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Hi guys Amid the whole controversy of the Commonwealth Games selection, we still have the honor of a Saffa in the form of Philip Buys representing our country. Speaking as a personal friend, I know he will give it all to make his country proud. So although not everybody agrees with his selection, let's still unite behind the great guy that will definitely make us proud and hopefully bring back a medal. Follow our Facebook and Twitter pages to show your support and let's skyrocket his confidence before the big day! Facebook : The Philforce Twitter : @thephilforce We will keep you posted with regular updates.

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They'll be racing on 650b dual suspensions.

At this stage its not entirely fair to judge on past results. Yes I agree in the past Phil hasn't been a force to reckon with in the majority of XCM races. Mostly because all of his training was focused on XCO. They won last year's African jersey almost purely on XCO specific training. Partnering with Nino this year has shifted his focus primarily to XCM racing with Epic as the end goal. Seeing how hard and disciplined he has trained the last few months, specifically for Epic, I reckon they will at least be podium contenders.

Why? Have you seen either of their training programmes?

On the entries page there is an option stating whether you would like to purchase a new number board or use the one already allocated to you(if its not your first race). Its your own stupidity if you dont read through the entry correctly and arrogant to throw a tantrum if you dont have your facts straight about it.

I saw an announcement by Advendurance that the MTN Gravel Travel race in Wellington will serve as SA XCM champs this year.

I bought the Scott MTB Pro shoes about a year ago at Hotspot cycles for R 1200. AND THEY'RE AWESOME! Much better than the Sidi's I had before them.

Well done Tim! Hats off to the route planning. Last year the 70 and 40 joined in a piece of single track which caused some congestion. I see this year the route is in the opposite direction than last year. This means the 70 and 40 meet at a point where there is very little single track left in the race. This will definitely ease the congestion and provide room for riders to pass! Cant wait!

Serious issues with entries. Over this race now.

+1. If you like cycling, "inspiration" to go ride shouldn't be an issue. If you're a roadie then I would understand a lack of inspiration...

Ja its quite unfair blaming the carrier for being illegal. Its only your common sense that got you that fine. If you have a legal drivers licence, this should be obvious...

Silverback Storm 1 is a carbon 29er with full XT groupset, Rock Shox Sid RL and ZTR Crest rims and hubs. Also SLK carbon seatpost, stem and handlebar. According to the review in March edition of Tread magazine in retails for R 24999. I would say thats a good buy as well adding to MintSauce's post.

I grew up in Bethlehem 50km away and I can tell you that camping in May would require defrosting yourself in the morning... Rather avoid camping if you can.

Not having to ride with tubes obviously...

Thanks guys I appreciate the help!

Hi guys Im probably a dummy by asking this. I use a Joe's No-flats tubeless rim tape and valve system on DT Swiss X455 wheels. The removable part of the valve keeps clogging because of the sealant and for that reason I need about 5 Bar of pressure to inflate my wheels at glacier pace. Any tips on fixing this? At the moment I remove the valve insert, inflate and then put the insert back while blocking the valve with my finger... Very frustrating.

Probably the worst route I have ever done. For R 160 you at least expect that they would cut some grass or pretend that they did any effort with building some sort of a route. Really dissapointed that I entered this race...

Anyone that said either Pretoria or Johannesburg either has severe brain damage or they have never travelled outside Gauteng's borders with a bicycle on the bike rack. Only places here that can even be in the shadow of places like PMB, Sabie and Western Cape are Groenkloof, Fountains valley and Rietvlei.

I ride those routes about 3 times a week and I have been doing it for about 3 years now. Never had or even heard of problems in the area. Even on solo rides. But yes there are a few areas that looks a bit dodgy...

Future life is the ONLY cereal for cycling! I drink a future life shake practically every morning of my life. The world would be an empty place without it...

Try tilting your seat more backward. Might be that its too far forward and your hands are taking the pressure of your body sliding forward due to the slope of the seat.

Hi guys I read the review of Ghost's HTX 9000 29er in the latest copy of Tread magazine. Reasonably spec'd bike at a good price according to the magazine. Apparently its one of Ghost's first 29er's that was brought out in January this year. Does anybody know if anyone in SA sells them? I've tried to contact Ballistic Bike trading a few times but its like trying to contact someone at the local municipality...

Yup. Only roadies that can be this lazy riding behind trucks the whole time...

Jy huil soos n klein kind oor niks. Jou pa moet jou pakslae gee...