The manne: Alex Heward and Ryan Kemp

Sunday's West Coast Race Finish

DC TRAINING RIDE TO FRANSHOEK PASS

Sasha enjoying the good company

Strong Kim waiting for a pink smoothie

The next Chairman already with his hands in his hair

All riding with nice wannabee tops!

Koenjanie/kanjani Zonke,
Greetings to all,
Hallo almal,

A bit of a change. Spent some time on the mines a couple of centuries ago.

For those that are proficient in a black language forgive me for the pigeon version of yesteryear although im led to believe that it is still the lingo up in the mines up north

At that time there of course was a language common to all spending their free time underground called Fanakalo, meaning “just like that” A lingo that made communication easy for all concerned. From RSA right up to Malawi and sadly now no longer in use on the mines (Locally) because it was something that developed during the Separate dev days.

A great past weeks training in the bank.

Good turnouts for the start of the w/day training sessions and getting lighter by the week. Nippy though.

Sats turnout below par because many were planning to do a long DC ride on Sunday. Julle moenie --offies wees nie. Even a short ride the day before will be beneficial. There is a school of thought amongst all the GURUS in the sports world that it’s in fact imperative to switch on the computer the day before a big event or an extended training ride otherwise the legs are no good.

Menigmaal al bewys dat dit so is!!

Just a reminder to all the DC Teams and that is that it’s compulsory to ride in the Wannabee/C2H cycling top on the day of the event. No top no ride. If u don’t have/cant afford then lend one from somebody for the day. Plenty available so there is no excuse. Team caps maak seker.

Fun ride out at Milnerton today. No wind no climbs and pretty short- 80 odd ks. Ended in a bunch sprint. C2H doing well again. Alex and rk coming in 3rd and 4th with the same time- foto finish for the first 4 places im led to believe.

Well week 2 of 4 for the DC and Burger;

Weather permitting;

Mon 27/10 REST
Tues 28/10 West Rd Lactic Zone plus 80% 10 x 2min intervals
Wed 29/10 Rest/recovery small blade 1 x hr
Thurs 30/10 Waterworks Blue Zone Rabbit Runs
Frid 31/10 REST
Sat 1/11 “next month it’s Xmas” DC/ Fun Ride/ Soc Ride 3/4hrs
Sun 2/11 “ “

Start week day 5.30am Waterstone and W/ends 6.00am Waterstone

We have the AGM coming up and pegged for Wed 19/11 at the Methodist Church. All to please support and attend

Herewith the Agenda;


CYCLING CLUB HELDERBERG
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday 19th November 2008 18h30
Methodist Church

Coronation Street
Somerset West

AGENDA

Chairman’s Report

Treasurer’s Report

2009 Committee Nominations and voting

The following nominations have been put forwards by the outgoing committee. Any other nominations will be accepted from the floor or by e mail to the Secretary and all will be elected on the night

Club Chairman Danie Morkel
Vice Chairman Anton de Freitas
Secretary/Communications Charles Nesbitt
Treasurer Anton de Freitas
IT Michel de Clippel
Clothing Pieter Schoeman
Road Control Danie Morkel
MTB Danie Morkel
Safety VACANT
Double Century John Arnold
Social VACANT
Media Liaison Charles Nesbitt
Members Volki Bauer

Approval of alterations to rules

Family Memberships
Subscription fees
Compulsory kit purchase

Additional items

Charles Nesbitt
SECRETARY
0832919438
charlesnesbitt@woolworths.co.za

Charles Nesbitt
0832919438
0214072735

Hamba gaashle/kahle,

REMEMBER;

1. Although its getting lighter we still need lights
2. The BLOG
3. Your bike needs to be serviced before the big event. Plan now.
4. Tyre pressure is always crucial even on the training rides. Normally 7/8bar

ek

Hi,

Just experienced a bit of an early morning shower. Amazing how rain not only makes everything greener but also tends to bring out many “sweet” (for lack of a better word) smells/aromas.

Pretty busy past w/end. DC training groups out, local fun ride scene on the go Sat (Durbanville) and for some a trip up to Ladismith to do the Seweweekspoort MTB ride. Let’s not forget the Amashovashova up in Durbs where I’m sure a few locals were present.

Speaking of the Durbs race; Moolman Welgemoed from Team Daiken(WP) won the 35-40 age group cat and once again proved that u can still be highly competitive no matter how old u are.
The DVille fun ride on Sat won by C2H Mr Prices RK.

