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29 September 2014 Update
OK, an idea has turned into a proper ride plan. I will keep this first post updated with the latest information.
Let me know who's interested, planned for 17-26 April 2015. Current list based on the thread as on 29 September:
1. Lord Knormoer
2. Coxwain
3. Jupiter
4. adv (?)
5. DCR
6. KTM Kev
7. da PEEG (?)
8. IanTheTooth
9. Marvin ?
10. Big Dom ?
11. hayleyscomet
12....
Following a collaboration with DCR and Jupiter I updated the route file and started thinking about accommodation and activities.
Heres the outline:
Day 1 - Cape Town to Karoo 1
Distance: 231km
Fuel Stop: Somerset West/Botrivier/Worcester
Breakfast: Served at the castle of Lord Knormoer by Mamma Knor
Lunch: TBD
Dinner: Karoo One hosted braai
Accomodation: Karoo One
On the first day our route takes us over Sir Lowry’s Pass onto Houwhoek Pass via the N2. As a special treat we will be riding the 10km of the Old Houwhoek Pass while all the riders are still fresh and alert. This will be a great test for the loaded bikes while still close to home. Upon reaching Botriver we turn North onto Van der Stel Pass crossing Threewaterskloof Dam heading to the N1 via Villiersdorp. Having reached the N1, we cross the Hex River Pass and finally arrive at Karoo One Hotel.
Upon arrival we will check in and offload the bikes before taking a short trail ride into the kloof for a sundowner served by the Karoo One staff. Our first evening together will be spent enjoying a private brandy tasting followed by a hosted braai.
Passes:
Houwhoek Pass (including the Old Houwhoek Pass)
Other Passes:
Sir Lowries Pass
Van der Stels Pass
Hex River Pass
Day 2 - Karoo 1 to Koedoeskloof
Distance: 355km
Fuel Stop: Montagu/ Barrydale/Riversdale
Breakfast: Picnic at the fort on Kogmanskloof Pass
Lunch: Barrydale
Dinner: Koedoeskloof Burgers of course
Accomodation: Koedoeskloof Camping or Guest rooms
Day two starts off with the steep curves and hairpins of Burgers Pass and Rooihoogte pass before reaching Montagu. A quick excursion across Kogmanskloof pass to Ashton and back to the old fort for a rest/refreshment stop. We refuel in Montagu and head off to Barrydale for lunch before crossing Garcia’s pass enroute to Koedoeskloof.
Since we will be spending Saturday evening at Koedoeskloof, I am hoping to convince Veldbrand to have some live entertainment that evening.
Passes:
Burger Pass
Kogmanskloof Pass
Tradouw Pass
Garcia's Pass
Other Passes:
Rooihoogte Pass
Gysmanshoek Pass
Moodies Pass
Plattekloof Pass
Day 3 - Koedoeskloof to De Rust
Distance: 325km
Fuel Stop: Ladysmith/Vanwyksdorp/De Rust
Breakfast: Koedoeskloof
Lunch: TBD
Dinner: Pizza @ Kaalgat Kudu, De Rust
Accomodation: TBD
Leaving Koedoeskloof we explore a few local dirt roads before heading for Vanwyksdorp and Groenfontein towards Swartberg Pass. Time allowing we will attempt a quick foray into Die Hel for lunch. This is followed by Meiringspoort where we will stop at the waterfall before heading to De Rust. Regardless of where we stay, the intent is to enjoy some homemade wood fire pizzas at Die Kaalgat Kudu.
Passes:
Swartberg Pass
Meiringspoort
Other Passes
Huisrivier Pass
* Optional Gamkaskloof (Die Hel)
Kareedouwberg Pass (Consider riding the old Kredouw Pass if possible)
Day 4 - De Rust to Baviaans (Doringkloof)
Distance: 284km
Fuel Stop: Uniondale
Breakfast: TBD
Lunch: Angie’s G-Spot
Dinner: Braai
Accomodation: Doringkloof Camping or Cottages
Day 4 is the first of two consecutive days on which we travel exactly 284km. Again we explore a few scenic dirt roads before taking Prince Afred’s pass and heading into the Baviaanskloof.
