - to compare this to the S2C is a bit of a brainfart...

Yoh, what an attack from VdP on that hill! And three of the strongest riders couldn't catch him...

Hey, leave us Potchefstromers out of this! We were just too happy to be by the sea and riding the "August" again! I'll have a chat with Tim and tell him to stop cross-chipping and leave his Zipp 808's at home next time!

Apparently initiation sites are also no-go areas? Stellenbosch, but still https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/cops-probe-cyclist-for-pointing-firearm-at-initiates-dad-in-stellies-4b87ad14-2af6-4f1e-b9bf-52f0e50294db

Some guys...

It's not going well at the race - just received this on Whatsapp: Hallo almal. Ek is grooot asb dringend opsoek na mense met double cab bakkies wat kan help om fietsryers uit die Kloof te evacuate. Dit sal net in die eerste 100km v d Kloof wees. Nie in d reservaat nie. Kontak my asb asap as jy kan help. Jane 0834205434 Dringende oproep!!! Daar kom fietsryers in wat hipotermie het. Ons sluit die saal vir hulle oop. Almal wat kan kom help koffiemaak en komberse het, haas julle asb na due kerksaal!! Laaste boodskap kom van ons kerk af. Omtrent 100 ryers moet nou hulp kry

So will you have 2 ambulances, a medic on a quad, 3rd party insurance, well stocked water tables and sizeable goodie bag at your event? We are talking about events and why they cost so much, not about what you can do in your free time.

I can't wait for all the events the armchair specialists are going to put up for us! The best manicured tracks, expert medical services, the best food etc. etc... All at the bargain price of R50!!! Some people here need a real reality check - go out there and do it yourself, it's mos really easy? And it is really cheap? Come and report back when you are done and tell us if you would do it again.

Looks like WvA and Aleix Espargaro are on the same whatsapp group.

Time to get out the Italian dictionary!

Ek dink net aanlyn inskrywings tot vandag (Saterdag)

Ek wag nog vir die 42km... 90km.gpx 60km.gpx

Ek het nie die gpx files nie, maar kan probeer kry. Die korter afstande is altwee deel van die 94km roete, net ander afdraai punte.

Event Name: Gaan Wild MTB RaceWhen: 01/05/2022Where: Lekwena Wildlife Estate, , Potchefstroom, North WestCategory: Mountain BikeWe invite you to come and enjoy a day in the “flat” NW province and take part in the “Gaan Wild” race on 1 May 2022 The 94km is a challenging route through the Lekwena wildlife estate and surrounding farms and the shorter distances (60km, 42km and 20km) lend themselves to more relaxed riding. Go to Event Page.

We're going to Jeffreysbay for a week an I want to do some riding on the gravel roads there. Do I need to pack a 9mm and kevlar vest or is it reasonably safe in the rural farm lands? Thanks in advance.

Mr. Wout van Aert, take a bow!

I should have taken the 34T.

Looks like it's mainly from over our right shoulders or directly from behind until we turn west towards katbakkies. Should be a fast first 170km... And the Swedes forecast a max of 30-33°C for the day.

Depends on how much that little climb at the end bothers you... I think the first half will be fast and furious and you might run out of gears, unless you are comfortable at spinning your legs at 140rpm... I'm running a 36T up front and I have my doubts of making it to the top of Katbakkies in one piece. If you are a reasonable climber I think a 34T will work/be a good compromise.

My BIL and I are doing it on MTBs. Pumping tires to 3bar and locking out all suspension. I've got Bontrager XR1 front and rear, should be fast rolling. Gears are 36T front and 10-52 at the back. Should be fun...

I put mine on my seat tube so the guys behind me could see it... ????

Yes. Went down very hard and didn't move for a few seconds.