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  1. You will first ride on a cycle ergometer at the sports science institute in Cape Town with your own bike attached so we can determine your PPO, followed by an established cycling exercise protocol to deplete your muscle glycogen. You will then have to follow a 3 day low carb diet, (we'll give you a the diet plan) plus you'll get sports drinks from us which you will have to drink over these 3 days. These drinks will either be a high carb drink or a low carb drink, but you won't know which drink you'll receive when because the drinks look and taste the same ie: you are so-called 'blinded' to the intervention. Those participants that receive the high carb drink will increase their muscle glycogen levels, where the others will stay low - we know this to be true based on and confirmed by lots of previous research. You will then come back to the lab for the actual data collection ie: you'll ride a 15min steady state at 70% PPO, followed by a 40km time trial performance ride, followed by another 15min steady state ride. During this ride i will have to measure your blood glucose concentration via the finger prick test as used by diabetics 5 times. I will also ask you at certain intervals to give me your Rating of Perceived Exertion, based on the validated Borg Scale (we will explain the scale during your first session ie PPO/depletion ride). And then we need to repeat this whole test ie: the depletion ride, followed by the 3 days of low carb diet and drinks, followed by the performance ride approximately 4 weeks later. So each participant serves as his own control ie comparing apples to apples. If you had the high carb drink in the first round, you'll get the low carb drink in the 2nd round and v.v. But you won't know when you get what. After the data analysis, we'll know how the different muscle glycogen concentrations affect your performance and perception of effort/fatigue. Informed Consent Form - Muscle Glycogen Study.pdf
  2. Satellite Classic, presented by Everything.Insure, defending champions David Maree and Joanna van de Winkel will have their eyes on another win when the road race takes place at Hoërskool Bekker, Magaliesburg, on October 1. This year marks the 18th edition of the event, which was first hosted in 2003. Due to Covid-19 regulations, the race last took place in 2020. The event also consists of an MTB Relay (October 2). Now in its third year, it provides four hours of cross-country off-road fun and takes place on the former SA Schools Final trail. Maree's track background came to good use when he sprinted to victory in the 2020 race, to get the better of Flavio Venceslau and Jaco van Dyk. The Team DMS rider said it was a great feeling to be back at one of the country’s iconic races. "Having my big disappointment in 2018 and winning in 2019 makes it special. Winning the last event, I'd like to successfully defend the title." He added that having won a few races and getting to the end of his career soon, he would use another win as an opportunity to teach the younger riders. The 33-year-old felt that it was "quite a hard race" with a few climbs, but it always turned out to be one for the riders who put in the work. "Hekpoort will always be tough - it's the big one. "Once I make it over there in the front group, I know I have a chance with the tricky sprint finish." Maree, who lives in Fourways, felt that this event was great preparation for the end of the year. "It also has some great scenery, and the weather is always great." Van de Winkel captured her third straight Satellite Classic title at the last edition. The Sandton City Cycle Nation rider crossed the line half a minute ahead of Parys Edwards. Azulde Britz finished third. "I'm excited to be back on the start line of this Classic. The last time I raced it, I had just come back from a stint of racing in Europe and the UK, so I was in good form. "They say 'pain is temporary and memories are forever' and it's true for this race, which I've won a couple of times." She added that this year there would be other riders returning from overseas racing, which would make it more of a challenge for those who have remained local during the winter. "It's exciting that a few of the young women have been racing internationally and will come back strong for the end of the SA season. "It will be challenging competing against a strong field of women. Cherise [Williet] and I will have to work together and communicate well during the race to maximise our strength as a team." She added that they always went out with the goal of winning. "Cherise and I work well together. The hill comes quite early in this race so I'll be maximising on that, but I know she always has my back if it doesn't work out - as a natural sprinter who has won almost every Classic in SA before." The 40-year-old said that she would be very happy if they could win this race again. "I'm at the point in my career that a personal win doesn't mean the world to me anymore, but if I can help our team win, help others achieve, or inspire others, then I'm just as happy." Due to Van de Winkel being an endurance climber, she feels that a long and gradual hill such as Hekpoort suits her. "The race is not only suited to a climber though. The hill comes early while everyone is still fresh and there's a long stretch afterwards to catch back. "A few groups re-joined after the climb in the last race, and we'll be looking to work as a team to manage the breaks and maximise on the technical finish, if this happens." The Hillcrest local said she loved riding out in Magaliesburg and up Hekpoort. "It's a fun day out with a real challenge, beautiful scenery and comradeship!" This year's Satellite Classic is a seeding event for the Virgin Active Ride Joburg cycle race. Entries close September 18. Visit www.facebook.com/satelliteclassic to win a road or MTB entry. Enter at satelliteclassic.bike.
