Dusty

A pilot I know, who is also a very accomplished cyclist runs the stairs of the hotel he is staying in to keep/build fitness. Definitely works for him.

He's 12 already, but he can walk 10km pretty easily. We walk the ups and he hops into his 'chariot' on the flats and downs.

Did a bit of dogpacking with my senior border collie, Sam, this weekend.

@Shaunus This works really well. Thank you.

The brakes rusting will be the weakness in your frame warranty claim imo. The agents will see them, and rightly or wrongly assume that the bike has be exposed to the elements for an extended period of time. What are the chances of two separate components viz frame and brakes both having faulty paint processes, which cause rusting? This would be my thought process if I was them.

The turnaround of the country is something truly amazing to see. Verrry humid, but absolutely cycling centred.

Some bikepacking in Rwanda recently. Lakes and Volcanoes. Amazing place to ride a bike.

We have been through this conundrum and ended up with hardtail mtbs as our bikes of choice. We wanted a mtb to use as our everyday bike. But, in bikepacking, the ability to have a full frame bag, we found, is game changing. Decent hardtail mtb ticked the boxes for us. I am currently training for a bikepacking race which is really a gravel race viz tar/gravel and I have put gravel tyres on my mtb. Not the perfect bike for the job, but it works.

I have used Greg at PG carbon Repairs 083 284 0705. Quite happy with the work and finish.

Momentum Safe Dayz have become a joke. My wife and I both in the car for the same trip get vastly different trip ratings. Up to 70% different.

Sounds good. If you go on to the Massive Adventures website you can download the 1000 Miler route. This will give you a route to plan around/alter to suit your needs. It is all dirt.

I've done the Race around Rwanda, the bikepacking race organised by the same guys and am going to do it again in Feb. Great organisers and a fantastic place to ride a bike. Some hill repeats in training will help!!! Generally it's either up or down in Rwanda!

Agree. This has been my experience with them too.

I have a Jones Bar that is not in use that she is welcome to try out if she is prepared to try something very different.

https://www.cycletouring.co.za/

And hangers are available locally for RM.

https://gravelandtour.co.za/product/two-fish-the-quick-cage-adapter-xl-ideal-for-extra-water-bottles-for-the-munga/

As I read the email, it is from 2024 unless they have made a typo???

Is the 'no prize money' something new? There was bitcoin prize the last few years if I am not mistaken.

They built the rear triangle up with mtb tubing, not just the standard road bike tubing, to add strength in case the roads get really bad.

Low hanging fruit.

There is no time limit. Tim is 71 or 72 if my memory serves me. He just keeps plodding and should finish on Thursday or Friday.

Or rode through a puddle that contained some sort of chemical substance???

Tim is a legend. He's done more stuff than one can imagine. Freedom Challenge, Silk Road, 1000 Miler, paddled the Zambezi from source to sea etc etc. As tough as they come.

I am a believer in slightly longer break equalling increased overall efficiency. I hope I'm correct.