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There is typically a 4h45 and a 4h55 group leaving from Grosvenor shopping centre from Tues-Fri. Typically slower and more chilled than E2E.

Hi guys and gals! Need some advice on how to do this… I’m flying from Jhb to KZN this weekend and need to take a set of road bike wheels (in two separate wheel bags) with me there and back. Do these need to be checked in as luggage (and possibly paid for) or is it possible to take them as carry on? They are not exactly small and able to fit in overhead luggage so I doubt that it will be allowed. My concern is the extra charge for checking these in and whether it would be considered 2 pieces of luggage as well since these are two single bags. I could wrap them together to get around this, but still not comfortable checking in carbon wheels. Has anyone done this before? Thanks.

Big store, lots of stock and have been at Broadacres centre for a LONG time now. Super helpful staff and they value their reputation, so go for it… really nothing to worry about with them. Like most people in the Northern suburbs, I’ve bought tons, built bikes, serviced and had custom work done at the store as well… Just don’t let my wife see this post 😝😂

At 1.65m on a 52, I'd start with changing cranks. 175mm is waaaay to big. I'd consider 170 or 165 if u can find those. If you're reasonably fit, 50/34 and 11-30 is an awesome setup. You'll seldom need to pedal more than 60-70kph so 52 big ring is not necessary and probably only useful for those strong enough to race. 11-34 cassette also not a bad option. If u frequently climb long and steep passes, that's quite helpful. But you should mostly be ok with a 34-30 combo on the road.

So here's the thing... maybe a little bit of perspective. I ride in the CL bunches and whenever someone rides more than 2 abreast, they do get reprimanded. The marshals are constantly shouting out for the group to keep it tidy. It's never perfect, but mostly clean and safe. Two situations are blown out of proportion and not seen for what they are: 1. There are a LOT of non-club members that jump onto the bunch in the cradle. They often don't ride to the group's rules, but they also get called out. This is a touchy one and almost always results in a fight. And then CL gets called a bully. But honestly, if u invite yourself to a bunch (and you really shouldn't), then FIFO. 2. There are about 6 road groups with the faster groups doing longer routes (108km vs. 93km). When overtaking a bunch, yes it looks like 4 abreast, but it's really not. If overtaking another CL bunch, yes it absolutely looks that way coz everyone's in club kit, but I can assure you it's VERY temporary. If you really are so aggrieved, all the Marshals and many club members are at the Fourways store for brekkie around 10am, come have a chat and air your gripes. It will be taken seriously. But to sit and moan online and assume they are bullies is just looking for negativity and drama. Nobody wakes up wanting to annoy the entire cycling community. Sometimes it's a perk (thats a joke for those that wont get it), but really we just want to get out with mates and forget about life's other challenges for a few hours. For most of us, the best part is having some coffee after, not counting who cheesed off the highest number of people that morning!

Lol... hurling abuse at the road rangers, but happily accepts the 32,000 homeless people without a clue about road rules directing traffic at every intersection in Jhb. Gotta love moaning for the sake of moaning...

From my experience with Garmin over multiple queries over the years (and one in Jan this year), they are very quick to assess. Has never taken more than 3 days. I would consider sending it in. They also tend to charge around R1800 for many different types of repairs. I doubt your screen replacement will be less than that. So maybe consider that point before you send it in. If you're based in Jhb and can walk it in, that's better.

Stay away from Dark Horse. Have personally had them fail at the braking surface (and yes I know how to brake properly) and have seen 4 other sets also break at various times in my close circle of friends. Always the same issue. In conjunction with the Token (blue) carbon brake pads, I guarantee that they will melt. Look at Fulcrum Carbon Quattros (Marz Cycles has them on special) and try to use swisstop brake pads. The Fulcrums are made by swisstop too. Great combo and within your price range.

I dunno... I agree that the points that were previously allocated were ridiculously generous. But these are now really tough! I'd be extremely pissed if I had signed up for the Apple watch and certain activities now fetch less than 20% of the points I had previously expected. Also, in summer now, it's easier to get outdoors and active, but come winter, most of my activity will be at the gym. No more 3hour rides every single weekend. At that point, I'm really gonna battle to make up 1200 even though I'll still be active. Bit of a dick move by Discovery to go this strict based on a few summer months worth of data. Also, read article on Fin24 or Moneyweb (I think) about data showing that people get their points on the first or second day and are thus disincentivised from activity later on in the week... Well if u start counting points over the weekend when people actually have time to go on long rides or runs, of course that's gonna happen! Logic clearly evades some of the designers of the system. Im pretty cheesed off with this. I think it's more accurate than before but also think it's gone a little too far.

Paid up and got confirmation email but not yet reflecting on Racetec yet. Sure if will update overnight or in a day or two... Most people I know got an entry... Seasoned riders and some first timers. Just glad I managed to secure an entry. For those of you who haven't yet got an entry, I'm sure the unpaid tickets that were allocated will become available again. Don't stress... As others have said before, if you really want to ride, you will get an entry through the subs.

Demand exceeds supply... So I can just image what the organisers are thinking right now... "9 secs... Hmmm... I think we can squeeze the 2017 price to 80k per team and risk it being available longer than Steven Gerrard on the pitch against Man Utd!"

Got this a couple of weeks back - did one long ride and decided to take it down for the CTCT this weekend... current mileage is about 300km so far - bike has been cleaned and lubed twice already. I'm feeling very obsessive over it... Trek Emonda SL6 - I've been told its the first SL6 in SA in black thus far. Brought it in on special order as the last Trek shipment didn't have any... rides BEEEAAAUUUTIFULLY

Yes, saw this on DSTV catchup this morning. Camera bike also got in the way just before they entered the city. But the guys really fluffed up on the last few 100m before the end. Even the timing mat was a hazard at the finish, with a few riding nearly riding into it and having to go around the mat a few meters before the finish. Felt this could have been done better.

My boet had gastro the night before the race - went to his room at 5am to see him dehydrated and dejected. Expensive trip to CPT for a DNS. He'll be back strong next year though... and we'll both be very careful of what we eat the day before!

Is this the buffet at Southern Sun? Doing my first Argus this year... also doing the buffet they have. Really looking forward to the trip and atmosphere... And after-ride drinks!