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Stopped at the gate to chat to security a week ago. He said they would make an announcement in 2 weeks time so I’m holding thumbs for the next week or 2 to be open. They we’re waiting for the flooded section to get better.

Thanks so much for the update Diesel. Didnt know of his passing. Know Tim as been around with a few of us since the beginning of Mtb here in WP since the 80’s. His contribution was huge and will be missed.

I understand all this but more importantly “what is his Argus time”

Just change your Facebook/instagram status to “pro cyclist” Thats it👍🏻

For those doing it to qualify for worlds is a waste of time any way. Even if you qualify and go to worlds(all at your own expense as usual)you will get zero recognition from CSA. This is from my own experience . Im talking age groups and not elite men and woman.

Everyone been predicting the bubble to burst for years and think it’s finally here.You can only take the p!ss with prices for so long.Continental road tire costs around 2k😳 Even those that can afford top end are thinking twice. When you buy that 200k top end bike and 1 month later Spez are throwing it out less 40% you get pretty pissed.What will happen is cyclists will just hold on to what they got,no new or upgraded bikes while the industry falls on its face. Lets just forget about all the BS marketing,just use what you have and go out and enjoy the ride😍

300k bike and the suspension seals can’t last a week of racing🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

Just my 2C If your main aim in joining Discovery especially the medical aid is for freebies etc Then please don’t complain when you have to go to Dr or dentist and end up paying huge co payments out of your own pocket.As mentioned there is no free lunch.Where you think you scoring on one side believe me Discovery and nailing you somewhere else.

The last 3 days in this years TDF include 2 mountain stages and 1 TT.

I would look at this year 2024 if you can.With the Olympics been in Paris the finish has moved to Nice on final day.While this might sound boring a TT from Monaco to Nice on the final day is going to make for one hell of a finish.Thinking of going for last few days with wife and can move between Monaco and Nice. As mentioned before the atmosphere is absolutely amazing and when you see the speeds they ride you realise everyone here in SA are just coffee shop riders.

There is no longer such a thing as a Mtb rider/road rider,gravel rider. There are just riders.Everyone is doing everything. The strongest riders come from the road,finish and klaar. As more WT riders decide to give gravel a go it’s going to get harder and harder. The American gravel riders seriously underestimate how tough the WT riders are. As good a result Swenson got he still got pipped on the line by a 43 year old retired vet

After 30 years going thru most brands I must say extreme lights range have been the best for me and worth every cent

You know where SA road champs 2024 are been held?

Wahaha Staying in Blouberg my wife and I will often do a gravel ride Bains/slang hoek way. ‘It’s beautiful and FREE No need to spend 2k. I expect I’ll start getting emails from organisers next week that early bird entries are open😂😂😂😂

Was keen to do event this year.Tried phoning the organisers a few times(cell number on website) but no answer. Eventually sent WhatsApp because I was looking for information on the car shuttle.Eventually got a reply “everything is on website “.Still couldn’t find info so just laughed it off.Entry fee for me and wife including car shuttle would have been 2k.We ended doing our own gravel ride on Sunday (Wellington way)for free. ‘Went out for a Lekker lunch and saved a lot of money.Decided not to do race not only because of price but because of disinterest shown by organisers.