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Slightly off topic but found this photo of me (on the left) and my brother (on the right) of us getting ready for a ride with our dad. Circa late 1970's Good old BSA bikes. Mind the fashion.

I also admit to not managing my fluid intake correctly. Thought that I was drinking more than enough until the Hamstring cramps hit at the top of Jan Smuts. Even trying to walk was bloody painful. Thanks to marshal at the finish line who helped me un-stradle my bike as both legs just seized when I stopped. No one to blame but myself.

were you the ones handing out the Oranges? If so thanks a mill. Also got some ice for the shorts to keep the muscles cool.

George would be the better choice. Close to Wilderness with some nice MTB rides up to Harkerville and surrounds. Depending on fitness, you could also look to do Montagu pass (not sure of condition though post the rains) but there is a nice wine farm the other side of the pass that one can stop at for lunch etc. Also some decent farm roads out airport way as well.

Just used the stats from Racetec and Finish Time from my individual finish times. May not be all that accurate but still indicative of the decreasing numbers

Although it was in direct sun, my Garmin registered 45 degrees on the section up to Wits.

Factor in the ride from the car to the start and back again, you are looking at over a 100Kays. (depending on where you parked) As you said, some of us enjoy it, most don't.

Anyone else get the sense that Ride Joburg (94.7) is starting to loose it's appeal? I am sure covid had a big part to play but looking at the decrease in the numbers over the last 10 years, it is evident that entries have decreased by over 50% with this year being the lowest. 2023 +/- 8500 starters 2022 +/- 9300 starters 2021 +/- 9500 starters 2019 +/- 15800 starters 2018 +/- 18400 starters 2017 +/- 20000 starters 2016 +/- 20300 starters 2015 +/- 21500 starters 2014 +/- 21700 starters 2013 +/- 20800 starters Thoughts??

No worries. You can send me a virtual 🍺

Fun day out. Coffee at Dunkeld. Helped a gent out with flat near the zoo. Helped a lady out going up to Wits who cramped and toppled over. @Frosty saw the poor person who passed just by Gold Reef. Condolences to the family

Yes. Came through this afternoon. WhatsApp and email. Thanks

Pretty much sums it up

Has anyone received any comms about number collection etc? No QR codes received as yet, zero comms about dates etc. This year just seems to be very disorganized.

Although I run Tubeless, carry a spare tube (been burnt before), a bomb and multitool. As Frosty said, lots of assistance on route and others willing to lend a hand (that is if they are not going for a PB or Strava Segment🤣)

Maybe someone needs to tell their website admin that the MTB race was yesterday and is thus finished?

Not that I am totally familiar with the stadium layout, but looking at the vid, it looks as if the finish will impede on the late starters.

Looks to be same bike just with what looks like a different wheel set. Hope the OP can validate this.

I'll start the weather predictions: Head wind on M1...

Awesome coastline, When I was a laaitie we drove from San Fransico to LA. If you have a chance and are near San Simeon, be sure to visit Hearst Castle.

Court case has finally started. Updates on cyclingweekly FB page

An hr to get to Kyalami and then the fun starts....

Morning Welcome to the hub. I would rather look at a Hardtail MTB. More versatile and more comfortable than a road bike. Lots of options in the classifieds based on budget

My dream is for one of these Serie Titanio Espresso Maker by Super Veloce (Mossel Bay)

To steer the post in a different direction, what are the weather god predictions for the day? If the last couple of days are to go by, I predict a hot and windy ride.

My last rant about how flawed the seeding process is. Chatting to my next-door neighbour (who also cycles), who completed last years race in 4hr 30 and has not done any races this year, is seeded in 'B'. The mind boggles when the organisers give the 'Based on Merit' excuse as to why your reseeding request was declined. That said, will just treat this years ride as a fun day out with maybe a coffee stop (or beer) on the way