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Could have added: english / italian threaded & or oem / non-oem Black products as well. ????

Camps Bay on Thursday evening. One of my best days in CT and what a pity we did not have the Argus in that! Shot with the iPhone 5 in Pano mode.

Took this pic at Camps Bay on my iPhone 5, using the Pano option. Normally use 7D.

This was my 4th Argus and i really enjoyed it. Wish I had the same form in prior years when the conditions were perfect! Tips for the race organisers: Signboards leading cyclists from the roads to the start chutes. There was some confusion next to the Std bank building. Riders backtracking and get conflicting directions from marshals about where to enter from. Potholes and trenches on the route. Get that super efficient city to get the route really flat and skinny tyre friendly prior to the Argus. I was surprised at times riding in D batch, and having caught other riders before Smits, at the size of the potholes. No warning from riders you hit potholes, or have to hop them. Inexperienced riders jump on the brakes and this causes bunch braking and possibly crashes! Potholes is an easy repair? Misty Cliffs had some rough spots as well. Luckily there were no freshly dug road repairs like last year!! Thanks for that. Make the batches a little bigger and make the gaps 2 to 3 minutes. Would save us from all coming together before Smits. Otherwise what can I say! Had a ball this year. I had great climbing legs and thoroughly enjoyed the racing at the front of D batch. all this rush against a very sunny windy CT. The friendliest, cleanest city in SA. Loved the race and meeting fellow riders who urged us to go hard for a sub 3 up Suikerbossie and who shake hands at the finish after a thrilling ride. The hub also allows you to revisit aspects long after the race!! Top marks for sharing all of you. PS just missed the sub by 101secs. Back next year.

Well done Joerg!!

3:01:40 odd according to Garmin. That headwind finish was too much for the legs and the sub3. Congrats to D batch and one C batch rider for the concerted effort after Suiker. Hit 2:38 at the top and thought that we had a chance! The peloton was huge going up Smitswinkel but at least there were no freshly dug roadworks to navigate near Simons Town and no crashes (just lots of random braking) Back next year!

A little gap on the line gives him yellow! Beautiful. The wedged bus was a sign...

With superglue :-) The non shtick variety are probably best and reusable! It was my first 93.33 and in the end I enjoyed it a lot! Next time though I think I will stay with C batch #2 instead of trying to jump to the next batch. Got caught on the mighty long N14. There is also more climbing than some locals suggested and there is no air in JHB. Especially coming from KZN. A hard worked 2h49 for me. Big ++ cruising the highways on the bike checking out the big city. The friendly and many water stations and marshals are also to be commended. Back again next year. A Q: If my bike weighs 10.4kgs will a 7.2kg bike make any noticeable difference, or should I lose 3kgs instead?

Giant Anthem 29er. Love the bike. I am 5f10.

I rate J2C, but I believe that the EPIC is tougher. The terrain looks loose underfoot as compared to J2C. Day 4 of the J2C is excellent. It is longer than day 2 of Sani and has more variation. The two best day's riding of all time. Gary vs Glen.

The results are out results: www.elitetiming.co.za/Results/2012Result...bid/120/Default.aspx writeup: www.roag.co.za/recent-events/2012/safire...eld-mtb-classic.aspx writeup: www.dirtjam.co.za/calverley-and-bergstrom-retain-series-lead/

Need directions? Follow Durban Road through centre of PMB past the City Hall, as if you are heading towards the N3 highway and Durban. Turn right onto Alexandra Rd/​R103/​R56 Continue to follow R56 for 32.6km. Should take 28minutes. This road takes you uphill and out of town, direction Richmond. Look out for Tekwani Sawmill and an N3 turnoff on left. Take the first right thereafter direction Baynesfield. Follow this road till you get to Baynesfield club and race on right hand side. Enjoy your ride!

Seeing double or double the fun? Some overtaking opportunities at the Safire Baynesfield MTB Classic. For more information on Safire visit: www.safireinsurance.com (fsp 2092)

Herewith the 10km and 20km routes and profiles. Much care has been taken this year to give riders a unique family riding experience. See you there! 10.pdf 20.pdf

Herewith the route and profile of the 65km which shares most of the 45km route but has the added advantage of the Baynesfield Breaker and the views from the top of the climb! The route will follow a clock wise direction around the supplied map. 65.pdf

Herewith the route and profile of the 45km. Should be a good fast race. The Dam Wall crossing is out and has been replaced by a river crossing below the Dam Wall instead. 45.pdf

