Greetings,

What a week training wise. A Taper week. Everyone handling the program like a hot knife through butter. However, I must admit the change of start point for the Rabbit runs certainly had a few huffing and puffing. Are we not blessed to be able to train with such a great bunch of like minded people and what an awesome venue.

The inclement weather Sat and Sun really suited me, I don’t know about u. Erna and I went out Sat am,but decided to turn back after an hour or so. Met up with Alie on the way back and had B/Fast at CJs. Sunday pm, we managed to sneak in a couple of hrs maar was nie baie lus nie.

Many cyclists taking part and preparing for different events at the moment and also sadly some disappointments as well.

Young Jurie will more than likely be missing the ARGUS because of injury and young Wynand is battling with a cold at the moment. It looks as if Elsa will also be missing out because of her mishap on the bike tour. Sterkte!!

Well what’s on at the moment?

This Sun the Argus, and the Giro starting with the Prologue on Tuesday 6.00pm in Paarl.
Yesterday the Boschendal Argus MTB race—haven’t checked results yet.
The Sani2C - this past weekend I think
Of the Wannabees are also training for the Iron Man and Lady—Carl and Celia – the weekend after the Argus.
The Cape Epic in a couple of weeks time.
Pretty shortly the X-Terra off rd SA champs at Elgin country club—Henning taking part.

I have mentioned it on several occasions that we have the Giro taking place on our doorstep and what an opportunity to support and cheer on our local teams and riders.

Tues 6/3 6.00pm Paarl the Prologue Time Trial – 6km
2. Wed 7/3 11.00am Paarl to Helshoogte then (4 x laps) with the finish at the top of Helshoogte.
3. Thur 8/3 11.00am Stellenbosch- start at Coetzenberg, then 4 x laps Winery and Bredell S/West finish at Technopark.
4. Frid 9/3 Bloemendal Restaurant start Tiekiedraai, loop 4 x and finish Bloemendal Rest.
Sat 10/3 Hill Climb Signal Hill CT start 11.00 am
Sun 11/3 Argus.

Week 6/6

Mon 5/3 REST
Tues 6/3 YZ 5 x 3min intervals
Wed 7/3 Recovery small blade 1 hr
Thur 8/3 BZ 3 x 6min intervals Waterworks
Frid 9/3 REST
Sat 10/3 Easy 1 x hr couple of surges keep the computer tuned plus coffee and muffins
Sun 11/3 ARGUS

Last minute checks.

Equipment OK
Visualization in place
Eat/drink/think like the winner that u are. Carbo load etc couple of days before
Race supplementation sorted out plus EPO, S2E, Regmakers(plenty caffeine) and all those Boererate in your back pocket for that extra bit of energy né!!
Suntan lotion/potion very important!

Enjoy, and good luck to all of u. Have a safe and fantastic Argus.

Ek.


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Hello again,

There has to be a variation of this intro that is different and better.

By now u would have all noticed (those that don’t just delete the Buzz) that on the occasion I am pretty boring. The aim of this Buzz is not to compete with Cycling Mags and all the info that is available there, we are also a non profit setup so I DON’T go out of my way to sell anything, net seker maak almal verstaan.

However, we are step by slow step reaching a point that in time to come we will have our own BLOG, which I have told u all about and we will be able to communicate there. And of course, everyone can talk to us. (If I understand it properly). Won’t that be just great?

This past weeks’ training went off well with many a rider/cyclist getting some serious DOUBLE training sessions in. No place to hide u see I am like KILDARE—everywhere!!—that rhymes of hoe?

Sat saw the last League race take place in Wellington I think, no results for the Elites and Juniors etc or otherwise I am just too dof.
Be that as it may, I am led to believe that Wynand did very well in the u/16 group and RK got a second AGAIN. Maybe it’s better like that, less to pay out.

I am glad u asked how the Epic training is going. Quite a few of us are taking part as I’m sure u are aware of, but hell, dis moelik tyds gewys. Now I know why so many of some professions can take part and that is simply because they have the time to train and then of course there’s the BUCKS side of things.

