East London - Tsomo

[JACOVV]

I’ve been in Tsomo before, but I used to take the tar road. 

Being employed by a construction company and the company doing work in that area, I thought that I have to go and explore the area. 

We (Kally - WD; Spoedvark - WD; Gerald; Neville and myself) left East London early one Saturday morning via Komga, Bolo to Tsomo.  Here are a few photos. 

Just before Komga and going on tar, we saw this railway maintenance road and decided to re-group here and take this road to Komga instead of the tar.

The start 

The Lady 

Kally with his new Helmet  :

Spoedvark - had to leave us later due to other commitments  >

Gerald on his Katy - hoe later hoe kwater  :mwink:

Neville - always rustig and agrees to all we say - 

Lesson # 1 - don't put juice in your top box.  Spoedvark's logbooks of a few hundred years are gone

 

[BMWPE]

Nice  :thumleft:

 

[JACOVV]

I think we must go again and travel the other way towards Kei Road this time.  Here Spoedvark is coming "oop en toe"

Ma - there's a light in the tunnel!  No my son - it's a KTM    Nice one Gerald - I had a shock when I saw you coming towards me  ;D

After we filled up in Komga, had a Coke or two, we headed for Bolo.  Here we are at the entrance of the Matola Private Game Reserve.

Spoedvark coming down the hill

Bolo - Coke etc again  

Bolo's CBD

Kally showing us the way on his maps.  I still prefer them.

From here we left for the old Transkei / SA Border.

 

[JACOVV]

The road towards the bridge over the Kei River.

The bridge and river down under.

Transkei Roads

Gerald and his Ex - Katy 

Neville & Spoedvark.  Why are you looking so worried Spoedvark??

Where we are coming form.

Respect  ot:

After riding for miles on dusty roads, passing taxi's, waving at kids etc, we eventually ended up in Tsomo where we filled up.

Very very LOUD music - if you can call it music, came out of this store / supermarket.  But - as they say - Africa is not for Sussies!!

These KTM guys - cannot take them with  :biggrin:  Gerald taking a nap  ;D

This guy was all around us. It happen to be that his aunt is the manageress at the garage and when I asked him if he wants to sit on the bike, he smiled from ear to ear. When I asked him if he wants to start the bike, there was a crowd standing around us. The photo was send to him and I think it's next to his bed

 

[JACOVV]

We left Tsomo on tar heading towards Cofimvaba. Just after Cofimvaba we turned left on gravel again towards Cathcart.

Stop again for a chat.

Open Roads

Church in Cathcart.

Whereto now?? We are hungry

We decided to go to Thomas River for a meal while the Boks are playing in East London.

The restaurant at Thomas River

The days when men were men and Petrol 5 sjielings a gallon.

An old age caravan

I wonder if the owner of this bike was a Wild Dog 

Days before MTN & Vodacom

The museum at Thomas River

For information and where to stay in the area, contact them.

Thanks guys for a nice trip.  Thanks for all of you for taking the photos.

Until next time - ride safe & be good.

Jaco

 

[GlenInk (R.I.P)]

Nice ride guys !  :thumleft: When you were in Tsomo you were only 100km from my place !  ot:

 

[GreenMamba1974]

nice one!  need to head in that direction one day as well  :thumleft:

 

[spoedvark]

Ja neighbour,

Busy looking for his next bike, maybe a 1200 gs or 1150 gs or tiger 1050???? This was an enjoyable ride. thanks for organising. Why was I looking so worried? Was thinking if I had blades at home to get rid of that rediculous red thing around my chin and cheek area!!!!

Shaun F's father Derek is now enjoying my noble steed. Hope he is having as much fun as what I had with her.

Keep hooting when you pass my place, reminds the wife that I am still looking for the right bike!


Enjoy the next one!

Spoedvark

 

[letsgofishing]

Lekker  :thumleft:

 

[Pickle]

Looks like a really nice ride.  Can I come with next time?  :

 

[LanceSA]

Nice trip and report. Well done guys!

 

[Smuggy]

Nice one Jmol one of these days I'll join you guys. :thumleft:

 

[Chrisl]

I have to get to the EC!! :biggrin:

 

[JACOVV]

Looks like a really nice ride.  Can I come with next time?  :

Always welcome  ;D

What about the Dodge 400 the end of the month??  Let me know.

I have to get to the EC!! :biggrin:

You know where you can stay.

Nice one Jmol one of these days I'll join you guys. :thumleft:

and making Glen jealous  ;D

Nice trip and report. Well done guys!

Thanks LanceSA.

 

[spoedvark]

When was that profile pic taken???? The day you got married??? Do you still own a tie?????? :dousing: :lamer: :imaposer: :thumleft:

 

[Pickle]

Always welcome  ;D

What about the Dodge 400 the end of the month??  Let me know.

Haven't heard of that one.  Is that on the 28/29 Aug?  If so I am keen.

 

[TVB]

Very nice ride and nice pictures!

 

[TerrorSA]

lekker ride report  :thumleft:

 

[antondp]

Very nice RR.

 

[spoedvark]

1200 GSA calling me stronger now than a 1150 GS???????????

I know, I know, BUY THE BLERRIE BIKE!!!!!!!!!