The Pirate Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 I would like to share something with all my fellow hubbers about what happened to me and Savannah at the Graskop Hillclimb Champs last weekend. We started of the morning on on a "few" loops around God's window. Savannah had a problem with her gears and the chain kept on dropping, which meant she had to do a loop or to with only a 39/21 to play with. By the end of the stage we had to do some work on the gears before we tackled the Hillclimb up Kowyn's in the afternoon. I took a fat chance and went to the mechanic of the MTN ladies team and asked him if he had 10 minutes to help us. Almost an hour later he fixed her cables, chain and almost everything else one would get when you take your bike in for a service. While he was busy doing that there were 2 MTN pro girls bikes that needed work done, but he first finished Savannah's bike before he went to their bikes. To top it all, he didn't want to except any money for his work and did it with a smile. Sorry I forgot your name, you saved our day and tour and made sure that Savannah won the ladies 30+ cat. You are a true Samaritan in this troubled times. Two thumbs up !! Ps. Before I forget, thanks to the Cycle Lab Sub Vet, I think she said his race number was 60 or 70, that helped her to get the chain on again. Few guys will stop these days to help a lady, thanks buddy !
Danger Dassie Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Nice one, high fives all round. Should've said "Y'ello" to him
The Pirate Posted July 1, 2009 Author Posted July 1, 2009 I wish my LBS could buy him from MTN. One could see it is his passion in live.
Mellow Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 i hope for his sake the MTN bikes were ready to go with no problems else this thread may just get him in some sort of trouble ? thubs up to the MTN mechanic though for helping someone in need - true of heart
The Pirate Posted July 1, 2009 Author Posted July 1, 2009 i hope for his sake the MTN bikes were ready to go with no problems else this thread may just get him in some sort of trouble ?thubs up to the MTN mechanic though for helping someone in need - true of heart When we left the MTN van there was still about 2 hours left before the Hillclimb started. That would have been enough time for him to set their gears and check the brakes As far as I know the MTN ladies took 1,3 and I think 4th overall. So he/they did their job
Mellow Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 i hope for his sake the MTN bikes were ready to go with no problems else this thread may just get him in some sort of trouble ?thubs up to the MTN mechanic though for helping someone in need - true of heart When we left the MTN van there was still about 2 hours left before the Hillclimb started. That would have been enough time for him to set their gears and check the brakes As far as I know the MTN ladies took 1' date='3 and I think 4th overall. So he/they did their job [/quote']that is great! nice to cycle with guys like that around
The Pirate Posted July 1, 2009 Author Posted July 1, 2009 Think the Clab oke was Morne...nice one lad! Sweet intern. Thanks to Morne as well
Andyr249 Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Great story!! Great to know that there are still people like that around!!
louis0852 Posted July 1, 2009 Posted July 1, 2009 Nice one' date=' high fives all round. Should've said "Y'ello" to him [/quote'] Nice one danger dassie
Danger Dassie Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 Helpfull MTN Mechanic should be Gary Blem Ah couldn't be a nicer bloke or better mechanic to work on a bike!120% one of the most genuine and helpful people I know, some of you may remember him as one of the owners of Future Cycles a few years ago.
BigToe Posted July 3, 2009 Posted July 3, 2009 Helpfull MTN Mechanic should be Gary Blem Ah couldn't be a nicer bloke or better mechanic to work on a bike!120% one of the most genuine and helpful people I know' date=' some of you may remember him as one of the owners of Future Cycles a few years ago.[/quote'] Yip sounds like Gary - the legend
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