When Erna told me that she had been successful in getting drawn, and the amount of money involved, I phoned at least 3 x lawyers to get advice and divorce proceedings going. Found out it would be cheaper to do the Epic.
But that’s only half the issue. On top of it all, sy ry my die hele d---se tyd weg. My ego guys my ego!!!!

Enough.

TAPER TIME:
Week 5/6

Mon 26/2 REST
Tues 27/2 YZ 8 x 3min intervals
Wed 28/2 Recovery ride small blade 1 hr
Thurs 1/3 BZ/Rabbit runs depending light
Frid 2/3 REST
Sat 3/3 3 hrs LSD
Sun 4/3 2/3 hrs LSD

Go Well

ek


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Hallo All,

On Sunday morning, as per the norm I woke up at 4.30am, let the dogs in, made tea, had a rusk, looked at the weather and decided to get back into bed.

Race out at Paarl so we decided to shift/change/ bend our training schedule and rather see what the “Fun” riders were doing. Past many Wannabees on the R44 coming back, good to see and I would like to think that they all had coffee afterwards.
Got to the top of Helshoogte and waited for the leaders. Quite nice basking in the sun, doing nothing, and watching the cyclists straining to go over the top. Bly maar ‘n blikemmer die Helsehoogte.

Lead car coming , sirens going, motorbikes flashing lights etc and a breakaway leading by some 30 odd seconds. “Enjoying this commentary, are u?” Nearly feinted. Boetie with the breakaway -- about time!!
Rush to the car, something happening here, might cost me some money again. If a podium place, then I meet the prize money paid.

5ks to go and another breakaway. RK going for it. Must be the “SURE2ENDURE” kicking in or whatever. Plenty stuff to choose from, just stay legal of course. Taken out on the line but at least he’s back in town.

Well, for us ordinary mense we have a last week to go to the Argus before we start tapering. Last week went off well and I must admit I’m surprised by the fitness levels of everyone, especially if I see how the West Rd sessions are being done. Keep it up!!

Time to start Visualising that Argus race of yours. The planning, where u are going to make your mark, at what stage are u going to go with the next group coming past and making sure that u “CREAM” Suikerbossie. Not like last year when u misjudged the race and suffered badly there.

Hang in there!

Week 4/6

Mon 19/2 REST
Tues 20/2 West Rd YZ 11 x 3min intervals
Wed 21/2 Recovery Ride Small Blade 1hr
Thur 22/2 Waterworks 6 x 6min intervals BZ 70/80%
Frid 23/2 REST
Sat 24/2 Fun ride/ or 3/4hrs LSD
Sun 25/2 “

That’s all for now,

Ek.

PS: The Post Argus braai has been called off as well as the Breakfast ride.

Hi Everyone,

Nog ‘n week daarmee heen en die laaste paar dae was dit behoorlik winter weer. I personally couldn’t have wished for anything better.

Several took part in Saturdays’ 99’er and unfortunately young Wynand took a tumble after about 60ks. Nothing too serious I hope.

Not many pitched for the Saturday ride and quite frankly I don’t blame u. We were out doing the 4 passes and got caught in some pretty inclement weather between Fransieshoek and Stellenbosch. Thunder and lightning, pretty breezy and the rain bucketing down in places. “De le Rey” was with us and “Siener van Rensburg” predicted that we would have clear skies and sunshine on the Stellenbosch side and low and behold it was true. I could have done with De La Rey’s Wit Perd at that point in time. Bene was gaar! Wys jou net. Die man is in der daad menig maal in die kol.

Well Sunday’s turnout was pretty good considering. But alas the question remains to be answered. Does one in fact go and ride on the wet roads and inclement weather. I think at the last count we were at 11 punctures. Quite a costly exercise and much delay.

The Argus is nearing at a rapid rate of knots and its time to start thinking about your trusty Steed. Service Time. New tubes, tyres, cables and and and. Time to book your bike in with your preferred dealer.

We have had very little response re the planned Post Argus Braai. Pretty disappointing to say the least. I am approached by several concerning this and in the past it’s always been great, but what the heck one can only try.

