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  • Jaco Scholtz : Hi Earl,you don't have to be part of a club or even have a bike to ride on the track. Western Province cycling offers development bikes to new comers. Why don't you come to the league on 10 August and get to meet some of the newcomers and find out more. You can also mail me at jaco@trackcyclingsa.co.za
  • Earl : Jaco, i am not part of a club at present. Some clubs dont ride track due to lack of interest. Is there a list of clubs available in cpt.
  • Earl : Thanks Jaco, I see the site is updated.
  • Jaco Scholtz : Hi Earl, 10 August if you live in the Cape!
  • Earl : anyone know when the trk season is starting this yr. Wanna start training asap
  • Jaco Scholtz : Petacchi had a great sprint at the TDF today.
  • matthew de f : Hi, I've got a LeJeune track frameset (frame, fork, bb, seatpost) for sale - R2000! Contact me if interested: 084 289 7117
  • Jaco Scholtz : Hi Ian, you can give Hein Kroff from Kroff Cycles in Paarl a call. Directory enquiries will have the number.
  • Ian Metcalfe : Hi Jaco, I'm in the market for an old (steel) track frame and suitable components. Do you have any idea where I would be able to find/buy them? I'm based in CT. Thanks, Mettie @ fixedgearcapetown.co.za
  • Ian Metcalfe : Hi Jaco,

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