Prince Alfred’s Pass
Nuwekloof Pass
Studtis Poort
Other Passes:
Wapadsnek Pass
Uniondale Poort
Ghwarrie Poort
Buys Poort
Day 5 - Baviaans to Stormsriver Mouth
Distance: 284km
Fuel Stop: Patensie, Kareedouw
Breakfast: Padlangs near Patensie
Lunch: TBD
Dinner: Braai
Accomodation: Stormsriver Mouth (Camping and Chalets)
We start by traversing the most beautiful part of the Baviaanskloof before brunch at padlangs just outside Patensie. A quick fuel stop and some more dirt see us past Kareedouw and finally Stormsriver Mouth.
Holgat Pass
Combrink's Pass
Grootrivier Poort
Stormsrivier Pass
Other Passes:
Grasnek Pass
Kareedouw Pass
Day 6 – Stormsriver Mouth to Bonniedale Farm
Distance: 365km
Fuel Stop: Plettenberg Bay/George/Oudshoorn
Breakfast: Pettenberg Bay TBD
Lunch: George TBD
Dinner: Braai
Accomodation: Bonniedale Farm (Camping and Permanent tents)
We ride the now unused Bloukrans Pass before breakfast in Plettenberg Bay. This is followed by Grootrivier Pass, Kom se Pad and the Seven Passes road followed by lunch in George. From here we explore Montagu pass towards our last fuels stop in Oudshoorn and on to Bonniedale farm via Robinson pass.
Bloukrans Pass
Grootrivier Pass
Seven Passes road:
Swartrivier Pass
Kaaimansgat
Silver River
Touw Rivier
Hoogekraal Pass
Homtini Pass
Phantom Pass
Robinson Pass
Other Passes:
Kom se pad (maybe not a pass but noteworthy)
Montagu Pass
Paarde Poort
Day 7 - Bonniedale to Matjiesfontein
Distance: 337km
Fuel Stop: Vanwyksdorp/Calitzdorp/Laingsburg
Breakfast: The Barking Frog, Vanwyksdorp
Lunch: Bosh Luys Kloof Lodge
Dinner: Restaurant @ Lord Milner
Accomodation: Lord Milner
Leaving Bonniedale farm we experience the beautiful Attakwaskloof (Apparently not an official pass but it should be) before heading for Rooiberg Pass and Seweweekspoort. From here we explore Bosluiskloof Pass towards Gamkapoort Dam, enjoy a quick lunch and then on to Matjiesfontein for an evening filled with history at the Lord Milner Hotel.
Passes:
Seweweekspoort
Other Passes:
Attakwas Kloof
Rooiberg Pass
Huisrivier Pass
Bosluiskloof Pass
Rouxpos
Koueveld Pass
Rooinek Pass
Day 8 - Matjiesfontein to Stonehenge
Distance: 238km
Fuel Stop: Sutherland
Breakfast: Lord Milner
Lunch: Sutherland
Dinner: Braai
Accomodation: Tankwa Tented Camp
From Matjiesfontein to Sutherland and then the epic Ouberg Pass, Oudebaaskraal Dam on to Tankwa Tented Camp. A bucket list ride for many, this day will be remembered!
Passes:
Verlatenkloof Pass
Rooikloof Pass
Other Passes:
Ouberg Pass
Day 9 - Stonehenge to Gouda
Distance: 384km
Fuel Stop: Stonehenge/Clanwilliam
Breakfast: Tankwa Tented Camp
Lunch: Piekenierskloof Lodge
Dinner: Braai @ Die Workshop
Accomodation: Die Workshop
Our second last and longest day filled with dirt tracks, river crossings and beautiful scenery. From Stonehenge through the Biedouw Valley past Clanwilliam and past the dam to Piekenierskloof for lunch. Then back into the Cederberg to Gydo and Michells Pass on the way to Die Workshop for our last night together at a venue operated by a Wilddog for Wilddogs.
Passes:
Pakhuis Pass
Piekenierskloof Pass
Gydo Pass
Michells Pass
Bainskloof Pass
Tulbach Kloof
Other Passes:
Biedouwvallei Pass
Hoek se berg pass
Klipfonteinrant Pass
Day 10 - Gouda to Cape Town
Distance: 104km
Fuel Stop: Gouda
Breakfast: Die Vaalbaas Special
Lunch: The Goatshed Restaurant @ Fairview Estate
On our final day we head towards Bainskloof, the most apt example of a Bain’s pass before a quick ride on Paarl rock and finally lunch at the renowned Goatshed Restaurant. From here we go our separate ways.
