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Hello all,<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Acsis Sports Hub will be having a road Club Ride this Sunday 21 October 2007. We will be having 3 groups - Fast, Medium and Slow. You do not need to be a member so please feel free to join us. Time: 07h00 (we will only wait 2 min so don't be late) Staring Place: <?:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> Blue Route Centre. (Restaurant Azure outside of the Woolworths entrance) Routes: Fast group: Main Road around the Peninsula, Slangkop and back over Oukaapseweg, past Pollsmore Prison and back to the Centre Medium: Main Road around the Peninsula, ?Soetwaterhill? and back over Oukaapseweg, past Pollsmore Prison and back to the Centre Slow: Main Road to Simonstown, Black hill, Main Road and back to the Centre Duration: 2.5 ? 3 hrs. Backup Vehicle: The acsis team car will do backup and will stay with the slow group If you do not feel like riding the whole route with us, you are more than welcome to turn around at any point. A different mail regarding Saturday?s MTB rides will follow tomorrow. Hope to see you all there

Morning All,<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Acsis Sports Hub will be doing a "beginners" Mountain Bike ride in the lower forest in Tokai. If you are interested please call/email Glyn MEETING PLACE: BP Garage Blue Route Mall TIME: 14H00 pm CONTACT: Glyn - 0721707547 -glyn@lifeacademy.co.za AND FOR THE ADVANCED: There will be ride this Sunday 21 October 2007. You do not need to be a member so please feel free to join us . Time: 09h00 am Place: Jonkershoek Gate (Meet Lance & Aylex (from Epic bikeshop who will take this ride) Routes: Long ride in Jonkershoek Contact: Aylex/ Lance on 08345482254 If you do not feel like riding the whole route with us you are more than welcome to turn around at any point. Hope to see you all there Cheers Elton

Morning All,<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Acsis Sports Hub will be having its first Club Ride this Sunday 14 October 2007. You do not need to be a member so please feel free to join us . This ride is open to anyone who is interested in Cycling. Time: 07h00 (we will only wait 2 min so don't be late) Place: Blue Route Centre. (Restaurant outside of the Woolworths entrance) Route: Main Road around the Peninsula and back over Oukaapseweg, past Pollsmore Prison and back to the Centre Duration: 2.5 ? 3 hrs. Backup Vehicle: The acsis team car will do backup so you can place spare tubes etc. in the car. If you do not feel like riding the whole route with us you are more than welcome to turn around at any point. Hope to see you all there Cheers

Delgado - Have there been any to date? yes, there was 1 white kid but as far as I know he lost interest due to external factors. Shaun, We were and are still very keen to get involved with your project. This is not the forum to be fighting. As previously asked, please send the proposal as I requested three months ago.

With regards to Shaun and his signs................. PPA was and still keen to be involved in the Cape but have not success in getting more info from him. I've had talks with the City of Cape Town staff who are keen to be involved. So, we are not as apathetic but awaiting more info to be forthcoming

LCA does not discriminate ito of colour. Yes, they may be based in Khaya but should a white kid come who has finincial constraints and potential committment, they would be considered I believe. This is not about race but creating opportunities and building a culture and love for cycling which was suppressed. Yes, there are commuters but we need to move onto the next level........

Guys, The LCA has chosen these kids on merit!!!!!!!! There were coloureds and whites were also eligible for selection but didn't meet the critreia with the exception of 1 - Kurt. Most of you fail to see the bigger picture........... these okes are icons in their community. I've been to the clubhouse. Here 100's of kids stand around waiting for an opportunity to ride. And yes, you may say......... use the money for them but CSC has extended an invitation to these guys and the potential partnership is going to be cemented and we in SA will be reaping the rewards. What this space. LCA has been successfull in having the then Liberty now Acsis Team. Yes, they may not be on the podiums too often but they are there in the bunches. Luthando was selected for the UCI B's as a sample of the results. As for the Raleigh's of CSA, I agree 500% that there was no sustainable support and assistance for the handout. These guys here work for what they have and know that the equipment is not theirs and can be taken away should they fail to ride or continue to show interest PPA supports this initaitive and we give them our full support and blessing. They do great work and we are honoured to be associtaed with them and their efforts.

I'm there too. Still have space for mechanical back-up for the teams

Mallo, I agree about the quota system is crap but that's one of the ways to get the awareness out there

I believe that thecycling is a close knitt community, who occasionally takes note of new comers unless they show potential by kicking ass!!!!!!!! I agree about the Springbok issue, but we need to somehow open people's eyes to move away from the blinkers. "Life is not always about me" - give something back, to grow the sport and make it better

I agree with the "quota" system, except that the riders need to be of equal ability - which is a bit difficult to find. This is due to lack of funding and effort to be involved by all the loud mouths!!! If there are more willing people to help with development and nurturing of young riders, then the gap will be bridged sooner. Please look at ways of offering assistance to local clubs in your area through the local associations like PPA, GPPA, CGU or contact the CSA office for a contact in your region. My 2c

the UK based trainer is Jeff Beach. We are in the process of sourcing potential national trainers to be based in their cities. As for the cost, will have to come back to you. There are 7 levels - from basic componetry to complete strip and reassemble. Their will also be a special course on wheel building.

we are in the final stages of putting it together. The master trainer will be training me and others in mid October. The first course will be mid November I think. Watch this space ....... will keep you in the loop

Hi guys and Dolls, Thanks for the comments and thoughts. In conjunction with Weldtite, Life Development Academy, PPA and the thus far Dept. of Transport, I'm co-ordinating and will be presenting along with other qualified persons, a national 6 level Bicycle Mechanical Course which is accredited in the UK. Thses courses will be presented to persons like us, regular riders and to disadvantaged communities with the aim of educating the commuters and possible job creation. Would you support such an initiative?

Morning all, Was wondering if any-one of a bicycle mechanical course presently happening to broaden my knowledge of how my bike works. Thanks