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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.

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/

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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.

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Less than last year, but I was off the bike for part of May and most of June with bronchitis.

I'm one of those in the riskier category i.e. over 50, I'm also someone that seems to pick up cold. flu etc by merely looking at someone and then symptoms appear very quick. Happy to say no sore throat, cough etc. Must just stay that way.

Heading should be changed to coronavirus-and-training-outdoors indoors

I'm practicing social distance to include media as well.

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.

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. https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/384585/yes-you-can-walk-your-dog-and-go-for-a-jog-during-lockdown-minister/ 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.

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.

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.

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. https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/SuperRugby/off-super-rugby-suspended-in-wake-of-coronavirus-pandemic-20200314

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.