Wheelsuck

Only 2 workshops/people I use: Johan Bornman and Josh at Cyclists Workshop.

Yeah any tyre will do but you need soemthing that's gonna make the 340km easier. Last year I ran 2.4 Killer Bee's and no issues. There is no technical sections and the loose sand is only for a small section and there is plenty of road to correct in the loose sand the rest is like secondary roads. The only thing that I would take along that I never thought of is a Buff to protect ur mouth and nose from the dust during the 2nd last stage.

Started with this: http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/bikefit.html Ended up having it done still need to tweak but the above are the guidelines

Blitzed the swim, okay on the Bike, sucked on the run. Very clear what I have to work on.

@Collin, who is the vinyl guy u mentioned with contact details? need some work done.

I have a pair of Zoot's for my calves and use them on long rides, find it is better than putting them on afterwards to recover-but that's a persoanl thing. Unfortunately Zoot doesnt make for Qquads so got the Q ones from Troi and will try them out. But for me Zoot works on the bike. I have had a look at some other and they just look like lycra.Look at the pressure that it is supposed to provide and that should tell u if they are worth it.

Agreed, when I got the newest Bicycling it seemd fatter than previous os excitedly I opened it and found the cause GT bike pamphlet. Same old drivel.Triathlonplussa, Ride is much better than this and can somoeone ask Mike to stop putting his photo of his ride with Lance in his ed column, getting as boring as the articles.

I got a generic at Solomons in Woodmead..not the best but it did the job, also when I was looking around the guys at Northcliff had one, they just didnt have spacers though.

@Saint here is the link: http://www.spectrumsport.co.za/Prestige_Ultra_Info_20101216.pdf

Oh Yeah the Clocks in VA. The Red and Black arms are basically used for Intervals so u can go on Black 60 Red 30. So then the Black Arm becomes ur timing arm and u ignore RED, and Vice versa. U'll hear guys say to each other in the pool Go on Black 60. Hope it explains it.

Saint, there is no better way to learn than to do it, I strongly suggest you race before u do IMBC.Not sure where u stay but do the VD Bijl Tri in Dec or even an Energade sprint or Compendium in KZN. U will learn more doing it than asking and trying to remember who said what when u are in race mode. Some advice though: Get a coach/Training Programme for ur worst discipline. Get Training Partners. Read the "Triathlete's Training Bible by Joe Friel" Follow a training programme. 10 weeks to go Good Luck

Wwhat is the smallest chainrings that u can fit on a standard DA7800 crank?

Loved Ninja Warrior and I survived a Japanese Game show. Takeshi was a bit low budget and the last stage with those dinky dodgems was stupid.

Thx Edman

Anyone know of one in Gauteng? Sori Niklas 4 the Hijack.

Thanks for the info. @Grodpad what i would do is say ur buddy is part of the team event, R240 it is a RIP OFF to get in.

Doing this for the First time, so what can I expect? What I have heard is that T1 is quite long...a long run with the bike? The bike leg is a 2xloop with quite a steep climb to the turnaround point?

Ok I'm in as well.

Its part of the Xterra and Monster route so go and explore, start by the dam side and there is a route that goes towards that new houses but then I think ur gonna hit farmgates, there is a dirt Road that takes u to Breedts. So in short nice riding and if you get hot jump in the dam-it's one of the cleanest.

@ Steves; are u kidding.....no more twist shifters

Had Triggers and changed to twist. Wont change back because: [*]Find it shifts quicker than pushing the triggers [*]If you crash it is less stuff that can break [*]Less crowded cockpit [*]Limited wear and tear [*]Doesnt get all gunked up and dirty

There are a couple of issues: 1. Have u been doing this before, if Yes then you need to look at what worked and what didnt. If it is NO then you need to look at training Load and diet. 2. Diet-go to a proper dietician that knows sports people, like at the Sports Clinic. Not someone who is used to weaning fat people off KFC. 3. Rest and by that I mean get enough sleep. 4. Training Load and intensity- u need to look at waht has changed in ur programme recently and adapt. Finally Glutamine and Whey. Dont know much about Glutamine but familiar with whey. Whey is Ok, but proper Whey not the USN etc crap get Solgar if you want to go with Whey, ur kidneys will thank you.

Yeah @Crack I feel your pain with the Chicken pieces, I have even asked the Aunties at the Bryanston Organic Market to maybe do chicken pieces. If everyone knew what crap is pumped into animals to get them ready for slaughter and in our food then they will understand why we have such "special requirements" (read full of **** to some).

Crack the thing with the organic stuff is that it goes off very quickly because it has little if any preservatives, not sure if use other organic products but the bananas last 3 days and the veg also goes quick. If you ever wanna have a compelling reason to go organic read FAST Food nation or watch Food Inc. Oh yeah and Organic wine is great-very little if any sulfites-so no kopseer or feeling below par the next day.

Snap @ Crack(le) -woolworths organic peanut butter is the shizzle and none of the bad stuff to worry about, I eat it with LOwGI Seadloaf or Rye Bread. Have u ever had Nutella and Toasted Rye Bread now that's nice!