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    Best route from Hogsback to Baviaanskloof- via Addo?

    Thanks again for all the answers and info, it is really appreciated. Cheers Andy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Best route from Hogsback to Baviaanskloof- via Addo?

    Thanks Big DoM that would be amazing. Highrider has kindly sent me his .gpx file which is suspect is a similar route but i am currently try to covert it to .kml on my iphone (i am using maps.me) I’ll pm you my details. Cheers Andy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Best route from Hogsback to Baviaanskloof- via Addo?

    Thank you!  Pm sent Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Best route from Hogsback to Baviaanskloof- via Addo?

    Hi all I have been in Hogsback for a couple of days with a riding pal and am planning to ride into Baviaanskloof on Friday. We rode to Hogsback via Cradock, Bedford, Alice etc and want a different route back. Appreciate it’s a flying visit but wondering about getting to Addo for lunchtime...
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    Bike rental in Cape Town - any feedback?

    Quick update - i am sorted with Craig, he has been very helpful.  Thanks again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Bike rental in Cape Town - any feedback?

    Thank you, appreciate the help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Bike rental in Cape Town - any feedback?

    Hi All I am visiting from the UK in November (2018) and need to rent a bike for my buddy (I have an XT660z that stays with my brother in the Western Cape).  Planning to head east towards/to Lesotho, via Die Hel, Baviaanskloof etc. I've found these four rental options - I'd be grateful for any...
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    Lesotho info and planning help needed.

    Thank you GRyPH, really appreciated.  I’ll have a good look at this over the weekend.  Here in the UK it has been heavy snow and -2 so nice to be planning ahead for some warmer riding! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Route advice: 12 days start/end Wellington, November 2018

    I've pulled together an outline plan - any comments or suggestions appreciated. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yL1REhKXbpOTHaNM9s5GPDtRgC4royNL&usp=sharing Thanks Andy
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    Route advice: 12 days start/end Wellington, November 2018

    Hi folks After a fantastic visit from the UK in December riding great routes recommended by OddDog (with some excellent company from this site in the form of Brian, Chris, Tony and Paul), I am heading back to RSA the last 2 weeks in November 2018. As of yet absolutely no route set, hence this...
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    Route advice: Swartberg & Baviaanskloof in December?

    https://youtu.be/JqWxZeLh3Fw
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    Route advice: Swartberg & Baviaanskloof in December?

    Big thanks from me to Chris, Brian, Tony and Paul. Two fantastic days riding and great to meet such lovely people. I have made a little video which i will edit over the next day and share here. Cheers Andy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    BAVIAANS CURRENT CONDITION REPORTS

    It was all pretty straightforward - a little rutty on some of the climbs but no dramas (solo on an xt660z).  There were a few shallow crossings but Smitkraal was the longest and that was still shallow and simple. Took about 2 hours including a 10 min stop. Beautiful place - I aim to be back...
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    BAVIAANS CURRENT CONDITION REPORTS

    I’m planning to go through tomorrow & Tuesday (riding tomorrow via Willowmore to Doringkloof camp and then Tuesday to Patensie and then on to Steytlerville). I will report back.  If anyone is riding there as well and is up for a bit of company let me know. Cheers Andy Sent from my iPhone...
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    Route advice: Swartberg & Baviaanskloof in December?

    I’m starting off on this trip on Saturday 8/12. If anyone fancies riding a bit together just drop me a pm.  For context i am a ‘take it steady and enjoy the view’ kind of a guy - a reflection of my temperament and skill levels! Cheers Andy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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