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HEY say that no good deed ever goes unpunished. It’s a proverb that resounded loudly with me last week and I thought that I would share with you a saga that I am still coming to terms with. Roughly a year ago I was alerted to the fact that the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association DOCRRA was in jeopardy of folding as the entire committee had resigned and unless volunteers could be found to keep this body going, it would be lost. Now, you might say, who cares…after all, if it was a vibrant community spirited association, valued and supported by of most of those who live here, there would be no danger of this happening. But this
was apparently not the case at that point in the history of the association and, for a moment, it looked as though DOCRRA was no more. But effective ratepayer associations are enormous assets to communities in which they operate in South Africa, particularly when it comes to negotiating the heavily politicised arena of local government service delivery. Without an active representative body looking after the interests of ratepayers, the tendency is for local government to operate autonomously. This can, and often does, lead to acrimony if ratepayers feel that they are getting a raw deal. So I and a handful of others volunteered to take over the reins to keep DOCRRA going. From the outset it was apparent that the association was in a shambles. There was no accurate database of members – there had been one once, but the geckospattered, crumpled print out that we received along with a couple of other documents outlining a long-standing feud with the municipality and not much else, was largely obsolete. Our first order of business was to try and rebuild the membership by creating an interactive website and inviting people to join us. This we did through the local media, live activations and social networks but it has by no means been an easy task and, to date out of 129 000 registered voters in our region most of whom would benefit hugely from a strong ratepayers association here, we have fewer than 150 paid up members. What happened to the thousands of members that DOCRRA claimed to represent before we took over? Were these numbers genuine and, if so, where have all the former members gone? That’s a good question and one that we have been trying to answer to get the association back on track. Following an exciting AGM last
week we now have a more robust committee of volunteers and, hopefully, we will now see substantial growth in membership. This will allow us to engage with the community more effectively to tackle the issues of concern to all of us. After all, first class service delivery is the aim and it is our intention to facilitate this here. Why anyone would want to derail this process is beyond me, yet there was an attempt to halt our AGM on procedural grounds by a handful of people who obviously had a different agenda. I am never impressed by those who actively seek to instigate dissent when there are much more important issues at stake. All I wish to do here is to give back to the community that has over the years so warmly embraced Life & Style in its various forms and created a livelihood for my family and all who work with us. Hopefully my small contribution will lead to bigger things and DOCRRA will again become a functional ratepayers association to help build a region that we can all be truly proud to live in. Please join us online at www.docrra. co.za and make your mark towards establishing world class service for all on the Dolphin Coast. With your support it will happen. Without it we can’t do much – so, in effect, the choice is yours.
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But where initiatives like these have there seems little need to join an Engaged What was apparent from the outset, Thesesuccessful are just a few of thethey issues that the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers been most is where additional association. with the municipality was that the database of members will take up on your behalf if you join us. A strong Ratepayers Association is a for partner with ratepayers associations • Social withus regard to the establishment that we as the incoming committee that are similarly Becomeresourced a DOCRRAbymember and give your mandate to fix what’s of broken on Until a general crisis looms, an equipped playground for children received back then, was inaccurate membership fees and where people especially one that threatens the bank in Townsend Park. Progress has been and largely obsolete. The Association are employed to ensure that selected balance, there is a certain amount made but as the park belongs to the membership tally had largely been projects are implemented, managed of apathy in sectors of our society Dept. of Public Works, we are awaiting created by levying a nominal charge on and delivered upon to the benefit of all with regard to social cohesion as our a decision in this regard. members of various bodies’ corporate in the community. political friends choose to call it. • Mediated in a matter between a and homeowners associations in the In this scenario the volunteer corporate DOCRRA member and the area. This charge was in essence, a This was the case last year. committee acts as a board of directors, KDM with regard to legal issues that discounted DOCRRA membership fee The Water Crisis hit the area shortly representative of the community that are confidential but which we believe that was added to their annual property after the new DOCRRA committee was it serves. There are many examples of are in imminent reach of settlement. levies, although most payees did not formed and we reacted swiftly to the this in the Western Cape, Gauteng and Negotiations continue. seem to know or care that they were in programme of fines implemented by the even on our doorstep in Umhlanga and • Established a regular Consumer theory de facto DOCRRA members Ilembe District Municipality through Hillcrest. Watch press column and radio