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Why would they bring Renshaw along if they weren't to race?
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?Decent indeed, but a full carbon pony may be money better spent.
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!Ja but.. he is a pro cyclist, he should know exactly what goes into his body.. at all times.
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 
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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 tomorrowYes nice and still till about 8:30, and then it picked up. (I think you jinxed it..
) If it does that tomorrow I will be beneficial to people starting at 7:00. No wind until Smitswinkel, and then a tailwind after Smits.
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.
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.
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Thanks manTiny, I could be wrong but think its planned for the 2nd. Either way I'm planning on doing a few more hours out after the recce ride if you keen on a longer ride?
Oh and Reece, you flew up signal hill in the TT, good job there on your result!
@ 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!
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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
If you break away from B then you will probably catch A / VB / VA / % as all of them start one minute earlier than B lol.
Are you then going to attempt another break-away?
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) If it does that tomorrow I will be beneficial to people starting at 7:00. No wind until Smitswinkel, and then a tailwind after Smits.
Cape Town Cycle Tour will go ahead, detour route now 47km
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Don't worry, the massive fire which has been going for 4 days has already covered the "implications".