Hi Guys and Dolls,

The first month of 2008 is just about a thing of the past.

January has really been testing for me and several committee stalwarts with regards to cycling matters. Much frustration. Everything has been a slog and quite frankly without the support of a fantastic comm. ‘ek dink ek sou dalk/miskien/maybe’ have called it a day concerning certain issues. We will persevere – many positive things happening.

Well, the good Cape Dr continues to dish out his prescribed dose of medicine, and coupled with some warmish days has made the majority of us feel a tad uncomfortable to say the least.

The cycling this w/end was good and not so good. Die Wingerd funride was dominated by C2H (for those who do not know, our new club “Cycling Club Helderberg”) with the club taking the first five places in the A group and the Racing Team taking four of the five first places. Well done to Fourie Kotze who at his age managed to hang in with the break and get second place.

We decided at the onset to have the RT ride both the Wingerd and the Roller Coaster as part of the prep for the Giro, but sadly the wheels came off several of the team on the Roller Coaster. The best was RK who missed the break at the top of Ou Kaapse weg (vas aan die slaap) but managed to finish strongly with the chase group and Alex Heward finishing shortly after, but a specialist sprinter as opposed to a climber. The wind played havoc in certain areas and blew them up Smits Winkel and virtually blew them back going down Black Hill.

The R/Coaster once again sorting the boys out from the men with plenty of climbing in the 88 odd ks. The break led by Moolman Welgemoed and eventually won by Moolman (36yrs old). Awesome cyclist to say the least.

Don’t forget the meeting tonight 6.30pm Methodist Church Coronation Ave.

Well this week we kick off with the mini Polar program for the Argus and ouder gewoonte we will be riding Tues, Wed and Thurs mornings and Sat and Sun on the W/Ends.

Week 1 of many 28/1 Start 5.30am Waterstone parking

Mon 28/1 Rest
Tues 29/1 YZ plus 80% Lactic Threshold West rd 7 x 3min intervals
Wed 30/1 Recovery ride 1 hr small blade LSD
Thurs 31/1 BZ Waterworks 4 x 6min intervals
Frid 1/2 Rest
Sat 2/2 3hrs LSD/Fun Ride
Sun 3/2 AA

Have a great week.
Ek