Hello to all the Wannabees

Well, that seems to be the end of the formal summer training program. To end off, we had our family ride and prize giving

Glad so many could make it to the family ride on Saturday. I think that it went off well despite the bad weather.

Congratulations to all the white shirt winners. Wear it with pride. I think that it is a special achievement to be in the top 5% of your age group or your starting group.

We have so many riders who do well in other races, but do not get acknowledged in my weekly BUZZ. Some people feel uneasy to report that had excelled in a particular race, but that is OK, get the news to me, I like to brag about our club members.

Because the ARGUS is ridden by so many club members (104 out of a possible140 members) we feel that this race is the one to use for prizegiving. We know of others like Johannes Scribante who came second in his age group in the ARGUS mountain bike race, well done. We need info like that. Maybe once more club members participate in a particular race, we could also use that as a measure of achievement. We also know that Petie Viljoen finished the Epic with ex member Fred van Zyl. A great achievent just to finish that ride. I do not know of any other club member who completed this race.

Clayton Hindle will try to arrange mountain bike rides during the winter months on most Saturdays starting from W/S village. Watch for news on the BLOG.

Road bike rides will still start at 07h00 from W/S Village over weekends and on public holidays. So come and join and keep the legs going during the winter.

Thanks to all the members who helped during the past 4 months to make the club function as well as is does. We cannot only depend on the committee to make it work

Next on the agenda is the hillclimb. All the info is on the BLOG

A special thanks to MICHEL for all the work on the BLOG. It is really a special part of our club
The BLOG is full of news. My letter is a reminder to have a good look at the BLOG. Michel puts a lot of effort into this real show piece. Please add comments or send photos and articles. All the details are on the BLOG

I shall be away for 10 days, so no BUZZ next week.

PLEASE NOTE

Winter start time begins now. LSD rides on weekends will start at 07h00

AN URGENT APPEAL ONCE AGAIN TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR M/AID DETAILS AND ICE CONTACT DETAILS ARE IN YOUR SADDLE BAG AND ON YOUR CELL

At the club ride we noticed some members who have not renewed their membership for 2010. If you have not received your membership card, you might have paid but we have not picked it up on the bank statements. Please contact Charles to rectify charlesnesbitt@woolworths.co.za

CLUB REMINDERS

Please remember to order the long sleeve cycling tops from Pieter. Winter is on the doorstep, do not get caught ‘cold armed’

The club will also present a hill climb/king of the mountain handicap race on the 1st of May. We hope to make this an annual event. Please diarise.

MEMBERSHIP

Please remember to renew your 2010 membership. Contact Charles at charlesnesbitt@woolworths.co.za

Please put the blog address on your computer as a hotspot
http://www.wanna-b-team.blogspot.com/

Our official e-mail address is wannabteam@gmail.com

Yours in cycling

Danie Morkel
0845133246
morkelwade@telkomsa.net

Vigne to Vigne

Some nice photos Erna took yesterday at the Vigne to Vigne MTB race in Lourensford.

Epic final podium

1. Bulls 1 Men 29:47.46,0

Karl Platt Germany - Stefan Sahm Germany

2. Songo-Specialized by DCM Men 29:57.49,7

Christoph Sauser Switzerland - Burry Stander South Africa

3. MTN Qhubeka Topeak Ergon Men 30:12.30,0

Kevin Evans South Africa - Alban Lakata Austria

More results http://www.cape-epic.com/

Dulce Cafe after Family Ride

After a short (wet) family ride it was time for a hot chocolate and a muffin at Dulce Cafe. Some Wannabees excelled at the Argus and it was an honour for our President to congratulate them and give them a commemorative white shirt.

Funride Calender

March 2010

Sat 27 Mar Wannabee Kids & Family Ride more info
Sun 28 Mar Vigne to Vigne MTB Lourensford more info

April 2010
Sat 3 Apr Table View Triple MTB more info
Sat 10 Apr Malmesbury Rotary Funride - Road 98km & MTB 50km more info
Sat 17 Apr Fine Breede MTB Challenge 55 km; 32 km; 16 km; 4 km more info
Sun 25 Apr Franschhoek Valley Grand Prix MTB ** 60 km; 40 km; 20 km more info
Tue 27 Apr Homtini MTB Challenge 65km / 30km/ 10km more info

May 2010 
Sat 1 May Wannabee King of the Mountain more info
Sat 1 & 2 May Dirtopia MTB Festival ** Various more info
Sun 2 May Fair Cape MTB 55 km; 22 km more info
Sat 8 May Tru Cape MTB 40 km; 20 km; 10 km more info
Sun 9 May Nando's / Willow Creek in the Nuy Valley MTB 60 km; 30 km; 10 km more info
Sat 15 May Computer Mania Willow Creek Mountain Bike Challenge more info
Sat 22 May Keeromberg MTB 50 km; 30 km; 10 km more info
Sat 22 May Amarider 100 Miler MTB ** 160 km more info
Sat 29 May Autumn Splendour MTB 60 km; 35 km; 15 km more info

Hello to all the Wannabees

Two major events happening this week. Firstly our family ride Saturday and secondly only to that, the Epic.