  3. Hi Hubbers! Our Black Friday sale is in full swing - so head over to see what is on sale! Items can be found here: https://evobikes.co.za/product-category/black_friday_1/
  4. I'm doing a poll on the preferred team size for a team time trial race, taking into account social distancing rules and regulations, and the limited size of heads at an event. Mass participation events are most certainly under pressure and unlikely to take place until the pandemic is behind us. Assuming a team trial event, similar to the MalutiD90 and the DC, would be the way forward, what size team would you deem ideal for one of two distances (100Km and 160Km)? Type your reply in the comments section below, remember to subscribe to this channel and click on the bell icon to get notifications each time new content is posted.
  5. With a budget of R30 000 and 'hopefully' a good seeding for CTCT, any recommendations of what road bike I should buy? New or Used? Been riding a Raleigh RC-1800 for past 8yrs. Bike Fit assessment says frame size 56/58. Is there like a Toyota Fortuner of road cycling that everyone buys … reliable, plenty of spare parts and very sharp. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Not just brands but specific type of bikes I should look out for.
  6. Hello I am a road cyclist coming to visit JHB (sandton Area) from 28th February to 10th March . AND Am in Umchlanga from 10th March to 17th March. I am looking for Competitive Cycling groups that i can Train with while Visiting. I am aware of Club 100 and Capri wheelers weekend Rides, But also want to know about midweek rides. There used to be a bryanston group that rode in the mornings. Does this still happen? Does anyone know the details? Also If anyone can suggest a group in Umchlanga ?? I don't know this area at all. Also is it safe as far as traffic is concerned to ride the area? I have some local Races when I return back home and therefore the Reason am looking for competitive groups so I can maintain my current shape and Fitness. I am a CAT 1 Racer back home and Particularly looking for some Good hilly rides if any exist in either location. Thanks
  7. Was wondering what the actual state of road cycling was in the Western Cape, compared to the past. There has been many a topic around it on the hub in the past but no actual data, so this weekend did some data mining and found some pretty interesting stuff. http://puresavage.co.za/2017/10/road-cycling-in-the-western-cape.html/ Long and short, road riding getting old, fast. Let us know what you think can be done and if there are any other issues we missed?
  8. Hi all, I'm looking to join or form a social road group in Midrand/Samrand/Centurion as I have not given the road bike much love this year (of my 2344km for the year so far, a grand total of 83km is on the road bike). Anybody got anything on the go currently or interested in joining me?
  9. From the 2016 Taiwan Kom Challenge Website (which took place on 28 Oct): "For cyclists all over the world, climbing high altitudes into the mountains represent the greatest of challenges, which not only represents a destination to be reached, but also the very spirit of this wonderful sport – reaching the top. Here in Taiwan, we have one of the world’s greatest epic climbs, the Taiwan King of Mountain Challenge. This year we already held two non-elite “Road to the Taiwan KOM” Challenges to meet the growing numbers of riders who want to meet this epic challenge. The Taiwan KOM Challenge starts from Hualien’s Qixingtan passing through the spectacular Taroko Gorge, then climbing to Taiwan’s highest passable road apex atop Route 14A to Wuling Pass. The route begins at sea level on the eastern coast then up to 3275 meters. This 105 km route will be a test even for the world’s most elite riders. The route takes riders through several different climate zones from torrid to subtropical to temperate, then finishing in possible frigid temperatures around 5-10˚C. The gradient starts at a simple 0-2% for the first 20kms and then turns into a steady 6% average gradient until the final 9.5kms, and then the real challenge begins. Riders will traverse gradients from 10-22% as they pitch hurricane sea hairpin curves to the finish line. Stunning views await the rider as they climb through the Taroko Gorge and as the riders enter into the Hehuan Mountain scenic area there is a vista that opens up to offer a birds-eye view of the surrounding landscape in the closing kilometers. It