Kameel

I would say try to get in contact with either the DVCC or CMC clubs. They recently started their Around the Pot training and are doing group gravel rides on Saturday mornings in the area. This is the best way to play it safe and also not worry too much about route planning or trying to search for those 'hidden' gravel roads. Both usually start from Durbanville. Routes vary each weekend - can be anything between 60km and 120km, depending on the route. PM me if you need contact details.

Ooooff. You're going to get so many varying opinions in this one. And yes I'm going to give you mine as well of course - I believe it's something each person has to 'work out' for him or herself. What works for one person will not necessarily work for another. We're all built different (i.e. metabolisms). Some of my mates get by on a single fast bar on a long ride, whereas I've gone as far as occasionally stuffing a PB sandwich in my back pocket.... That said - keep on experimenting and remember: 'eat now for later'. In other words when you eat only by the time you get hungry on a ride, it's a bit too late. Also agree with @Super Sywurm. Ditch the future life as a pre-ride breakfast and go for a proper meusli / oats with bananas and some honey. One of my favourites.

Yes. He posted some X-ray pics on his Strava account. Looks eina.

So according to @ChrisF 's latest post, I got the 'smart rack', in other words the bars with detachable 'feet' (footpack). My car has rails and I got the Thule bars as a gift a while ago. So then I just got the Thule 757 footpack separately. After that I got two Thule proride bike racks. If you know exactly what you need and look around on the hub and even FB you might pick up good 2nd hand deals on these, still in excellent condition. I saved a lot taking this route.

I used to have one of those hanging clip on racks and I despised it. Sure it worked well hauling the bike around town for whatever the reason is, but I had constant issues with it driving on the highway going on holidays (usually a 5hr trip on the N2). And this was only one mtb on a 'three' bike carrier. No matter how many additional straps I used (through the wheels, frame and rack) the bike just wouldn't stay completely put. Die fiets wapper nogsteeds in die wind op 120km/hr man. One time the rubber holding strap tore and the bike came loose as well. Yes I fixed it properly each time. Yes I still had anxiety looking in the rear view seeing the bike dangling somewhat when riding on the highway. Pulled the trigger and got a roofrack setup - definitely worth the money, no issues anymore. Blood pressure down to normal.

Thanks for the help. Awesome to see a bike shop in the area, will definitely go support!

Taking a chance here... Anyone in the Grootbrak / Kleinbrak / Glentana area I can borrow a shock pump from? It's the one thing I didn't pack.....and now I need it lol.

+1 for My Wellness. I use their Vegan Protein just because I struggle with a sensitive gut and this is a very clean product. Instead of sugar they use a bit of stevia leaf extract. Nutritech also has a few options with stevia leaf extract instead of sugar, although I still found them to be a bit too sweet. Taste is of course very subjective though...

Yeah although I understand the point of this thread, it's getting depressing very quickly...but a great excuse to go for a ride tomorrow morning for some much needed serotonin!

Did an early morning gravel loop before hitting the trails at 70km. Needless to say...the trails were all of a sudden bit harder than usual... Top of the Hillcrest climb with a view of our majestic mountain in the distance.

I did exactly that on an old(ish) Ryder Force saddle. It did the job perfectly. Had to do it every 6 months or so then it would shut up again.

That's still better than having to say (taking in deep breath) The Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme Presented by Biogen...

I'm in the same boat (buying my first GPS cycling computer), but leaning towards garmin. Mainly because I had excellent after sales experience with them before. My forerunner GPS watch was unable to pick up GPS signal any longer, this was just after the warranty expired. I still sent it to them to have a look at - they just sent me a brand new watch, free of charge. Only paid courier fees. They certainly won my loyalty.

Hi JBR Please PM me your details. I can have this looked into for you.

Wall mounted bike bracket / rack x2 Bottle cage Silverback SBC lockon grips - taken Fabric green lockon grips - taken Ready to be collected for free, mahala