feature Sembcorp Siza Water for excessive This, together with a relative Despite the challenges we have been to identify budget saving opportunities water usage. handful of individual members, quietly working behind the scenes. in the local economy. This, I am happy A public meeting was held under the created a credible membership figure to say is proving to be popular and is DOCRRA has: auspices of the Association where on paper, but there was no way for ongoing. • Engaged with a Fibre Optic service members of the public were invited us to communicate directly with this • Objected to and were able to provider called Link Africa to create to engage with both the Mayor of the notional membership to verify their stop the planned expenditure of an a high-speed fibre optic internet Ilembe Municipality, Clr Welcome credentials. Furthermore, there was excessive amount of ratepayers’ money cable network for the greater Ballito Mdabe, and the CEO of Sembcorp no functional website or any other on a Valentine’s Day Party by the area. They agreed to do this provided Siza Water, Shyam Misra. The meeting proprietary communication tools that KwaDukuza Municipality. they saw sufficient uptake from the organised by DOCRRA was the largest we could work with in this regard. community. This required residents public gathering of this nature in the There are those who say we We considered it important to to go onto a website and indicate their history of Ballito. should be doing more. We should be rectify this situation by creating a interest in using this service in a nonDOCRRA was able to negotiate a communicating more regularly with our new database to establish who we binding survey. We advertised this moratorium on all fines issued and membership. We should be attending were mandated to represent and extensively on radio and in print yet agreed to form a steering committee to more council meetings. We should be what our membership was expecting there was insufficient engagement from explore viable alternatives that would challenging the municipality more on from the Association. To this end we our community so, sadly, the deal has encourage significant water savings matters of finance and expenditure. We commissioned an interactive website to been put on hold for the time being. without compromising the local should be recruiting more members. facilitate effective communication and • Negotiated with taxi associations, economy too severely. And I agree with all of this. to establish a viable database with ease ward councillors, a major property Not everyone was happy with The reality is that we are currently of access and secure online payment developer and the Kwadukuza the outcome – but the net result a committee of five, all of whom portal. Municipality in an attempt to resolve was a scrapping of the fines and the have pressing personal or business To assist those resistant to signing the taxi rank issue in Ballito. Progress implementation of a more equitable commitments and we need help to grow up online, over December we held two has been made in establishing a site ‘User Pays’ scenario that has resulted in the Association if we are to become a live activation membership drives at a significant and sustained water saving for a permanent taxi rank and but force to be reckoned with. the Lifestyle Centre in Ballito. there is still a long way to go as there that continues to this day. I believe that the way forward is are various agendas playing out in this Yet despite our advertising, Without DOCRRA’s intervention, we clear. We need to change our strategy arena. editorials in print, local radio and social could well have been in crisis mode and engage directly with Home Owners Associations, Bodies Corporate, local media and any other clusters that have access to potential members. We need to concentrate on building membership based on clear objectives and effective communication. •There are substantial municipal rates and service With significant membership • Are you getting value for the rates price increases currently being proposed. Are numbers we can build an association you pay – are you proud of the these equitable, justifiable and affordable like the many around the country that in the current economy? state of the public open are delivering spectacular results. spaces in our town? To do this we need people who are •The Municipal Buildings in RRA prepared to commit time and energy to DOC Ballito are vacant, derelict and • Do you feel secure on help us. unsecured – who is going to put the promenade and on We have access to the local media, things back on track? we have laid the foundations for what the beachfront? can become a really strong association. •The promised Taxi Rank is • Are you troubled by Now we need you to step up and no closer to reality than it was volunteer to join the committee if you increased vagrancy two years ago and is about to have what it takes to get things done. and hustling on street R e become a major flashpoint es As present chairman of the y a ide corners? nt s a n d R at e p who is pushing for action and association, I am excited about the possibilities of what we can achieve answers? • Why do we not have a going forward but I am equally fully functioning police prepared to step aside and make way •Two more electoral wards in for new energy if that is what the new Ballito means a further R750 000 in service in this rapidly committee calls for. salaries - where will this money come developing town? Finally, I extend my thanks to you from and who is keeping a watch on the who have joined us and urge you budget? to spread the word to help build an Association with enough support and These are just a few of the issues that the Dolphin Coast Residents and Ratepayers Association – DOCRRA – influence to truly deliver in our quest will take up on your behalf if you join us. A strong Ratepayers Association is a force to be reckoned with. for world class service on the Dolphin Become a DOCRRA member and give us your mandate to fix what’s broken on the Dolphin Coast. Coast.