truly is exceptional race making the Taiwan KOM Challenge one of the greatest climbs anywhere in the world. British rider, Lee Rodgers, writing in 2011 after completing the race in 4th place, had this to say about his experiences of the Taiwan KOM Challenge: “Riding to the top is like a pilgrimage. It was, in the end, breathtakingly beautiful and yet incredibly tough. Everyone who finished that day is a hero. Plain and simple, this is a race that more people should know about, because it is absolutely unique. To those thinking of taking a trip to Hualien and the Taroko Gorge: this area is astonishingly beautiful and I thoroughly recommend a trip there. Breathtaking, in every sense!”" Images from previous events as well as the 2016 Challenge. http://www.crankpunk.com/media/k2/items/cache/81d7959d6ac82061e9b059ba05e22fc8_XL.jpg http://www.crankpunk.com/cache/a20_images_thumb_other734_0.png http://www.crankpunk.com/cache/a15_images_thumb_other734_0.png http://www.crankpunk.com/cache/a18_images_thumb_other734_0.png http://cfa834d73bc99712aa5b-8b9c80d2d1030f91d61dcdb0995bdfd2.r66.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Taiwan5-1500x580.jpg http://images.cyclingtips.com/content/uploads/2014/11/Cycling-Tips-2.jpg http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/TaiwanKOM2016-1-1.jpg http://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Taroko-Gorge-2.jpg
  10. Hi there Recently moved house from Southern Suburbs Cape Town to Noordhoek. I am keen to join up with some like minded people for road cycling / training rides on weekends. Due to kid commitments probably mostly Sunday early morning rides on the road (but may be some Saturdays). Would also be keen for some MTBing from time to time. Are there any groups in Noordhoek / Fish Hoek / South Peninsula or even Tokai that someone could recommend and provide content details? Key is I am after a group that starts out this side... I train to keep fit, but often also enter road races and triathlons (so also interested if there are any triathlon run and swim groups starting from the South Peninsula on weekends). NOt a beginner but need to build up fitness a little as have been off cycling for a few months with house move / work etc. Thanks very much all Deon
  11. I've noticed a few themes developing in forum threads about the lack of road events and how PPA is dropping the ball. Don't bash the PPA here. It's pointless. As a member driven organisation it is run by a 12 person executive committee elected by the members at the AGM on a 2 year cycle, 6 members are replaced every year. Joseph de Maistre said of democracy that every nation gets the government it deserves. And this is true of the PPA. At the last AGM a staunchly pro road riding list of candidates, drawn from the local road clubs and others with credibility in promoting road riding and racing in the Western Cape, appeared on the ballot for election to the committee. Not one of the pro road candidates was voted in while the mountain bike sympathetic candidates all got voted on or returned. I was one of the casualties, as was Lance Burger who had served on the committee for many years and was instrumental in the court case against CSA about sanctioning on fun rides. It is the right of members to choose who they want to represent them. I respect that. Of 15,000 members less than 200 can be bothered to spend 3 hours at the AGM. As Joseph de Maistre said, you get what you deserve. But if you don't go to the AGM and vote for the candidates that will represent your needs then please don't come to the hub and bash the PPA for doing what those members who turn up and vote want the PPA to do. Stand as a candidate or vote and make a difference. Or stop the bashing. Full disclosure: I was forced to resign as a member of the PPA and am no longer eligible to be a committee member. While a committee member I was instrumental in locating and purchasing the offices the PPA now occupies, a task that had been on the agenda for a number of years prior to me being elected. I was also the chairman of the safe cycling committee that launched the stay wider campaign on a national basis using celebrities like the late Gugu Zulu, DJ Fresh, Joel Stransky, DJ Suga and Anne Siroky. We sold thousands of stay wider shirts and had a presence at every major road race nationally. Edit: Removed the facts that may be construed as "sour grapes" to avoid issue of voting being clouded. Edit: Made title more relevant.
