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  1. Nick
    You sound defeated. This isn't just about cyclists being entitled to things. The negative consequences, if we don't drastically change the way we move are huge (regardless of the mode, include walking, skating, public transport, scooter, and cycling as some examples). Those kiddies might not even have a beach to park at if we don't. And I'm sure they'd have far more fun and be healthier catching the train or riding their bicycle for part of that journey. The reaction by some to the promenade ban is a reaction to this and the City's lack of meaningful change in transport, than it is to the actual luxury of using the space. The ban includes more than bicycles too.
  2. Nick
    The parking between Kalk Bay and Clovelly, that is only ever used over New Year, is a painful reminder. But we did get a frequently used by cyclists sign, I suppose we should be grateful 😕
  3. Nick
    It's two people wide. I support that too. Still puzzled by why they didn't build the planned bike lane on the parallel Main Road when they renovated it, however. An opportunity lost. Perhaps why I'm so prickly about losing cycling space, when the City has said that they're cycling friendly.
  4. Nick
    Yes, it does get stupidly busy. But when? I'd wager that the area is busy less often than most people think. I'm idealistic but I like data-based decision making rather than presumptions. One of my suggestions was to collect this information and potentially implement a 'busy times' restriction of sorts depending on the findings. For instance, it was largely deserted when I last rode there (a Saturday afternoon, nogal). I was a menace to very few people that day. A blanket ban is lazy and doesn't engage the issue in an equitable manner. Why not try some measures to reduce the risks/frustrations before going full ban?
  5. Nick
    Today is the last day to vote and have your say on this matter: https://www.capetown.gov.za/_layouts/15/WebFeedback.SharePoint/webfeedback.aspx?id= c6f5d2aa-b77a-44c6-a131-c05ccfd2971e
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    16:00 Women 19:15 Men https://www.redbull.com/za-en/events/uci-mountain-bike-world-cup-petropolis
  7. Nick
    YOU has the scoop: https://www.news24.com/you/news/local/this-cat-survived-a-700km-journey-after-being-stuck-inside-the-neighbours-car-20220401 Turns out it had nothing to do with the CTCT 😉
  8. Nick
    Not sure if applicable here but something I've noticed while trying to populate the new Events Calendar for dates beyond June. Smaller events are not committing details too far ahead of time. I'm assuming because of Covid uncertainties. I recall EWC generally being in the second half of the year?
  9. Nick
    I suspect you're right but it'd be interesting to see the DSQ list. I don't think they had the time rule for 2021 or they didn't apply it as strictly. UPDATE: There were only around 40 e-bike registered riders who rode sub 3:50 in 2021. Good to see the normies proving that they're still hard 😉
  10. Nick
    Did all who doped piss in a tube at the end? What's the solution for these types? Stricter checking? Complete ban? Are ebike numbers different? Maybe a further self-checking by riders on route reporting those incorrectly classified. Is it significant problem that needs addressing? Did it even occur? If so, was it meaningful to anyone else's ride? Or should we just laugh at their pettiness and move on? I'm going with this one.
  11. Nick
    It looks that the provisional ebike results are simple. Less than 3:50 = disqualified and no result on the time sheet. As it stands, the category 'winner' rode a 3:50:25.
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    It's mostly a shame because it's one of very few places for people to have their first SAFE interaction with a bicycle. Be it a kid learning to ride or that Aha! moment where someone realises that bikes are fun or a useful transport tool. There's a shortage of such venues especially places supported by the likes of Up Cycles. Riding along the road side just isn't as appealing. Yeah, there are a few who are hazards but the majority are not. There are workable solutions other than a total ban to everything not on foot. More broadly, there's clearly a demand for a scarce resource here, why not make more of it? There could be many more 'promenades' (even extending the existing one) around Cape Town.
  14. Nick
    If they make it a designated bike lane, whatever that actually means, then according to the Western Cape laws the roadies on Beach Road will have to use it instead of the road. So let's hope they don't do that.
  15. Nick
    Best get this up to before it's banned material. Me being a hazard to society! And a bike check: it has two wheels and a chain👌 The proposed solution is to cram all wheeled pedestrians onto the pavement between the parked cars and grass. This new venue will lead to far more problems than the current situation. Think car doors, people unloading children, people moving between cars from the road. And surprise, normal pedestrians. So exactly the same (if not more chaotic) environment as the promenade but not. But I think those calling for the ban are hoping it will stop people from coming at all rather than relocating. Bans are easy, solutions require thinking.
  16. Nick
    Who'd make sure you lot don't run amok in our absence?
  17. Nick
    I was checking my mail frantically to see if I had missed the invite. 😄
  18. Nick
    If you've trained a fair amount 👇 If not, then don't stress too much. A typical pre-race (taper) week will look like this: Day 1: REST – NO exercise! Day 2: 1.5 – 2 hour easy ride at a LOW intensity and high cadence (>90 RPM) Day 3: REST – NO exercise! Day 4: Warm up for 30 minutes at a LOW intensity. Follow this with 4 x 4 minute intervals at an intensity corresponding to your functional (lactate) threshold. Rest (ride easy) for 10 minutes between each of the 4 minute intervals. Cool down for 30 minutes. Day 5: REST – NO exercise! Day 6: 1.5 – 2 hours easy ride at a LOW intensity with 5 x 2 minute accelerations to bring your heart rate up to your functional threshold for last 30 seconds of each acceleration (Use relatively hard gear and moderate cadence (70-80 RPM). Rest 5 min between each of the accelerations. Day 7: Race day Source:
  19. Nick
    I went looking so here's what I found: DSTV Variety 1 (206): Saturday 15:00 - 19:00 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Elite '22 (After the UAE Tour Stage 7) Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne - I can't find anything on DSTV GCN
  20. Nick
    If segments are the concern, then here's the solution: Segment Leaderboard Guidelines – Strava Support "Use the E-bike Ride and Virtual Ride activity types" If the rider is not doing this (and you really feel hard done by) then report the activity. It will be removed. People have been cheating on leaderboards long before e-bikes.
  21. Nick
    Further to the comprehensive rules placing clear limits on ebikes. It is also worth noting that for the CTCT the results are published as separate events. Maintaining the purity of the time sheets, for those that care for such things.
  22. Nick
    Riders can choose who they draft. Is it the ebiker to blame if others decide that they feel it acceptable to draft?
  23. Nick
    Please try this: Go to the Notifications settings here: https://forum.bikehub.co.za/notifications/options/ Under the "Followed Content" tab, untick the options.
  24. Nick
    Ebikes are not as fast as you think. Especially if they adhere to the max assist speeds and wattage rules. It would be carnage if the ebikers went out first at a road race.
  25. Nick
    Is the problem in this scenario really the ebiker though?
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