ThaStig

Hi, Anybody race in the league event this past Sunday? What feedback do you have,if any?

I see the not so subtle bragging there ????

Is it only me, but I think the PPA misrepresented the procedure when requesting our membership renewal. "PPA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS 2015-2016 Your PPA membership fees are due on 1 July 2015. Paid-up PPA members will again be given the chance to enter the 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour before entries open for the general public. Make sure you are on the ‘paid-up PPA members’ database’ and pay your subs during July to get your invite to enter the 2016 Cycle Tour early. It did not mention anything about club 21 or more than 21 races. I would like comment please

..........And then something goes wrong and you guys blame ICASA for not checking everything. Different countries have differing conditions, priorities etc

Randall will be sorely missed, he leaves a void that will be difficult to fill. I remember when he got his first road-bike, a red Merida (which weighed a ton) and how he got dropped regularly on our weekend rides. But he persevered and came back stronger everytime, to the point where he was the one dropping us. When he pitched up for club rides we knew there was going to be lots of suffering; with him being the one dishing it. He was a gentleman, focused, strong and a tough competitor; the peleton could do with many more of his type. It was an honour to have been his friend. May he Rest in Peace.

I'm certain those hubbers who "grab a granny" will beg to differ

Not blaming them. Just indicating that they are not as innocent in this whole picture. Ultimately the athlete has made the decision to dope. I don't hear the corporates questioning why a rider is whipping his opposition by miles for years, while they are reaping the marketing mileage/rewards. Then when he's found out they are "so surprised" and "upset" by the betrayal of their trust and the "damage to their brand". Seriously? How much sales did Trek, oakley etc lose because of LA's doping? They reaped the rewards with zero accountability. Similarly Telekom and a host of others

Do you think that big corporates like Oakley, Trek/Bontrager, Nike and even USPS didn't know or suspect that Lance and co. were doped to the eyeballs during his 7 glorious years? They rode the wave and abandoned ship(with righteous indignation) when he was exposed/or confessed. Corporates aren't charity organisations or always as ethical as they would like us to believe. they are there to make as much money as possible using any justifiable means possible, gaining any advantage which presents itself; all the while ensuring plausible deniability. Do what you have to do to win, just don't get caught doing something iffy.

Did he wear a blue kit and speak with an Italian accent?

Avoid like the plague. Spokes are very fragile, I think American Classic let themselves down with these wheels.

He should've been found guilty, with "time served"(he was in effect suspended for more than eight days) and/or a fine; for a first offence. 13.3.057 The following penalties may be imposed by the UCI Disciplinary Commission in the event of an infringement of article 13.3.052: suspension from eight days to six months and/or a fine of CHF 1,000 to CHF 100,000; in the case of a second offence within two years of the first: a suspension of at least six months or lifetime suspension and a fine of CHF 10,000 to CHF 200,000. The penalties shall apply to any licence-holder found to have committed the violation or to be an accomplice; application of article 1.1.086 is reserved; 13.3.058 In addition to the sanctions stipulated in article 13.3.057 the following shall apply: 1. In case of infringement of article 13.3.055 all results obtained by the rider in the 48 hours period shall be disqualified.

we went to Franschoek and back via Hels this morning. Let's just say the conditions were slightly damp and challenging . The shivering descent into Stellies was special too. And the 2hrs+ spent cleaning the bike and kit afterwards

I've just found out, I've got the upgrade

I literally worked my self to a standstill (Remhoogte bit me) in C-D bunch. Last 8km was a sufferfest. Hiding in the bunch does not make you stronger, I'm just saying

I must say there were plenty of passengers in the E-F bunch yesterday. I worked my ass off only to get dropped at the 10km to go marker after covering a break. Then to add insult to injury racetec didn't capture my time even though I wore my chip. I need to get hold of the guy who finished with me in about 1:56:40ish he wore a Red Swiss Top. Anybody know who that was?