mikkelz

@W@nted picked up a new set of handlebars, stem, and bar tape this afternoon. So it might take a few more days before my bike is ready (I will see what I can get done tonight). But I'll share once I do. 😀

Haven't been out with them yet. 😅 It rained yesterday morning, hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to test them. 🤞

https://off.road.cc/content/feature/bike-check-keegan-swensons-cape-epic-2025-santa-cruz-blur-16783

If you're interested... 😀 I fitted the 45mm Pathfinder TLR tyres to a Terra CL wheelset (25mm internal width). They look pretty chunky! But still plenty of clearance on my Crux (54cm UDH). Going to take them for a spin tomorrow. 👌

https://bikerumor.com/specialized-rolls-out-fast-lighter-next-gen-road-gravel-rubber/ Yeah, there's not much info out there yet. 👆 That was all I couldn find so far, didn't see it as too risky of a purchase though. 😀

I got a pair of 45mm delivered this morning. 😀 Can't wait to fit them and try them out!

Stellenbosch

For what it's worth, it rained about 4mm yesterday afternoon and last night in Stellenbosch. 🙂 Excluding today.

🤣That is freaking funny! 👏

Now you know why there was a water shortage. 😜

I'm sure the rain is a relief from the heat, but camping in the rain isn't much fun. 🙈

Coetzenburg, Stellenbosch. 👌

IF = Incredibly F**ked (or Fit) 😂

Damn, great effort! 💪 So close. 🥲

https://www.epic-series.com/capeepic-riders-liveresults

This and the reports from the tent camp are making the epic start to sound like Fyre Festival. 😂 All those entry fees and they can't even provide the basics? 😢

Thanks for sharing, that looks epic!

When cleaning my bike after the CT Cycle Tour, I noticed a nasty cut on my rear wheel (tubeless) with less than 1,000km on it. 😢 No loss of air pressure, but I decided not to take any risks and bought a replacement. I haven't had a chance to fit it yet, so I'm keen to see if it actually went straight through and sealed, but I doubt it as there is zero visual evidence of any sealant. But yeah, so expensive to replace bike tyres. 🙈

What brand and size tyres are you all running? 40? 42? 🫣 Wider, narrower...

Wow, I was just about to ask what the surface was. That's a hill on a dirt road. Not even single-track? 🫣

Amazing! 👏 Now that's a winner. But the real question is, who the heck is riding in his draft and not giving him some help?! 😜

I am so keen for this! First gravel race. 😅

Would it be ok for a lady to help a male friend get a sub 3? 🤔 I don't think it has anything to do with gender. I think the issue is when people "claim" a win (in their category) when they are assisted. If they weren't assisted, they wouldn't "win" and therefore this wouldn't be a discussion.

I saw Linus en-route (same start group). Had 34 (or 35, I can't remember) previously completed tours (it was on his race number). Insane!

Why limit yourself?! 😜