Yet another long lekker eventful day :biggrin:
We set off from the Castle Garage at 7:30am and headed for Erasmia.
TankGirl Met up with us there and after a quick fuel stop the fun began.
The Trail leading up to the Z Hill was hard to find and lots of fun to ride but nothing like the hill itself
Lots of rocks and washouts made for a adrenalin fueled assent. Got to the top with my heart racing and the sweat running down my face and this was only 8:30
Li was not in the mood for fighting the mountain and waited for us under a tree. Ian on the XR had a nasty drop on the way up and after fighting to get the bike back on the trail was to exhausted and hot to continue so he kept Li company under the tree. Tankgirl's little 125 had a tough time keeping its momentum up the hill and I ended up practically pedaling it up the last little stretch of the hill. Once up the hill we followed the trail around the mountain and ended up right inside the quarry. TG had a small off and managed to break her front break lever "No front breaks No Problem" she said "I Just wont Stop" . Cracker then decided to show of his sand skills in the quarry and did very well until he rode up to us and dropped the bike on its side for no reason, In true WD style the cameras were out before the bike was picked up. We drove around the quarry for a while and managed to find the exit. The look on the faces of the 3 guards at the gate when we drove up from the inside was pure confusion. I apologized and said we had gotten lost, Before they could kak us out I asked them for directions to the hennops river. They pointed the route out and opened the gate. No stress.
Back on the route we picked up Li and Ian and headed of towards Harties for brunch. A few Zamaleks had been consumed at this point thanks to Pistol :thumleft:
We had a lekka kak praat session with brunch and then headed to the lost bridge just past Pecan Wood for some more cold ones.
From there we took a dirt detour past Glen Afric game farm that almost claimed 2 bikes, Myself and Cracker both hit a speed bump at speed and did the typical nosedive wheelie. As I got control of my bike I looked back to see Cracker with his head over the bars and his ass in the air. I don't know how the hell he made it around that corner but somehow he did. You better chuck those undies away dude
Ganjora then lead the way to the river crossing close to lanseria, We were about 3 kays from the river when Usurper had a rear puncture. Who would have guessed!
He set about changing the tube and in his haste managed to pinch it Take it out and do it again!
At this point Ganjora and Nomad head off to get some refreshments we repair the tire and proceed to the river with no sign of the Refreshment party, After the river crossing they show up but Ganjora doesn't look happy. As it turns out he tried to grind his hand guards on the tar around a bend and 90kph when for some unknown reason the nobbly's let go and he hit the deck. Nothing broken on rider or bike but I could see Dave was in pain! We had a rest under the trees and spoke some more kak and had a Zama or 2. From there we headed back through chartwell via Puddles's Bridge (NO water to cross this time) and then home.
Another awesome day with the Dogs.
I had so much fun I didn't take many pictures but I'm sure the others will post some more.
Almost at the top of the Hill
The Top
Ridding along the mountain track
Puncture Stop :-\
The River Crossing
Resting time under the trees
Till the next one
Jules
We set off from the Castle Garage at 7:30am and headed for Erasmia.
TankGirl Met up with us there and after a quick fuel stop the fun began.
The Trail leading up to the Z Hill was hard to find and lots of fun to ride but nothing like the hill itself
Lots of rocks and washouts made for a adrenalin fueled assent. Got to the top with my heart racing and the sweat running down my face and this was only 8:30
Li was not in the mood for fighting the mountain and waited for us under a tree. Ian on the XR had a nasty drop on the way up and after fighting to get the bike back on the trail was to exhausted and hot to continue so he kept Li company under the tree. Tankgirl's little 125 had a tough time keeping its momentum up the hill and I ended up practically pedaling it up the last little stretch of the hill. Once up the hill we followed the trail around the mountain and ended up right inside the quarry. TG had a small off and managed to break her front break lever "No front breaks No Problem" she said "I Just wont Stop"
. Cracker then decided to show of his sand skills in the quarry and did very well until he rode up to us and dropped the bike on its side for no reason, In true WD style the cameras were out before the bike was picked up. We drove around the quarry for a while and managed to find the exit. The look on the faces of the 3 guards at the gate when we drove up from the inside was pure confusion. I apologized and said we had gotten lost, Before they could kak us out I asked them for directions to the hennops river. They pointed the route out and opened the gate. No stress.Back on the route we picked up Li and Ian and headed of towards Harties for brunch. A few Zamaleks had been consumed at this point thanks to Pistol :thumleft:
We had a lekka kak praat session with brunch and then headed to the lost bridge just past Pecan Wood for some more cold ones.
From there we took a dirt detour past Glen Afric game farm that almost claimed 2 bikes, Myself and Cracker both hit a speed bump at speed and did the typical nosedive wheelie. As I got control of my bike I looked back to see Cracker with his head over the bars and his ass in the air. I don't know how the hell he made it around that corner but somehow he did. You better chuck those undies away dude
Ganjora then lead the way to the river crossing close to lanseria, We were about 3 kays from the river when Usurper had a rear puncture. Who would have guessed!
He set about changing the tube and in his haste managed to pinch it
Take it out and do it again!At this point Ganjora and Nomad head off to get some refreshments we repair the tire and proceed to the river with no sign of the Refreshment party, After the river crossing they show up but Ganjora doesn't look happy. As it turns out he tried to grind his hand guards on the tar around a bend and 90kph when for some unknown reason the nobbly's let go and he hit the deck. Nothing broken on rider or bike but I could see Dave was in pain! We had a rest under the trees and spoke some more kak and had a Zama or 2. From there we headed back through chartwell via Puddles's Bridge (NO water to cross this time) and then home.
Another awesome day with the Dogs.
I had so much fun I didn't take many pictures but I'm sure the others will post some more.
Almost at the top of the Hill
The Top
Ridding along the mountain track
Puncture Stop :-\
The River Crossing
Resting time under the trees
Till the next one
Jules
