Chingy182

How many times did you swat at your screen?

I've used them a couple of times, thought their service was good enough, considering everything in this country. Something I am not happy about this time around; I added some marked down items on the website to my basket, only to be told that the prices with suppliers have gone up. Almost added R1500 to my original order - I just left it and will wait for a special deal when it arrives again. I do want to support them more.

Sorry this had to happen to you. I go as far as double locking my bike - which would just slow them down by about a minute or two. My faith in humanity is about as close to zero as one can get, so someone ALWAYS stays with the bikes.

I live about 5min away from this spot and I cycle past it on my usual rides. This whole area is a hive of activity on weekends and there are always loads of people just loitering about in the road or in the parking lot. Still so many bikes left unattended. Considering how busy it actually is there, it remains amazing how nobody could see this happen

It's happened to me on a few occasions. I pop them a mail to let them know and usually get a response back saying they are aware of the issue and Safe Days will be offered retrospectively, etc... Usually is resolved and I do get my days allocated. Right now I am getting my Safe Days, so no issue my side.

My wife did her first and only K2C in 2019 in freezing cold conditions, rains, etc. She came in just under 7 hours. Training was mainly 40km rides along beach road in Blouberg where there is almost no elevation. She rode CTCT in around 5 hours We did Tokai mast once as final big prep ride to get some elevation in under the belt. One or two gravel travel events also helped. In a nutshell K2C is very doable in 7 hours without having to really overthink it.

Some seriously impressive stats from some of the guys here. My 2020 target was always to improve on 2019 and also exceed 5000km. I got so close this year... DAYS ACTIVE - 215 TIME - 331 hours DISTANCE - 4877km ELEVATION - 51 959m

Thanks Gen Even better then

In what kind of shape are we expecting to get this bike back after falling off on the N1 going around 100-120kph? Would insurance cover this?

A quick calculation on my current Myriad discount of 60% being on Level 5, Private Club, etc. vs 40% in 2021 if I don't do the health assessment. It will be about R120pm increase on my monthly premium (R1440 total for the year). Now divide that up by 2x fitness assessment at R400 each, then I'd only be saving around R600 for the year. Juice does not seem worth the squeeze

Now this too. They do the same thing with Ambulances. One of these days nobody is going to offer a assistance to anyone else in this country.

I have to agree with you on this note. I see myself as a responsible cyclist, trying my level best to be considerate when I'm out on the road. I'll keep as far left as possible when I'm going up a steep hill at 6-8kph, but when I am descending at 70+kph I see myself as completely part of traffic now and I will ride smack bang in the middle of the lane so there is no chance of a car pushing me off into the gutter and me breaking my neck.

I used to play club cricket until about 4 years ago when I just completely lost all motivation to continue. It also takes up your whole Saturday and any weekend plans to go away, etc. Gym gets really boring and monotonous after a while, although I'll admit the girls at the gym keep me coming back again. As mentioned by some other guys above, all of us cycle because we like being active and we like being outdoors. Some are competitive and need to push, whereas others can just do a ride around the block. Cycling is just lekker. I am also a very competitive person, started feeling a bit of burnout about 2 years ago from constantly trying to push myself a bit harder and improve my times, etc. Then I started getting my fiancee into cycling and been doing rides with her mostly over the last 2 years and it has completely reignited my love for the sport. Nothing better than a weekend away and taking your bikes with...

...and Paragliding

I haven't ridden that road yet, but from my understanding you're in DODGE city around Strand/Gordon's Bay area with numerous reports of muggings, etc. there in recent times. The road up the pass from Gordon's Bay is quite narrow, but once you're around Rooi Els it should be good riding all the way to Kleinmond.

Thanks for the heads up on the brake pad. Can definitely see myself instinctively pull my brakes when wanting to stop...

I just took the plunge this weekend and ordered a direct mount indoor trainer. Now looking at cassette options and pricing... I currently have a 10 speed Shimano 105 cassette with a 11-32 ratio on a gravel bike. These appear to be quite hard to come by when shopping online & pricey. There are plenty available in the 11-25 range though. Would I be correct in thinking that I would need a very similar ratio on the trainer as it would affect shifting and or chain slipping? I'm not worried about the granny gear being "heavier" Or would I be okay in going with the different size cassette?

I'm also in the medical field and I don't think the Bio can guarantee you anything. It depends entirely on the level of degeneration from your MRI report. If it is SEVERE, then surgery could be warranted. My mother had an anterior neck fusion a couple of years ago and next morning she was up and about walking in the ward. She hasn't had any complaints since. Anterior fusions have been working quite well in recent years and it also allows for more mobility than your posterior fusions. All that said, a fusion is a slippery slope, as a lot of people who have had 1 fusion, later require an additional fusion. This can be avoided if you improve your posture, lose weight, improve core strength, etc.

Momentum have also adjusted their discount on the Myriad policies. Previously you could have green healthy heart and 16 active days for 60% discount on Myriad. Now you will need a Level 5 fitness assessment score, thus eliminating a few of us

I'm sure you have probably been on this site before: https://capecycleroutes.co.za/route/cross-cape-route

On second view I was rooting for the guy in the bakkie that came screaming through the intersection to make contact with that one guy

Hi Savage I'm new to the Souff and could do with some group rides to get to know the lay of the land. Can you please send me some info on your southern group rides? I'm based in Tokai

must say I hardly even noticed

I feel sorry for this man who has received this "unwanted gift". His friends should have known better At >30km done, "like-new" feels like underselling it a bit https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/407049/pinarello-dogma-f10-disc

Honestly, I didn't mind at all. Being locked up for so long, it is refreshing going out on a morning ride with 10 000 people around me. The only slightly annoying bit was riding the Altydgedacht/D'Aria corridor with traffic going both ways and a lot of sections not really catering for an easy pass.