Guest Posted June 7, 2017 Share https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/151657-gutsy-trio-to-%E2%80%98everest%E2%80%99-sani-pass-for-nepalese-victims/ IH8MUD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8MUD Posted June 7, 2017 Share I recall Martin and Jeannie Dreyer did this not too long ago.VERY much Respect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemmerKat Posted July 10, 2017 Share We are planning on going next weekend but I had a look at the weather forecast with a min -7 and max of 11, it is going to be extremely cold. This will be our first time, any advice for the guys that did it this time of year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted July 10, 2017 Share We are planning on going next weekend but I had a look at the weather forecast with a min -7 and max of 11, it is going to be extremely cold. This will be our first time, any advice for the guys that did it this time of year ?Just cold, steep at the top with thin air. Careful on the ice otherwise just do it. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeffer Posted July 10, 2017 Share Planning on doing this the Sat on our way down to Amashova in Oct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christofison Posted July 10, 2017 Share We are planning on going next weekend but I had a look at the weather forecast with a min -7 and max of 11, it is going to be extremely cold. This will be our first time, any advice for the guys that did it this time of year ?I am also giving it a go this weekend. I think warm gloves are in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christofison Posted July 12, 2017 Share Hey oobafunky, You will not be disappointed, this was definitely one of the most beautiful rides i've done. One tip I'd give you is to start early instead of midday. The pass gets quite busy, especially with taxis transporting people between the border posts. Also, those taxis drive like hooligans. I started out at 05:30 and got to the top without being passed once. Coming down a bit later there was much more traffic. I did it alone and had no issues. Passport, rain jacket, and watch out for the descent. It gets pretty fast and is pretty loose in some spots. Also watch out for the oncoming traffic on the way down. Below is the Strava File of my ride, so you can get an idea on times.https://www.strava.com/activities/805505476 Enjoy it, it truly is beautiful out there,How did you get through the border at 6:30? I thought it only opens at 8:00? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worriesnot Posted July 12, 2017 Share How did you get through the border at 6:30? I thought it only opens at 8:00?Sani Pass border post opens at 6h00 Christofison 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatt Posted July 12, 2017 Share Rode Sani on Saturday, border to border. If I do it again, I'll ride from Sani Pass Hotel, as the road is in perfect condition for mtb'ing... Last kay was tough, and in total for the 8 kays it took just under 2 hours. Coming down is quick. Don't forget get to take your passports. Tom Edited July 12, 2017 by Tatt Christofison and JanJan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemmerKat Posted July 12, 2017 Share Rode Sani on Saturday, border to border. If I do it again, I'll ride from Sani Pass Hotel, as the road is in perfect condition for mtb'ing... Last kay was tough, and in total for the 8 kays it took just under 2 hours. Coming down is quick. Don't forget get to take your passports. Tom Thanks will do. We are going to stay in Himeville, so it give us about 15km to warm up the legs before hitting the climb. Tatt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemmerKat Posted July 16, 2017 Share Guess we picked the wrong weekend. Went past the SA border and before we could hit the hard sections we were warned by a nice couple coming down of very strong winds. Glad we made the right decision to turn around because there were a few intense moments. We will be back, views are stunning. Perhaps next time in the summer season. Tatt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatt Posted July 16, 2017 Share That's a bummer!! Winter is a much better option. I used to live in the area many years ago, and the thunderstorms are lovely in summer!! Busy trying to load the video of our cruise down to Youtube. Will share here if it ever finishes... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemmerKat Posted July 16, 2017 Share That's a bummer!! Winter is a much better option. I used to live in the area many years ago, and the thunderstorms are lovely in summer!! Busy trying to load the video of our cruise down to Youtube. Will share here if it ever finishes... Tom Thanks will have a look and take in consideration. Think next time we will also take an extra day for just in case. Was a bit disappointed after a 600 km drive. Tatt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanD Posted July 16, 2017 Share Rode it on Wednesday, the wind off Lesotho was fierce. I had to push the last 4 km but it was worth it. Steep, rough, cold, windy and just wonderful. Patchelicious, Dusty and Tatt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatt Posted July 16, 2017 Share The cruise down. Quality can be upped to 480.. Internet gave me hell today uploading. Tom Dusty, GemmerKat and Pulse 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted July 17, 2017 Share The cruise down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPqbfxHp3G4&feature=youtu.be Quality can be upped to 480.. Internet gave me hell today uploading. TomNice!This is on my list, but will probably try during a slightly warmer time of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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