The expat cyclist

Ag hel, as ek net 'n race by babbas kan wen is ek happy.

Just a slight hi-jack: We are going to run out of carbon fibre soon I think. Thanks to Boeing and Airbus.

Ek dag dis 150km. Eendag as ek 'n fiets het Perry, dan kom ry ek saam. Eendag.

Gloves? Really? Gloves and a helmet??? Nee boet, you should rather keep still and play dead. When you start cycling and you are on a budget for gear. 1. Helmet 2. Cycling shorts The end.

Simple, for a budget of 4K he can get a "rigid" softail that weighs more than the moon. Age has got nothing to do with what kind of bike you should get.

Check www.waterpoint.co.za for details boet

Oooooooooooh, nou het julle die (ander) oom omgekrap. But I feel you. It is like people expect you to turn over and rot once you turn 30'ish.

Ai. Kamakazi you noob! It is simple. When you stand while climbing, it moves your body forward, which will stop the front end from lifting. Plus, as said before, it aids in power transfer. And another thing boet - try this. Clench your left hand in a fist. Hold it horisontal. Feel the muscles in your forearm (If you have any). Now, change to position to vertical like you would holding onto a bar end. Feel the difference? Oh and Patches, riding the Dakar on a bike can not be compared to riding a bicycle in the Epic.

I get this sms: Hi. If product is still available, please phone me on this number. Sorry boet, you can phone me. Then I get this: I am in Durban. If I pay you from this side will you deliver in Houghton? Uhm. No. (He has not replied again.)

I think this might be a good place to leave a few thoughts: First off, Merry Christmas to you 'oll. Secondly, may I ask why you Robo, did not just get off your bike and hike it down? Not even the pro's can ride everything! And there is no shame in getting off and hiking it down. I remember taking my wife to Groenkloof when she was still a newbie. In the beginning there were certain obsticles that she could not ride.She got off and walked them. So what? As her confidence grew, she challenged herself and very soon she was able to ride the whole route. My advice to newbies would be: Don't be to proud to admit that an obsticle is beyound your skill set. Get off and walk it. And if anyone laughs at you, just remember that the only reason they laugh is because they have been there too. Happy riding!

Nice having your friends laugh at you. I woukd have too.

Are you allowed to laugh at your wife if she wipes out? Ok, I ask first if she is ok before I laugh at her...On the other hand, she laughs at me first and THEN asks if I am ok...

Oh and I have to add that 3 years ago, my wiife was a newby and I felt like the OP...But today she is fast enough that even I can ride lekke in her slip!!! This I also think is because I did not push her and made her feel like a newby. I just let her develop at her own pace!!!

I just finished a 90min ride with my wife... The reason I ride with her is so that she gets the chance to improve as a cyclist. On days like this, it isn't about me. Also, this is the only time I realy get to go slow(er) and just friggen enjoy the ride and spending time with my wife! A ride with your wife should be just that: A ride! When the ride is over you can go out and race.

Nope, it was the same.

Here are it. Babas_Classic_MTB_201112161.pdf

Then it are your browser oom Thug want mine says 16/12/2011.

I was going to ask why it takes so long... Can't you give out the prizes that have been confirmed so long? It sucks having to wait for the ladies when the men have already been sorted?

Uhm, no it doesn't.

May I just make an observation? Ever wondered why beer comes in a coloured bottle? Because sunlight affects the taste of the beer. You should enjoy that straight from the bottle or at least dump it in a coloured glass. And that is why Millers taste like crap. (Yes, I know it is a draught, but still...)

Be honest - you WANT to spend money and buy a new one, right? So, open up the old one and have a look see. If you stuff it up, well, then you will have an awsome excuse to go buy a new one! Sorted!

• Is my free hub body toast or can I open up this puppy and service her I dunno boet - can you? Me? Well I are an Engineer...I open **** up! Even if you want to/will replace the free hub body, open it up anyway and have a look see inside...Who knows what you might end up learning.

My wife has about 6 pairs of running shoes in her closet...and she is not even a runner! So, there is no chance in hell that my wife would wear those. She'd throw me out wit' dem shoes!

Usually they are fast with the results - but his is December boet. Most peeps are on holiday already...

4:52AM??? That is like EARLY. Now that impresses me!