JACOVV
Race Dog
Dear all. See this link of jupiter: https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=88858.0
Why don't we also start a monthly outride and by doing that, we join them with this trip.
This is what I have in mind . . . . . :deal:
ROUTE – DAY 1: Total Milage: 477 km (188 km Tar & 289 km Gravel)
• Tar from EL to Fort Beaufort. (140 km)
• Tar: FB – Blinkwater (11 km)
• Blinkwater - Piet Retief Barracks left towards the R344 (66 km)
• Turn Right unto R344 and at Spring Valley Farm (25 km)
• Turn left on the road that goes towards the N10 (75 km);
• Have lunch at Daggaboer Padstal where the best Roosterkoek & Biltong is served (That’s a promise) (13 km)
• From the Padstal we turn left at the Dassiedeur turn-off, cross the railway line and Fish River, up the hill towards the tunnel. Watch out for the bats!! :lol8: Once we are the other side of the tunnel we pass the Elandsdrift Dam & goes towards Klipfontein / Witmos Primary School (31 km)
• Turn right towards Somerset East (33 km)
• From Somerset East we go South on the R335 to the farm Bassonskraal (40 km) where we turn East towards the N10 (32 km)
• At the N10 we go north towards Middleton Hotel where we spend the night (8 km)
CONFIRMED:
* Wood is available.
* No Braaipacks - bring your own.
* No Breakfast - kitchen only opens @ 8.
* Kitchen is open until 8:15 Saturday night from where meals can be ordered.
* They don't sell Ice, but there is a place down the road where Ice can be bought.
ROUTE – DAY 2: Total Milage: 477 km (310 km Tar & 148 km Gravel)
Leave 07H00 to meet the PE guys at the Alicedale turn-off from where we will travel gravel again. (57 km)
From there, the road is shortly as follows:
Turn right on the road towards Alicedale for another 10 km, turn right again on a farm road that will take us along the Bushmansriver and enter Shamwari from the back towards Sidbury. From there it is the gravel road to Grahamstown via Highlandsroad. In Grahamstown we can have a brekkie at the Wimpy. From there it will be down the Coombs road to the Fish River. From the Fish River a couple of zig zag roads to Bathurst and another couple of zig zag roads to Boesmansriver where we can enjoy a brekkie if we skipped the brekkie at Grahamstown.
If some of us want to go back home from Grahamstown, they are welcome to do so, or they can join the group and go back home after they visited the Light House once they had something to eat at Boesmans.
Attached are the following:
• Menu’s for the Saturday night. You are welcome to braai.
• The routes for the 2 days - See post # 2.
• Pricelist for Accommodation. NOTE: You do your own booking. Contact Lynn @ 042 247 2538 or e-mail her at [email protected]
• Link to the Hotel: https://www.somerseteasttourism.co.za/index.php?page_name=list&area_id=6&category_id=1&type=accommodation
BANK DETAILS:
Bank: Standard Bank
Acc #: 280400160
Code: 050518
E-Mail proof of payment to: [email protected]
The idea is to enjoy ourselves and keep it as flexible as possible. Unfortunately, as we will be a group of riders, we need the rules for everyones safety.
- You are responsible for the rider behind you. Wait at turn-offs until he acknowledges that he has seen you, make sure he follows. Fetch him if you lose him.
- Do not pass on gravel.
- do not 'crowd' each other, especially in technical sections. Allow the other rider through, then you go.
- We make our own way on the open road and meet at way-points.
- We take it easy when we ride. There's no rush.
- There will be regular stops to update on the next part of the ride.
- No Roosting !
- When we stop on the side of the road for a break, all pull over on the same side, as not to block the road for other traffic.
We want to encourage all to come along. Some parts of the routes can get tricky. We will help you. You got to learn sometime.
Add your name / pm me if you are interested.
Thanks
Jaco
Why don't we also start a monthly outride and by doing that, we join them with this trip.
