Andrew_Smith

Running shoes (road and trail) are super personal. What works for me would maybe not work for you. I recommend you go see Oom Bennie in Stellenbosch. I wish I had done it sooner! Got exactly what I needed for my feet. https://runnersedge.co.za/

For the techies, I’ve built a quick prototype — a simple React web app that uploads Garmin activities to Strava. From my understanding, even if Strava removes native Garmin syncing, it should still be possible to upload manually via their API (regardless of device type). In my case, I’m focusing on Garmin devices and .FIT files. There might already be similar tools out there (I could be wrong), but as a runner who loves Strava and exclusively uses Garmin devices, I want to help keep that connection alive. There are still tons of room for improvement. I’m experimenting with ways to automate it further, like having a daily script fetch the latest activity and push it to Strava automatically, removing the need to download and upload manually. https://github.com/iiSmitty/garmin-strava-uploader

Apologies if this has been discussed before, but I feel the Cape Epic attracts some riders with more money than experience—since it’s such an expensive race for us mere peasants. Some assume that a bit of riding is enough to prepare them for the challenge. Surely, there could be a qualification system, similar to the Comrades Marathon, where participants need to meet certain criteria before entering. Of course, this wouldn’t be a perfect solution, and the organisers might not support it since they’d risk losing paying participants. Anyway, great riding from Tristan and Marco, proudly representing South Africa among the big international names!

My friend got a new setup:

I no longer ride bikes - I am just here for the good coffee info and images. Thanks guys.

We live in a beautiful country.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, it was a humbling experience realising I cannot properly ride a bike - a lot of technique goes into it. I struggled a lot with the figure of eights, counterbalancing with my body to avoid the bike from tipping over. Something I'll have to practise in my own time, I see there is an empty field spot where I can pack out the cones to train, and if the bike drops, it is at least on grass and not tar.

The costs was R650 for non-members and R550 for BMW Club Members. We started meeting from 08:00 for coffee and muffins. 13:00 we got lunch at Anura Restaurant (which is included with the course fee). We finish with the training just after 16:00. So I feel you got your money's worth and I'll definitely do it again.

Sure, here you go. Sadly no photos of the manoeuvre or such. A GoPro would have been helpful on that. Level 1 training: - Safety regarding your clothing - LOS (Look Up, Open Up (be loose on the bike), Stand (for the technical stuff/when it gets scary) - Setting up your bike for off-road riding - Balancing (walking around your bike keep it up with one hand) - Picking up your bike - Take offs - U-turns and figure of eights. - Emergency braking (with locking of the rear wheel) - Escape your "kopwurm" as Oom Neels said (stop blaming your bike/tyre setup/controls) and RYB - Ride Your Bike!

Awesome day out with BMW for training at Anura Vineyards.

Forgot about him on Wild Dog, thank you for sharing. I would definitely like one for my G650X. My bike has also been decat.

And ready for the wall.

When I saw this, I was instantly in love. A man can dream, right? https://www.fjhanekom.com/

My 'other bike' took me here as well:

How does airport parking work with the bike at Cape Town International? A lot of queries on the Wild Dog forum but no clear cut answer.