Sepia Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Would love to be part of Dikwiel Kommando. Is this a panniers and camping or lightweight bikepacking and BnB kindof trip?Panniers (if they don't fall off) and camping for me.
TYGA Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 More Wood's panniers fell of three times within the first km of our trip in the Drakensberg last year. Some choice language was heard that day. The bikes get pretty heavy fully laden...for riding no problem, for hiking up die Leer perhaps not so fun
johannrissik Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 More Wood's panniers fell of three times within the first km of our trip in the Drakensberg last year. Some choice language was heard that day. The bikes get pretty heavy fully laden...for riding no problem, for hiking up die Leer perhaps not so funPanniers no, not up Die Leer unless you are happy to make 2 trips.Frame packs, backpacks and minimalist
More Wood Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 More Wood's panniers fell of three times within the first km of our trip in the Drakensberg last year. Some choice language was heard that day. I can laugh about it now...really did not find it amusing at that stage.
johannrissik Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Panniers (if they don't fall off) and camping for me. As you please. The ethic of the DWK dictates lightweight, mobility, low cost and fun. Closely allied to Fiforiders (as in fit in or forkoff). teddygerda 1
johannrissik Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 you can only come if you bring your single speedUse of the singular speeded bicycling machine gets you instant rank in the DWK.
eddy Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Fiforiders (as in fit in or forkoff). My kind of riding club......
johannrissik Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 what is race? what does it mean? I only know how to ride :-)Â I must state this very clearly upfront...The DWK is a totally non-race-ist organisation. Never was never will be. Sepia, cat-i, rpedro and 2 others 5
tubed Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Guys if Johann is offering to help with some logistics you are halfway there - don't let that offer go lightly. He will look after you when you enter and leave his Principality. Take my word. As an example we did a relatively cheep cheep trip a couple of weeks back - Sorry Johann I would have asked permission if I was your side of the Gamka - but for this side we needed Fox's blessing. http://thunderboytjie.wordpress.com/2013/06/08/tour-de-towerkop-2013/ Just do it guys! johannrissik 1
Sepia Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Panniers no, not up Die Leer unless you are happy to make 2 trips.Frame packs, backpacks and minimalistOh dear. What do I use then? Huge back-pack? I can bolt my pannier onto the rack?Have to forgo my badge then.
johannrissik Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Guys if Johann is offering to help with some logistics you are halfway there - don't let that offer go lightly. He will look after you when you enter and leave his Principality. Take my word. As an example we did a relatively cheep cheep trip a couple of weeks back - Sorry Johann I would have asked permission if I was your side of the Gamka - but for this side we needed Fox's blessing. http://thunderboytji...-towerkop-2013/ Just do it guys! Donnerse Ingelsmanne!! Just as well you were out of range
Moriarty Posted June 21, 2013 Author Posted June 21, 2013 The trip from Prince Albert sounds good but I personally am wanting to start in PMB. Will possible end off at Prince Albert and then go over the Swartberg to Oudtshoorn and catch a bus back to PTA. Anyone interested in this option?
eddy Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 I must state this very clearly upfront...The DWK is a totally non-race-ist organisation. Never was never will be. Depending on timing, I am in Use of the singular speeded bicycling machine gets you instant rank in the DWK. Well then I will remain a Troep as I will be bringing 27 gears with me. johannrissik 1
cat-i Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) OK guys, stop messing about.....  Catch the train from Cape Town to Prince Albert Road. (If it's too late, you can be collected and taken the 45km to Prince Albert.) Then ride back to Cape Town via the Swartberg Pass, Gamkaskloof, Die Leer, Rouxpos, Anysberg, Montagu, etc......... Come on, you know you'll enjoy it. Just do it  when?next autumn? Edited June 21, 2013 by cat-i johannrissik 1
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