Blokman Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Pikey , CL broke in two . With about three kms to go I was thinking how lucky we were with no crashes. Just then the front of that 2nd group fell. Just missed it. did not look too serious. (I hope) Guys were swearing at each other.
geomark Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 We get to ride a bit of the same route (highlighted) in the DisChem Ride 4 Sight this weekend, with all the feedback on monster potholes can anyone comment on what this section of road was like?
scotty Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 We get to ride a bit of the same route (highlighted) in the DisChem Ride 4 Sight this weekend, with all the feedback on monster potholes can anyone comment on what this section of road was like?Capture.JPGRFS is 19th Feb.
geomark Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 RFS is 19th Feb. True, getting wires crossed with Bergen Dale , but question still stands as doubt road works are happening fast!
Spinnekop Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Any news on the guys in the 1st crash less than 5km from the start?And there was a Northcliff guy lying by the ambulance looking pretty bad when I finished. Assume you are talking about this poor dude.http://www.cyclenation.co.za/images/phocagallery/2017/fastone/IMG_2210.jpg Lost it AFTER the finishline.....Was not pretty. http://www.cyclenation.co.za/images/phocagallery/2017/fastone/IMG_2213.jpg
Forbsie Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Morning bikers - my first ride in the AL group as have only been riding since April last year..... I must say...what an eye opener....... and here I thought the biking bunch were a friendly gang! Yoh... I've never heard okes kaking each other out so often ...... for those who made some idle chat..... thumbs up.. was pleasure meeting and riding with you!As for the roads.... the organizer should be embarrassed........ so many broken bikes? I'm not sure how it works, but surely someone approves the route? I know our roads are a mess.....but to just fill the holes on Saturday with even compacted sand I'm sure would have helped? In the bunch that big not sure any amounts of paint etc would have helped? You hear the odd shout, but with the holes being all over the road, never knew exactly where? As for that poor girl standing in the road.... who made that call?? eish.....Guys what are we thinking as cyclists? Overtaking on the left, all over the road, etc etc.... was crazy..... the sound of that accident next to me at the finish...... terrible.... hope the guys are ok? To the wheel suckers for 94km's and then sprinting to finish 1 second ahead.... well done great result..... I'm happy to say I spent many km's in front with a few others.....thank guys that was awesome........Overall - very jittery ride - dangerous and wondering if its worth it?Mixed feelings on this one I'm afraid..........
Barend de Arend Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Assume you are talking about this poor dude. Lost it AFTER the finishline.....Was not pretty. That'd be me. I'm OK. Hurts, though.
Pikey Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Pikey , CL broke in two . With about three kms to go I was thinking how lucky we were with no crashes. Just then the front of that 2nd group fell. Just missed it. did not look too serious. (I hope) Guys were swearing at each other.ok didn't know the group split. Was a large group though. Got tight in that last stretch of road what with passing much slower riders.
Pikey Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 That'd be me. I'm OK. Hurts, though.strongs dude ,looks like you lost a bar fight with a baseball bat. Heal up soon.
Frosty Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Gerald, if you want to ride in SA champs, can you get a day CSA day license. Otherwise to do SA champs TT it would cost around R900 for 25km.The answer is here - Full licence required: https://www.cyclingsa.com/2017-sa-road-champs/ Plus - entries have closed (according to their website).
Jurgens Smit Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 ... I've never heard okes kaking each other out so often ...... Usually there is a reason for it. If a **** suddenly crosses over without at least a warning(which is most often the case) he can take the whole group down. Couple that with the first race of the season, dangerous road conditions, high speeds and a whole load of other factors people will generally be on edge. Most of the time if you go talk to one of the oke who vloeked at you after the race they'll be friendly and up for a chat. Don't take it personally - it is a high stress, dangerous environment
Frosty Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 That'd be me. I'm OK. Hurts, though.Good to hear you say you are okay - even though it's eina.I came in at the back of the VB bunch, wasn't willing to risk anything for the sake of 60-odd places. You must have crashed behind the group then?
Long Wheel Base Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 RFS is 19th Feb. True, getting wires crossed with Bergen Dale , but question still stands as doubt road works are happening fast!You would have been very lonely at boksburg stadium this weekend
Forbsie Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Usually there is a reason for it. If a **** suddenly crosses over without at least a warning(which is most often the case) he can take the whole group down. Couple that with the first race of the season, dangerous road conditions, high speeds and a whole load of other factors people will generally be on edge. Most of the time if you go talk to one of the oke who vloeked at you after the race they'll be friendly and up for a chat. Don't take it personally - it is a high stress, dangerous environmentwasn't a me thankfully....... but fellas are a bit tense ....... he he all good....
Frosty Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 We get to ride a bit of the same route (highlighted) in the DisChem Ride 4 Sight this weekend, with all the feedback on monster potholes can anyone comment on what this section of road was like?Capture.JPGThat yellow highlighted section is not bad, although there are a few patch jobs after the entrance to the reserve. There are also a few pots holes at Klipriver, and along the road before the left turn onto your yellow highlighted section. It's a narrow road and can be very busy at the spaza shop.
geomark Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 That yellow highlighted section is not bad, although there are a few patch jobs after the entrance to the reserve. There are also a few pots holes at Klipriver, and along the road before the left turn onto your yellow highlighted section. It's a narrow road and can be very busy at the spaza shop.Thanks Gerald
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