To Windy, To Cold.
And I'm originally from Cape Town so wind is not a problem for me, and I stayed in Chicago during multiple Winters so cold not a problem either.
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Not a fan of August... - in SA
Started by awesme, Aug 18 2012 09:49
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 09:59
Must admit I am really tired of winter. This winter I have had virtually zero cycling. My training has been limited to running and indoor swimming. Today is overcast and gray with a wind blowing. The wind will persist until end of Sept sometime. There's 2 things I dont like and they are the cold and wind.
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 10:05
Today.... indoor, movies, pizza, McD, blankets. get the idea...
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 10:05
Stunning day in Cape Town ...except I am working ......yay ...lol
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 10:08
I can think of a couple of much better places to be at in Cpt,
Even some of them include work place, got a friend who's office looks out over the harbour, he is high enough, great view, sitting right next to the floor to roof window.
or well.... the Radison porch.
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Even some of them include work place, got a friend who's office looks out over the harbour, he is high enough, great view, sitting right next to the floor to roof window.
or well.... the Radison porch.
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urbanroyal, on 18 August 2012 - 10:05 , said:
Stunning day in Cape Town ...except I am working ......yay ...lol
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 10:24
awesme, on 18 August 2012 - 10:05 , said:
Today.... indoor, movies, pizza, McD, blankets. get the idea...
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That stuff going to make you slow on the bike !!
Got my 100km done, was windy but not cold.
Edited by Cyclewizz, 18 August 2012 - 10:26 .
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 11:25
Cold, overcast - but no options this morning. Got a 70k in. Way behind training for Cape Pioneer due to persistent flu this winter. Will have to do the same tomorrow, regardless of weather.
As per usual, feel much better after a good ride. NOW, time for biltong and test cricket.
As per usual, feel much better after a good ride. NOW, time for biltong and test cricket.
I'm not saying that I'm Batman.
I'm just saying that no one has ever seen me and Batman in the same room together.
I'm just saying that no one has ever seen me and Batman in the same room together.
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 11:26
awesme, on 18 August 2012 - 10:08 , said:
I can think of a couple of much better places to be at in Cpt,
Even some of them include work place, got a friend who's office looks out over the harbour, he is high enough, great view, sitting right next to the floor to roof window.
or well.... the Radison porch.
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Even some of them include work place, got a friend who's office looks out over the harbour, he is high enough, great view, sitting right next to the floor to roof window.
or well.... the Radison porch.
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Jip that deck is something else...however would've preferred to be on da bike somewhere along the coast ....sigh ...
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 11:39
I love August. Crisp morning, stunning days mixed with wet stormy days. This morning cycling was amazing. freezing but no wind other than what was a result of descending the Jonkershoek trail.
best part is that after work it does not get dark for most part of the trying rides and with the light setup that i can run it never get dark.
best part is that after work it does not get dark for most part of the trying rides and with the light setup that i can run it never get dark.
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 11:48
It was cold this morning but did not notice any wind in cape town! At least its not raining like a few weeks ago!
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 12:14
Weather was not so nice this morning but was bearable not like last Sunday that was bitter.
Hopefully Tom will be better
Hopefully Tom will be better
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 12:35
It was overcast but not really cold, got in a 50km MTB ride.
When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the shed, the boat, always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point. When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house.. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, "When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway." The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 01:29
Suffered in Snor City yesterday. Road cycling on the MTB 30km/h average on the out ride finished with an average of 25km/h. Wind was in the face all the way home. Not even the downhills were fun. Only did 60 odd km's.
At least it wasn't cold.
At least it wasn't cold.
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 01:43
Was cold shitty weather this morning in Pta
But did a good 65km ride none the less
But did a good 65km ride none the less
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 02:12
Started off as a cold, windy and overcast morning and turned into a warm, sunny and windy afternoon! On days like this I prefer doing shorter, hilly rides and have some fun. Beats fighting the wind! But at least we can ride in winter! In Gauteng anyway..!
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Posted 18 August 2012 - 02:56
I managed two hours on the IDT. While the neighbour kid washed my dog.
There is evil! It's actual, like cement... I can't believe it. I can't stand it. Evil is not a view... it's an ingredient in us. In the world. Poured over us, filtering into our bodies, minds, hearts, into the pavement itself.