Passes:
Bainskloof Pass
Other Passes:
Jan Phillips Drive
Paarl Rock
OK, an idea has turned into a proper ride plan. I will keep this first post updated with the latest information.
Let me know who's interested, planned for 17-26 April 2015. Current list based on the thread as on 29 September:
1. Lord Knormoer
2. Coxwain
3. Jupiter
4. adv (?)
5. DCR
6. KTM Kev
7. da PEEG (?)
8. IanTheTooth
9. Marvin ?
10. Big Dom ?
11. hayleyscomet
12....
Following a collaboration with DCR and Jupiter I updated the route file and started thinking about accommodation and activities.
Heres the outline:
Day 1 - Cape Town to Karoo 1
Distance: 231km
Fuel Stop: Somerset West/Botrivier/Worcester
Breakfast: Served at the castle of Lord Knormoer by Mamma Knor
Lunch: TBD
Dinner: Karoo One hosted braai
Accomodation: Karoo One
On the first day our route takes us over Sir Lowry’s Pass onto Houwhoek Pass via the N2. As a special treat we will be riding the 10km of the Old Houwhoek Pass while all the riders are still fresh and alert. This will be a great test for the loaded bikes while still close to home. Upon reaching Botriver we turn North onto Van der Stel Pass crossing Threewaterskloof Dam heading to the N1 via Villiersdorp. Having reached the N1, we cross the Hex River Pass and finally arrive at Karoo One Hotel.
Upon arrival we will check in and offload the bikes before taking a short trail ride into the kloof for a sundowner served by the Karoo One staff. Our first evening together will be spent enjoying a private brandy tasting followed by a hosted braai.
Passes:
Houwhoek Pass (including the Old Houwhoek Pass)
Other Passes:
Sir Lowries Pass
Van der Stels Pass
Hex River Pass
Day 2 - Karoo 1 to Koedoeskloof
Distance: 355km
Fuel Stop: Montagu/ Barrydale/Riversdale
Breakfast: Picnic at the fort on Kogmanskloof Pass
Lunch: Barrydale
Dinner: Koedoeskloof Burgers of course
Accomodation: Koedoeskloof Camping or Guest rooms
Day two starts off with the steep curves and hairpins of Burgers Pass and Rooihoogte pass before reaching Montagu. A quick excursion across Kogmanskloof pass to Ashton and back to the old fort for a rest/refreshment stop. We refuel in Montagu and head off to Barrydale for lunch before crossing Garcia’s pass enroute to Koedoeskloof.
Since we will be spending Saturday evening at Koedoeskloof, I am hoping to convince Veldbrand to have some live entertainment that evening.
Passes:
Burger Pass
Kogmanskloof Pass
Tradouw Pass
Garcia's Pass
Other Passes:
Rooihoogte Pass
Gysmanshoek Pass
Moodies Pass
Plattekloof Pass
Day 3 - Koedoeskloof to De Rust
Distance: 325km
Fuel Stop: Ladysmith/Vanwyksdorp/De Rust
Breakfast: Koedoeskloof
Lunch: TBD
Dinner: Pizza @ Kaalgat Kudu, De Rust
Accomodation: TBD
Leaving Koedoeskloof we explore a few local dirt roads before heading for Vanwyksdorp and Groenfontein towards Swartberg Pass. Time allowing we will attempt a quick foray into Die Hel for lunch. This is followed by Meiringspoort where we will stop at the waterfall before heading to De Rust. Regardless of where we stay, the intent is to enjoy some homemade wood fire pizzas at Die Kaalgat Kudu.
Passes:
Swartberg Pass
Meiringspoort
Other Passes
Huisrivier Pass
* Optional Gamkaskloof (Die Hel)
Kareedouwberg Pass (Consider riding the old Kredouw Pass if possible)
Day 4 - De Rust to Baviaans (Doringkloof)
Distance: 284km
Fuel Stop: Uniondale
Breakfast: TBD
Lunch: Angie’s G-Spot
Dinner: Braai
Accomodation: Doringkloof Camping or Cottages
Day 4 is the first of two consecutive days on which we travel exactly 284km. Again we explore a few scenic dirt roads before taking Prince Afred’s pass and heading into the Baviaanskloof.
