StevieL

It's been said already, but the Mavics are in a different league, in this company of wheels. No questions, Mavic without a doubt.

And still the entries climb... 32222 and counting. Weren't entries supposed to close a week ago?

Personally I wouldn't buy a bicycle on finance, as after saving a few months, I would be one of the lucky ones who could buy a semi decent bike for cash... But... I don't really see the problem with anybody wanting to purchase via finance. It means having a nicer bike than you would have otherwise had, if saving is not your thing. A decent bike would/should last 10 years +, if looked after properly, so if you finance it over 3 years for example, you have 7 years +, riding with no instalment. Like I say, not for me, but I don't really see a massive problem with it, as long as rates are competitive. I don't really buy into the notion that you shouldn't finance items that depreciate so quickly either, because by that notion, no-one should ever finance a car, because that is the item you stand to lose the most on, yet I can guarantee that 75%+ cars on the road still belong to the bank. Edit: Spelling

Can I also get the PM, puleez? In the market for wheels (bonus time is coming up...)

Pretty sure you can still enter on the site.

Jeepers, a lot of entries this year....

I am currently on the Mavic Carbone SLR's which are the full carbon versions, so granted they are more expensive, but as far as Cosmics go, I can't fault them, they are fantastic wheels.

I heard number collection is at the Coca Cola Dome this year. Pity, I quite liked the SCC, as it was just up the road from my offices... Oh well, I guess change is good. Let's hope the expo improves from last year.

Just a reminder that entries close on Tuesday for anyone who hasn't entered...

Good riddance

That fake Colnago looks the bomb! What Chinese factory/site does that come from?

Time to train. I have 2 awesome daughters and a wife that I like to spend weekends with... Can't justify spending every weekend out on the road and/or in the pool training for a whole year.

The Sopranos still ranks as my number 1 show ever. That was class.

When can I dowmload iOS7?

Agreed, what a climax to a series!!! Now I am wishing it would carry on for another season. I believe there is talks to have another spinoff series which focuses on Saul Goodman. Not sure it will work though, he is more of an annoyance IMO. http://www.omaha.com/article/20130912/LIVING/130919500/1696

I am a huge Mavic fan, so it's the Ksyriums for me.

1st of October

My Kuku, you mean?

*Hijack on* The finished product: *Hijack off*

Brilliant!

Fighting in cleats. Not an easy task.

Agreed. It is a great race, love the route and especially where it falls on the calendar.

Just entered. But come on... R355? If they get 20 000 entries (which I am sure is being conservative), the turnover on entries alone is over R7m!! I know it is not cheap to stage an event of this magnitude, but they have numerous sponsors too? Thank goodness it's only once a year. Anyways, gripes aside, I am looking forward to number 10... Hubbers start list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtpqXPqDsJOMdGlPMWE2UUU3N1JxVkxKVlhfYjdzamc#gid=0

Any idea on where we can find out our official results?

Not a bad day out. 3h05m. That bike course is tough though.