Erna and I were fortunate enough to be able to partake in the Seweweekspoort MTB ride and what a fantastic, well organised and scenic route it was. Not technical but tough, especially for the slower riders later in the day when temps start climbing. Quite a few locals were there. Jack Cushencarrier, Bonte, Stephan, Julian and Henning to name a few.

Of the main manne were there of course, those being Kevin Evans and David George. Hel maar hulle kan ry!!! We were only ¾ ters way up the poort en daai manne was al oppad finish line toe.

About 700riders and I think a record entry. M—se inspuiting for the locals. Unbelievable hospitality en gasvryheid. Blyplek se tariewe nog ongelooflik billik. B &B at R120/person plus ‘n TV in die kamer. Het lanklaas TV 1, 2en 3 gekyk en nogal Noot Vir Noot met daai Stemmet ou. Jare laas gesien maar hy is nog aan die gang. Fantasties!!

Vroeg Sondag oggend teruggery, verby RONNIE se SEX SHOP oppad Barrydale toe en ‘n Klein Karoo Brekfis. Ontmoet daar ‘n paartjie van PE. Gepraat van klein weggesteekte plekkies soos VanWyksdorp (ons het Saterdag na die reisies daarheen gery – sowat 40km grondpad vanaf Ladismith); en hulle praat toe van Rietbron daar iewers bokant Abberdeen. One donkey town en die enigste dorpie in die land wat bo-op die kerktoring ‘n SRINGBOK het vir ‘n weather vane en nie ‘n HAAN nie!

Interessant né!!!!!! So leer ‘n mens as jy fietsry.

Well this week sees the start of the traditional weekday training rides. Once again everyone is welcome. Lets kickstart as follows;

This week (weather permitting) 20/10/2008;

Mon 20/10 Rest
Tues 21/10 West Rd Lactic zone plus 80% of max 8 x 2min intervals
Wed 22/10 Rest/ Recovery ride 1hr small blade
Thur 23/10 W/works? Blue zone minus 80% 4 x P/House
Frid 24/10 Rest
Sat 25/10 Fun Ride/DC ride social group ride 3/4hrs
Sun 26/10 “””

Remember. W/day start time 5.30am Waterstone for 1 x HR
Weekends 6.00am “ as planned/called

Remember!! Lights front and back
“ The blog

Enjoy.

ek

Good day all,

Two Buzz mails out in one day, there must be something up. Not really just a bit of an update re---- cycling times.

As from this weekend (Sat 18/10) the w/end morning rides will start at 6.00am from Waterstone Village parking area. Usual place.

The weekday morning sessions (oude gewoonte Tuesday, Wed and Thursday) will be starting next week the 21/10 at 5.30am. Training for 1 hr. Meeting at Waterstone.

Almal is welkom.

Just remember lights are still a priority, front and back.

The miles have been done. Time to do a bit of interval and hill work. Remember it’s all centred around your heart rate and lactic threshold zone. Drae die strep and make sure the computer is working, otherwise u are only bluffing yourself.

Don’t forget your kopskerm and make sure (guys) that your cycling pants are not inside out otherwise u will become a member of the HJ Broek Club.

Not clear? Contact me.

Regards,

ek

Hi,

“Silence is golden they say but my eyes still see”, remember the song of yesteryear. I haven’t been silent just a little bit slack. Things have been happening for the good and bad.

The racing scene is on the boil, up country “PRO” teams invited down to show the locals how it’s done and with great sponsors coming to the party. One couldn’t really ask for more but alas the hiccups still abound.

Well, as far as C2H is concerned we are nearing the end of our first club year and with that, the traditional AGM is what closes/starts the clubs cycling calendar.

The AGM is scheduled for Wednesday the 19/11/08, 6.30pm at the Methodist Church Coronation Ave S/West and we would like “ALMAL” to be there.

It’s the time for everyone to take part in securing the future of the club. Your input and vote concerning issues is very, very important. Without “you”, the club member, there would be ZIP, ZERO, NOTHING.

The club is strong financially, membership growing by the day and lots of exciting things in the pipeline scheduled for the new season.

A new look committee with brand new ideas , innovative ideas, doing away with those that have reached their “Sell By date” can only bode well for the future of the club.

I will be stepping down as chairman and will be more than ably replaced by Danie Morkel. (Danie has made himself available for the next term of office). Anton has made himself available as Vice Chairman and we will need to nominate and appoint someone to head the Safety Portfolio as well.

If there are any other nominees for the abovementioned portfolios or anything that you as a club member would like to be put on the agenda please notify Charles Nesbitt before next week Monday(20/10/08) so that we can distribute such in the next Buzz. (charlesnesbitt@woolworths.co.za)

Goedgaan,
ek