  12. Saw there was no thread for this event and that the rediculous early entry fee is closing today. Early entry was only R150! Awesome value for money. Same route as previously for the long route but they have added some shorter distances for those that are warming up for Die Burger. Event Date2016-10-23Distances170 km; 109 km; 58 km (New medium and short routes!)Event starting times170 km @ 06h30; 109 km @ 0815; 58 km @ 09h15Prize giving/cut offFinal event cut-off @16h00. Various cut-offs will be enforces along the routes.VenueStellenbosch High SchoolOrganizersShana / WendyEmailinfo@pedalpower.org.zaEnquiries Phone Number:(021) 671-6340Entries close2016-10-10 Discounted “Early Bird” entries for the new-look PPA One Tonner have been extended until 17h00 on Wednesday 3 August. Thereafter normal entry fees apply, until 30 September.The tough endurance event will in 2016 boast two new routes to cater for cyclists looking for something shorter than the 170 km route: 109 km and 58 km. Both the 170 km and 109 km routes will be seeding events for the 2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour. Late entries will be taken from 1 - 10 October. No entries will be taken after 10 October, or at the event. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_2054-300x200.jpg ROUTE DESCRIPTION The PPA One Tonner long route (170 km) and medium route (109 km ) are both Official Premier Seeding events for the 2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour. The 170 km route is a tough ride that includes two challenging climbs. Right after the start, you’ll head up Helshoogte for your first big climb of the day. After a left turn onto the R45, you’ll tackle the undulating roads out towards Paarl, Wellington, Hermon and Riebeeck Kasteel. The second big climb of the day waits just after Riebeeck Kasteel: Botmaskloof Pass. From there you’ll pedal through Malmesbury and along the R304 past the silo’s and back towards Stellenbosch via the Kromme Rhee Road and the R44, finishing again on Helshoogte Road shortly before the start of the climb. There will be a neutral zone back to the venue. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_2754-300x150.jpg The medium (109 km) route will follow the long route before turning left at Windmeul Winery. The short (58 km) route will follow the other two routes until the R101, joining up again with the longer routes on the R302 to continue to the finish. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_9245-300x200.jpg DIRECTIONS TO VENUE From the N1: Take Exit 39 (R304) and head towards Stellenbosch. Continue straight through the R44/ Bird Street traffic lights. Turn left at the Merriman traffic lights. Continue straight across the traffic circle and then turn right into Jannasch Road and then left into Endler Road. Follow the signage and marshals to the parking area. From the N2: Take Exit 43 (R44) and head towards Stellenbosch. Once in Stellenbosch, turn right into Merriman Avenue. Continue until Jannasch Road where you turn right and then left into Endler Road. Follow the signage and marshals to the parking area. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_2253-300x200.jpg NOTES The 2016 PPA One Tonner’s 170 km route will form part of the 2017 Official Premier Seeding Series of the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Cyclists can either start in their seeded groups, or are welcome to fall back to ride with a participant with a lower seeding if the event is treated as team training for the Coronation Double Century. Please note that no seconding vehicles are allowed to follow cyclists along the route and that teams/cyclists will be disqualified should vehicles follow them on the ride. No participants u/17 on the long route. No children u/15 on the medium route. Children u/12 will be allowed on the short route and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Various food stalls will offer tasty treats for sale at the finish. ‘Early Bird’ Entries (until 1 August at 12h00) Online Entries (1 August – 30 Sept.) Distance 170 km 109 km 58 km Entry Fee R320 R150 R120 PPA members’ discounted entry fee R150 R120 R100 Entry Fee R400 R200 R180 PPA members’ discounted entry fee R200 R160 R140 Late entries will be taken from 1-10 October. No entries will be taken after 10 October, or on the day.
  13. I can only think of a few races that do a full road closure, they seem to be the Mega size races to justify the closures: -947 Cycle Challenge -CTCT (Aka "Argus") -Amashova Am I missing any? Emperors Classic was a very nice race, although technically not a full road closure event but as close as one could get. The marshals were outstanding this year.
  14. Hi Everyone I am a new cyclist to Cape Town and the Southern Suburbs. I moved down here from JHB and am wanting to pick up some riding/racing again. I have had a bit of a lay off from riding, last event was the 2015 Double Century which I completed on a tandem in one of the tandem teams. I would like to find out if there is anyone looking for a riding buddy? Please contact me if you have any options to offer.
  15. I was riding on Solomon Mahlango Drive between Lynwood Road and Olympus, heading Westbound. I ride to the left of the yellow line to stay alive. Approaching Olympus Rd I see ahead the left-hand emergency lane converts into a "turn left" lane for normal traffic. I peak back to see whether cars are coming from behind and whether they intend to turn left. As suspected, two cars behind me have their indicators on. My intention is to continue straight, so I move over the line into traffic to indicate as such. Both cars zoom past me and then cuts across me into the turning lane, which is unacceptable if I was a car or a motorcycle but because I am on a bicycle it seems to be the norm. As I pass them I give them both a condescending look to show my disapproval. The front driver yells something as I pass, so I stop and walk bike to hear his commentary: "Cars have right have way, don't drive in-front of them", to which I respond "I have just as much right to be on the road as you" , his response: "Where is your license" Now, please educate me: Q1: Am I confused, or are we as cyclist, by law, allowed equal rights to other road users? Q2: In future, how should I handle a lefthand slipway if I intend to continue straight with cars coming from behind intending to turn left? Q3: Assuming I am not confused about the laws of the road, how do we educate the normal South African car drivers to the fact that cyclist are legal road users? Background: -I am training for triathlon, so I need/want to do my cycling sessions alone on the road. I think group rides are not ideal training for my goals. -I try to do my road cycling sessions during the times of day when traffic is at a minimum, but I can't avoid cars altogether. -I commute to work from time tot time, using the MTB to enable myself to stay on the side of the road and avoid interaction with cars as much as possible.
