Wannabe Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 How did your ride go this morning? Woke up at 05hoo with rain streaming down. Did not want to go out in the wet and risk a fall, falling sick or messing up my bike. Did a ride last year (still on my old bike) in streaming rain. Was shocked to see what my bike looked like when I got home. Most Mtb'ikers would have been proud if their bikes looked like that after a wet ride. Shudder to think of how it would mess up components or accelerate wear and tear.
udxcob Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Dude dont you sell cleaning equipment and materials?
Wannabe Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Yes I do. But you must still do a ride of however much km in the rain before you get home to clean up. It is during that time that the damage occur. In my eyes it is not justified.
Tiny K Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 'Dale and I went for our ride at 6am. Not a drop of rain but VERY wet roads. Only got rain again coming through K/River again going back to D'ville. I got a front wheel flat too - piece of glass I didn't even see because of the wet, shiny road on Bottlery. Because 'Dale won't post it, I will. It's a great shot:
Wannabe Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Glad for you guys. I just did not want to risk it.
andydude Posted November 23, 2011 Posted November 23, 2011 Are you guys doing Die Burger route this weekend? Not for me, but for friends that might want to join?
Tiny K Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 Are you guys doing Die Burger route this weekend? Not for me, but for friends that might want to join? Yeah they are man - see here - https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/109925-burger-training-ride-26-nov/ Edit: So far it's just 'Dale and Wannabe. btw, you looking for an alternative ride this weekend instead of doing the DC? :lol:
udxcob Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 Damn that DC was one tough route (with a headwind for the last 80k's)
Wannabe Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Damn that DC was one tough route (with a headwind for the last 80k's)At least you survived it. Congrats, and enjoy the recovery / rest
'Dale Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Damn that DC was one tough route (with a headwind for the last 80k's)Congratulations, D ville roadies that I know of: udxcobbioleandommisseandydudemariusltiny K Brave, brave, bravo, bravo!
Guest Frail4Life Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Damn that DC was one tough route (with a headwind for the last 80k's) WIND???You SHOULD Have joined Me. I GOT NO WIND!
udxcob Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 WIND???You SHOULD Have joined Me. I GOT NO WIND! Dont lie (you must be joking) the wind was pumping by the time you were on the home straight
Guest Frail4Life Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Congratulations, D ville roadies that I know of: udxcobbioleandommisseandydudemariusltiny K Brave, brave, bravo, bravo! HEY!Are You NOT FORGETTING Someone???Or am I No longer Part of the Circle???
'Dale Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 HEY!Are You NOT FORGETTING Someone???Or am I No longer Part of the Circle???Yeah! Bravo to D K!
Tiny K Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 HEY!Are You NOT FORGETTING Someone???Or am I No longer Part of the Circle??? Yeah! Bravo to D K! Hey Frail, what team you ride for? 'Dale, will mail you and Wannabe my post race write up after lunch. I feel the fatigue in my legs climbing the stairs to the house. We could have done a 6:15ish if we never had so many technicals.
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