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On 11/23/2021 at 1:41 PM, MudLark said:Looks like a good flat fast one after 947. Maybe worth entering.
Anyone got any idea what the deal is with timing chips? See it is timed by SS and they have some partnership with Finish Time. So will our new SAS timing boards as used on 947 be of application?
I would not categorise it as flat, but then the roads around my area make any incline seem a mountain.
Results are out https://ridejoburg.co.za/947-ride-joburg-2021-results/
1 minute ago, NotSoBigBen said:What is this 'tail wind' ? Lest ye forget ... it's either a headwind or you're having a good day ????
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27 minutes ago, Pikey said:I finished quite buggered to be honest. Found the route tougher with all the climbing at the end. But I suppose it always depends on the training you have put in.
The start at Steyn City buggers me up with the climbs early on, this was more to my liking. Also once I finished the BraamFisher/Jan Smuts section and exiting Jhb City I found while still undulating it flowed quickly
Rode with group I trained with. Found parking easy, short ride to start, easy access to batch group, the water points we stopped at were well stocked, nice over cast weather (hardly noticed wind) route I found easier than previous and finished feeling I could carry on, exit through finish quick and efficient. Was sceptical about new start and finish but for me beats Steyn City easily.
Ready to go, batch confirmation, vaccinated, QR code received.
Went around the block a few times this year [emoji41] - blessed with the health and opportunity to keep riding. I'll be turning 60 this year and have been riding for over 30 years. Looking forward to riding till I can't anymore.
Anemiek VV now that's a lot of K's and some serious climbing [emoji15]
Cyclingnews.com: Van Vleuten reveals massive year-end training tally.
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/van-vleuten-reveals-massive-year-end-training-tally/
Less than last year, but I was off the bike for part of May and most of June with bronchitis.
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Heading should be changed to coronavirus-and-training-outdoors indoors
i don't think this should be taken as "go for a nice hour long run" or " a nice 2hr bike ride" but rather run around or ride around your block or down your street - i mean afterall, there is method to the madness of a lockdown. be responsible! it's kinda a lifeline to help you cope from being stuck inside..........BE FREAKIN RESPONSIBLE!
Cant run, knee issues besides I have no intention of outdoor cycling either, I have an indoor trainer, large screen TV, spinning videos, movies etc. Only time I will leave my property other than get essentials is to mow my pavement, AND NOW if allowed take my dogs for their walk
#freakinresponsible.
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Health minister Zweli Mkhize, has told SABC News that people will be able to walk their dog, and go for a jog during a three-week lockdown enforced by president Cyril Ramaphosa.
The terms around such activities however, have not yet been published.
I will wait for official go ahead but It would suit my dogs, I have a long standing agreement with the principal of local school that i can exercise my dogs there, Zero interaction with anyone, I sit on the grandstand while they run around sniffing.
Usual week day is up at 4 and out the door 4.20am on the bike, the thought of doing this on the IDT so early is not on so I will have to adjust and see what time works.
So kwaad ek gooi sommer my eie k&k met klippe
Ah well it is what it is ... Despite my abhorrence of IDT's I'll be setting up my 'pain cave' in the next day or two
I wonder how the lock down will affect our cycling. If I cycle alone it may not be an issue but how do authorities control movement? I suppose the easiest is to stop all movement.
Under strict controlled circumstances you allowed to go to supermarket for essentials, so in theory you could cycle there.
Individuals will not be allowed to leave their homes except under strictly controlled circumstances, such as to seek medical care, buy food, medicine and other supplies or collect a social grant.
All shops and businesses will be closed, except for pharmacies, laboratories, banks, essential financial and payment services, including the JSE, supermarkets, petrol stations and health care providers.
It is tar so should be fine but to my understanding it's closed due to Covid-19 ...
Are Thaba trails closed.
Still hitting the outdoors, this mornings ride was with about 6 others all of varying ability so the distance between us was sorted as we were spread out most of the way.
I don't think a test is really necessary if you are not feeling ill - just self isolate as far as possible - if you think you have been exposed then a test is a good idea, likewise if you have a temperature of over 38.5, irrespective of if you are feeling ill or not.
I don't think medical aids are paying for negative tests currently - only positive ones.
Swab or sputum test
Our medical aid will only cover if you are deemed to have been in contact with someone that has officially found to be positive and known to the health authorities, they will then pay for the test whether you test positive or negative.
2 confirmed in our little dorpie Boksburg, one is teacher at a local primary school.
Edit sorry not a teacher but a parent with 2 kids at the school.
Any decent frame will hold up so I would concentrate on wheels and option would be tandem rims and 36 spokes.
The 2020 Super Rugby tournament will be suspended "for the foreseeable future" following this weekend's Round 7 matches.
Merida will be having 5 demo ebikes at ERPM's MTB track this Saturday
CGC or should that be SGC now, are not aware its been cancelled, Entries were open for a while so surely by now those that have already entered should have been notified.
2021 Rapha Festive 500
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Third year doing, unlike 2 previous years where I started getting mileage early and finished with 1 and 2 days to spare , I left it late and had to catch up finishing only on last day.