virgo

Enjoy the ride of course! Don't over exert yourself at the begining' date=' find a group of the same pace to ride with, or just go solo and take it as it goes.. I never take it too seriously in terms of training etc, and one the many thousands that are just happy to finish without keeling over with a cardiac up Smitwinkels. This year was af-kuk though big time, esp. going up Boyes in that wind, when I didnt know what to expect, and the wind made it very hard for the casual rider to ride in slip-stream groups. It was also the first time I ever had to use my granny gear to go down a hill! (road to Camps Bay) Thanks! These guys make me nervous - it seems that Boyce/Boys drive is hectic!! [/quote']

Any pointers for a newbie cyclist and first-time Argus-rider?

Ag, please, daddy, can I have one? virgo2009-09-02 08:42:17

I'm with you on this one - definitely black! Or maybe charcoal? With white printed on it! Ladies knows best

Maybe these idiots are just jealous because they don't have the time to ride - living lonely lives - definitely a lack of 'love' in their lives. Whenever I see someone doing something that they enjoy - or have to put effort into to succeed - I smile and acknowledge what they do. And I'm glad that they can do it. Life is way to short to be so pathetic.

HAHAHA - Awesome idea LOL

Sorry' date=' oh god of dropoffs. We are not worthy. [/quote'] You know Az (pardon the pun), it is easier than it looks! Why don't you give it a bash , will you? Please?

I'm impressed! Cyclists are clever!

Oki Doki! You're the clever one Thanks

Check out www.dryland.co.za Date:29 Aug 2009 or contact: Essie Esterhuyse 0842791065 or I can e-mail the entry form to you if you give me your e-mail address. Here or PM me. There are road distances as well.

Hey - trust me - lots of guts!! I'm also new to mtb (actually cycling!) and I did a 15km mtb as a first off-road experience. Then did a ladies mtb skills course at Dirtopia. At least got some insight there. Helped a lot. Now for the next step this weekend: 45km mtb. This might qualify as stupidity! That's the only times I have ever rode off-road. Isn't it just fun! Despite all the bruises - I look like I've been in an accident after every ride! - I love it

I can easily recommend the following mtb club. The Tygerberg mtb-club. Contact the secretary - Adrian Winsor on : mountainbiker@mweb.co.za They are a great bunch of guys who are willing to help. Good luck and keep us updated!

Yes? Enlighten me too....

Although I don't know either Estelle, her husband or the other lady in the accident, I can only pray for you all. That must have been a horrible experience. So sorry to hear about it.

Congrats to all who did the trans-Baviaans. Especially my CT (Tygerberg) friends! Awesome guys!!

Hi, been an Majik Forest this past weekend and the guys are doing an excellent job to create new trails and improving the whole riding experience. Go and have fun there - you'll enjoy it!

Oh, cool! Thanks for your help! Appreciate it.

Majik is not closed. Contact Tygerberg Mountainbike Club for any info you need. They are very helpful.

At the risk of sounding extremely "uninformed", who, what and where is this CWC? I'm still very new at this cycling business - that's my excuse and I"m sticking to it

Hi, there It seems we're more or less on the same page. I regularly do 20km and have done longer rides on the weekends (but only a couple of times). I would like to know more about you as well - no info on your profile? male/female, etc, etc I'm female and my husband does not cycle, but when I do longer rides (twice! ha-ha) he comes and just checks up on me. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Hi I might be interested, depending on when, where and what distances and speed you're looking at. Maybe if you can give more info on what you have in mind, it can help.