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if someone can offer up an extremely good reason as to why this was a bad move, or why it should be opened to anyone, instead of helping those which need it most, I'll be happy to change my mind.
The reason it is a bad move, is because they are using race as a divider. In our current political climate, everything is polarized as white vs black vs colored. Take the color out of it.
I would much rather them design the business model as a using a % of the investment to be used for actual tangible development. Build schools in rural areas, build clinics, build houses, sponsor transport etc. Whatever the most needy (as the plan is alluding to "benefit") needs, fill that gap.
We have enough over eager politicians, stay our of politics and muddying the water with ongoing race issues.
It's the same as someone taking 1000 pictures of them helping someone - it's more to do about your own image than the person you are helping. If you want to really help - as a company - build something people can use.
My next investment for cleaning cassette's and whatever else needs a cleaning...
http://www.labotec.co.za/new-range-price-competitive-ultrasonic-cleaners/
I did not like the 22km loop we started with...boring and thick grass for 80% of the route. Once we turned on the 54km loop it was back to the fun side. I really enjoyed the ride...cramped and suffering up the hills but all worth it. I expected the punisher to be an extension of the 54km..
Won't do the same 22/54 punisher again, and rather enjoy the 54km. A Lot less bottlenecks all round and less people on route. Can't complain about traffic and the odd bottleneck. Will definitely be back
Not much info on the website from what I can see.
Looking for some tips as this is my first i.e. where is best place to park, where does one find seeding info as website says it will be sent out via sms on 22/23 May yet I got squat, what time does 72km race kick off - assume 7am per website as it doesn't specify which distance the 7am start is for but assume Punisher kicks off first?
Any other tips/advice that might be useful
Not sure about starting times, but as for parking - there are ample space at Marks park on the 2 sports fields. Get there with some time to spare as the roads leading into Marks park gets pretty busy with only 2 entry points. There are normally some pigeon box safes to store your keys etc in.
Get there early enough to enjoy the coffee and vie before setting of on the punisher. Going to be a long day out for the punisher....expecting some serious fun and serious climbing.
Remember to take a bike light with..... it does help through the tunnels.
Oh...and dry clothes for after the event...it gets very wet and very cold 5km in....
Most important - GO HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE
I had to re-link my Polar watch with the Disco app this week, and received a notification that Polar's support for uploads will be terminated end 2019. Does anyone else have some info on this...
By the look of it, I will have to change to Garmin, or whoever remains supported and accepted, in order to accumulate the training points.
72km entry done and dusted..... now to get the legs to make it through the day!
After a hard day on my feet, most comfortable shoes I've got. I was involved in a little fender bender on the N1 in '96 and my left foot got behind the brake pedal (dad's '95 automatic Merc written off) and the brake pedal lever crushed the bones on top of my foot beyond repair. So now I'm sitting with a stiff ankle and one buggered up left foot. Only have up and down movement without any sideways movement.
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Luckily only a fender bender....sure that would buff out...
Sticking to the topic:
Saddle Bags on Road Bikes: cool or uncool?
Not AXE cool but also not camelbak with hairy legs and hidden socks uncool. Allowed to give the guy with the camelbak a chirp or 2 when no one is watching, but not allowed to be class president or fines master. If you can life with a few chirps... go for it.
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I have some of the Red-E products, and they are really worth every cent. Wont buy something else.
I stuffed up my car charger, NOT their fault, but they still helped me out with the adapter needed. Excellent service
You should really look at wearing contacts. I can't imagine wearing glasses in any stage of a race. You would then also need prescription glasses on the bike as I don't believe normal glasses offer enough protection and shielding from the wind.
I do have prescription glasses which I use for the bike and run, and that works pretty well... used to use normal frame and then decided an a pair of Oakley Flak 2.0 with the right lenses...made a huge difference in protection and comfort.
You not able to wear contact lenses? I wear contact lenses with goggle with no problem at all
I have tried contacts for normal daily use...which did not end well...
Might be worth it to give it another go.... Haven't even thought of contacts again
Thanks
I am new to the swimming/sinking sport, and besides the normal handicap of being 15kg overweight and not having done any swimming for years, I wear prescription glasses. So here in lies the problem...if I take them off, I cannot see a whale swim past, never-mind spot a buoy at 200m
Which goggles offer prescription lenses (I only found some TYR models in the UK) and where do I go for this in SA?