Prince Alfred’s Pass
Nuwekloof Pass
Studtis Poort
Other Passes:
Wapadsnek Pass
Uniondale Poort
Ghwarrie Poort
Buys Poort
Day 5 - Baviaans to Stormsriver Mouth
Distance: 284km
Fuel Stop: Patensie, Kareedouw
Breakfast: Padlangs near Patensie
Lunch: TBD
Dinner: Braai
Accomodation: Stormsriver Mouth (Camping and Chalets)
We start by traversing the most beautiful part of the Baviaanskloof before brunch at padlangs just outside Patensie. A quick fuel stop and some more dirt see us past Kareedouw and finally Stormsriver Mouth.
Holgat Pass
Combrink's Pass
Grootrivier Poort
Stormsrivier Pass
Other Passes:
Grasnek Pass
Kareedouw Pass
Day 6 – Stormsriver Mouth to Bonniedale Farm
Distance: 365km
Fuel Stop: Plettenberg Bay/George/Oudshoorn
Breakfast: Pettenberg Bay TBD
Lunch: George TBD
Dinner: Braai
Accomodation: Bonniedale Farm (Camping and Permanent tents)
We ride the now unused Bloukrans Pass before breakfast in Plettenberg Bay. This is followed by Grootrivier Pass, Kom se Pad and the Seven Passes road followed by lunch in George. From here we explore Montagu pass towards our last fuels stop in Oudshoorn and on to Bonniedale farm via Robinson pass.
Bloukrans Pass
Grootrivier Pass
Seven Passes road:
Swartrivier Pass
Kaaimansgat
Silver River
Touw Rivier
Hoogekraal Pass
Homtini Pass
Phantom Pass
Robinson Pass
Other Passes:
Kom se pad (maybe not a pass but noteworthy)
Montagu Pass
Paarde Poort
Day 7 - Bonniedale to Matjiesfontein
Distance: 337km
Fuel Stop: Vanwyksdorp/Calitzdorp/Laingsburg
Breakfast: The Barking Frog, Vanwyksdorp
Lunch: Bosh Luys Kloof Lodge
Dinner: Restaurant @ Lord Milner
Accomodation: Lord Milner
Leaving Bonniedale farm we experience the beautiful Attakwaskloof (Apparently not an official pass but it should be) before heading for Rooiberg Pass and Seweweekspoort. From here we explore Bosluiskloof Pass towards Gamkapoort Dam, enjoy a quick lunch and then on to Matjiesfontein for an evening filled with history at the Lord Milner Hotel.
Passes:
Seweweekspoort
Other Passes:
Attakwas Kloof
Rooiberg Pass
Huisrivier Pass
Bosluiskloof Pass
Rouxpos
Koueveld Pass
Rooinek Pass
Day 8 - Matjiesfontein to Stonehenge
Distance: 238km
Fuel Stop: Sutherland
Breakfast: Lord Milner
Lunch: Sutherland
Dinner: Braai
Accomodation: Tankwa Tented Camp
From Matjiesfontein to Sutherland and then the epic Ouberg Pass, Oudebaaskraal Dam on to Tankwa Tented Camp. A bucket list ride for many, this day will be remembered!
Passes:
Verlatenkloof Pass
Rooikloof Pass
Other Passes:
Ouberg Pass
Day 9 - Stonehenge to Gouda
Distance: 384km
Fuel Stop: Stonehenge/Clanwilliam
Breakfast: Tankwa Tented Camp
Lunch: Piekenierskloof Lodge
Dinner: Braai @ Die Workshop
Accomodation: Die Workshop
Our second last and longest day filled with dirt tracks, river crossings and beautiful scenery. From Stonehenge through the Biedouw Valley past Clanwilliam and past the dam to Piekenierskloof for lunch. Then back into the Cederberg to Gydo and Michells Pass on the way to Die Workshop for our last night together at a venue operated by a Wilddog for Wilddogs.
Passes:
Pakhuis Pass
Piekenierskloof Pass
Gydo Pass
Michells Pass
Bainskloof Pass
Tulbach Kloof
Other Passes:
Biedouwvallei Pass
Hoek se berg pass
Klipfonteinrant Pass
Day 10 - Gouda to Cape Town
Distance: 104km
Fuel Stop: Gouda
Breakfast: Die Vaalbaas Special
Lunch: The Goatshed Restaurant @ Fairview Estate
On our final day we head towards Bainskloof, the most apt example of a Bain’s pass before a quick ride on Paarl rock and finally lunch at the renowned Goatshed Restaurant. From here we go our separate ways.
Passes:
Bainskloof Pass
Other Passes:
Jan Phillips Drive
Paarl Rock
