Long Wheel Base Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 Yeah, I'm slowly getting upset looking at the pictures from non-Gauteng hubbers riding their bikes in the sun.and the extra chill in the air today is really not nice. I had to leave the comfort of my workshop and move an engine to shipping with the forklift a bit earlier. Not only did I get wet but it was unpleasantly cold.
MTBeer Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 and the extra chill in the air today is really not nice. I had to leave the comfort of my workshop and move an engine to shipping with the forklift a bit earlier. Not only did I get wet but it was unpleasantly cold.always said Gauteng weather is weird. Winter should be cold and wet. Summer should be warm and sunny. Obviaaaas.
The Ouzo Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 always said Gauteng weather is weird. Winter should be cold and wet. Summer should be warm and sunny. Obviaaaas.i actually prefer our cold and dry winter, cold and wet is just miserable to me. A scorching hot summer day with an afternoon thunder shower is glorious. Used to really enjoy it in our water skiing days, everyone else would pack up and go home, we'd sit it out and then hit the water the moment the rain stopped. Was the best time to ski, no other boats around, glass smooth water Long Wheel Base 1
Patchelicious Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 This thing. Made me laugh. Any ideas the story behind it? Its a MTD Jakkals. 1
Kranswurm Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 Knysna to Plett via the dirt road. Got some climbs. Going back up this tomorrow to Uniondale. Good riding off road here. Nice.Jeez sunshine,are you on permanent holiday? Long Wheel Base 1
Frosty Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 Rule 9: // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period. There’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing. Eugene Oppelt, Jakkals., Long Wheel Base and 1 other 4
Patchelicious Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) a how much now ?  MTD? A MTD... Mechanical Twitter Device. A farmer screams all his "k@k gedagtes" into the bottom of that thing and it broadcasts it to everybody in the surrounding area through the multidirectional megaphones at the top...  Edited February 2, 2021 by Patchelicious capediver, Jakkals., DJR and 1 other 4
Frosty Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 This thing. Made me laugh. Any ideas the story behind it?Reminds me of the ventilation pipes for bomb shelters in Schucks here comes UNTAG.  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkZBTpm_BkpIqzyV6yqBgXBamEbY05hp3 Jakkals., MrJacques, DJR and 1 other 4
Prince Albert Cycles Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 This thing. Made me laugh. Any ideas the story behind it?Elephants roamed in that area many many moons ago. That neck was on their route. If you blow hard enough on one of those stems it replicates the noise of an elephant trumpetting. But you must have good lungs . Like you. MTBeer, DJuice, DJR and 2 others 5
The Ghost Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Rule 9: // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period. There’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.But then there’s the washing of the kit and bike [emoji52] I was out in the rain and mud yesterday, it was bearable and then I got home.... I undressed in the empty bath, mud everywhere as I peeled off the shoe covers, washed the outer layers and showered with my bib tights; I washed the bike today.I do not enjoy the cleanup. Edited February 2, 2021 by The Ghost Long Wheel Base and The Ouzo 2
ChrisF Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 But then there’s the washing of the kit and bike [emoji52] I was out in the rain and mud yesterday, it was bearable and then I got home.... I undressed in the empty bath, mud everywhere as I peeled off the shoe covers, washed the outer layers and showered with my bib tights; I washed the bike today.I do not enjoy the cleanup.Hiehie .... sounds like Sunday ....  When we got home we took off our shoes outside ... straight to the shower.  Later I carried the bikes outside, as the wheels left a trail of mud ... Both bikes washed and lubed, it was time to clean the car .... then the garage floor ....  Drenched in sweat it was time for yet another shower ...   Amd it still was a GOOD day out on the bikes DJR and Frosty 2
The Ghost Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 Hiehie .... sounds like Sunday ....  When we got home we took off our shoes outside ... straight to the shower.  Later I carried the bikes outside, as the wheels left a trail of mud ... Both bikes washed and lubed, it was time to clean the car .... then the garage floor ....  Drenched in sweat it was time for yet another shower ...   Amd it still was a GOOD day out on the bikes Doing it in summer isn’t so bad, but standing outside when it’s 1 degree and washing a bike is pure misery. Long Wheel Base 1
Frosty Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 But then there’s the washing of the kit and bike [emoji52] I was out in the rain and mud yesterday, it was bearable and then I got home.... I undressed in the empty bath, mud everywhere as I peeled off the shoe covers, washed the outer layers and showered with my bib tights; I washed the bike today.I do not enjoy the cleanup.As I was on the MTB, on the roads, I don’t have too dirty a bike. I arrived home as it was getting dark, so I am leaving the bike wash until tomorrow. I prefer to wash the bike immediately after getting home so that I can rinse the (old) gear at the same time. It then goes straight into the washing machine. Makes getting on the bike the next time so much more pleasant. Also, part of deciding to go out in the wet, is knowing I have to clean the bike.  Hiehie .... sounds like Sunday .... When we got home we took off our shoes outside ... straight to the shower. Later I carried the bikes outside, as the wheels left a trail of mud ... Both bikes washed and lubed, it was time to clean the car .... then the garage floor .... Drenched in sweat it was time for yet another shower ... Amd it still was a GOOD day out on the bikes Agree - better than deciding it’s too wet. Doing it in summer isn’t so bad, but standing outside when it’s 1 degree and washing a bike is pure misery.That’s what make Gauteng a pleasure in winter... it’s usually warmer during the day, and more than often dry too. Long Wheel Base and The Ghost 2
Bernard Horn Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 Freedom.Even the dogs were chilled and did not chase TheoG, MrJacques, JohanDiv and 6 others 9
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