  16. Read some previous threads which were a bit old and vague. I am new to Centurion and am looking for road cycling routes that I can ride without being murdered, mauled, mugged, trampled, trucked or any of the other uncomfortable things I've been told about road cycling in Gauteng. Specifically looking for a bread and butter 50km loop and also something as long as possible. Any particularly nasty climbs that I could check out? At the moment I'm doing Supersport Park > Botha Ln > Fonteine Circle > Klapperkop and back. Which is great,but need some more help if anyone knows some cool loops. Anything longer that goes through Pta will be awesome, but I'm sometimes out in normal-person hours , and have seen places like Botha Ln get very hairy when traffic picks up. Lastly, where do most other elites do their group rides? I'm looking for the fastest possible company if possible. Thanks so much for the help! Look forward to the sugestions
  17. I have been mainly doing MTB riding for just over a year now and I have seen my SPEED increase dramatically as I get fitter. I really enjoy the MTB and have no intention of giving it up anytime soon . So dont worry too much MTB'ers I did the 94.7 ROAD with the MTB after not having done further than 35km (stupid I know) and I was battred and bruised.. As one of the "Nice" looking ladies told me when I cramped up "You are very brave to do it on a MTB"..Anyway, I have unfinished Business with that route as I obviously want to do it alot quicker.. So I spent December on the Classifieds and I recently purchase a second hand Road Bike on the there for a Bargain... Was I in for a surprise as to just HOW MUCH faster a Road Bike is... My average speed over my local 55km route (remember its my first time out on the Road Bike and I have just done a setup from tips online) was 7kph faster than the same route a week earlier on the Knobblies. I had plenty of energy left and felt quit depressed that I did not push harder. Anyway, I reckon if i can get into a semi-regular group ride(to take advantage of the drafting) and Seed a little better, the next 94.7 is going to be a BIG improvement.. Any tips who I can ride with in Alberton,,, I averaged 29kph over the 55km route (albeit a little flattish)
  18. Just received this promo mail. Looks like some fun. Both routes are challenging and fun (a bit of a sketchy finish though) Thoughts? http://www.redcherryadventures.co.za/events/bay2beach/
  19. I know buy cycles used to have a few bit a couple of years ago but I'm wondering who is the importers or if anyone has seen any Decca kit in CT or even SA at the moment.
  20. please does anybody have a route profile for this event?
  21. Hi all, I am probably going to ride the Cradle some time over this coming weekend - I have never ridden it before. From what I can gather, there are multiple starting points. What is likely to be the quietest starting point? How busy does it get on an average weekend morning? Are the routes marked? Information seems to vary from site to site that you visit.
  22. Just seen that the entries for the 99er have sneakliy been opened without much mention of it. Date it 7th of February 2015 Different route from last year- no more dirt road. We going over that pothole road - looks like its similar to a few years ago. I have checked the costs for this one on the website, although it keeps adding CSA R120 to my basket even though I dont need it http://www.99er.co.za/index.php/routes/road-99km-55km Cost2015 Distance Early entries Late Entries (23:59 21 Jan 2015) 108KM R235 R310 64KM R165 R180 35KM MTB R165 R180 12KM MTB R80 10KM Fun Run/Walk R60 5KM Fun Run/Walk Adults: R40 Children ( 4-12 years) R30 Please note that Online entries close midnight 1 February 2015.
  23. Criterium racing in South Africa is gaining massive popularity and with the added twist of live entertainment, craft beer and numerous fun categories, Engen Cycle in the City, has the Mother City buzzing with excitement and anticipation as the festival style criterium heads to Cape Town on 25 October. Click here to view the article
  24. Cycling South Africa has secured the 2015 African Continental Road Cycling Championships and the 2015 African Continental Track Cycling Championships in the City of Pietermaritzburg, further cementing the on going plans in place with KwaZulu-Natal Government and the Department of Sport and Recreation in support of the city as the African UCI Bike City. Click here to view the article
  25. Cyclists looking to test their climbing legs have until midnight on Wednesday to enter the Bestmed Satellite Classic, which takes place on the roads around Hartbeespoort on October 18. Click here to view the article
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