GLuvsMtb

My wife and I did the event a few years ago. Awesome race and lekker people hosting the event.

Very valid points Conrad. A Facebook post is not adequate communication, and the cycling community is prone to overreact. Putting up proper signage about trail closure on site is the first step when you close a trail. Social media, newsletter and press releases then need to follow, and having an official on site to also communicate trail closure will also help in ensuring compliance.

About R500m benefit to the Western Cape Economy for CTCT and around R560m for ACE. That's a Billion ZARs in the space of a month. Hardly to be sneezed at. With an estimated R24.5 Billion economic impact from Tourism as a whole in WC, this is 6.5% of that making it significant.

Mesh laundry bag from Temu with Zip or drawstring. Wash with other sportswear. Alternatively zip tie the end of your pillowcase to keep the hydration pack and its goodies inside the pillowcase.

Ergon SM Comp is my first choice saddle. I had to replace a saddle a few months ago and struggled to get another Ergon SM Comp, so I went for the Prologo Dimension NDR. I think it's my new favourite saddle.

Bypassing the bike shop with a direct online purchase usually has a price benefit, but the downside is that warrantee issues can be a ball ache. I get that not all bike shops deal with warranty issues as well as can be expected, but I’ve been fortunate historically with major issues like frame replacements under warranty being dealt with with little or no fuss by my lbs.

If only our legal system had harsher punishment for online scams / fraud and a better mechanism for claiming damages by the brand suffering at this misrepresentation(which is FIL will no doubt pay). Now it's probably up to Endura to press charges, incur legal costs etc. to protect their brand with these costs just being written off. I just can't see it happening, and in 2 weeks this wet fart will be claiming to represent another brand... and talk about lazy... at least create a new Facebook and insta page... renaming your old scam is just slapgat.

I like the following: - Great to watch riders following other riders - You all seem to have a good time, always great watching people having fun - Full sections of trail gives the viewer a good feel for the ride Things to consider: - What are your objectives with the videos? Are you creating a bit of an online riding diary for you and your mates, are you looking to get others to ride the trails you showcase, or are you looking to create content and attract followers? - What you have currently is great for your friends and family to view - If you are looking to attract others to ride the trails you are showing: * Show the sections you ride on Trailforks / Strava and putting the links in helps viewers to go and find these sections to ride as well. - If you are looking to create content and attract followers, consider the following: * Try to make the videos a bit shorter. Unless I know you, or you are Greg Minnaar, I probably will not be watching 18 minutes. You rode a couple of trails, so try to split these into separate clips.

Tulbagh showing off again today.

A decent mid-spec bike that does not break the bank would be the Titan Valerian Carbon Elite. Shimano 105 all round, carbon rims with formula hubs shouts makes it a good mid-range option.

I assume your wife's setup is a 3x8 setup. First of all your Freehub needs to be 35mm in length. Below video explains why: Assuming your freehub complies, you then need to check the Bottom Bracket for compatibility with cranks you will need to convert to 1x10. https://wheelsmfg.com/bb-standards?srsltid=AfmBOortFal3cT8fA-eL4-xsVDcMfCXwmtcPWc_EnQe9g2yeO_KDM-1X Assuming its all in order, what you will need then: 10 speed cassette: 10 speed chain: 10 speed shifter and derailleur: 1 x crankset: 1 x press fit or threaded BB (depending on your current one): suitable size chainring (a 32t chainring should work fairly well): If you can find a 10 speed groupset, it will cost around R8k new for SLX or similar spec.

His angle will be to try and sue for damages as his "international business partners" will withdraw citing him being implicated in multiple fraud accusations. This will incidentally also be his angle to friends and family as to why he is down and out and why he needs funding for his next "brilliant" concept. I can assure you that at no point will he man up and take what's coming on the chin. You need ballas for that.

Piastri is on fire right now. He is probably Zak and Lando's biggest headache right now. It echoes 2010 with a young Vettel upstaging Weber. Lando's interview after qualifying showed some cracks. No doubt the paddock and (Non-British) press will pounce.

Buchu Trail Tulbagh. The autumn chill is definitely in the air

Bikes and gear lose about 50% of its value as soon as it leaves the shop floor. You'll end up getting between 25% and 40% of retail value for a 7 year old bike, provided it's well looked after.