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First time doing the event (60 mile) and on my gravel bike. Got a puncture in the first 10km which was not ideal as I was feeling up to it on the day. Stop to fix the puncture with the plug which unfortunately came out so had to plug again and stop again to pump thereafter At the 2nd water point at Malgas I used the proper pump of the tech station and that lasted to the end of the 60 miles. I pushed on a bit after the wheel issues and manage to finish in 04h40'eish which I'm happy with but the legs are still feeling it today. The later start of the 60 mile was better in terms of light and also had less riders, but agree not sure why you want to climb over things to get to the front and push your way in. If you are that strong you have 60 miles to make your break so don't be a d@@s that time of the morning. The roosterkoek was a disappointment to me after all the hype, I expected the proper type which I normally buy on the way to Swellendam at a farm stall. I made up for it by stopping there on the way back, do yourselves a favour and stop at Bonfrutti and order a roosterkoek The weather was great although the start was freezing. Looking forward to do the event again next year and will sign up for the 60 mile again. The surface was fine for the gravel bike ... just the last bit over the grass field was lekker bumpie.

Looking forward to my first event on the gravel bike.

Changed the tyres to 43mm panaracers and I'm surprised by the remaining clearance. Looking at Around the Pot as the first event on the bike, probably only the 60 mile option.

Yes, got the bike and did about 3km with plakkies ... Planning to take it out this weekend for a ride.

Placed my order on the Switch Pro. Will probably collect the week after Sani2C. Can't wait to ride it

the change in registration is not going well ... let's hope the change in the location of the start is going better

June and still no v650 ...... I really like the look and hope the pricing will make it attractive. It will have to be competitively priced to Garmin products. Let’s wait and see

Although I do not own one of the two I have done some homework the last week or so …. The Tacx seems to be a good trainer, however from various forums they have software issues and the software requires a serious pc to run the software smoothly. There are also many comments on the integration of the software to other app’s like Strava. If you want to have more training features you have to buy additional licenses. The Fluid 2 is only a trainer with a progressive power curve while the PowerBeam Pro (Cycleops) will compare more with the iFlow. Both have a virtual reality trainer function and you have a monthly subscription on the Cycleops software. At first I was also looking at the Tacx trainer but now I’m leaning towards the PowerBeam Pro. If you going to spent the money do it once and be happy. I’m sure some Hubbers who owns these trainers will be able to assist more accurately.

So I’m in the market for an indoor trainer (IDT). After a little research it seems like the Tacx range is not too bad and you can also get some of the models with a virtual reality function. There are also some posts on the forum of group rides which looks like fun, however, you need an additional licence. Some help on selecting a trainer will be great: What make/model IDT do you have? Will you buy it again? Do you use the VR mode, is it any good? Software issues? After sales support? Other comments? The youtube videos gave me an indication to what I can expect, but I prefer to hear from the users.

rouxtjie ... what is you view on the following - tacx vortex where will you rank it, value for money?

The results are out and I was timed 7 minutes longer than my watch. Due to me deciding to rather ride in % than in $. Guy from our training group did the same but he was timed correctly. Happened to anyone before? How do you proof that you dropped a couple of groups? 02h35 is not bad but will be happier with 02h28 after a wedding and 4 hours sleep the night before.

I ride stans tape with normal foldable maxxis tyres on dt swiss rims ... not the UST type tyre .... no problems to date and have been riding like this for a couple of years. If I add up number the tyres I have used and the price difference between normal foldable and UST type i have been saving lekker moola for other cycling goodies

bikes are inside on wall mounts and they are also locked to these wall mounts.

makes sense and can tack you in my mind ....... will see how it goes. looks like it is clearing so might be in luck for a ride tonight. we do loop heading towards blockhouse and then tafelberg road and then back on dirt at 2nd hairpin, some guys also do the uct loop for a longer ride.

hey kandui, we ride on tueday's and thursday's from top of molteno @ 17h00 however, i do also end up being solo every now and then so maybe we can try to hook up. what route do you take on the mountain? i can then ride towards you and join your group?