Once again a reminder to all—safety is our first priority, so please lights!!

Well we are into Week 3/6;

Mon 12/2 REST
Tues 13/2 West Rd YZ plus 80% 9 x 3min intervals
Wed 14/2 Recovery rd Small blade 1hr
Thurs 15/2 BZ/ Rabbit Runs
Frid 16/2 REST
Sat 17/2 3/4hrs LSD or Fun Ride
Sun 18/2 ‘ “

Go Well,

Ek

For your info, I add to two letters re the Pre Argus Breakfast Ride and the Post Argus Braai:

Your are invited to a Breakfast after a Wannabee Ride on the 3 March 2007 at DULCE CAFÉ – WATERSTONE VILLAGE

For our great support through the year Elana from Dulce Café has offered COFFEE ON THE HOUSE.

Continental Brunch will be served for R26-50.

Should you be interested in joining please confirm via email propcon4@mweb.co.za INA JOOSTE no later that 26 February 2007
to do the seating arrangements.

CHEERS

INA

11 March 2007, 17h00 at CHARLES MORKEL STADIUM.

Come and enjoy a late afternoon spitbraai with all our CYCLING WANNABEES to share the experience of the day. It is for the whole family to celebrate and enjoy.

Bring along, chairs, picnic basket with necessary cutlery and glasses and DOP and the rest will be provided by die SPITBRAAI KING which include meat, 3 salads and garlic bread for R62-50 and half price for children under 10 years old.

Should you be interested to join please confirm via email to INA JOOSTE at propcon4@mweb.co.za or 0824686919
by no later than the 15 February 2006 to arrange the booking and payment to Spitbraaiking.

Hi Everyone,

Traditionally in the past we have had a POST Argus get together but unfortunately let it slide the last year or two.

Many have asked us to do something again, so we have arranged to have a Braai at 5.00pm after the Argus.

For those that have DONATED the R200.00 u will get a contribution of R30.00 per R200.00 from the DONATION KITTY towards the braai. Friends are welcome as are your spouse and kids. Kids are half price but the rest are full price.

Read the section below and please respond to Ina ASAP. We have to confirm by the 15th. The venue is excellent (Charles Morkel Stadium) and the food will be prepared for us.

REFER:
Hoe lyk die voorstel laat maar weet ons kry die Lapa geriewe gratis soos deur Danie gereel. Die Hengel Klub het nie toegang vir kinders nie.



11 March 2007, 17h00 at CHARLES MORKEL STADIUM.

Come and enjoy a late afternoon spitbraai with all our CYCLING WANNABEES to share the experience of the day. It is for the whole family to celebrate and enjoy.

Bring along, chairs, picnic basket with necessary cutlery and glasses and DOP and the rest will be provided by die SPITBRAAI KING which includes meat, 3 salads and garlic bread for R62-50 and half price for children under 10 years old.

Should you be interested to join please confirm via email to INA JOOSTE at propcon4@mweb.co.za or 0824686919 by no later than the 15 February 2007 to arrange the booking and payment to Spitbraaiking.

Go well
Ek
PS great ride this morning

Hi Everyone,

Sunday evening and I still haven’t recovered from this mornings’ ride. One would think that with the amount of pills I slick I should actually be able to fly. Dalk moet ek alles weggooi dan sal ek beter doen. Who knows?

Great ride with many of us there and everyone that I spoke to enjoyed it tremendously.

I was very impressed with the Marshalling (didn’t you just love their outfits). All the intersections, robots, turning points etc were well manned. Accolades to the PPA. I really believe that they are trying to go the extra mile, and this bodes well for everyone. There were one or two falls, one happened just in front of me at the Merriman intersection, I hope they were not serious.

With regards to the morning training rides, it’s going pretty well. Good turnouts and much enthusiasm. Just be mindful (once again) that we are fast running out of daylight time so please DEM LIGHTS.

Good to see Paul Lewin back on the bike after his mishap several months ago on the Fransies Hoek railway line.

