Reality is that the conference system have given the Aus / SA conference a “free” ticket to the final since its introduction. If it was strength vs strength we would have had an all NZ semis and final. In saying that, they’ve been the only ray of light in a very dark SA setup. It is a final and anything can happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Ahhh. I remember when there was the same hate for 29ers. Now we all have them. A few years ago I visit the GRTP outside Sedgefield. I go about my business and have a lekker ride. I get to the parking lot and overhear some riders discussing “the guy on his Spesh and the big German SUV”. “All the gear and no idea” was mentioned. Of course they were talking about me. I never recalled seeing them on the trail or impeding them in any way. I decided to be friendly and ended up chatting with them about their bikes and where they were from. At the end they asked me about my steed and I pointed to my car and bike. Needless to say they were quite embarrassed. Oh, and a quick scan on Strava showed that they were nowhere near as hot as they claimed to be on the trails. Let the e-biker be. He was out there doing his thing and you were doing yours. If he was tired after what is in your books easy terrain, then its good that he is on his ebike as a normal bike 40km is clearly too demanding for him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
The lower slopes of Helderberg Farm after a long absence due to illness. The winter bugs really got hold of me this year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
All this talk of Fire Hut got me up there for the first time in a long while. Jonkershoek was showing off this morning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
With the last round I installed solar geysers and I have a basic inverter/ deep cycle battery backup for essentials, so it does not affect me as much as it may affect others. Now there are reports doing the rounds that the state of emergency was exaggerated last time to allow procurement processes to be circumvented to buy coal at grossly inflated prices from the Guptas. I am skeptical about the sudden load shedding as a result. Just for interest sake: is there a report of the extent of the damages caused by protesters? The Unions claim that they only picketed at offices and that they did not damage property/infrastructure. Perhaps we’ll see a revised Nuclear deal being tabled in the next few weeks? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Indeed, but my view on quotas is that they exist, so quota players exist as well. You get quota players that are there on merit too. Beast is one of them, but in saying that, he is not our strongest scrummer. I would have Beast come off the bench rather than Kitshoff as Beast adds more in lose play. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
So did the Minister of Sport give SA rugby an exemption to having to pick at least 50% of the squad based on race? That would be good news indeed! Ps: you can be there on merit too, but for as long as the Sports Ministry has a say in selection, quotas will exist. We can pretend that they don’t, but that would be like telling ourselves that cycling is a clean sport. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Ok so job done. We have an unassailable series lead. I’d like to see a few changes for the Newlands test. Kitshoff in place of Beast (gingers should be considered as quota players too [emoji6]) Kriel in place of De Allende Steyn in place of Le Roux Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
People work and get home at 6pm. You need to do laundry, feed and clean your family etc in peak times. What I find amazing is the sudden loadshedding every time NERSA gives Eskom the middle finger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Its that time of the year again... some good base miles this week, as the weather is looking good and wet this weekend. The Helderberg and Boland is so colorful this time of the year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Jip. Evenings and weekends I am watching this (and Viki, Brakkenjan, Nils Holgersohn and many other gems) with my laaitie on Showmax. Good times! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Another factor in the online buy and sell space is Facebook’s buy and sell groups. You see more and more speciality and luxury items in these groups and being able to buy from or sell to someone with a social media presence (stalk them before you engage!) helps with credibility. Bikehub has seen an increase of users simply registering to sell unwanted cycling gear opposed to active members buying and selling. Furthermore there are more “shops” buying and selling on Bikehub. What was meant to be a direct channel to the consumer now grew an extra leg, with extra overheads and margin required. We therefore see the same items for months on end in some instances opposed to real movement in the classifieds. My prediction is that gumtree / olx will die off due to the emergence and evolution of the FB marketplace. Bikehub’s classifieds may also become a topic in the “remember when... “ thread in years to come. I have found that items priced to sell often moves quickly and without too much haggling. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
I’m guessing that they haven’t nailed down routes, timing or any of the other important stuff yet. Anyone here that can vouch for the organizers? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
Its been a rough week so far. I’m thankful for the lovely sunshine and the opportunity to have a quick ride this morning. Helderberg Farm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Saved me a post here. To add: let the e bikers organize e bike races and then allow regular bikes as well rather than the other way around. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
