RocknRolla Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 Without knowing or setting out to, wayne and copperhead set the bar on this thread impossibly high. Specially for us upcountry folk. DJR, fanievb, The Ouzo and 3 others 6
Prince Albert Cycles Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 Will do so. The last time I was there a few months ago, you were out on a trip. Love that place. Thw coffee shop is like my local hangout.I will watch your progress
ChrisF Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 Don’t be too hard on yourself . People not living here has no idea of the heat . And I have done those roads between Riversdale and Swellendam ...they are hard enough on an unloaded bike . Enjoy the rest .Karoo and Northern Cape I like to get out 90 minutes before sunrise. That way you get to the top of Swartberg pass before the day heats up .... By 11:00 I want to be done. And in a cold shower. RESPECT for these gents that keep going through the heat of the day .... Closest I came to heat stroke on a bike was an afternoon ride in Calvinia ...
DJR Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 Heat (and sea sickness)..............my kryptonite ChrisF 1
DJR Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 Seeing that I am now in a "touring" frame of mind. I have been "touring" the nice old houses with nice old trees in my neck of the woods. This was on the way up the mountain...........ok I'll admit not very high up the mountain.............I was already exhausted from reading Copperhead and Waynes stories and it was a little warmish! gerriemtb, MTBeer, ChrisF and 5 others 8
Wayne pudding Mol Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 I had little idea how much I would enjoy riding the Northern Cape. It may be flat but it is a pretty nice place. The people here are really legit. I enjoy it. In no rush to leave.This is a priority trip for me - need to find a way to make it inclusive for the family somehow Eddy Gordo 1
Wayne pudding Mol Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 I had little idea how much I would enjoy riding the Northern Cape. It may be flat but it is a pretty nice place. The people here are really legit. I enjoy it. In no rush to leave.SORRY... double post.Ps hot shower and real bed available in Hoekwil- might even throw in a laundry service TheoG and DJR 2
The Ouzo Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 No shame in not completing the trip Wayne, you still had a journey, what you did was epic and a million times better than what most people (including me) would do. You've learnt some lessons, next time you'll be better prepared. Wayne pudding Mol 1
DJuice Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 This is a priority trip for me - need to find a way to make it inclusive for the family somehowApril is my favourite month weather and scenary.September can also work, but mornings very cold.Possible route:Upington to Keimoes - tarr and gravelKeimoes to Kakamas - gravelKakamas to Augrabies - tarrAugrabies to Riemvasmaak - tarr and gravel, tuff day km wiseRiemvasmaak to Khamkirri - gravelKhamkirri to Kakamas - gravel and tarrCo-op wine, private wine cellars, Augrabies Falls, Quiver tree forest, Rose quartz mine. DJR, Wayne pudding Mol, JohanDiv and 1 other 4
SwissVan Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 Sunset yesterday. This is why I love Africa.Don’t start a sunset war.....
The Ouzo Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 Chasing Shadows before work Escapee.., fanievb, Prince Albert Cycles and 5 others 8
RocknRolla Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) To Work. But not without incident. Set out on the Zeus, really enjoying the roadie for it's speed and comfort. Till I crossed an intersection with a loud BANG!!! My tubbie decided to let go of all it's air, possibly a cut from some glass, who knows. Luckily it happened close to Olivia's, where I could comfortable wait for the team car to assist. Team car arrived with replacement bike. albeit a slower version. My journey to work continues... Through the man-made forest..... Made it to the office safely. Edited January 23, 2021 by RocknRolla TheoG, DJR, JohanDiv and 4 others 7
JohanDiv Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 Misty Paarl Mountain this morning MrJacques, capediver, DJR and 5 others 8
'Dale Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) P U N C H I T ! ↗️ Edited January 23, 2021 by 'Dale TyronLab, bertusras, capediver and 7 others 10
Jbr Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 Smoke on the water this morning in camps bay fanievb, Prince Albert Cycles, RocknRolla and 7 others 10
Frosty Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 New chain day gummibear, fanievb, gerriemtb and 10 others 13
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