Carlisle bridge

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edgy

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Was sitting at home with no prospect of any excitement,so decided to go for a spin.Big Dom busy so solo it was. There is a stunning pass close to town called Hellspoort on the Cradock road... 
 

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Fantastic to see how instantly green the country-side is after the rain,this area has been incredibly dry recently!
 

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Stopped off at the new bridge over the Great Fish river,which is also flowing nicely!
 

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Nice, very nice!!
Wish we were there.....
The countryside looks awesome - strange what the waters from heaven can do for nature!
 
Some pics of the deserted old cricket club at Carlisle bridge
 

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I always love the old signs on these forgotten back-roads!
 

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Your bike is far to clean for a serious off road machine. :pot:
 
Nice ride !!!

That Helspoort Pass is awesome, just dont do it at night, bloody kudu's jumping all over the roads in the headlights!!!!

GREAT area that,

Thanks for sharing !!!

:thumleft: :thumleft:
 

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