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I would avoid internal routing through an integrated stem from the point of view of road side repairs. It might look awesome (for racing), but its not practical (for touring). But that's just me...

When you're going that fast, brakes are useless anyway...

I must say that I was quite bummed to see that Candice wasn't racing (with or without Kate). I am happy to see that Annika is back. Strong combo (one horse race?)

Scrolling up and down to see the date Its a bit early for April Fools Day jokes, isn't it ?

The local rugby schools must be in a panic !

And keep buffing all that anodising off the stanchions so that they are uniformly silver...

I am considering carrying a 'burner' phone with no banking apps. And just cash for coffee etc.

They have been trying to promote this since the '70's

Yep Motorist anger and aggression is dialled up to 11 already. Unprovoked hooting and left hooks are a regular occurrence.

Time to resort to a bit of Social Media attention...

Ja. Somehow, you end up being the bad guy in the situation. The perpetrator becomes the victim

Like this ? (I hope that nobody takes this too seriously...)

I used to have one of those !

It was a beaut !

Buy her a set too !

I just stumbled on this guy. Some serious machines ! (not sure if they have been mentioned here already) https://henlo.coffee/#home

The overnight spots are wherever you get a booking. They are not set or official places. You would then adjust your navigation accordingly.

They used to have a downloadable .pdf map. I managed to get it a few years ago, but its 50Mb, so I don't think that I can share it here.

What's it like these days? I haven't ridden it in ages!

Where will the ride finish up ?

Reviving an old thread: I was under the impression that Montagu pass was closed, but then I saw that Ashley Moolman and co. rode over recently. https://www.instagram.com/p/DEiFOWOMJpB Edit: And I see that they did the 7 Passes too ! (I was under the impression that it was also closed - not just only to cars, but cyclists as well)

https://velo.outsideonline.com/gravel/gravel-racing/gravel-racings-largest-single-race-prize-purse-is-now-in-south-africa/

New bike, kit and team all look amazing. I am very glad that he took JP (Mechanic) along with him. (I hope that MvdP's new goals don't take the shine off any of this)