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Good day all!
We did this trip last weekend, Jackol put up a ride report but I would like to add more of the story behind the weekend...
To see his report with some very nice photos check here: https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=147811.0
So, I stay in Kathu where I recently started with at new demanding work and much less of a bike-commute. This means when a Lesotho trip was mentioned I was IN! But life happens and we only managed to get away here after dark on Thursday to spend our first night in Kimberley. Doesnt matter though, I actually love the calmness of night driving even though I know it was dangerous, and nothing beats that feeling of finally starting an adventure, and this adventure delivered :thumleft:
Day 1
We got up early with the plan being to join the rest of the group in Ladybrand. After dodging some speed cameras on a nice route with a stupid 100kmph speed limit, we were early in Ladybrand. The problem with my hometown is the boring routes so when you get near these mountainous areas one really gets into the mood! And doing a nice trip like this with my family and some old friends really was a blessing, so spirits were high!
I must add that our little group of friends always overdo our adventures so I was a bit worried that we would do so again, basically biting of more than we should or what time allows. So I was a little worried that we would do the same again with my mom and oom Aubrey present. Little did I know that while we overdid it again and while they were fairly tired in the end...it does seem that our golden oldies did enjoy themselves! (that or doesn't want to hurt my feelings! atch
Pictures show us packed and ready to leave from Kimberley, clean bikes and all, some pics en route and then the meeting in Ladybrand.
We did this trip last weekend, Jackol put up a ride report but I would like to add more of the story behind the weekend...
To see his report with some very nice photos check here: https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=147811.0
So, I stay in Kathu where I recently started with at new demanding work and much less of a bike-commute. This means when a Lesotho trip was mentioned I was IN! But life happens and we only managed to get away here after dark on Thursday to spend our first night in Kimberley. Doesnt matter though, I actually love the calmness of night driving even though I know it was dangerous, and nothing beats that feeling of finally starting an adventure, and this adventure delivered :thumleft:
Day 1
We got up early with the plan being to join the rest of the group in Ladybrand. After dodging some speed cameras on a nice route with a stupid 100kmph speed limit, we were early in Ladybrand. The problem with my hometown is the boring routes so when you get near these mountainous areas one really gets into the mood! And doing a nice trip like this with my family and some old friends really was a blessing, so spirits were high!
I must add that our little group of friends always overdo our adventures so I was a bit worried that we would do so again, basically biting of more than we should or what time allows. So I was a little worried that we would do the same again with my mom and oom Aubrey present. Little did I know that while we overdid it again and while they were fairly tired in the end...it does seem that our golden oldies did enjoy themselves! (that or doesn't want to hurt my feelings! atch
Pictures show us packed and ready to leave from Kimberley, clean bikes and all, some pics en route and then the meeting in Ladybrand.