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5 ADJUST THE LIGHTING – Take a look at your
lamps and lighting, as it makes a huge difference to the feel of a space. Add some low, soft lighting to your bedroom – a bedside lamp with a low-watt bulb (40 or lower) is a good place to start. Also change bright, summery
shades for subdued tones perched wooden es.
BULK UP YOUR BEDDING – Introduce layers to your bed for the autumn months; from additional pillow pairs and a decorative throw, to a quilted blanket. Volume is the most important goal here – to make your bed look like something you want to sink into. You could even upholster the headboard in a fabric and shade that ties together all the other autumn elements you’ve introduced.
7 PILE ON THE THROWS AND CUSHIONS –
Scatters and throws are a decorator’s best friend; they are
WITH CANdlES – A blazing fire adds the best cosy feeling to a living room during winter. Since we’re not quite there yet, light up a collection of candles inside your fireplace for a warm glow. When winter rolls around, you can line up pillar candles on the fireplace mantle and enjoy a log fire. It might be a good idea to rearrange some furniture or add extra seating to shift focus to the fireplace in the meantime.
9 COVER BARE TABLE-TOPS AND ADD FLOOR
RUGS – Set the dining-room table with a runner in the colours of the season, topped by a leaf-patterned bowl, for instance. And drop thick-pile floor rugs in neutral tones in well-travelled spots around the house (layer them for even more can’t-wait-to-take-your-shoes-off cosiness).
10 BE INSPIRED BY NATURE – Bring in natural
elements where possible, like coffee-table centrepieces featuring pinecones, sprigs, berries, spicy fragranced candles and vivid-coloured leaves from the garden. Floor vases containing weathered branches and tall dried stems are another wonderful way of bringing autumn indoors.
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Chapelin explains how it’s done: “The Lagoon model is a coffee table sculpted in a Travertine piece of marble. We sculpt a drop to show the slopes of the lagoon. We then add the resin step by step in order to recreate the volume of the ocean in the table.“ As the tables are hand-crafted, no two are the same: “I’ve always respected the difference between people, their personalities and characters and I believe this should reflect in the interior design of their own homes. Therefore, no two people own the same table of my creation,” says Alexandre.
Just don’t bother Alexandre with fancy names: “do never try to label our concept, the only labels I will ever be interested in are the great wines labels,” … Wise words.
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Turn grocerystore staples into clever tabletop details for your Mother’s Day brunch or other celebrations. Fresh asparagus stalks cleverly embellish a pretty centerpiece and hold place cards; a knot of chives decorates a napkin. For the centerpiece, wrap a cylindrical vase with two rubber bands, then slide stalks under the bands to cover the surface. Secure with twine and remove the bands. Fill with your favorite flowers; a bit of water in a bowl will keep the decoration fresh. For place card holders, cut three asparagus stalks to an even length, tie with twine, and slide a card between the tops.
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Look to your china collection for captivating vase ideas. Here, lilies of the valley in teacups provide sweet touches. Florist frogs hold stems steady. Use several of these as a centerpiece, or put one at each place setting as an accent.