OK Week 2/6

Mon 5/2 REST
Tues 6/2 YZ 7 x 3min intervals plus 1 x w/up West Rd
Wed 7/2 Recovery ride 1 x hr LSD
Thur 8/2 BZ 5 x 6min intervals WW
Frid 9/2 REST
Sat 10/2 3/ hrs LSD/ fun ride
Sun 11/2 3/4hrs LSD/ fun ride

Enjoy,

ek

Hi Everyone,

Warmish this past week and much to my disgust and dismay, with all the training I am doing, I have barely managed to loose a kilogram. Do I really have to cut back on the SLAP CHIPS and beer after 5/6 hrs in the Berge?? Dink nie so nie.

I trust that u are all raring to get going on the Argus programme, so without any further gekarn here we go.

Week 1/6

Mon 29/1 REST
Tues 30/1 Yellow Zone plus 80% 6 x 3min intervals West rd
Wed 31/1 Recovery ride LSD 1hr Small Blade
Thur 1/2 Blue Z 70/80% 4 x 6min intervals Water/works
Frid 2/2 REST
Sat 3/2 3hrs LSD
Sun 4/2 “ or Fun Ride

Meeting at Waterstone 5.30am sharp(w/days and 6.00am w/ends) and LIGHTS PLEASE.

Baie van julle is baie fiks op die stadiom en ander moet nog aan die gang kom. Doesn’t matter. Get going!!

Remember, we need to get the recipe right.
What u eat; what u drink; what u think; what u breathe.

Problems/opportunities? Bel maar.

Goedgaan,

Ek.

Hi Everyone,

Nog n week is verby en January is amper iets van die verlede.

All just about back to normal and the groups are getting bigger over w/ends as is the custom this time of the year, but isn’t that just great. Many new faces and welcome again to all of u.

Well this past w/end we were pretty busy as usual. League race (the cobra) took place and several were there. The “Manne”starting to jockey for placings in the groups and a lot of the Elites are building up for the Giro which is about 5 weeks away. We will be privileged to be able to have of the Giro stages on our doorstep .I will keep u posted. Something that I believe we should support as the local boys will have their hands full with several overseas riders taking part.

Several in our midst are training for the Epic and many, many hrs are spent in the saddle, veral oor naweke. Being part of it we are privileged to be riding in some awesomely beautiful countryside maar HEL, DIS KLIPPE KOU.

Some of the guys took part in the 130k Attakwas(spelling?) on Sat en hulle se dit was n RILLER. HMM!! En dan moet n mens nog 7 dae van dit doen. Ek weet nie so mooi nie.

Well, as from next week we will have the Argus program running. Tuesday, Wed and Thursday during the week and Sat and Sun w/ends.

Go well,

ek

Good Morning,

Mid Jan already, scary to say the least. Most companies are back at work today so the roads are going to be pretty much back to normal which is not something to look forward to if u spend time on them. Do be careful!.

Still pretty laid back riding at this point in time. As previously mentioned, we will start the Argus schedule in a week or two but will still confirm the date.

As from this week, the week days start time is at 5.30am. That is Tuesday, Wed and Thursday.
I also mentioned in the last NL that we are loosing LIGHT TIME already, so please see that u all have working lights.

John would like to do a longish ride this coming Sunday, something in the order of 110 ks. Should u wish to do this with him please make sure that u have enough water etc. Easy LSD ride.

Yesterday saw the start of the new seasons League Races, the Three Passes. We were there but decided to do a coastal run to Simonstown, look for a Coffee Shop and relax and that’s exactly what we did. Got to the finish just in time to see the bunch sprint. Exciting to say the least.

Go well,

Ek.

Greetings,

Well, just about back to normal. Vaalies on their way home and most of us are back at the grindstone.

I trust u all had a good w/end, we did. Were up in Knysna (with Marelise, Carl and Alwyn) and did a back to back. Sat Knysna/ Uniondale and Sun Uniondale/ Knysna. Very interesting and wettish, but what a great experience.

As from next week as per popular demand, we will be starting at 5.30am in the mornings and still stick to 6.00am on w/ends. Believe it or not but we are already starting to loose day-light time so please get dem lights working.

Go well,

Ek.