What a lekker day out on the road. Fantastic weather and incident free riding for me. Beat my sub 4 target by a good 20 minutes. Such a lovely day marred by the news of three race-related deaths. Terrible news, RIP and condolences to the loved ones.
I think a point to note is this. Slapping on a cheap coin cell rear light just doesn't cut it. you can put 3 of those on, it is not good enough IMO. Spend some money and get something decent. I read about the Bontrager Flare R being an exceptional light. Then I saw someone with it on and it really is astounding how far those things can be seen. Decided there and then to get one.
I just want to give a special mention to the 2 idiots in matching Rawson kit that came down Tiekiedraai this morning, on the wrong side of the road, with no lights, in fast moving traffic. Guys, what you are doing is wrong, illegal and dangerous.
I've had good results with White Lightning Clean and Epic. Chain is on 4500km and still going bedonnderd. Had less fortune with Max Wax, chain went out of spec at 1700km. But then again, different chains, different bikes.