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SUPER CREATIVE DIY SUCCULENT IDEAS FOR YOU TO TRY SHANNON BARCLAY
I have always loved succulents, and could not be happier to see how popular they have become for crafting. I smile whenever I see a creative new succulent idea, and of course, I want to try almost all of them. From home decor, to wall art, to table top and outdoor decor, succulents can add a pretty element of nature to any room in your house. Succulents come in tons of super cool colours and textures, and they are easy to grow (once you learn how not to over water them, at least!) If you are looking for a unique gift idea for a hostess or perhaps as a housewarming welcome idea, succulents are an awesome choice.
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PAM MILLS HELPING YOU TO STRETCH YOUR HOUSEHOLD BUDGET Here are some useful ideas to make your money go a little further which, in these rather difficult economic times, can make a world of difference.
Before I go to the money savers, let me just give a word of warning. Last week as I was going around the shops looking for bargains, I came across a product at a really good price. As I was caught up in my search, I told myself I would go and avail myself of the offer the next day, which became three days later and guess what – no special offer any more. So, you snooze you lose, buy it when you see it.
MONEY SAVERS
Entertaining is very expensive these days, so start a new trend and have a “pot-luck” dinner where everyone brings something. Alternatively, have a travelling or progressive dinner where the starter is eaten at one house, the main course at another and the dessert at a third guest’s house. A very good point I picked up was this, and it is very valid. Most of us stock our garage with items we have no space for anywhere else, so the poor car (of much greater value than all the bits and pieces put together) ends up on the drive way in all weather. This is one of your biggest investments, and the air at the coast is very destructive. Make room in your garage to use it for its intended purpose – to protect it and
keep it safe! Don’t look at a special as a bonus or reduction on an item you were going to but anyway with the thought that you have now saved R10 on your budget, buy as many as you can afford and save a lot more. We never know when that particular item will be on special again. Keep some frozen veggies in the freezer. I spoke recently about buying fresh as opposed to processed and how much we can save, but frozen foods are vegetables etc. at their best and most nutritious, and there is no waste, and they’re convenient. However, don’t put them in a pot of water and boil all the nutrients away! C
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3 FINALISTS, 1 CAR, A LIVE DRAW …
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IT WAS ELIZABETH’S KEY THAT STARTED THE KIA. With tears flowing, her face buried in her hands and overwhelmed with happiness, Elizabeth couldn’t believe she Left to Right: Member of Kia, Elizabeth Ferreiria, Shenai Subramany, was the owner of the Silindile Jwara, Kia Rio, Member of Kia, Fred Weller, Winnie Horn, brand new Kio Rio. Santo Kahn (from Kia) “I won, I won! I can’t believe it; I won! Is ULMINATING in a live draw this really happening?!” When asked and peaking the curiosity and about how she had entered, Elizabeth delight of local shoppers and told us that over Valentine’s weekend, travellers alike, three hopeful and very excited finalists, together with an she had joined her family on a very special cruise where her son proposed enthusiastic crowd of family, friends and to his girlfriend. On their return, while curious shoppers and travellers, gathered waiting for their flight at King Shaka at King Shaka International Airport on International Airport, they decided to Tuesday 26 April 2016 for the grand finale have a bite to eat at Mugg & Bean, after of just one of the airport’s all-inclusive which she grabbed some sweets from and fun campaigns, the Shop & Win a Car Sweet Treats, and bought a gift for her competition! mom from Exclusive Books. She even The competition, which would see pleaded with a friend to kiss her entry a very lucky shopper drive away in a form for extra luck and slipped it into brand new KIA Rio valued at R247 000, the entry box. Little did she know that took place at King Shaka International such a special trip would lead to such a Airport from 16 January 2016 until 31 big win! March 2016. By simply spending R200 or more, collectively, in one day at any of the various stores at King Shaka International Airport, anyone could enter by filling in a form and attaching their slip(s). For the thousands of entries that were received, the three finalists, namely Silindile Jwara, Fred Weller and Elizabeth Ferreira, were contacted with the exciting news and were invited to attend the live draw where they each had a one-in-three chance of winning the KIA Rio! On the big day as the moment approached, in front of a cheering audience, each of the finalists were asked to select out of a bag a set of car keys. One by one, with plenty of “I’d like to thank King Shaka eyes watching nervously, they would International Airport, Airports approach the car and put the key in the Company South Africa and KIA for ignition … whoever held the key that this incredible prize. I’ve never won would start the engine was the new anything, and I cannot believe I have owner of a brand new KIA Rio! now won something so amazing!
