Môre,

Blustery morning. Koffie and beskuit in the lounge and not on the stoep. Much to think about. Feathered friends unusually quiet this morning maar die katte hol oralster.

Hannes had an op on his injured shoulder on Thursday evening. I hope and trust all is well and that u are on your bike shortly.

Michel took part in the Vets tour which started on Friday, but alas, was “sort of” involved in the crash on Friday, lost several spokes and couldn’t continue. Fairies must have kept an eye on him. Cyclists falling all around him but he managed to stay off the tar. Really taken in by it. Tells me he intends winning next years’ tour and will most probably be putting a Wannabee sponsored team in. Great news to say the least. Is it going to be called the Wannabee/Villa du Cap team?

Well, what a fantastic cycling w/end we had. Great turnout on Sat. (Yes we will have to split up pretty early if we go through Strand). Too much “fishtailing” and we don’t want ANY accidents. Jammer, I should have realised it immediately. Hopefully it won’t happen again.

Sundays’ ride was a scheduled DC training ride with the teams being well represented. John and Julian had to revert to Plan B. The s/easter was up which meant the Four Passes and Kleinmond rides were out. All ended up going to Du Toits Kloof and back.

Averages were excellent. I think one can safely say, that based on yesterdays’ ride, all that took part can feel pretty confident going into the DC. The BIG hurdle on the DC is the last 40/50ks which includes the “Small Tradouw Pass” climb. This climb is nothing compared to the Du Toits Kloof climb and yes, I’m aware that they are done at different stages, maar nogtans, alles loop volgens plan.

This week sees the start of the Polar schedule. Taking into account that we had a “Tuffy” yesterday, we will ease into tomorrows’ session.

Six weeks to go with the last two being taper weeks.

Mon: 16/10/06 Rest
Tues: 17/10 Wworks Blue Zone70/80% 4 x 5.30am W/stone
Wed: 18/10 Where ever Small Blade Recovery ride 1hr “
Thurs: 19/10 West str Yellow Z 80/90% 6 x “
Frid: 20/10 Rest
Sat: 21/10 F/Ride or Group LSD 3hrs 6.00am W/stone
Sun: 22/10 “ 3/4hrs “

Please take note that the W/end rides now start at 6.00am and not 6.30am anymore.

Goedgaan,

Ek.