Andyr249

Cycle-Babe - just approach the Argus the same way as you approached the 94.7 and you will be fine. In my opinion the Argus is easier than the 94.7 so you should be fine. The two events are very similar, especially in terms of the start with the double row of pens so you are used to that. Just relax, ride safely and enjoy the ride!

That is an awesome result for the South Africans!!

ActiveC - if he uses this stretch of road often then one day skip your run, take your car and camera and get a pic of him. Take that to the police as well as post it here. Sad thing is that he is probably the type that can't be spoken to.

Kid, you should also move!

Good pics Ronelle! Get well soon Riaan!Andyr2492010-03-03 04:11:06

Yes Geno, now all we need are the turns and the number descriptions!

Frosty-Where in Alberton do you start?

Looks fantastic! Enjoy it!

Thanks for that Luke. Great description!

You should know the rules by now! Where is the couch??? Looks mean though!!Andyr2492010-03-02 16:33:36

Now I learnt something. Bit far from me unfortunately.

But then again a sub 3 Argus has thus far evade me............. Hope to do one this year though. Would've got it last year if the Capies didn't decide to test their wind machine!

It is but not as tricky as everyone made it out to be last year. For me at least. I was expecting it to be much worse than what it really was. Maybe the lower groups had more difficulty.

I did the Komorant short distance and don't even appear on the results page. And they got the timing wrong by quite a bit!

My best was 3:10 in 2006 on a Trek 1500 with 9 speed Ultegra. I started riding in 2002 (racing in 2004 and first Argus in 2005) on dad's old bike which he got in the late 80's early 90's. It was a Panasonic DX5000 with Shimano 6 speed and those toe clip pedals. Still have the bike.

Maybe they want us to ride very fast this year!

Happy Birthday! Have a great one!

Don't you Capies want us to ride the Argus anymore? Snoek, please try arrange for the wind to blow from behind us this time if there has to be wind. One thing I have learnt about Cape Town is that you can't expect anything weather wise. Last year they were going on about the heat and then I look out the window at dinner and see the wind getting stronger and stronger. Heat was forgotten and wind was the main thing. I have also ridden the Argus in all seasons weather. A few years back there was wind and no wind, hot and cold, rain and shine. You okes really have funny weather! But I suppose it makes it interesting!

Where is Parkrand? Boksburg?

We did it last year in the wind and it was no problem at all. It isn't really a "climb" per say. More of a few undulations than anything else.

Just do not fall. You won't have another opportunity to try the trial!