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•Prince’s Paisley Park estate will become a museum. The Purple Rain hitmaker - who died at the age of 57 at Minnesota compound on Thursday - is set to •After 30 have his home turned into a lasting memorial for his years of making fans to remember the music legend, according to his music, Roxette grieving family. And it seems turning the compound has called an into a museum was exactly what Prince wanted as end to their his collaborator and former lover Sheila E revealed touring days. he had already begun work on a preservation project In a post on before he died. Sheila told Entertainment Tonight: their Facebook “We’re hoping to make Paisley what he it to be. page on He was working on it being a museum. He’s been Monday, their gathering memorabilia management and stuff from all the announced that tours, like my drums they will be cancelling the last leg and his motorcycle. of their massive RoXXXette 30th “There’s a hallway of Anniversary Tour, which was due to his awards and things, start on 3 June. which he really didn’t The post says that “singer Marie care about too much, Fredriksson has been advised by her but he displayed it for doctors to refrain from touring and as the fans because he a consequence all the summer shows knows that they would are cancelled”. want to see it.
•Britney Spears is reportedly considering adopting a child from Malawi. The 34-year-old pop superstar already has two sons, Sean, 10, and Jayden, nine, with her ex-husband Kevin Federline but she has been thinking about expanding her brood. And Britney - who is currently single - thinks it would be wonderful to give a disadvantaged youngster from the African nation a new start in America just like her idol Madonna did when she adopted David and Mercy. •X Factor UK winner Ben Haenow is planning something very special for his SA fans. Not sure who Ben Haenow is? Here’s the lowdown: A landslide winner on the X Factor UK under the mentorship of Simon Cowell in 2014, Ben’s winner’s single Something I Need was the Christmas No 1 as well as being the second fastest selling single of that year in the UK, achieving platinum status both there and in South Africa. And now, together with Sony Music Africa, Ben is asking you, his SA fans, to show him some love by sharing pics and videos of yourself singing his brand new single, All Yours. Simply tweet your pic or video with the hashtag #AllYoursSA and you could be featured in a fan video!
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN HERBAL TINCTURES WHAT YOU’LL NEED : High-proof alcohol (at least 80 proof). Vodka or brandy works well. Alternative to alcohol if necessary: high quality apple cider vinegar. Organic, if you can find it. An herb of your choice: fresh or dried A pint jar (16oz) with a tight-fitting lid Small, dark glass bottles for storing the tinctures. Cobalt or amber glass are great, and should have tight-fitting screw-on or snap-down lids. A fine strainer Fine cheesecloth or muslin A bowl or glass measuring cup with a spout A small funnel It’s incredibly easy to make your own tinctures: you literally just need to soak plant matter in a menstruum (solvent) for a few weeks so all of its “good stuff” can be absorbed into the liquid. Vodka is usually the best choice. This high-proof alcohol acts as a preservative, and if you store your tinctures in a cool, dark place, they can have a shelf life of 7-10 years. If you’re using fresh herbs, chop them up a bit or bruise them with a mortar and pestle. You’ll be putting enough of the fresh herb to fill your jar about 3/4 full, but don’t pack it in too tightly: it should fill the jar well, but be loose enough to move around. For dried herbs, you’ll fill your pint jar halfway. Generally, the ratio of fresh herbs to alcohol is 1:2 (so 1 part plant to 2 parts alcohol), and the ratio of dried herbs to alcohol is 1:4 or 1: 5. Label your jars and date them, and then let them steep in a cool, dark, dry place. After it has steeped for several weeks, line a fine-mesh strainer with a layer or two of muslin or cheesecloth, and then hold that over your bowl or measuring cup. Pour the tincture over the cloth so that it strains well, pressing gently on the herbs to squeeze out the liquid. Now, you’ll use the funnel to decant the tincture into your little glass bottles (preferably the kind with droppers), filling them close to the top. Label each bottle with the herb used, as well as the date decanted, and then store them away from direct sunlight.
