Cadre

Also got their blessing for good behavior.

Training ride for K2C

Every action has a reaction. A few observations comes to mind. 1. Massive spike in accommodation request comes 28 Sept. Sell out time frame now moves to accommodation. 2. Same for Flights. (Escalation moved from R800 in June to R1400 post August in 2014). 3. Not sure if I will buy that upgrade, might not crack the nod for an entry. 4. Racetec/seeding events now mean as much as a pork sausage in a Jewish synagogue. Why do seeding races before entry confirmation? 5. Shall I ask the missus to book herself a MSC Sinfonia trip as consolation since she can't ride with me? Sure she will have Tv coverage to watch the pro's.

We have just employed a former manager from SAB in Isipingo, Durban. He says that Soweto consumes more beer over a weekend than the entire Kwazulu-Natal in a month. Also, since some bloke introduced Banting, SAB is battling to keep up with stocks of Castle Lite. It flies off the shelves.

True, but so is Afrikaans. Seems the " para" in Spanish has connotations locally.

From what is shown on TV news, it looks like the fire/burn threat to cyclists is less and less of an issue as time lapses. There are 3 more days to alleviate the situation and a final call maybe made on Friday. My gut feel says the organizers will have an open mind to accommodate the best possible experience for all. Not forgetting the marketing and exposure opportunity at hand. (looking at the length of time entries were available for Internationals). Let's be positive. There are are some brilliant people behind the scenes. For all we know the South-Easter will abide and the rain will assist before the weekend. We might just be split for spoils on Sunday, fast up Chappies and even faster up Suikerbossie. What a prognosis?

Al diablo con la vista. Estoy ahi para las ninas. (To hell with the view. I'm there for the girls).