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Haven’t seen a thread for the event, but this press release doesn’t bode well for an event struggling to recover from the effects of covid. The area is riddled with potholes, and some of the route is on provisional roads, so minimal chances of them being fixed by the cANCer-ridden Provincial Government.

Hi Guys/Ladies I was wondering about an idea for a Pretoria club ride on weekends for road cyclists? I noticed at the club I used to ride for that there would be 100+ cyclists, however 5 would be there for the road group. I am sure this is the case for most/all the clubs in Pretoria? (Especially winter months) As we all know this is getting increasingly dangerous as individuals/small groups get targeted by thieves. Perhaps each club can take a turn to host all the roadies for the weekend or have designated starting points on weekends? This would ensure there are enough road cyclists in a group to hopefully deter attacks. Food for thought. Safe riding.

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As cyclists, we all run the risk of being injured in a road accident, so, if you have not heard about RABS, you had better take note. There are plans to replace the Rpad Accisdent Fund (RAF) with the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) that are going to SERIOUSLY limit your right to claim and cap benefits should you be injured in a road/cycling accident. Their misinformation campaign implies that they are trying to "help" you settle your claims quicker and cut out expensive legal fees. The reality is they are preventing you from claiming for true compensation. Click on the following link and sign the on-line petition to prevent RABS taking away your rights - http://www.truthaboutrabs.org/

Hey guys, i was hoping for some quick and helpful advice. I started cycling in May last year and grew fond of the sport and improved my gear in moderation over time. I started on a cheap mongoose tyax and now enjoying a scott aspect with some xt and deore group sets thru out. I dont think one should jump into the best gear when i try something and i now want to feel the road bikes out. Generally speaking i like cycling on the road more than i do single tracks and down a cliff and have grown fond of my Hardtail, what i like is the speed and consistency of road cycling. THen again i like to jump a sidewalk when its required or just voiding traffic. Thats why i dont want to go spend big moneys on road bike and getting limited to the road annoys me or its just not my taste i have to feel it out first. . . and those thin wheel . . . What i want is some general tips to look at buying my first road bike and where i should be looking as key point. On the mountain bike i know going good tires and a propper group set is where you want to spend or something along those lines. What about this frame to start https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/164772-raleigh-rc-9000/ what wheels and groupset would you slap on it. im about 1.83cm tall and weigh about 100kg but avarage about 20km/h over 60km on 880m climbing on usual rides if that helps.