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

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Enjoy.

ek