[Paris olympics 2024]

Triathlon is on. Swim was challenging to say the least. Current was really strong which led to a 3 minute swim with the current and 9 minute return (this for the top swimmers).

Wet cobbles are taking their toll, but main contenders are all together.

[Paris olympics 2024]

We have more than a sniff at ladies' swimming 100m and 200m breaststroke. I also think we may have sniff at ladies' mountain biking and maybe the men's. The rest, except for the relay team, I am not sure about. Let ius hope.

 

Start today with rugby 7's. Go South Africa
 

[Gordon Ramsay says he's 'lucky to be alive' after bike accident - and thanks his helmet]

What I find a bity strange ion this fall is that he has a massive amount of bruising on his torso as well as helmet damage but no visible signs of any scratches or road rash

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

19 hours ago, Vetplant said:

Credit to Francois Jordaan and team for the honest and detailed write-up of what transpired.
(Other race organisers should take note of how to respond when the paw-paw hits the fan)

I'll do the Wally again.

Agreed 100%

 

See them next year

[Fallen cyclist Centurion]

Cycling accident in Centurion. Down hill from the corner of John Voster and Olievenhoutbosch streets. 

 

Not sure of details as I just drove passed. Pray the cyclist is okay and heals up quickly

[Pretoria danger areas]

So there was another bike jacking this weekend (Sunday morning at about 9am). This time at Fountains Circle on the road.

Be careful out there all

[Pretoria danger areas]

So there were 4 reported incidents in the Pretoria area.

2 were on Saturday in the Pretoria East and Bronkhorstspruit areas.

2 were in the area surrounding LZ Township and Red Barn.

These involved groups of 8 to 12 riders. The crews were armed and dangerous.

 

Stay away from the following roads: -

R21 (St George's Hotel area)

M18 to and from Red Barn (Red Barn itself is incident free and they have upped their security)

M57 between R21 and M18

Moonlight Road (Link between R21 and M17)

SAPS is onto the case together with security.

[Pretoria danger areas]

1 hour ago, The Ouzo said:

what were the other 2 incidents. Some details please.

All 3 incidents are similar in nature.

2 were at the area mentioned above. Last cyclists (dropping off the pace a bit) gets isolated. Walkers suddenly pull out a firearm or knife and hold up the cyclist. They then lure the other cyclists to come back and hold them up as well. They take bicycles, cell phones, wallets, watches, etc. Normally at least one cyclist is injured.

 

Another incident, similar to above was near St Georges Hotel in Irene  

[Pretoria danger areas]

7 minutes ago, pedal menace said:

Where exactly is that area? Article not very clear

It is by the shooting range near Red Barn on Glen Road

[Pretoria danger areas]

On 11/6/2023 at 10:56 AM, Koos Likkewaan 2 said:

This was a group of 12, so not even safety in numbers anymore.

Are there any safe places left to cycle ?

This was only 1 of 3 incidents in that area on Saturday. Please do not ride this road or offroad section.

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

2 hours ago, Vallende Vaandel said:

After suffering through 30mins of ads - so glad we don't watch dstv anymore - I had to wait for the presenters to sign off to make sure I hadn't missed the actual story... the coverage felt like an afterthought to pacify the running community. Where was the prompting and questioning we came to expect from Cart Blanche? The 'water under the bridge' comment was taken as a legit explanation, and the full extend of the blunders made still left as swept under the carpet. Lat night's coverage was just as anti climatic as the last minutes of the comrades itself

I agree. Complete disappointment for all the hype it drew.

[Who else is sick at the moment?]

Be careful of the flu going around. It is bad.

 

My daughter had it and the doc said that it leaves everyone with a post viral cough which they are battling to get rid of.

 

What worked for my daughter: -

ACC600

3 days of antibiotics (the one you take once a day)

The equivalent of Celestamine (2 at night)

Corenza C paracetamol

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

On 6/9/2023 at 12:35 PM, dave303e said:

come now, I said it a few weeks back when someone in Comrades association declared the 2022 race drug free after a tiny amount of tests. There is no way there were not back markers chucking down illegal substances for pain, or to get them through ahead of cutoff. I have seen guys doping for 5km park runs. Hell there is so much marijuana abuse in ultra trail I am sure it is likely spilling into the back markers here.

