Wet Ears

Honestly?? Think you are on the wrong website - shouldn't you be on the News24 comments section? Ridiculous comments to say the least.

I can honestly recommend a Saris Bones, I have one and am more than happy. Fits on any type of car ie hatch back (used it on a Golf and Polo) as well as sedans (used it on a Volvo). Takes literally 2 mins to put on and does not damage the car. Been on the highway from Jhb to Durbs and the bike did not budge.

That oke is a proper tjop, here's hoping his falls off.

Don't care if it gives me superpowers - not a chance of me ever climbing into an ice bath! Will leave that up to Mr Pugh.

Shout and it shall be yours.

6 months to repair Pretoria sinkhole 2012-07-12 22:17 [/url] http://www.news24.com/images/vertline.png The Gauteng roads department will need about four to six months to repair a sinkhole on the N14 Ben Schoeman highway, it says. (File, Beeld) Johannesburg - The Gauteng roads department will need about four to six months to repair a sinkhole on the N14 Ben Schoeman highway, it said on Thursday. "Considering the extent of the work, technical complexity of the project and traffic and safety considerations... a period of between four and six months will be required for completion," said spokesperson Octavia Mamabolo. A leak in a water pipe crossing the N14 Ben Schoeman freeway, in Centurion, caused a sinkhole between the north and south-bound carriageways. Two of the south-bound lanes and one of the north-bound lanes had to be closed for safety reasons. Mamabolo said two lanes would be added to the outer shoulders of the slow lanes to alleviate traffic congestion. "The construction of the temporary additional lanes to bypass the sinkhole on the southbound carriageway will be completed before the end of July," she said. She said the construction of an additional lane on the north-bound carriageway would take longer, as it would include the widening of the Jean Avenue off-ramp. "The department would like to thank motorists for their patience in the last two weeks and requests motorists to be patient and adhere to the speed limit in the designated area," said Mamabolo - SAPA

Did you pay using credit card?

Good stuff and nice to see a positive post. We are often very quick to complain and slow to compliment - or is that just the Hub. Let the abuse begin!

Baie dankie!

How does one delete an out of date posting?

My bad for not trawling the Hub all day - apologies

Family sues Strava over descending death By Caley Fretz Family of Kim Flint says Strava is too hands-off in segment design. Two years ago, William “Kim” Flint lost his life descending a hill in Berkeley’s Tilden Park, braking suddenly to avoid a car and losing control of his bike. According to his family, Flint was chasing a new fastest time on the popular cycling website Strava, which allows users to compare times over a section of road or trail using GPS units. San Francisco’s local ABC News affiliate has reported that Flint’s family is now suing San Francisco-based Strava for the death, claiming negligence and that the website encouraged him to speed. “His family basically wants justice for him,” said Susan Kang, the Flint family’s attorney, to ABC. Flint was descending Grizzly Peak on June 19, 2010 at least 10 mph above the posted speed limit of 30 mph. He was seeking to regain his Strava KOM, or King of the Mountain, lead, which he had just lost to a fellow Strava user. Strava, the 2011 Velo Technical Innovation of the Year, does not inspect and monitor individual segments, though it does allow users to flag and remove any segment they deem to be located on a dangerous section of road or trail. The site’s terms and conditions, which must be agreed to before signing up for an account, include language designed to exclude the site from blame related to any bodily injury or death incurred during the athletic activities users pursue related to the site. The family takes issue with this lack of accountability. “They assume no responsibility,” Kang said. “They don’t put cones out. They don’t have anybody monitor and see whether a course, or a specific segment, is dangerous.” Strava spokesman Mark Riedy issued a statement saying, “The death of Kim Flint was a tragic accident, and we expressed our sincere condolences when it occurred in 2010. Based on the facts involved in the accident and the law, there is no merit to this lawsuit.” Flint’s death is not the first to be tied to the cycling website. The San Francisco Examiner reported that cyclist Chris Bucchere has been charged with felony manslaughter in the death of pedestrian Sutchi Hui on March 29th of this year. According to prosecutors, Bucchere was tracking his speed using Strava at the time, and his on-bike GPS showed that he was moving more than 35 mph in a 25 mph zone.

Get Olympic shoes - had a pair for 3 years and very comfy and no issues. Saw a review of them in a bike mag a whilst back and were rated best value for money. http://www.buycycle.co.za/buygear/shoes-mens/olympic-en/olympic-hurricane-mtb-shoe-omnico.html Extra R400 bucks to spend on the bike

Well done for tracking the driver down.

Hayibo is beaut

If she was hawt however that is somewhat acceptable.

Agreed, absolute tool like behaviour - and pretty selfish too.

Being someone who charges around in baggies - what do Assos Miles cost if you have to save for them but can fork out R1500 on other pant?

Go for a test ride - if you feel fine during the ride you are sorted! That's my theory and I'm sticking with it.

Hope you charged your mate a "finder's fee"

Why I stick to the dirt. Best wishes to the cyclist

"SA Athlete" seriously needs to make use of spellcheck

Just ordered new Ralphs - really enjoy them

Ralph back, Ron front

Kudos and huge respect to you - it is that sort of mindset (as opossed to the apathy) that will make this country a better place. In my humble opinion that is.