Reece_Rower

Don't worry, the massive fire which has been going for 4 days has already covered the "implications".

Why would they bring Renshaw along if they weren't to race?

Amen brother.

He may not be a climber but he can still make it over the bumps in the Argus, being classified as "not a climber" means he's not a twig and cant hold over 6w/kg for an alpine climb. Will be interesting to see how the race goes this year, if he races elites other teams will have to do a lot to get a split before the finish. May be a more punchy winner this year and not a bunch sprint.

what do you ride?

You're a champ. thanks!

Riding a Specialized Allez Elite. Quite a decent frame IMO, Carbon fork but not carbon frame. @Barend - I have been riding for a year now, so at the moment its to finish as I'm just starting to race elites. Later on the goal will be to race.

Thanks for the replies. I tried looking into getting an 11 tooth cassette or a 52 tooth big ring, but its hard to find a 9spd 11 tooth cassette, and the 11 cassette would give me a better ratio than a 52 - 12. I am quite a numbers geek (studying BSc in Human phys and Biochem) and read quite a bit on training techniques and how to analyse power, so I don't think that the analysis etc. using the power meter would be too much of a problem. I won a free program at Cadence Cycling centre in Durbanville and have been using the Cycleops there, which is the first time I have ever ridden with power. I find it much better than just heart rate, especially when doing intervals and knowing what w/kg you need to sustain for certain events/races. Also monitoring actual training improvement based on outputs at heart rate vs just feeling better. Some days i feel bad but still produce good numbers while others i don't produce so well but feel good. It just seems like a much better investment. Does anybody know someone who can get hold of a 9spd 11 tooth cassette please? @Thomo - roughly 14k if i save up until November.

no it works pretty well.. But on descents and fast flats i spin out the bottom easily.

Just need some advice. I can either buy a power meter or new groupset. This may sound like an obvious answer, but my current groupset is old and a compact tiagra, which isn't ideal for wanting to start racing. On the other hand a power meter will definately improve my cycling, but then i have the crappy tiagra. What would you do?

Of course they know exactly what they are injesting. Something like that doesn't just 'appear'. I agree with what you are saying. He is a cheat and deserves whatever punishment is handed his way.. disgrace!

Hi guys, My girlfriend was driving passed Blue Route and saw a very run down character riding on a Giant racing road bike with aero wheels going pretty fast and looking in a hurry, and said it didn't look like he could afford it or own it at all. Has anyone's bike been stolen at all lately in this area or know of a Giant which has been stolen? Just thought I would mention in case it could help. Cheers

And the jimmies will forever be rustled.. the troll has succeeded looking at the aftermath conversation

Who was in the B/C bunch when that okes tubbie blew? sounded like a gunshot!

Wind is starting this evening (as I am sure you can feel), and will be this strong if not stronger throughout the night.. nobody gets shelter tomorrow

2 arrests were made and they spent last night in jail, got off on R500 bail and are banned from the Argus. More names are being investigated. I love justice!

saddest thing in my opinion is the kids joining in on the act.. looking so involved and almost excited by it. They are going to grow up and what example will they set for others and potentially their own children. Totally unacceptable and a sad end to my day.

Aussies just made us play the ball more.. look at the stats. They made us play at least 20% more shots, resulting in a higher possibility of a wicket. Our bowlers need to hit their lines and lengths and make the Aussies play at the ball, especially when its new.

And the Argus ascent is mostly in actual climbs not rollers.

What I didn't understand was how the "500m to go sign" ended at the league finish where the about2time set up was (it was actually pretty much 500m) yet the Racetec mats were almost a kilometer further? Doesn't bother me as I am doing league, but hoping anybody solely relying on Racetec didn't have their official time ruined.

Thanks man

@ Woofie - I was in that crash, thankfully wasn't too bad. I have been cycling for 6 months and find CAT 4 so fun.. the small attacks and tactics simulate what the elites do but obviously not as strong or decisive. The pace does get quite hot if we step it up but it is a great learning platform while enjoying the racing with a friendly environment. Definately come and join in the next league!

Na the % to A bunch has about 2 - 3min.. don't think i will get that far ahead seeing that they will be pretty quick

I'm starting in B.. looking to smash a lekker break-away to avoid any possible group joining. who is in?

results are on racetec but not under the events link.. just search your name