Man with no name Posted March 11, 2017 Share Two of my development riders lost their homes last night in the Hout Bay fire, but are adamant they want to race tomorrow. One of them is starting in & and have a real chance of a sub 3. They barely slept last night and have no food. Managed to get a couple of basics from Checkers We scrambled this morning and managed to get gear together to get them on the road tomorrow morning. These guys have a lot courage. True warriors. In the second picture is Yibenathi, who is the & rider mentioned above. jessican, Bat, hilton_ and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian biker Posted March 11, 2017 Share I did a short ride to warm up this morning. I went up Kloof Nek Rd. Honestly, I walked more then I rode there, that is such a tough climb! Is Chappies just as steep? Then I have to start worrying.... although I must say, I stay in Tamboerskloof so there was no warm up, just straight up Kloof Nek for 3 km. Went down Kloof Nek on the other side, and back to town along the promenade. So many cyclists out, great atmosphere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian biker Posted March 11, 2017 Share @man with no name,What a tragedy, and much respect for you and your riders! Table Mountain looks foggy from the city but I thought it was smog. Must be smoke from the fires Man with no name 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted March 11, 2017 Share I did a short ride to warm up this morning. I went up Kloof Nek Rd. Honestly, I walked more then I rode there, that is such a tough climb! Is Chappies just as steep? Then I have to start worrying.... although I must say, I stay in Tamboerskloof so there was no warm up, just straight up Kloof Nek for 3 km. Went down Kloof Nek on the other side, and back to town along the promenade. So many cyclists out, great atmosphere! No, Chappies not nearly as steep. maybe closer to Edinburgh drive, which is less than a km. I am more worried about the crosswinds going down Chappies. Edited March 11, 2017 by Moridin Belgian biker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted March 11, 2017 Share For tomorrow, we ride, Mamil IMG_6960.JPGI see you are taking extra food for Man with no Name's riders too.... Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 11, 2017 Share I see you are taking extra food for Man with no Name's riders too....Hehehe???????????????????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezer Posted March 11, 2017 Share The expo was more difficult for me this year, with my missus doing her first. She must have stopped at each cycling kit stand for 10 minutes. She is not much of a clothing shopper, but put her in a sports goods shop, and all hell breaks loose. She has a cycling top fetish.Hulle het almal daai probleem. My vrou het 3 jaar laas fiets gery, maar koop elke jaar by die expo n fiets hemp BSG, Long Wheel Base and carbon29er 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian biker Posted March 11, 2017 Share No, Chappies not nearly as steep. maybe closer to Edinburgh drive, which is less than a km. I am more worried about the crosswinds going down Chappies.Pfew!! I did Edinburgh drive last time (fire ride) and that went pretty smooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted March 11, 2017 Share I am nervous about this wind for tomorrow. The windiest Argus I rode so far was 2014, where the wind picked up in the afternoon only (I started at 9h36 then). Tomorrow is a whole new ball game for me. Edited March 11, 2017 by Moridin Edge540 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloukrans Posted March 11, 2017 Share Eish just saw footage of fire in Hout Bay. Trust no more loss of lives. Hopefully it does not affect the route tomorrow. I trust residents dont decide now to protest / block the roads for housing while disrupting the Argus????. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-eezy Posted March 11, 2017 Share Eish just saw footage of fire in Hout Bay. Trust no more loss of lives. Hopefully it does not affect the route tomorrow. I trust residents dont decide now to protest / block the roads for housing while disrupting the Argus.Seriously??? jessican 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloukrans Posted March 11, 2017 Share Seriously???Anything is possible☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnyman Posted March 11, 2017 Share Anything is possible☺I think you misunderstood... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoKnight Posted March 11, 2017 Share message from the cycle tour pe3nguin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian biker Posted March 11, 2017 Share Aargh!! Hubby thinks they're mainly posting this for insurance reasons. I' ll definitely start, we'll see how it goes along the way.... Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted March 11, 2017 Share "We believe wind conditions will not be as strong as in 2009, but they will nevertheless be severe". And it sure was bad that year Edited March 11, 2017 by Btus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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