BenReaper

Was to lazy to get up and go ride this morning so eventually when someone had to go to the shops my feelings of guilt got the better of me and I hopped on the bike and headed in to town. #plakkieride [emoji16]

Had a nice ride on the back roads around Gansbaai yesterday. Met a stranger along the way who doesn't know the area and we rode together for the rest of the ride. He was faster....it stung a bit....[emoji28]

Saw this Yesterday on another forum, really sad to hear. RIP and strongs to the ones left behind. IceCreamMan are you perhaps also a WD member?

Spent Yesterday afternoon on the motorbike again with my boy. Did some railway service jeeptrack and some back roads between the farms around Slanghoek and Rawsonville. Quickly racked up a 100km's with plenty to see. Even gave the little guy a go at the controls for a short while.

What a way indeed! Heading out again tomorrow. [emoji106]

Thanks Spokey, will definitely take you up on your offer if I find myself in your neck of the woods. [emoji106]

In light of the above post I did a few ride on the GSXR and within a few months I realised I was use to the power again and becoming reckless by riding reckless and fast as if the roads were my racetrack. Started looking at alternative options and being an avid mountainbiker I inevitably became interested in adventure motorcycling. After extensive research and deciding what I really wanted/needed I ended up looking at something in the mid engine size market, something I could relatively comfortably pillion my wife along with but also do the odd funduro with. Was planning on buying a KLR once my GSXR was sold but then this bike came along ticking all the right boxes and at a price I couldn't let it go by at. So 3 weeks ago I collected my 1986 DR600 and what a bike it is.[emoji108] Second weekend of ownership the wife and I attended the anual Canola Run in Caledon having a blast of a time in the mudfest and last weekend I took my boy for a short Sunday trip up to Stettyn Dam for a quick fishing trip.

Saw earlier in the week that there's a MTB event at our local farmers market and since my wife is working decided to do the 5km with my boy. What a fun ride, he enjoyed it to bits except for a tumble in the parking lot before the race even started.....he knows now that loose gravel and front brakes don't go together.....[emoji16]

Hi guy's, about 6 months ago I started rebuilding my Suzuki GSXR 750 SRAD that has been lying in parts for the past six years. Found a second bike with a blown motor to use as a donor for the rebuild. Got the bike assembled and running well for the most part. Still have to replace a few parts and do some cosmetic work but the bike is up and running again.

Hi bud, things are going swimmingly....I can hardly keep my head above water these days.[emoji16]How you keeping? Still planning on coming your side to ride Table Mountain or Tokai Forrest some time, will drop you a PM round then, maybe you can show me around.

Ditto on Goosebay's post Meezo. Even if you don't want to partake in the event you can always go ride the trails afterwards on Sunday, they charge R40 for a permit and its well worth it. I rode the new trails for the first time about a month ago and I was blown away by what they've quietly been building in the mountains over the past few years. Really great riding and views for dayyyyyyys! [emoji6]

Well not today, the last time I rode was last week Saturday and I've been sick ever since. Hopefully I can get a quiet slow ride in over the weekend. Did the Red loop on the Klipspringer Trails near Gansbay last weekend. What a blast it was. I was advised to take the Red loop as it was supposed to be the most fun but didn't think much of it as it was only 12km long. Boy was I in for a surprise. The loop might be short but it is demanding with lots of climbing through beautiful fynbos. There ars loads of short punchy sections aswell as loads of technical bits over rocks and tight switchbacks. When you hit the top your blown away by this magnificent view of the valley below thst can be enjoyed from the comfort of a wooden bench on the hill. And then you descend back down, what a blast! Fast flowing singletrack with lots of jumps and berms and smoe more technical bits to keep you awake. I was amazed at what I found here, km apon km of purposefully built singletrack twisting between beautiful fynbos and the odd wildlife encounter thrown in the mix. What a gem these people have hidden away in the mountains behind Gansbay. [emoji108] My apologies, some of the pics wouldn't upload first time round so I had to load them again and now they are slightly out of place.[emoji85]

Damn, sorry to hear that man. Hope she's okay and heals up quickly. [emoji123]

So went out riding on the Klipspringer trails this morning and WOW!!! Was blown away by what's hiding in the mountains here behind Gansbay. Took the Red route that's only 12km long thinking it'll be a walk in the park but damn was I surprised! Challenging climbs and awesome downhills with jumps and berms znd views for days! I wont be able to make it to the event, but for those of you planning to come ride it you will definitely not be disappointed. ????

No problem, also contacted Goosebay yesterday afternoon and he pointed me in the right direction to the trails.[emoji106]

Who you riding with Tarod? How early?

You won't be disappointed, these are some awesome trails.[emoji106]

That last part exactly! You get what you pay for, GX is the cheaper SRAM drivetrain so you get cheaper shifting than the more expensive XO/XX components. XT is one of the better Shimano drivetrains so you get better (in terms of Shimano) shifting. Just because they cost the same doesn't put them in the same class. Apple's with apples........

Oi! Is that you lurking outside in the bushes?[emoji6]

IMHO SRAM has had the market on 1× drivetrain for many years, only downside to this is that SRAM is much more expensive than Shimano, if you compare apples with apples.If I were to go 1× I'd prefer SRAM, but if the choice was between GX and XT I'd choose XT everytime (with a Sunrace 11-50 cassette).

DI2, very nice! [emoji108]

Took my little guy out for a ride this afternoon on our local trails. He had to push a bit here and there on the ups, but when he hit the downs he had my heart beating faster. This little punk has no fear.

Went for a road ride with a mate on Sunday. He broke the chain on his Mtb on Saturday so I lent him my newly built up gravel grinder to ride with. Afterwards he asked if he could borrow the bike for a few more days. I think his sold on the idea.[emoji4]

Was too tired this morning to get up early so slept in a bit and set of a little later. Glad I decided to go riding as it turned into a beautiful day.

Well might aswell take a pic of the only pole for a 1000km apparently. [emoji6]