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It rained a LOT this week, so the contour/fire roads will have a lot of standing water. Puddles would be the wrong word. Oh, and some of the roads become rivers. But the trails themselves are OK. You can park at Bootleggers or at the picnic area, and get your day pass at the boom for R100.00. Take cash and a card, just in case the ask for the one you don't have. Easy and low maintenance. We are hoping to find a gap in the weather on Friday. Enjoy!

Ja, this is what I thought. So, you live in Town and have mates visit you from somewhere else. You wanna zoot up to The Blockhouse and show them the views. So you jump in your car and drive to Tokai and pay R100 for the Day Pass and then drive back (during office hours, of course) so you can do the 3.5km ride from Vredehoek. Ok. That's enough whining from me on this topic.

Can anyone clarify or confirm if one needs the activity card for the Kirstenbosch and the front face of Table Mountain ? And if so, where does one buy a day permit for this ? I have my Activity Card, so this isn't for me.

It sounds like you are new to discussions regarding Tokai. Groups have been lobbying for years! Telling people to toughen up or to stop whining isn't going to get people on your side either. People can and will complain about a process that is difficult and seems unnecessary, especially when there is no return on their effort and money spent. In a world of online and digital and electronic, its frustrating that only one place can do it. Only on weekdays (but not during lunch time). Only if there is power. And only if you have the correct form of payment. So, for me its a 20 minute trip. For someone who works in Town, its 1 1/2 hours. By the time I am done with ID photos, proof of address, filled in forms etc, I feel that I could have opened a bank account or something much more serious than getting permission to ride on the mountain. Yes, getting the card is the right thing to do. And yes, it does sound sanctimonious when you say it.

Ja, greenbelts are great along with Ruyteplaats and the Constantia Nek path. Table Mountain (Blockhouse) is gravelable since they took a grader up there. There are lots of paths and 'sneaks' around the burbs (Noordhoek, Sun Valley, Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and Kirstenhof) But Silvermine and Tokai are not awesome on a gravel bike at the moment. I haven't been along the Kirstenbosch loop for a while - that was pretty rough last I heard. Someone on another thread about this said: Just because you can, doesn't mean that you should....

Speaking of investing in infrastructure, their card machines are 'card only' which means that you cannot 'Tap to Pay'. It felt like I had stepped back in time in that little cottage. It really is a minor gripe, but I don't carry cards with me any more so I have to go back another time.

Article following cancellation of that race: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/demands-that-dont-match-their-level-tour-des-pyrenees-director-blames-riders-over-cancellation/ Strange vibes from some people in France

I think that he deserves a bit of hype

Clutch on your rear mech gone ?

AMP is winning again! https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/cic-tour-feminin-international-des-pyrenees-2023/stage-1/results/

Sounds like prep for Date Night ! 😂

Or the 'Should I buy a Gravel Bike ?' thread

You are right - I was posting a pic to support your comment on the chain stay strengthening.

https://www.ticycles.com/retrofit-disc-brake-conversion

This is Mamils on Tour. The terms Glamping and Slack Packing come to mind. Its not Bear Grylls Bootcamp! There needs to be beer and wine and steak 😂

We looked at doing this over 3 days, but eventually canned the idea as we struggled to find 2 places that had accommodation AND food because we didn't want to schlepp all of that. I am sure that there are options as many people have done this.

Not sure the gains will be worth the effort. Especially for a tri bike (which is meant to go fast in straight lines) What bike do you currently have ?

He had a great career cut short due to that terrible crash. I think that he should take a page out of Cav's book and retire with dignity.

Did he manage to start the 200 ?

That was me this week 😂

Where is Keane Bikes based ? https://keanbikes.co.za/products/Ass-Savers-Regular-p436122019

I got these SKS ones from Takealot. Effective but difficult to get on and off if you do it often https://www.takealot.com/sks-rear-mudguard-for-bicycles-super-light-24g-s-guard-black-201/PLID70964476

For better or for worse: Campy has gone wireless (and dropped the thumb shifter) This does qualify for the 'Worst Kept Secret' awards. https://bikerumor.com/2023-campagnolo-super-record-wireless-road-bike-groupset/ https://www.cyclingtips.com/2023/05/campagnolo-super-record-wireless-first-look-review/ https://road.cc/content/tech-news/campagnolo-introduces-new-super-record-wireless-301467 https://escapecollective.com/farewell-thumb-shifter-a-deep-dive-into-campagnolos-new-super-record-wireless/

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