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NE of these 1960’s threewheeled micro machines fetched an astounding $176,000 when it sold at auction in Florida at the weekend – more than 60,000 times its original value.
With just 26 other original P50s – the smallest production car of all time remaining in existence, it means 25 others are currently in ownership of pocket-sized cars with a wallet-busting value. One of just 47 original cars to make it off the production line at Peel’s Isle of Man factory, this ultra-rare 1964 version sold at an RM Sotheby’s Florida event on Saturday in what was deemed a ‘hotly contested’ bidfest. Raising the equivalent of around £122,000, it cost the winning bidder almost the same as a brand-spanking new Porsche 911 Turbo. But with just 26 known to be in existence today, the new owner now has their hands on a vehicle that’s infinitely more exclusive than the German sportscar. And it’s not just the availability of the Peel P50 that’s titchy: at just 134cm long and 99cm wide it’s the most minuscule of all mass-production motors on record. Even the wheel count is on the small side with three in total measuring 4.1 inches wrapped in donut-size tyres. All the power generated by the twostroke 49cc moped engine is sent to the single rear wheel, though thankfully the horsepower output is a more pony like at
a meagre 4.5hp that’s capable of a fairly pedestrian 38mph. With a moulded fiberglass cabin enclosing a single beach-chair-like seat for one with no additional passenger or luggage space, it’s not like the moped engine has much weight shift. In fact, the heaviest thing about the P50 will be the driver – at just 59kg it tips the scales at the same weight as an average washing machine. That’s probably a good thing, because the three-speed manual transmission has no reverse gear, meaning you have to use a grab handle at the back to lift the car up and spin it round in tight spaces - the owner will need to park it somewhere secure to prevent thieves picking it up and running away with it. But while it might not be able to go backwards its value has certainly gone skywards. Priced at £199 in 1964, the P50 has soared 61,207 times in value in half a century. Speaking after the sale, RM Sotheby’s Amy Christie said the car caused quite a scene when it appeared in front of the onlooking audience. ‘It was the final lot of the day and drove onto the stage to great applause from the audience,’ she said. ‘It eventually sold for a remarkable $176,000 against a pre-sale estimate of between $75,000 and $100,000. ‘This represents a world record price for a Peel P50 sold at auction.’
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THE GREAT ESCAPE
What other makers can learn from the revival of Triumph motorcycles
MARLON BRANDO rode one, as did James Dean. Steve McQueen famously jumped across the wire on a Triumph in the prisoner-of-war epic “The Great Escape”. Together, they helped to make the British-built motorbike the coolest on the road in the 1960s, by which time it was a bestseller in its range (over 500cc) in America as well as in Britain. But success bred complacency, and by the mid-1970s the company, together with most of the rest of Britain’s motorcycle industry, was on its knees, unable to compete with more reliable, technically more advanced and often cheaper Japanese imports. After several disastrous mergers and bail-outs, Triumph was moribund, no longer cool but more of a byword for oil leaks and trade-union militancy. This, unfortunately, is the story of much of British manufacturing. Entire sectors failed to keep up with the competition, and collapsed in the 1970s and 1980s. The steel industry has staggered on, a shadow of its former self, but it seems set on a relentlessly downward trajectory: this week saw over a thousand new job losses. Despite lots
of investment, steel has never managed adequately to reinvent itself. Triumph, however, has. Indeed, it announced recently that it sold a record 55,000 bikes in 2015. It is thus a rare example of a successful industrial salvage operation.
