Wat gaan aan hier?

Vo2

Where are all the okes and chicks from Souf Efrica?

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ouzo

hier is ek.

here I am,
this is me,
there's nowhere else on earth I'd rather be.

my koneksie is stadig, dis hoekom ek nie soveel prat nie.

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maarten

Well I wont count??
As I am only a fake one going back to europe in less than a week

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Vo2

And, what you think of SA?

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big_h

Ons is nog hier... Maarten are you chickening out on the ARGUS. If not bad planning!!!!!!

Keep those wheels spinning!!!!

Big H

maarten

I definitely had a great time in Sa. Its nature wise definitely a beautiful country and has interesting roads to cycle.

Its sad that traffic is that bad with taxi's on one, short cutting trucks on 2, muggings and stabbings if you cycle past townships and some crazy motorists on the road. there is definitely some work there to do(withnessed sadly one of the last victims from traffic from close by recently).

Don't want to be too negative I definitely had the greatest experience off my life. And met lots of nice and interesting people. But there is way more potential in the country(also on other things)

Cycling wise I had a great time although there are some minors at races.
- the level is lower than home
- Races are very passive
- where are the long events?
- coverage?? why only focus on the same names even if they keep getting their ass kicked
-some people have a serious attitude problem
- seeding and race correcting times are a serious mess without decent basis

I will be back if possible next year to set some things staight in some races else In sevral years time as a normal tourist.



I only sort of chickend out of the Giro although several amateur teams asked me to ride for them. But there are good reasons for that I was ill early in januari and am now riding with an inflamation in the shoulder because of a crash end of jan. Which means that I am only at 75%. With stage 2 in mind and the fact that I am a sprinter(afraid of hills) its no real use staying in SA. I want to be sure that I can finish the ride decently else its no use. University classes started again 2 weeks ago back home, should actually already have gone back weeks ago but stayed for the 99'er(decision made before the injury). Degree goes first bike is just a hobby(although a time comsuming one)

Don't know why I should chicken out for argus its only just above a 100k's and the first long part is flattish. Riding it is no real challenge for me(nothing bad intended). I already got my spot in invitational months ago, before I finished top 15 in 2 of the qualifiers(although not satisfied with the results). I respect that its big cause of the number of people and its time going. But as a ride, route and distance Argus has not much to trill a racer.

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maurigo

Hi guys - We are on our way to Cape Town (from Seattle, WA) and my brother from Mexico City. We can not wait to do the Cape Argus Cycle Tour.

I need your help suggesting bike routes - we are staying at Victoria Junction and would like to ride safe, broad sholdered routes during the week prior to the 14th. Safe is the key.

Any suggestions?

thank you.

Mauricio
maurigo@microsoft.com

maurigo

or organized club rides - slow to moderate pace (16mph).

RalleighOke

Don't know about the broad shoulders....

There is a club in CT call CycleLab. I think they have organised rides from there. Go check on their site www.supercycling.co.za

Hope you enjoy it.

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maurigo

Thank you.

tamer

HandyAndy

You'll find half of durban in southfields, London!Although I'll soon be returning home along with my new colnago c40hp:-)

How does that work that I can buy an entire bike with 04 dura ace and ksyriums for the price of the frame in SA!Someones making money!

Goosebeak

Well, as they say, 'you pays your money and you takes your choice'....

Why on earth would anybody want to open a cycling business if not to make at least a living? And when you want spares are you going to hop on a plane to London and fetch them, or pop down to the local cycle shop owner who has been keeping his capital tied up in spares so he can service your need(s)?

Get real - if you invest your money in anything you expect a decent return on your investment - otherwise you open a savings account and/or donate to charity...

Oh, and what about back-up? Who pays for that?

Tamryn

I'm here. Anyone here a MTBiker?

If so has anyone done the Giants Castle Challenge?