Someone openly admitted on TV yesterday when interviewed that he had chucked down a banned substance to get to the finish because his knee was sore. 

[Is this bike worth it?]

34 minutes ago, NeverNotRolling said:

Age, as in when the bike was manufactured?

Yip. Do not wish to buy a bike as old as my one is now

[Is this bike worth it?]

Thank you. Much appreciated. Will ride my old bike for now and wait it out.

[Is this bike worth it?]

I asked the seller condition and he says great condition, no accidents.

Funny but he cannot tell me the age of the bike!

 

[Reasonable priced road bicycle for lady]

Here is the problem I have: -

 

 I have a dinosaur of a road bike (Giant). Her wheels are starting to show serious age (i.e. cracking rims).

 

I either have to: -

 

1. Rebuild the wheels; or

2. Buy a new bike

 

I have been selected to represent RSA is the World Championships age group sprint triathlon in Hamburg in July.

 

What would you do and if a new bike I have already paid out a huge amount towards accommodation and flights, etc. so cannot afford a really expensive new bike so please keep that in mind when pointing me in the direction of possible new bikes.  

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

On 4/6/2023 at 10:39 AM, devvydoesdonuts said:

Morning Gents, so I have been wanting to get into running as a means of doing a bit of cross training and getting a good workout in when I have some time constraints and cannot be on the IDT or go out for a ride. What would you guys suggest would be the way forward in getting started? I haven't done any sort of proper structured running in the last 14 years or so since my athletics days in school. Idealy I would like to run 1-2 times a week and do 5K runs when I do it, and possibly get that up to doing a 10K when possible. 

Okay, lady here not a gent, but can I suggest you try the C25K programme. Once finished you can then ramp up to the 10k programme. 

[Advise required re power meter]

Okay, so I am totally new to this power meter thing.

 

I have: -

 

1. Road bike (I use this mainly on the indoor trainer)

2. Mountain bike (mainly used for on road but sometimes off road)

3. Tribike (used for doing triathlons and sometimes in The Cradle, currently using it on road as I have a stress fracture so need minimum force, Voortrekker Monument uphill training, etc.)

4. Polar Pacer Pro

A lot of my tri training is power based so wondering if it is worth getting a power meter . If so, what do you suggest please and what will I require as additionals?

[Open Water Swimming]

10 minutes ago, Lexx said:

Ok, so you can't book let's say for instance the Saturday. And only arrive on the Wednesday or Thursday before yout swim. You must be available for the whole week. 

They like you to be there for the week so they can get the best day as far as tides, weather, etc. is concerned.

[Open Water Swimming]

1 hour ago, Rob Mortimer said:

Thanks, did it now early in January

Well done. How did it go?

[Open Water Swimming]

On 8/2/2022 at 9:05 AM, Rob Mortimer said:

Anyone with experience doing the Robben Island-Blouberg swim.

I'm looking for some advice please!

My daughter swam it last year. I may be able to help.

[Cyclists with a "Running" Problem]

Year started okay. Training more for triathlons than running. Then in August went on a cruise and ended up running more than cycling or swimming. Came home with shin splints. Rested a while, saw a bio and then was told to go for an easy run. Hello, stress fracture. Only getting back t running now - 20 minutes at very slow pace. So frustrating. At least my swimming has improved 200%

[2022 Virgin Active Ride Joburg]

1 hour ago, Ncayi said:

Sorry about your injury man.

Quick question when you say give up your entry, do you mean you forfeited it or did you give it to someone else? 

I gave my entry to somebody else who will do the necessary to transfer to his name.

[2022 Virgin Active Ride Joburg]

I am just sad. Have picked up a rather serious injury from triathlons (stress fracture of my tibia) so had to give up my entry. Was so looking forward to this race.