justanotherbiker

*Very* nice! I've never seen my back yard in this light. I felt bad closing off my street in 2015 as the guys would always shuttle up there. @Peach. if you guys need the gate in the cement palisade opened next time, let me know... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've avoided the typical colds and flu but have been suffering with something far more sinister: neck and spine "issues". Started off with 3 weeks worth of migraines. First week just the migraines but the second week it was clearly my neck. This is one bastard of a muscle spasm if that's all it is. I've had the whole gamut of tests done and no indications of an issue. So it's just been physio. First physio wasn't helping but the second physio is amazing. Right now it's my third day without pain meds/anti-inflammatories/muscle relaxants and no headaches. I've avoided any cycling whatsoever but may get back on the horse this weekend... Luckily that USN training program I won is on ice until Waylon's schedule frees up; else it might have gone to waste. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just to add another option to the list, Giant has a really well built 12" balance bike. I posted photos of mine here. The cost is double that of the Avalanche Munky but the quality alone sold me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm sorry I had to skip this one. Jealous with the feedback. I've picked up a neck injury unrelated to biking or anything else. Curse my luck, I've never had anything like this before. Anyone have some photos to share? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What a beauty. I'll trade my steed for that tomorrow. I really need to stop looking at new bikes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@PhilipV I love the colour scheme of that Trance! Saw one in person the weekend and it made my heart skip a beat. Right next to it was a Trance with Avid brakes. Then I had to leave because I have a newish bike already! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Apologies for the off topic but that's a nice balance bike! What is it? Edit: congrats OP!

I was there the weekend and they had no Santa Cruz stock.

At the shop: Garden trails: It has begun. 2016 Giant Pre 12". 15 More years training and then we do the Cape Epic together. Should be enough time to save for the (insane) entry fee. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I normally do this route which is a 25km loop of sorts with 450m elevation up and 483m elevation down. I always park outside The Trailhead and try make it back for coffee. There are some awesome sections William Nicol way but I am wary of that side...

I always ride the Spruit alone. It really sucks that now one has to be on the lookout without being able to just kick down. I'm not too good at meeting others at specific times after doing battle with traffic all week - hence the solitary rides there. (I'll easily do an 11am or 12pm ride, not 5:30am)

There's supposedly a drop at the Emperor's MTB Classic this weekend. How does that one rate?

Oh boy. Doesn't sound "great" at all. I guess it's one for the bucket list and I don't need to do it again next year.

Thanks for these great articles, Bike Hub. I'm truly glad I found this forum while taking up cycling again.

Whoa! I only checked here now after entering for Stage 7. I must seem like a greedy git! Please withdraw me from the Stage 7 comp. Thanks Bike Hub and USN!