GRyPH
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I decided to do a seperate ride report for the Southern Cape guys that went to the bash because we made a whole trip of it, and although the bash was the pinnacle of the ride,
the couple of days before and after the Bash was just as awesome!
DAY 1
It all Started on Wednesday the 16th, were three of us departed from Dr Dirt's house at about 7:45. Scrat had allready made his way to George all the way from Cape Town the day before.
The Idea was to head of early and meet up with Smitdy at the Engen garage just outside of George enroute to Oudshoorn.
As you all know by now, the weather was not the best biking weather one could ask for, but come rain or shine, we were allready packed and planned,
and nothing was about to stop us, not rain, not even snow.
Myself, Dr Dirt and Scrat getting ready for the trip.
We met up with Smitdy round 8:00 and in the rain headed of towards Montagu pass.
we always stop at Amanda's grave, and today was no exception even with the rain and cold.
Scrat giving the thumbs-up
A very wet Montagu Pass
On our way to De rust we met up with Grysalp as well and by now all members of our group were present.
After a quick chat, and some... uhmm ... coffee to build up the heat, we headed off again towards De Rust.
We realised that suddenly it was getting even colder than before, and that is when we saw this:
Yip... it was cold!! But we decided that we were going to trust in the weather-man that predicted warmer weather and pressed on.
We went through Meiringspoort which amazes me everytime I go through there. We took a lesser travelled road to Willowmore were we would stop again for some refreshments.
There was some great riding on this road and at one of our stops we saw the signs that the weather might be clearing up after all.
Dr Dirt taking photos of the rest.
A rainbow promising sunshine
on our way to Willowmore, Grysalp had a confrontation with a cow that didnt want to move out of the road.The stubborn cow stood its ground and Grysalp had to
take measures to avoid coliding with it. Unfortunatly he rode into a ditch that sent him over the handlebars. Luckily though he was not injured and his trusty TA only had minor damage.
(some scratches and a bent handlebar) After bending the handlebar a little toward a better position, we decided to head off again.
Grysalp tending to his injured steed.
We also had a encounter with the very friendly locals, who decided that we have to come with him and look at his farm. He is planning to make a campsite on his farm that looks quite
good and will be perfect for future trips
So we will keep his number.
Friendly local.
Some of the road towards Willowmore.
Finally we got to Willowmore and took a breather at the Hotel.... well at the hotel bar atleast.
We decided to take on the last strech towards Steytlerville and as we came out of the hotel, the weather turned for the worst again and threatend to keep us wet and cold all the way there.
Seeing the weather, and with Grysalps handlebars in a akwardly bent position, we decided to take the tar (cement) road to Steytlerville.
Luckily the weather held a little and all we got was one or two light showers on our way.
We got to Steytlerville and promptly got to the Hotel there, to settle in for the night. ( I will leave the comments of the hotels food open for the other guys that went on the ride, as most were not very happy)
relaxing on the Hotel stoep.
That night we watched the soccer and had a few drinks... ok... ok ... maybe some more drinks..... and shooters.... before we headed of to our rooms.
the couple of days before and after the Bash was just as awesome!
DAY 1
It all Started on Wednesday the 16th, were three of us departed from Dr Dirt's house at about 7:45. Scrat had allready made his way to George all the way from Cape Town the day before.
The Idea was to head of early and meet up with Smitdy at the Engen garage just outside of George enroute to Oudshoorn.
As you all know by now, the weather was not the best biking weather one could ask for, but come rain or shine, we were allready packed and planned,
and nothing was about to stop us, not rain, not even snow.
Myself, Dr Dirt and Scrat getting ready for the trip.
We met up with Smitdy round 8:00 and in the rain headed of towards Montagu pass.
we always stop at Amanda's grave, and today was no exception even with the rain and cold.
Scrat giving the thumbs-up
A very wet Montagu Pass
On our way to De rust we met up with Grysalp as well and by now all members of our group were present.
After a quick chat, and some... uhmm ... coffee to build up the heat, we headed off again towards De Rust.
We realised that suddenly it was getting even colder than before, and that is when we saw this:
Yip... it was cold!! But we decided that we were going to trust in the weather-man that predicted warmer weather and pressed on.
We went through Meiringspoort which amazes me everytime I go through there. We took a lesser travelled road to Willowmore were we would stop again for some refreshments.
There was some great riding on this road and at one of our stops we saw the signs that the weather might be clearing up after all.
Dr Dirt taking photos of the rest.
A rainbow promising sunshine
on our way to Willowmore, Grysalp had a confrontation with a cow that didnt want to move out of the road.The stubborn cow stood its ground and Grysalp had to
take measures to avoid coliding with it. Unfortunatly he rode into a ditch that sent him over the handlebars. Luckily though he was not injured and his trusty TA only had minor damage.
(some scratches and a bent handlebar) After bending the handlebar a little toward a better position, we decided to head off again.
Grysalp tending to his injured steed.
We also had a encounter with the very friendly locals, who decided that we have to come with him and look at his farm. He is planning to make a campsite on his farm that looks quite
good and will be perfect for future trips
So we will keep his number.Friendly local.
Some of the road towards Willowmore.
Finally we got to Willowmore and took a breather at the Hotel.... well at the hotel bar atleast.
We decided to take on the last strech towards Steytlerville and as we came out of the hotel, the weather turned for the worst again and threatend to keep us wet and cold all the way there.
Seeing the weather, and with Grysalps handlebars in a akwardly bent position, we decided to take the tar (cement) road to Steytlerville.
Luckily the weather held a little and all we got was one or two light showers on our way.
We got to Steytlerville and promptly got to the Hotel there, to settle in for the night. ( I will leave the comments of the hotels food open for the other guys that went on the ride, as most were not very happy)
relaxing on the Hotel stoep.
That night we watched the soccer and had a few drinks... ok... ok ... maybe some more drinks..... and shooters.... before we headed of to our rooms.
