DJR Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 So, who in Cape Town commuted by bike today? Just thought I'd ask that quick question to determine who the toughest biker after Frail is!
lechatnoir Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 So, who in Cape Town commuted by bike today? Just thought I'd ask that quick question to determine who the toughest biker after Frail is! Saw a guy training up Suikerbossie about 45min after the storm hit this morning. Kudos to that guy for dedication
Hairy Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 So, who in Cape Town commuted by bike today? Just thought I'd ask that quick question to determine who the toughest biker after Frail is! did half a commute to a friends house and will commute home into a head wind this evening from work DJR, J∆kk∆ls and ChrisF 3
Patensie Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 So, who in Cape Town commuted by bike today? Just thought I'd ask that quick question to determine who the toughest biker after Frail is! Me. Will be a straight ride home and not the normal G Spot detour (too much respect for Mark's work to go wreck it for a short rain ride). Got my high viz Jonson work ware reënklere, Hope it's as waterproof as advertised. DJR 1
J∆kk∆ls Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 did half a commute to a friends house and will commute home into a head wind this evening from work The weather looks nasty, enjoy
Hairy Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 The weather looks nasty, enjoy only a 57km headwind according to windguru J∆kk∆ls 1
samson99 Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 So, who in Cape Town commuted by bike today? Just thought I'd ask that quick question to determine who the toughest biker after Frail is! ME!! Still deciding about the trip home. Hairy and DJR 2
Maaknplan Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 Me. Will be a straight ride home and not the normal G Spot detour (too much respect for Mark's work to go wreck it for a short rain ride). Got my high viz Jonson work ware reënklere, Hope it's as waterproof as advertised. Hopefully the reenklere are breathable otherwise you will be wetter than without it bj horn 1
DJR Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 only a 57km headwind according to windguruGranny gear, full aero position, 5km/h, heart rate maximum! Andrew_Smith 1
Hairy Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 Granny gear, full aero position, 5km/h, heart rate maximum! my commuter has only one gear ....... 53x18t DJR 1
Patensie Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) Hopefully the reenklere are breathable otherwise you will be wetter than without itit's a sauna... But a taxi driver asked waars jou broek! Edited June 14, 2018 by Patensie Bateleur1 and LBKloppers 2
Bateleur1 Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 I only wear rain jackets when it is fairly cool to cold as otherwise I get more wet sweating than getting wet from the rain. I do pull over rain covers over the shoes just to protect the shoes from dirt but in heavy rain they still get wet. We have had our fair share of thunderstorms in the afternoons the last couple of weeks and must say that it is actually very pleasant to ride in the rain. Just the first couple of kilometers in the city is a bit stressfull as braking distances is a problem but as soon as I head out of town then I can relax. Hairy, DJR and Andrew_Smith 3
ChrisF Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 so what did I learn today ? ACT YOUR AGE ! dammit .... you are fifty not fifteen .... Left work and was ENJOYING my commute ... hop onto the pavement, about 150m, then back onto the road and a nice commute .... WOW ... getting ahead of myself here .... midway in that pavement section I have to hop off the pavement for a short section .... nice day ... perfect weather .... me, myself and I having some fun on the bike .... And I do a mini-bunny hop off the pavement (straight forward), maybe 100mm step down .... and the next moment I am falling like I have not fallen on a trail before .... front tire burped ! no mark on the cycling shorts, but some nice roasties on the skin ... shoulder feels okay .... the grip on the handlebar now sports some battle scars .... Scratches on the front light ... it twisted and actually ended between the handles and the tar .... Think my ego took the worst punch. PS - actually checked the tire pressures before the commute, as I has to inflate it for the previous commute. Very narrow rims, lots of sideways movement on the tires - second set, slightly less movement than the previous, still dont like it ..... Hairy 1
cat-i Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 so what did I learn today ? ACT YOUR AGE ! dammit .... you are fifty not fifteen .... Left work and was ENJOYING my commute ... hop onto the pavement, about 150m, then back onto the road and a nice commute .... WOW ... getting ahead of myself here .... midway in that pavement section I have to hop off the pavement for a short section .... nice day ... perfect weather .... me, myself and I having some fun on the bike .... And I do a mini-bunny hop off the pavement (straight forward), maybe 100mm step down .... and the next moment I am falling like I have not fallen on a trail before .... front tire burped ! no mark on the cycling shorts, but some nice roasties on the skin ... shoulder feels okay .... the grip on the handlebar now sports some battle scars .... Scratches on the front light ... it twisted and actually ended between the handles and the tar .... Think my ego took the worst punch. PS - actually checked the tire pressures before the commute, as I has to inflate it for the previous commute. Very narrow rims, lots of sideways movement on the tires - second set, slightly less movement than the previous, still dont like it ..... Hope the roasties heals up quickly!
ChrisF Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 Thanks. last night 10pm I was feelling worse for wear .... Took a couple of tablets. Felt surprisingly okay this morning. Even managed a decent commute to work. couple of "tender" spots .... but VERY aware of just how lucky I was !! cat-i and Hairy 2
cat-i Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 couple of "tender" spots .... but VERY aware of just how lucky I was !! Glad you're OK! My dual and hardtail usually share a front wheel because the hardtail's front tyre is waaaay past its due date. The dual was in for a service, so I commuted with the hardtail yesterday - with the very warn thin bubbly front tyre. It was one of the more nerve-racking rides I've had in a long time - especially on downhills, knowing that the tyre could burst any moment. Took the car today - will have the proper wheel back tomorrow for a safer ride. ChrisF and Hairy 2
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