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Hmm, will have to keep an eye on this. We've been using the family subscription for years so that my wife and dad can ride occasionally.

The H3 power supply output is rated at 48V, 1.25A, 60W. And I doubt it uses the max 99.9% of the time anyway. With a fan that should get to a max of about 100W. From what I can find the Gizzu 518 model can run a 100W device for 5h. So theoretically at least it should be fine.

I don't THINK so, didn't look like an elite at the time... but considering my HR for the last 1.5 hours of the race, anything is possible

Probably my favourite event (though I don't do many). I didn't see or hear a single fall this year, which was really nice! Unfortunately I again couldn't make it over Maitlands with the front of AL, so from there it was two to three (successfully) trying to stay away from the rest of the group. They could be slightly more strict with who starts in which group - we caught a CL, that must have started a few groups before AL. Made no difference for this person, at the rate we passed them, they won nothing by starting early.

I've received the email, and it shows in Racetec. It is based on a healthy dose of optimism though, it doesn't match my seeding on the PPA site.

The Maitlands Climb is the one that kills me usually. I think there are a few before that that are more steep, but a lot shorter. A Strava route from a few years ago, but I think it is the same. https://www.strava.com/routes/3060168659587993220

I've found the Pirelli Cinturato's better than Gatorskins (which I used for many many years) - as puncture resistant, if not more, and grip much better. They are more expensive though.

Finally unboxed my new wheels last night - bought them for Black Friday, but it took a while to get the right rotors and cassette. Older tyres with tubes for now, will test tubeless once the new tyres arrive. Prime Primavera 56 With the 23mm internal width, the 28mm tyres look massive! Undecided on using them for the Herald this weekend, as I have no idea how they will handle in the wind. Update - wheels on the bike:

Herald, CTCT, and hopefully all 5 of the Eden area crits. Unfortunately the Amashova is just too expensive a trip from here, so I don't see that happening again.

I like the thought of helping out... but I like the thought of adding another 4 panels around the end of this year more.

Sheesh, that 8KW inverter looks rather big! We (finally) got a quote for our system, going with the 5.5KW Sunsynk inverter. The bigger inverter would have meant cutting down on panels or battery initially, plus is likely overkill for our usage.

Well, from the article on News24, at least they are looking into it: Which is probably more than can be said for anywhere else in the country

Around C. Looking at a year with good weather, a few 1C riders did get sub-3. So possible, if weather plays along and a nice group work together

Love the yellow one. Now I just need to keep healthy and cycling, Ciovita remain in business, and the jerseys not change, for another 15-ish years... I'll buy the 21 jersey, but probably only decide the evening before the race if I use it or the normal Club 21.

I usually wear a medium as well. These loyalty shirts are the sport fit, which for me fit slightly tighter than my Club 21 shirt (RacePace brand?), but not as tight as the Ciovita race fit jerseys that I am avoiding until Xmas has been worked off

Cool, thanks. I will check with the installer on this then.

With the Geyserwise type systems - when the power is off, the control panel inside the house is off. So, would the water still be heated via the PV panels? Any risks, like the system continuing to heat the water past the safety point?

Isn't it possible to get a small PV panel that just runs the pump? I've heard of such setups, I guess it depends on the type/ voltage of the pump

Bugger. I was hoping two in series would be enough.

Ours is identical to this one

Our Geyserwise system, with two 450W panels, was installed today. One more step reducing our dependency on Eskom. They didn't put the panels where I would have preferred, so eventually when we plan a inverter/battery/panel system for the house, things might have to be moved a bit (or the installer can play PV Tetris...)

Our garage batteries are one 24V 3.something-A for each door I'm wondering if I could change them to 2x12V7A lithiums, because the current ones do not last.

Cycleworld is open

Up to the viewpoint at The Heads

Not sure how well this bike would work with Zwift or similar, when just riding around. It seems to have electronic resistance control, but not virtual gears? It could work well for workouts, but I'd definitely want to read a few trusted reviews