Please look on the BLOG for info regarding the family ride. This replaces the Saturday LSD ride. We had to change to the Saturday doe to the Lourensford ride and the final stage of the Epic that happens on the Sunday. Come and join the benefits of being a club member and get a coffee and muffin at the end.

Our prize winners have been notified and will receive their white tops on Saturday

The Epic can be followed by going to the Epic webpage and then clicking on the live streaming which then shows the progress of the leaders on a real time basis.
Obviously the end at Lourensford with the associated mountain bike rides on the day. It is really worth while going to the finish line


Saturday saw a big group starting off on a mountain bike ride. Thanks to Clayton for coordinating the ride and taking initiative.

The BLOG is full of news., My letter is a reminder to have a good look at the BLOG. Michel puts a lot of effort into this real show piece. Please add comments or send photos and articles. All the details are on the BLOG

Weekly Safety Tip on Bunch Riding

Calling out!

Using hand signals is very useful when pointing out obstacles and hazard along the road. It’s even better if you call out the danger at the same time. Particularly when you need to keep your hands on the brakes to slow down for a red light or a stop it’s much safer to call out “light or robot” instead of trying to brake with one hand and signalling the danger with your other hand!

PLEASE NOTE

Winter start time begins now. LSD rides on weekends will start at 07h00

AN URGENT APPEAL ONCE AGAIN TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR M/AID DETAILS AND ICE CONTACT DETAILS ARE IN YOUR SADDLE BAG AND ON YOUR CELL

At the club ride we noticed some members who have not renewed their membership for 2010. If you have not received your membership card, you might have paid but we have not picked it up on the bank statements. Please contact Charles to rectify charlesnesbitt@woolworths.co.za

CLUB REMINDERS

Please remember to order the long sleeve cycling tops from Pieter. Winter is on the doorstep, do not get caught ‘cold armed’

The club will also present a hill climb/king of the mountain handicap race on the 1st of May. We hope to make this an annual event. Please diarise.

MEMBERSHIP

Please remember to renew your 2010 membership. Contact Charles at charlesnesbitt@woolworths.co.za

Please put the blog address on your computer as a hotspot
http://www.wanna-b-team.blogspot.com/

Our official e-mail address is wannabteam@gmail.com

Yours in cycling

Danie Morkel
0845133246
morkelwade@telkomsa.net

The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour Wrap up

Weekly Safety Tip on Bunch Riding

Calling out!

Using hand signals is very useful when pointing out obstacles and hazard along the road. It’s even better if you call out the danger at the same time. Particularly when you need to keep your hands on the brakes to slow down for a red light or a stop it’s much safer to call out “light or robot” instead of trying to brake with one hand and signalling the danger with your other hand!

MTB Ride last Saturday

Baie lekker ride! Easy 40km ride in the basin.
Thanks Clayton for organising!!

POST ARGUS FAMILY FUNRIDE

The committee is proud to organise a BIG FAMILY RIDE to thank all the relatives of our members for their patience and support during our Argus training rides.

We invite all kids and wives or husbands to join us Saturday 27 March for a nice and easy ride starting from the Waterstone Village.

For the youngest kids we will ride a short 16km route via the Winery Road and around the route of our Club Race and back to Waterstone Village. This safe route will take about 1h15 and therefore they will leave at 8h00. They will get together at the parking of the Waterstone Village at 7h45 to sort everything out.

The other families will ride the Vlaeberg route. This 50km route is well known to all or members and will take about 2h00 to finish. Meeting at the Waterstone Village at 7h00.

We should all be back at 9h15 and will then have a coffee and muffin sponsored by the club at Dulce Cafe. While we are enjoying this breakfast we will celebrate some of our Club Members with their achievements during the Argus.

This is open to all paid up members and includes safety vehicles to follow the kids.

So don’t miss this fantastic family fun day!

The Committee
wannabteam@gmail.com