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[Sandbrat]

Hey all

 

I'm probably the laughing stock of "The Hub SA" right now, but yeah, got myself a bike last sat and I've been challenged to do the 94.7 Cycle race . I'm looking for people to train/ride with on Saturdays, in the Bedfordview to Alberton areas. I stay in Germiston.

 

I haven't ridden in 16 years, rode 6 km's on the Sat and got a punture.

 

If it's necessary to know, I'm 29, social and up to having as much fun as possible, so all the sour people need not respond.

 

All the best and hoping to get a reply

 

Cliff

[NotSoBigBen]

so all the sour people need not respond.

 

 

 

Welcome dude, I am sure many will comment but unfortunately with that 'proviso' you have basically disqualified 80% from doing so

[Falco]

It's still 92 days to the 94.7, that's plenty time to train, especially for such a young person.

So....get off the Hub and get on the bike, with or without training partners.

Or... if you don't mind driving, go do a few sessions at Kyalami, if you can do 10 or 12 laps there you will laugh at the 94.7

Or... go to Suikerbos, if you can do one lap there you will laugh at the 94.7

[jonnow]

Welcome

 

I am assuming that you are doing the road race and not the MTB race?

[Blokman]

Haven't been for weeks vrot with colds.Groups leave 07h30 Sat & Sun .At the moment, earlier in summer.Swartkoppies rd & Kliprivier drive. Park at Panorama shop centre about a kilo from start corner Bellairs and Kliprivier.

 

Some go long some go short.On Sat. normally marshalls on short route 40km.Slower to the back, the okes in front move.To take the short loop you have to go left just after the Shell garage and Lido hotel otherwise you're in for at least 70 possibly 80km..

 

Enjoy.

 

PS Watch the Steps,(over R59 where you turn north again.) Guys have been robbed .Nothing lately . Stick with group you're all right.

Edited August 18, 2011 by Blokman

[Skidmark]

The Comic Sans... it hurts my eyes!

[jonnow]

Haven't been for weeks vrot with colds.Groups leave 07h30 Sat & Sun .At the moment, earlier in summer.Swartkoppies rd & Kliprivier drive. Park at Panorama shop centre about a kilo from start corner Bellairs and Kliprivier.

 

Some go long some go short.On Sat. normally marshalls on short route 40km.Slower to the back, the okes in front move.To take the short loop you have to go left just after the Shell garage and Lido hotel otherwise you're in for at least 70 possibly 80km..

 

Enjoy.

 

PS Watch the Steps,(over R59 where you turn north again.) Guys have been robbed .Nothing lately . Stick with group you're all right.

 

Is this an open group or is it a club ride?

[Blokman]

Open. Friends ,groups within the groups . All welcome.As the season progresses the groups get bigger.Makes it easier on the slower guys like myself.

[jonnow]

@Sandbrat - You going to possibly join the group this weekend?

 

@Blokman - Being slow is simply relative to everyone else. I might just be able to keep you company. Will see how the work scene progresses and might join you. If you are there this weekend that is.

[Blokman]

Maybe next weekend.

[jmaccelari]

Hey all

 

I'm probably the laughing stock of "The Hub SA" right now, but yeah, got myself a bike last sat and I've been challenged to do the 94.7 Cycle race . I'm looking for people to train/ride with on Saturdays, in the Bedfordview to Alberton areas. I stay in Germiston.

 

I haven't ridden in 16 years, rode 6 km's on the Sat and got a punture.

 

If it's necessary to know, I'm 29, social and up to having as much fun as possible, so all the sour people need not respond.

 

All the best and hoping to get a reply

 

Cliff

 

I started exactly the same way - challenged to do the 94.7 by my (now) tandem partner!, but 38 years old and 18kgs overweight. You've got a great head start! The 94.7 is a great target and you've got time to get into shape...