FlyingScot

You cannot compare your CTL to someone else's...

Out of interest - where would one get these tubes from...?

https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/zipp-303-wheelset-firecrest-2017 Please make it happen and they sold!

Too late to start training?

So I was riding from Main Road Glencairn up the valley toward Welcome Glen on Glen Rd the quietest and most chilled route on the peninsula. Behind me was a skinny lone cyclist fast approaching. It appeared to me as though he also was heading for this challenging KOM. When he flashed past me I knew he was going for the segment - it was on. Game time! As he passed me he tried to distract me as he started yelling that there was a shark behind us! I lost my focus and realised my KOM attempt was over. But I realised cycling is a team effort - even though my KOM attempt was done, it didn't mean his was over. I started shouting words of encouragement - cursing him to push harder! I quickly caught up to him and pushed him with the palm of my hand! He was going to smash this KOM if it is the last thing I do! Long story short – a car came up the road and I think this chap got a fright. He got off his bike in the middle of the road and stopped the car asking for a lift to the top. After my valiant efforts I had had enough and decided to head on home. I am still gobsmacked that he didn't go for gold! Took the easy way out! What to do - flag the segment as done in a car or not???

1. Frodo 2. Lange 3. Kienle 1. Ryf smashing it

Tacx Neo please please please!

So...chances of riding my disc on the day?

Same boat as V12man for me - wet inside. Warranty claim...should get you the version 2.

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/sram-red-22-etap-11spd-upgrade-kit ...but the aero kit...please please please!

So I'll give you my take... I have been cycling competitively for 2 years. I had a bad crash at the 947 - broke 2 ribs and fractured some others. While lying in the ER I decided that triathlons would be a fantastic idea. With that in mind, I secured a sponsorship entry to the East London 70.3 - an event which was 9 weeks away...pffft...piece of cake. I knew upfront that a finish would not be possible without the guidance of an experienced coach so I did my research and came across the name of Lynette van der Merwe (also mentioned above). Contacted her, told her my goals and we got started. Understand this - I am not a runner. I think the longest run I had ever done was a 10km fun run which I finished in 1hr30 or thereabouts. I have not been in the pool for years, last did 'laps' in high-school. To top this all off, I had a stabbing pain from hell whenever I breathed deeply. I was adamant that I would get through the training and the race without being loaded on pain meds or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. My first triathlon was the Trinity - felt good at the race and completed it taking in a ton of lessons. Lynette met me in person before the race to chat strategy and give me her take. I finished 2nd in my category and will receive Gauteng colours in March. Now onto the 70.3...with challenges that would surely derail even experienced athletes, I was able to hold it together - my wetsuit zip breaking on the start line, diving into freezing waters, numb body and legs that could barely get my up the transition ramp, to a puncture on a rear disc (fun to change) and a bee sting on the ride. I somehow managed to pull it together and finish in 5:20. Since that race I have now entered for the full in PE and will get a sub-10. What do I put this down to...? Mind over matter, knowing and understanding the difference between good and bad pain and dealing with it, finding the perfect coach, listening to that coach, trusting the program, open communication and self-belief. My advice - find your perfect coach and get started!

What an incredible experience... Second triathlon and first 70.3. A lot went wrong, from a faulty wet suit, a puncture and a bee sting on the bike, I still managed to find some kind of rhythm on the bike and on the run. The crowd nailed it, what a great bunch of people. The organisers were on tee and the competitors all brought their A-game. I will be entering for the full Ironman in April - let's do this!

I'm looking for some guidance... I have a Specialized Shiv TT which I will be using to do a couple of long distance triathlons. I need some ideas on tried and tested nutrition solutions. * As far as I am aware the Spez Fuel Cell won't work so well on the TT version due to the angles * Normal storage cells may work, so would be interested to see which work best with the cabling I am primarily after a place to store bars and gels...tools would be an added bonus. I have a bottle between my arms and behind my seat. Thanks

Never ridden my disc with 30km/hr winds. Probably much less! Weigh 76kg at the moment...