Route maps and Profiles will be available soon. In the meantime herewith some more information about the classic: The Ride of your Life! This year the Safire Baynesfield Classic, Sunday the 17th of June promises to be the ride of your life, with 5 different race routes (including the social night ride) to suit all tastes, scintillating descents, forest singletrack, river crossings, gentle trails for the kids and so much more. Baynesfield Estate Fast facts you might not know about Joseph Baynes who inter alia pioneered the dairy industry in South Africa; gave Durban its first organised fresh milk and butter; placed the bacon curing industry on a sound footing; and played a large part in piloting through the contract for the drainage of the Congella swamps to develop modern warfage in Durban harbour, in creating Maydon Wharf, thus doubling the size of the harbour. Joseph Baynes died in 1925, aged 83 with no heirs. He left the Baynesfield Estate in trust for the benefit of all South Africans. He and his second wife Sarah are buried at the Mausoleum. A peaceful place on the Estate where one may contemplate all that Joseph Baynes achieved by his tenacity, enterprise, thrift and hard work. For more info visit www.baynesfieldmuseum.co.za/ Race Route Info For the racing snakes, the new 65km route features much of the 45km route, with the addition of the awesome Baynesfield Breaker climb. The 7,6km climb is honest but the views are unsurpassed and the descent back down will have your eyes watering and your brake discs red hot. For the 45km and 65km we have some great new singletrack sections in the forests and near the dam to keep the team entertained. This year also sees the removal of the DAM WALL crossing that scared the daylights out of so many in the past. Byanesfield Breaker The 65km riders will be faced with the mighty Baynesfield Breaker which will take you from 977m to 1418m above sea level during the 7.6km climb. A total ascent of 441m. http://www.roag.co.za/media/122288/image001.jpg A profile picture of the Baynesfield Breaker (above) reveals that the 45km riders will skip most of this climb, whilst the 65km riders will look forward to the climb and the views from the top of the Estate. Night Ride There will be a warm up social night ride on Saturday night the 16th of June at 6pm. Suitable for all ages, with the entry fee R40 includes a wors roll or some hearty hot soup with a roll. Helmets are compulsory and head lights would be a good idea. A full bar and catering will be available. The night ride is a very social event for the whole family! Limited camping spots are available, please contact Cass on 082 578 9433 or Kate on 082 920 8499.

The SAFIRE BAYNESFIELD MTB CLASSIC is going to be a real winner this year, with a warm up social night ride on Saturday night at 6pm. Some details: The +- 15km Baynesfield Night ride: Saturday 16th June Ride starts at 6pm Suitable for all ages Entry fee R40 includes a wors roll or some hearty hot soup with a roll Helmets compulsory Head lights a good idea Full bar and catering available The night ride is a very social event for the whole family Limited camping available Contact Cass 082 578 9433 or Kate 082 920 8499

I had a quick look at the 65km route today and there is a little hill which we shall call the "Baynesfield Breaker" which will test the legs a little. For those who know Karkloof "Lebanon" might be a half decent comparison..

Event Name: Safire Baynesfield MTB Classic 2012 When: 17 June 2012 Where: Baynesfield, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB Come have the ride of your life at the Safire Baynesfield MTB Classic which is going to be held on Father’s day 17th June 2012. There is absolutely no excuse not to be riding as most dads should get the PINK ticket! This race will appeal to all cyclists and family members from the racing snakes and fitness fanatics in the new 65km, where there will be some decent prize money on offer, to the moms and dads in the 45km and finally to the intermediate riders and kiddies in the 20 and 10km distances. For the first 1000 finishers across the finish line there is also a T-shirt hand-out. Remember to stay for prize giving as there are excellent lucky draw prizes. Roag entries close on midnight the 13th June 2012 and a R30 late entry fee will apply thereafter. For the more adventurous there are also camping facilities and a social night ride starting at 6pm, 16th June 2012. For more information on the camping and night ride please contact Kate on 0829208499 or Cass on 0825789433. The routes this year will be prepared by Devlin Fogg of Trail Solutions and NCT Forestry. Look forward to seeing you there! Date: 17 June 2012 Province: KwaZulu Natal Location: Baynesfield Estate Entries Close: 13 Jun 2012 Starting Time: 08:30 Registration: Baynesfield Estate ; 17 June ; 06:30 - 08:30 Seeding and Batching: Yes Timed By: ROAG Timing Late Entries: Yes Fully ROAG Administered Event: Yes Event Website: http://www.safireinsurance.com/events.php or enter at www.roag.co.za Go to Event Page

Take the 29er for a demo ride. a 50km with some single track should convince you either way. The Giant will definately get you thinking.. Love my Anthem 29er.

I am 1.8m or 5'11" and I think that a large is far better suited to me than a medium. I rode an Anthem X2 medium and am now riding the Anthem 29er in large format. Some issues that I have had with the medium: The front wheel would catch the front of my feet when I turned the wheel. The bike felt too cramped when going up steep hills. Hands tucked in too close to the body. On the 29er I have changed the stem to a 900mm kcnc unit and am very impressed with the hill climbing and the poise the bigger frame offers when descending single or jeep track at speed. The bike feels solid and traverses obstacles better - IMO. Loving the 29er. Did a rough and ready 80km ride, 1740m ascent around Karkloof today. Legs are feeling a little tender.

I rode the Anthem X2 26inch standard and it weighed just on 12kgs with the heavy thorn-proof tubes. This is the same weight as the Anthem 29er that I ride now. The only changes to the new steed is the 670mm swept back handlebar and a 900mm kcnc stem.

The Karkloof single track sections of Jewitt's Jive; The Gauntlet and Voodoo Lounge were awesome atop the 29er this morning. Is there any better single track out there? What single track would you rate higher?

That sir, is the top of the range side bottle cage made by Giant in exactly the same blue. RRP is R... wait for it.. R45!