of a new generation of Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise. About 90% of the 114,000 bikes sold in Britain each year are still imported, but Triumph has built up a 16% share of the more valuable big-bike market. Steve Kenward, head of the Motorcycle Industry
Triumph was saved from the scrap-heap in 1983 by a property developer, John Bloor. He bought the rights to the marque for £150,000. Instead of trying to plough on with the old ways, he took several years out to study the Japanese production lines that had humbled the British. “We learned a lot,” says Nick Bloor, the developer’s son, who is now boss of Triumph. When the first new model was launched in 1990, it combined the styling that made Triumph’s name with better engineering and reliability, partly the result of using Japanese machinery. A new factory was built at Hinckley, in Leicestershire, and a couple more in Thailand, where most components are made as well as some complete models. The company has stuck to its core market of making bigger and touring bikes, and has accordingly carved out a global niche. America is, once again, its biggest customer, helped by the enthusiasm
Association, argues that Triumph has used its name cleverly. Classic photos of Brando and McQueen adorn the walls of its Hinckley factory. For a younger generation, the mud-spattered bike that David Beckham used to slither through the Brazilian jungle in 2014 stands in reception. Similarly, “styling cues” on the bikes, such as the distinctive shape of their exhaust pipes, are a reminder of Triumph’s heritage. Yet the company has also responded to new trends and markets, says Mr Kenward, epitomised by the new “adventuretourism” of Mr Beckham. Others are trying a similar trick. Ariel, founded by the man who invented the modern spoked wheel in 1874, was another best-selling motorcycle firm in the 1950s before virtually disappearing. Simon Saunders bought the name in 1999, and today produces about 70 bikes a year, mainly to order, allying the lustre of the brand to high-performance engines. His market is “niche of niche”, he jokes. But, like Triumph, at least he’s still in business.
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HE 2016 Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run was a resounding success with an increase in entries over 2015, the introduction of the exciting 60km Husqvarna Classic MTB X-treme and plenty of healthy family fun on a sunny KZN winter’s day.
Race organisers, sponsors Husqvarna, Gwahumbe Game & Spa and iNsingizi Game and Spa, again delivered an event that drew plenty of praise for its fast track, challenging terrain, spectacular vistas, wellmanned water tables and excellent markings and marshalling. Last Sunday’s events included the 60km Husqvarna Classic MTB X-treme, the 40km Husqvarna Classic, the 18km Gwahumbe Game & Spa Fun Ride, 5km and 10km Kids Rides and the iNsingizi 18km Trail Run and 9km trail runs. Race organiser, Shanon MacKenzie, noted that it was not only the die-hard mountain bikers who enjoyed the event. “The beauty of the Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo
MTB Challenge & Trail Run is that it is not exclusively for professional sportsmen and women. It has something for everyone, especially for those who love the outdoors and the beautiful scenery of KwaZuluNatal. This year, we had even more families participating and lots of people stopped to take selfies en route.” This 2016 Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run took place two weeks before Sani2C, giving mountain bikers a perfect pre-Sani training opportunity. The Husqvarna Classic MidIllovo MTB Challenge has more than earned its place as part of the prestigious Quattro ROAG Series which was created to develop the sport in KwaZulu-Natal. ROAG received a thumbs up from participants for ensuring that registration was a smooth and easy process for riders. Caitlin Canton, ROAG events manager, said that adding the 60km attracted serious riders eager to get points for the prestigious ROAG Series.
“On a busy sporting weekend with the Tour D’Urban on the same day, the entries were excellent. This popular race is well organised and the atmosphere made for a great race,” she said. First man home in the inaugural 60km Husqvarna Classic MTB X-treme which drew 200 entries, was Derrin Smith in a time of 2:28:44. He was followed by Matthew Wilkinson (02:28:45) and Leeroy Emslie (02:33:10). First place amongst the ladies went to Jeannie Dreyer in 02:50:09, followed by Chriestie-Liegh Hearder in 03:06:13 and Natalie Bergstrom in 03:09:41. The Husqvarna Classic MidIllovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run is a community event and all proceeds are used for the upliftment of the Mid-Illovo community. For further information, log on to www.roag.co.za or www. husqvarnaclassic.co.za
Natalie Bergstrom, Jeannie Dreyer & Chriestie-Liegh Hearder 2016 MTB 60km Ladies Winners
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