Nick

Thanks! We will look into it. Based on our previous investigations though, I'm guessing that you also have a Gumtree advert from which he is obtaining your number.

I was more intrigued by the sourcing of the bikes and deal around it. Year model gives an indication of sorts whether it is dumping of old stock from another market or Makro making a long-term play in the bike market.

Probably not. But all the details would be welcome.

Year models will also be interesting.

Omnico (the authorized SA Cannondale dealers) have asked that we share the following statement from them regarding the Makro deal: "Please be informed the Cannondale Bicycles currently being advertised and sold by Makro stores in South Africa have been imported without the approval or license of Omnico (Pty) Ltd. As such no guarantee or warrantee in respect of such bicycles will be honoured or fulfilled by Omnico (Pty) Ltd. In terms of Section 25 (2) of the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008, Makro are obliged to clearly indicate to the consumer, in all advertising and point of sale, that this is the case. For more information on our range of Cannondale Bicycles please go to www.cannondale.co.za"

So who else took part in this event? I really enjoyed the route (the new sections in the conservancy are fun) and the vibe and even the late start. The newer stuff in the conservancy was a lekker surprise. And then there was the burger at the end

Ewald Sadie's race report is live: https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/articles/ride-reports/klipberg-enduro-2018-r7497 Cracking photos!

As suggested, it's all on the event website. Date: 10 March 2019 Training: https://www.capetowncycletour.com/blog/100-km-training-programme/ Route info: https://www.capetowncycletour.com/lifecycle-week/ctct/route-information/

Still on the fence? The Klipberg team sent us this report from their recent route scouting mission: https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/news/mtb/sa-mtb/the-klipberg-enduro-pack-your-dingleberrys-r7470

Zwift on Android is very much still in its test phase. You can expect there to be some problems. Zwift is encouraging people with issues to email them at beta@zwift.com

Would this mean that other Zwift races are unsanctioned events? If I fall off my trainer in the sprint, will CSA insurance cover me?

Seems they are rather strict about it too: In order to be eligible to be crowned the Zwift National Champion, you must abide by the following rules: A valid National Cycling Federation race license is required.By having membership to your National Cycling Federation, you are bound by the terms and conditions and the regulations of the Federation including the Code of Conduct, responsible riding policy, Member Protection Policy and Anti Doping Policy.Country eligibility will be based on which National Cycling Federation you have registered with. All potential winners will be requested to show their valid race license to be awarded the National Champion title.This is pretty cool: "The winner will receive the National Champion virtual kit to wear for one year."

Rad! There is this "Cycling South Africa - ‘Membership’ is required by potential winner". Not that I'm a potential winner. I thought we'd be free of this nonsense in Watopia but I suppose if you want it to be an officially recognised national championship you have to. Soon we'll be paying day licenses to ride in Zwift races

On a side note, anyone knows what's happening with yearly permits? I've been waiting for 6 weeks now for them to print it.

Damn, so some of us are set to slide even further down the rankings Some of those that do appear seem to have had their pont break included while other riders had it correctly excluded, dramatically skewing some of the results.

My Race: I punctured badly 20km in when I hit a very sharp rock hidden by the mist and riders in the group. Watched my friends wave while they rode passed in the following bunch. Managed to inflate it just enough to crawl to the first water point. Got things fixed there. After smashing back some jelly babies, I time trialled like a madman in an attempt to catch my friends. As I got to the pont, they waved at me from halfway across the river I devoured the best roosterkoek of my life and jumped on the next pont. Continued playing catch up into the head wind. But in the end, the breakaway succeeded (comfortably) but damn it was fun trying. A shout out to the Cape Multisport couple on the Cannondale tandem for offering me their wheel to follow near the end. I needed it! The Race: Beautiful views, smooth roads, lekker vibe from riders and organisers. I'll be back!

Let's hope those corrugations are few and far apart.

Not sure whether this helps you in deciding but our trio is riding gravel bikes. So you won't be alone should it turn out to be a bad choice (which I really don't think it will be)

I'm dieting for the lunch break at Malgas

Offering to help me out?

Does this do the trick? https://fantasytour.bikehub.co.za/dashboard

It appears to have taken a turn for the worst on my results today. We'll check it out. Thanks.

Points for the stage should be trickling through. As always, kindly let me know if you spot any inconsistencies.

An update on prizes! Wahoo SA has given the main prize a big boost. On top of the Wahoo KICKR, the winner will now also receive the following hamper:ELEMNT BOLTKICKR MattTICKR HR BeltWahooligan CYCLUST SOCKSWahooligan Road CAPWahoo Bike Sweat GuardWahoo CIOVITA RACE FIT JERSEYWeekly Prizes Knog is giving away a set of PWR Rider and a rear Blinder lights each week. Details on how to win these weekly prizes will follow on the Fantasy Tour website.

The rules will apply as per usual. Participants have until 11h10 SAST on Saturday, 7 July 2018 to pick their teams. This is the official start time for the first stage. So you can change your team freely until then. There is the chance that Froome will make the official start list but does not start. In that case, he will be marked as dropped out on the Fantasy League.