It will not help me having the hydrodynamics of a brick...but at least I can then see where everyone is disappearing to
Ok...so I have entered a sprint Tri in October - 11global at Suncity. As I have only been cycling, the whole swimming and even running is fairly new to me.
Started with swimming as this is my weakest discipline. Week 1 did not go well so starting with some lessons coming Saturday.
I am worried about the swimming as this is where i see I will loose the most time, and spent the most energy.
What is a decent distance to cover before I attempt a open water swim. At this stage , I do laps in an 25m indoor pool. Can do 20-30 laps with a short stop at each end.
Must admit I enjoy exercising more than 1 sport, keeps it interesting! Looking forward to actually not drowning and starting to enjoy the challenges.
As the participating athlete - you are responsible for what you take - no matter who presents it to you - be it a medic under a tree, a waiter at the juice bar or a friend in the parking lot - you consume it, so it's your responsibility.
I do however think there should be a list of allowed medicines for each common race related symptom, surely dehydration, nausea, cramps etc are to be expected. These should be treatable, without preventing the athlete from continuing. the race organizers can, in consultation with doctors, inform the medical teams of the required meds to be administered well in advance.. The medics/doctors are well trained and know their meds - that's what they do - so they should be able to treat "normal" race symptoms using prescribed meds vs stock medical kit meds without compromising their quality and level of care.
If, for what ever reason, you need some additional meds, the doctor should be able to stop you from continuing for medical reasons. Again - they are the medical staff - they know what can and cannot be done safely - medically.
Think of F1, rugby etc where the doctor CAN make the call to refuse the athlete to continue.
The responsibility ends with the athlete, and so it should - but to expect every athlete to be a medical doctor whilst riding is not helping.
Die MUISHOND's chain broke on day 1 of Sani....the chain was to scared to fall and hanged on until the end
Goodness - those are holes in the fork lowers as well. LOL.
And the seatpost.....
Someone's gonna get hurt a real bad... 
So I did my 1st 20min FTP yesterday.... was not as bad as i thought it would go...
Sure the results are not great but overall I'm ok with it. At least I now have a base to work from and measure improvement....hopefully!
So to name and shame...
Power: 215W
Weight: 85kg
W/kg: (215x0.95)/85 = 2.40
some serious training required here....
Good day guys,
I am glad to hear some people enjoyed it - I did not...at all...
We anticipated a 70km ride as advertised and ended up doing 57km, pretty sure we followed all the signs and other riders so where did the other 15km go?
On the upcoming events brochure at reception we saw some other events, all advertised as 60/40 distance..Are these events not required to fall within a 5% tolerance of advertised distance? For someone who had to get up at 4 am to get to the event i more than disappointed in the route which was BORING as hell....whoever thought having us doing criss-cross loops in the veld qualified as an mtb event should please do some USN/Subaru events. I was bored out of my mind sitting like a duck peddling along what looked like a bakkies tracks trying to make up some k's in the veld.
Sure I like the more technical challenges, and some of our friends hate technical riding, and even they complained about the boring route...so I am pretty sure it wasn't just me.
I was one happy camper to see the finish line as it meant I could go home and try and forget about this waste of a day. Sure its fun being on the bike with friends and turning the pedals, but much less so when i feel let down by what seems to be over optimistic advertising.
Apart from the sand which made for some interesting times on the bike, and the river section, it felt more like a dirt roadie ride next to the tarmac.
As for the water points - water point 1/2 (same stop) had some real nice refreshing water and energy drinks, even for us slower riders. The poor people at water point 3 didn't have any shade, some of the water sachets were still cold but I feel sorry for the people having to stand in the sun the whole time. All the people were very friendly and helpful, thanks to all you guys and girls for taking the time and energy to help us "enjoy" a mtb'ing day.
I loved the venue though... will be back for some fun in the sun with the family.
I just had to create a need to "need" new grips... Now that I have turned the "I want this" into a "I NEED this", I am patiently waiting for 1 x black grips.
Woohoo...
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I get your argument, and agree, in part, with your point of view. The bold section though is an assumption. The "qualifying" factor is not your income - but your skin color.
If it were to benefit the poor/needy - then let THAT be your entry point, not your race.