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I assume the 450 and 600 points are only for those that have done the "High Permance" fitness assessment. I often exercise more than 2 hours at >70% and have never received more than 300 points

Jip, that going to be the challenge to get to gold in 3 to 4 months.

Hi Who has used the discount on flights? According to their website one can only claim discount after 3 months joining vitality. Considering joining Vitality. The discount on Quantas fligts looks like it is worthwile. Besides the 3 months waiting period, are there any other T&C I should be aware off?

Thanks

Hi Looking for the distributors of Manitou products. Remembered something about Cape Town. Need a service kit for my fork. Hope somebody can assist. Thanks

Was contacted by a very "nice" sounding guy today. He was responding to an OLX add of mine. As soon as I read his email I knew something was fishy. Googled "payfast and scam" and top of the list of searches is a post from hubland. I was shocked to see that his email is almost exactly the same as the one quoted above. My goodness this is more than 3 years later and the words has not changed. This is the second time in a week that I was saved from a scammer by Hubland. First this https://www.bikehub....100/?source=lfp and now this time. Thanks to all the ever vigilant hubbers.

Hi Hubbers, especially those in the PTA East Area Please support this event. It is a fundraiser for SunRise Road NPC. They do several charitable initiatives and projects such as a Afterschool Care and learner support, Trauma Support, Assisting people in finding jobs etc. They focus on the PTA east area. The MTB event is more fun orientated than race (racing snakes are also welcome) and is for whole family. Have a look at their website http://www.sunriseroad.org.za/About-Us/

Registration very quick this afternoon. 60km for me tomorrow. Well done to them for organising it for free. Looking forward.

C batch Happy with my seeding.

O my genugtig, The Alpha. Saw my 1st movie there. James Bond's For your eyes only. Unfortunatly, the Hoefie is not that great anymore.

Phakisa renbaan

Visted my parents this weekend and did a easy ride between Welkom and OD. Used to ride my bike from OD to Welkom to go and watch a movie (without my parents approval). My bike gave me so much freedom to explore and to escape from all the stuff that bothers a young teenager. 30 years later I still use my bike to explore and to escape from the stresses in the world. Amen to such a privilege. Ps. Dit is flippen plat in die Vrystaat.

Went past Botlierskop this morning and saw some elephants. Thereafter Big Dipper and back to Hartenbos. Apparently there were some flood damage and some of the crossing entailed ankle high water. Excellent views

Thanks, will have a look

Well done to the organisers - great route. Does anybody know where the photos will be posted

Some more pics from today's ride. Bridge over Kraairivier

Naude' Nek is next on my to do list. My wife's brother has a farm close to Elliot and I try do some MTB everytime we visit. Did the R393 today from Barkley Pass to Barkley East. The best was Lapa Munik pass to Ugie which we did last year.

How was Roodeplaat organised? Thinking about doing Buffelspoort.

Did anybody saw the naked ride this morning. I had to wash my eyes with soap. Way to many dudes. In any case "May the force (wind) be with (behind) us tomorrow"

Some lesson I have learned Lesson 1: Don't underestimate the full. The step-up from lite to full is a big one Lesson 2: Trail running is not the same as running on tar. Also, Camelbak defintely next time Lesson 3: No matter what, enjoy it. I realy appreciated the chatting with the other runners If all goes well, I will see you the Sasol events

Tough as hell. Mountain goat territory. Spend way to much energy on the rocky MTB climbs. Nearly died during the run. More watering points needed during the run. The 3rd one was without water by the time I arrived there. Thanks to the lady that gave me a sip of her water. You were a lifesaver. Well organised. Nice vibe. Will have to train much more next time. MTBc, did you survive the run.

Got my trisuit from fluidlines this week. Delivered within 2days. They also advised me on which one to get. Great service. Doing my 1st full Xterra. Done some Lites in the past. The swim was useally my biggest fear, but I have learned that it is the run that kills you. Hou bene hou. See you all next weekend. Lets hope it is much cooler

Elliot "international" airport. Just a 2 km tarmac.

Some old and some recent pics. This one is from June this year in the Eastern Cape, Lapa Munik Pass (Bastervoet pas) between Barkley and Ugie. Going back there this weekend. Can't wait. Two weeks ago at Union Building. Last weekend on Olifantshoekpas close to Little Switzerland. The R74 between Harrismith and Bergville is nerve wrecking. What a privilege to be able to do these rides

Yip, AM bunch. Some agro guys in the bunch. If you want to wheelsuck, you need to be alert. On a lighther note. Why did the bunch not wait for me on Vrekpoort. I was screaming, crying and at some stage praying, but nobody wanted to wait for me. I was alone at the turn back to the finish. Was is not for the young lady and her encouraging words, I probably would have still been battling with the wind.