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  1. Buying thru the Momentum app you get 25% discount - Nandos then almost becomes normal price!????????
  2. With WW now onboard and Nando’s both giving cash back not so difficult to get to R500.00.
  3. Anyone able to answer this - money put in your money wallet by "spending" is this regarded as a cash deposit or do you need to deposit R500 into your money wallet each month to get point? Currently I have well over R5k in this wallet accumulated by "spending" but don't seem to be getting points. How do you withdraw money from this money wallet and can it be transferred to say Standard Bank? If this is possible - are you not just depositing the R500 per month to withdraw it again - that seems rather pointless? I get a way higher rate of interest at SB compared to the money wallet no point in using this wallet as a savings devise.
  4. I was told recently by a cyclist that believed Disc brakes were the bee's knees and definitely for all road bikes - the cyclist then went on to say disc brakes belong on all bicycles. At that point I reminded the cyclist I raced track - summary disc brake 0 and non disc brakes 1, for road bikes. Ever wondered why "Super man" Lopez almost had his back wheel "passing" him in his TDF 2020 crash into the road sign on a wet road with the beloved Disc brakes? No traction - light rider - what about 1sqcm of tire in contact with the road, no ABS = brakes out performing tire. The manufacture want disc brakes on road bikes - but it's a want - not a requirement (need) for better performance. Naturally they able to force this onto the cycling industry by not making what has been made for decades for road bikes. Finally question from a racing cyclist point of view - why invest in something which only slows you down? I realize most road cyclist compete with other road users and thus need decent braking ability. Should I raise the disc brake debate for TT bikes or is that arguments just been ridiculousness?
  5. For those who want to have their say on cycling (probably dog walking / jogging etc as well). Here the email address: lockdowncomments@cogta.gov.za. Comment must be in by 12:00, on Monday 27 April 2020. JGS - is an attorney
  6. This is from my Facebook page 18 April - president of CSA (Austin) - yes another one "Ciska Du Plessis AustinPeter WheelerI understand your frustrations. Had discussions about it with SASCOC again yesterday to request support. They are consulting on behalf of all federations with SRSA to consider that being fit and doing regular exercise contribute to being healthier. We continue to ask. "
  7. Only comment - I wish it could be 30km (point 4) - that's about 2 hours out and back (also get me to Cape Point and back 58km from my house). Point 3 I am sure many people would prefer 3 hours - I hardly ever ride more than 2 hours. Finally should PPA make suggestion or just leave it as exercise suggested by the president, let it be - and see if the President come up with restriction? That's a question! Seems I posted the PPA article under "Coronavirus and training outdoors"at the same time Press office post it in this new thread! Are they watching me?
  8. Saw this on my FaceBook wall - I do agree with most of the content - wish it could be 30km and up to 3 hours (not that I ride often more than 2 hours away) "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Pedal Power Association, South Africa’s leading cycling organisation supports Government’s call to South Africans to adhere to strict regulations as we head for a level 4 lockdown phase, effective 01 May 2020. “President Ramaphosa pointed out that exercise under strict public health conditions will be allowed and it is for that reason, we have submitted a proposal to the President to allow cycling under strict lockdown conditions,” explains Rens Rezelman, chairman of the PPA. “For cyclists, these current times are exceptionally frustrating and like the rest of the population, there are many who are extremely worried and justifiably so, about how their jobs and personal income are going to be affected by COVID-19. Despite our personal and varying opinions on the matter, South Africa has to abide by strict lock-down measures and will have to do so for quite some time in the future. The majority of the cycling community has heeded this call to be compliant and for that, they need to be commended,” Rezelman said. “Based on international practice of regulating cycling in a COVID-19 environment (Australia; New Zealand; and the United Kingdom as points of reference), the PPA believes that limited and regulated cycling activity in these trying times has numerous benefits that outweigh the possible risks associated with the activity. Like most activities in this time, the PPA recognises that the discipline to adhere to these rules are often self-regulated and expect that the cycling community would behave as a microcosm of the larger South African community in this regard,” said Rezelman.Rezelman believes that the majority of cyclists will comply with the following suggestions made by the PPA :1. Daily exercise is proven to reduce stress and boost your immune system. After weeks of lockdown (and under stressful economic conditions) many South Africans would benefit from being able to cycle. Your medical experts would be able to verify this statement. 2. We propose that cyclists may not cycle in groups of more than 2 people (and both cyclists need to reside at the same dwelling); 3. Cyclists may not cycle for more than 2 hours; 4. Cyclists may not cycle further than 20km from their place of residence; and 5. Cyclists may only cycle once a day if doing so recreationally. According to Rezelman all other safety aspects which is advocated through its safe cycling campaign, such as the wearing of helmets; rear lights; visibility, not riding solo for crime related reasons, adhering to the rules of road as well as social distancing which has now become the norm, would obviously apply as the PPA wants to be part of the solution not the problem. From a commuter perspective, the PPA believes that by using a bicycle as a mode of transport as opposed to crowded public transport options, the spread of COVID-19 can further be reduced. “The PPA would like to encourage those who have bicycles to use them instead of public transport in this time. We would also like to ask those who have old bicycles to donate them to people who could really use them to be economically mobile in these times,” Rezelman said.“Cycling is a healthy past-time and it's proven beyond doubt that regular exercise helps improve the immune system and that's all we really have right now to combat this virus. We all need to stand together to get through the damage that this virus is causing in the World and in South Africa,” Rezelman explained. According to Rezelman, South Africans need to accept the realities of the current situation, abide by the rules which are in place to save their lives and live in the hope that this COVID-19 virus too, will pass."
  9. Trust they will all make it down those Swiss Alpine decent safely - somebody had to say it!
  10. I heard the live address including Health minister round about 14:30 today - one of the headlines then was walking dogs going jogging was OK. By 17:00 I had to go shopping ....
  11. I am in 2 minds here - and yes I want to carry on road cycling - WHY? 1. It was stated keeping fit health boast your immune system and we should keep fit during the corona-virus outbreak. That was reported a few days / weeks back. 2. I expect far fewer cars on the rods during the lock down period - read my profile pic for many years - now I am putting my life is "less" of other peoples hands. 3. Some countries in lock down are allowing cycling other aren't - I hope in RSA cycling is given the green light - as orange lights are confusing! Currently I see mixed msg from Gov on even walking dogs - RSA Gov need to speak with one reasonable voice!
  12. Just seen a video of "gatvol Capetonian calls for disruption of cycle tour." I don't care to share the video as the less publicity this gets the better. Lets hope the event can still happen in 2020 - from Viruses to communities.
  13. In 1984 - a similar outcome happened with the fastest conventional bicycle coming from the non registered cat beating the pro's at that time on time. The rider used a 56 front chainring - then only a 12 at the back and was over 40 years of age! It's seems like the pro Peloton in 2020 are finally thinking using a larger than 53 front blade for bunch races is possible a good idea.
  14. I recall my broker saying you get bigger discounts for doing the fitness assessment - I am not sure if I am correct.
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