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A quick Helderberg ride Followed by a mean flat white Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

India has been traveling much better recently and have a very professional support team looking after their players. They have no obvious weaknesses, they can bowl sides out twice and have batsmen that score big and score quickly. I think we’ll do well if we can win this series. I’m looking forward to two sides who can push each other to the limit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Forgot to add, do a list of assets and liabilities as well for each. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Draw up a list of income vs expenses each and work out what both can afford and where sacrifices are to be made. You lose the synergy of sharing accommodation, groceries property utilities, etc. so neither you or your lady will be able to maintain the lifestyle you are accustomed to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I haven’t done any trailseeker races in the last 12 months and have not done Atta since 2010 and got a C seeding. I did quite well in PE Plett (the short one) as well as Origin (again the short one). I’m guessing that if you wish to boost your seeding you need to hit a couple of shorter races hard. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Decided to take the Marathon bike around Tokai this morning. First ride back since 2014. Took it easy. The work done is great, but at R80 for a day permit I’ll be rather selective for return trips. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

The gap between the players with national contracts and the franchise players is huge. Fielding in particular was way below standard. No one in the wings at present knocking on the door and this is a concern. I would have liked to see 1 foreign based player per franchise. It could have evened the playing field somewhat with the Titans and Cobras in particular being loaded with Proteas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Furthermore, have TV coverage for all the games. Why do we have 3 games on a Wednesday, 3 on a Friday and then a double header on a Sunday? Do what the IPL and other leagues do and have 6 games from Tuesday to Sunday and ensure that each game get coverage. I agree on the issue around weather. Earlier games for Durbs, Centurion and Wanderers and weather days if needed. On Saturday the Dolphins looked like a side who played very little cricket this season. Bouch seems to be getting a lot of things right at Centurion. The mass exodus from the Lions in particular to the Titans points to things not being well South of the Jukskei. I am also wondering what was behind Parnell being dropped from the Cobras side earlier in the season, and then he mysteriously makes an appearance in the Warriors side towards the back end. Was he on loan, was there issues around his contract or perhaps a personality clash? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Great day out! Thanks to the Wildekrans team for an awesome ride today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Oak Valley was showing off again today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Heal up soon Tomik. I saw quite a few people that ran out of talent over the 2 days. We often forget that mountain biking is an extreme sport and that things can go very wrong very quickly. People often ask why events are expensive, until they need medical attention in a remote area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Thats like saying Japan beat us just the other day, so France will be heartened by their performance. I did not watch the Japan vs France game so cannot comment on whether the Japs played out of their skins or the French didn’t pitch for the game. I agree that Wales will be a tough proposition, but if we prepare well and play for each other we can definitely take them on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Thankfully it was not too hot. I recall last year being in the high 30’s. The approach to 29km vs 58km differs greatly. The best advice I can give to youngsters and new comers at long stages is to ride 2 clicks below where you think you should, recover where you can, don’t waste energy and get involved with the shenanigans in the front bunches, be quick and efficient at water points and always have a good stretch after a stage. Oh, and enjoy the scenery and vibe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I started a fred as there was none so that we can chat about it. Surely that is allowed? [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Big shout out to Stillwater Sports and everyone that participated over the weekend. Here is my write-up of this year's short route. http://gluvsmtb.blogspot.co.za/

Event Name: Buco Origin Of Trails 2017 When: 24 November 2017 - 26 November 2017 Where: Coertzenburg Stadium, Western Cape Category: MTB 2 Day MTB race in Stellenbosch Go to Event Page

At least we showed up. Even if the opponents are below par, you still need to put them away, which we did. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I’ll be there! Its a small race raising funds for a great cause and with passionate and dedicated people involved. Keeping the numbers limited is awesome. It will add to the riding experience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Did you honestly expect the side to come from last weekend to this weekend and have the perfect game? I honestly thought that France would be way too good for us after watching last weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

A much better performance by the Boks last night. Massive games by Marx, Vermeulen and Kitshoff was also a handful when he came on. Venter and Pollard combined well and if Pollard had a better game as place kicker, the scoreline would have been a better indicator as to who was the better side on the night. The backs got more ball than all the games combined this season and they showed glimpses of what could be going forward. There is a long road ahead for the team, but gutsy performances like last night will definitely help get the fans to back their side again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

GRTP... just to balance out the focussed training on Montagu Pass yesterday [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Montagu pass. It’s been many years since I last went up this magnificent feat of engineering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I’ve put a little something in the kitty for you’s [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

These look great. Do you dye sublimate the artwork? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Hesitation leads to devastation. It is good to learn this principle of mountain biking early on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro