Where are you from,what do you do?

Guest

Dag, Dag

I live in Midrand, South Africa. I'm a Network Administrator, Training; I’m a Donwhiller turned Roadie so, anything that'll help me survive the 94.7 ;D

Guest

;D  After viewing for ages finally decided to register.  Live in Johannesburg, work for a bank, married to a Colnago Dream Plus in Mapei colours. Done 5x Argus, 5x 94.7. Favourite Race is Kremetart (afrikaans for Baobab tree) in Northern Province, 172km stage race.

Vo2

Welcome Cactus, sounds like you are happily married! ;D

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Guest

Hi All,
Just found this site and looking around.. I am from Ohio USA, network technican on third shift..  I am just a moderate rider and have joined the local cycle club to start riding more. My average is slow (14-15mph) and here there are lots of hills to climb..
With working night shift there are no rides in the mornings..
Is there anyone else that works nights and how do you get your riding in before going to work??  Thank you ???

Eldron

Hey Trek 2300 - welcome!

Try posting your question in a seperate thread - it'll get more response that way.

I used to work nights - 12 hour shifts and ended up only riding on the weekends for what its worth.

Guest

I'm from Nashville, TN, USA and work as an environmental engineer. Between time as a Dad to 2 daughters  (soccer dad, dance dad) I really have to struggle to find riding time. I however manage to get 2-3 rides per week in, about 50-70 miles total. That should improve though as my girlfriend recently bought her first road bike and can't believe how much nicer it is to ride on the roads w/ that vs. her mtn. bike.

Guest

I am from Hong Kong. I not only play the bike but also like playing RC Cars especially for TAMIYA. You can check my site.. http://www.rexaystore.com

See ya guys!!

Vo2

Are you sure you "play the bike", mate. Real, big bikes? :-/

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Guest

Do you not "play the bike" Vo2 ? hehe

Vo2

Hello everyone! Well, after watching the boys go up Mont Ventoux yesterday, I was amazed to see them suffer so much! I decided to post this pic of me after I had reached the summit of the Mont, and that without a support vehicle! From base to summit took me about 43 minutes. There was abit of a head wind that day, so please pardon the state my hair is in. The clever lot among you would of noticed my new design cycling shoes. No need to unclip, I just pull my feet out!



;D ;D

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Guest

Thats quite a light looking bike there mate....um ma'am......you sure its under the UCI weight regs? *

Vo2

Nope, it's way under the weight regs. Thats why I had to add all the extra bags etc.

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Gday all,

I'm from Perth, Australia. I am a student at UWA doing a Law/Commerce double degree, but have deferred for this semester.

Just found this site while looking for some info on cycling. I am relatively new to the whole scene. The most I have done is a little bit of cross training for some other sports. Since then I have had some pretty serious injuries which have put me out of a career in another sport. After moping around the house for a year or so, my uncle has finally got to me (he is VP of Cycling Australia, maybe some of you know him?).

Anyway, the other day I dusted off the old road bike and took it for a spin. It's great to be back and doing something! The 105 components are horrible though, and the frame is a little small, so I'm moving up.

I am keen to get in to some competitive cycling. Are there any yard sticks you guys can throw up to tell me where I have to be in regards to what level would be suitable. I have heaps of spare time at the moment, and am really clocking up some km's. I'm really hanging out to get a new set of wheels  ;D

Guest

Been reading the threads for a few days and noticed someone mentioning a lack of activity.  Thought I'd join to add some weight.

I'm from Johannesburg, a derivatives trader, been an off and on Mountain Biker and about to add to the wasted money by buying a road bike.  Got a bet on with friends for the 94.7.