This is what I have in mind . . . . . :deal:
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 9 & 10 February 2013
MEET : 05h30 for 06H00 at SASOL GARAGE, ABBOTSFORD.
MEET : 05h30 for 06H00 at SASOL GARAGE, ABBOTSFORD.
ROUTE – DAY 1: Total Milage: 477 km (188 km Tar & 289 km Gravel)
• Tar from EL to Fort Beaufort. (140 km)
• Tar: FB – Blinkwater (11 km)
• Blinkwater - Piet Retief Barracks left towards the R344 (66 km)
• Turn Right unto R344 and at Spring Valley Farm (25 km)
• Turn left on the road that goes towards the N10 (75 km);
• Have lunch at Daggaboer Padstal where the best Roosterkoek & Biltong is served (That’s a promise) (13 km)
• From the Padstal we turn left at the Dassiedeur turn-off, cross the railway line and Fish River, up the hill towards the tunnel. Watch out for the bats!! :lol8: Once we are the other side of the tunnel we pass the Elandsdrift Dam & goes towards Klipfontein / Witmos Primary School (31 km)
• Turn right towards Somerset East (33 km)
• From Somerset East we go South on the R335 to the farm Bassonskraal (40 km) where we turn East towards the N10 (32 km)
• At the N10 we go north towards Middleton Hotel where we spend the night (8 km)
CONFIRMED:
* Wood is available.
* No Braaipacks - bring your own.
* No Breakfast - kitchen only opens @ 8.
* Kitchen is open until 8:15 Saturday night from where meals can be ordered.
* They don't sell Ice, but there is a place down the road where Ice can be bought.
ROUTE – DAY 2: Total Milage: 477 km (310 km Tar & 148 km Gravel)
Leave 07H00 to meet the PE guys at the Alicedale turn-off from where we will travel gravel again. (57 km)
From there, the road is shortly as follows:
Turn right on the road towards Alicedale for another 10 km, turn right again on a farm road that will take us along the Bushmansriver and enter Shamwari from the back towards Sidbury. From there it is the gravel road to Grahamstown via Highlandsroad. In Grahamstown we can have a brekkie at the Wimpy. From there it will be down the Coombs road to the Fish River. From the Fish River a couple of zig zag roads to Bathurst and another couple of zig zag roads to Boesmansriver where we can enjoy a brekkie if we skipped the brekkie at Grahamstown.
If some of us want to go back home from Grahamstown, they are welcome to do so, or they can join the group and go back home after they visited the Light House once they had something to eat at Boesmans.
Attached are the following:
• Menu’s for the Saturday night. You are welcome to braai.
• The routes for the 2 days - See post # 2.
• Pricelist for Accommodation. NOTE: You do your own booking. Contact Lynn @ 042 247 2538 or e-mail her at [email protected]
• Link to the Hotel: https://www.somerseteasttourism.co.za/index.php?page_name=list&area_id=6&category_id=1&type=accommodation
BANK DETAILS:
Bank: Standard Bank
Acc #: 280400160
Code: 050518
E-Mail proof of payment to: [email protected]
THE RULES - SAME AS PE DOGS' RULES:
The idea is to enjoy ourselves and keep it as flexible as possible. Unfortunately, as we will be a group of riders, we need the rules for everyones safety.
- You are responsible for the rider behind you. Wait at turn-offs until he acknowledges that he has seen you, make sure he follows. Fetch him if you lose him.
- Do not pass on gravel.
- do not 'crowd' each other, especially in technical sections. Allow the other rider through, then you go.
- We make our own way on the open road and meet at way-points.
- We take it easy when we ride. There's no rush.
- There will be regular stops to update on the next part of the ride.
- No Roosting !
- When we stop on the side of the road for a break, all pull over on the same side, as not to block the road for other traffic.
We want to encourage all to come along. Some parts of the routes can get tricky. We will help you. You got to learn sometime.
Add your name / pm me if you are interested.
Thanks
Jaco
