Lesotho again
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Sorry,thats Louwrens coming down Baboons at speed!On the Sat morning
LuckyStriker
Bachelor Dog
a rocky start
...but a start none the less ;D
thanks, got more? story?
...but a start none the less ;D
thanks, got more? story?
Us " Grahamstown Greyhounds" took an awesome cruise up to spectate the Roof in Nov last year-sorry old news.
Carnivore
Race Dog
Hi Edgy,
Any problems with the topbox and shaking loose on the rocky stuff? Anything damaged inside?
Any problems with the topbox and shaking loose on the rocky stuff? Anything damaged inside?
Never had topbox hassles yet-keep tools,tubes,tyre-levers,first-aid kit etc in there,kinda like a boot.I always pack old rags on top to keep it all snug
SGB
Race Dog
I don't think they did "rocky stuff" like you see on the first pic?Carnivore said:
The gravel roads around there are not too bad, however if your top box is not packed and tied down properly, it will fall off eventually. :-[ Just depends on how fast you go. Packing is critical, if stuff bounces around in there, it does not last. I have 6 x M6 eyebolts with fender washers in mine, use them to tie stuff down inside the box. Then a strap over the top to assist the mountings with holding it on the bike. 8)Now tell us a bit more Edgy. Where did you go, sleep over, etc. The Roof last year created many stories worthy of telling, you must have one too! ???
slashback
Race Dog
Hmm, good idea that! Any pics of those SGB? I'd lke to try that.
SGB
Race Dog
Will do tonight when I get home
slashback
Race Dog
Fanks :thumright:
SGB
Race Dog
Slash, see https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=15334.0
Sorry for the hijack Edgy!
Sorry for the hijack Edgy!
No worries,we rode up from Grahamstown via Barkley pass,over Ludeans nek,along the Tule river and into Lesotho-awesome trip.We stayed at Ramabanta,which was the DSP for the race.On the friday it rained like i have seldom seen before,and i was indeed very happy that i had decided to spectate this event for a change-after having competed in the previous 5 years.Ramabanta itself had some great spectator points,which we took advantage of(with the weather),on the sat we rode up the lower portion of Baboons to check out the guys coming down and then took a spin to Semongkong to see the spectacular waterfall.All in all a really good trip which i would like to repeat again this year.I will still try and post a few more photo`s. SGB while we were doing the hectic dirt stuff the topbox and tank-bag stayed at the lodge-i`m sure otherwise it may have been a problem-i love real offroad stuff ;D
SGB
Race Dog
Edgy, nice trip. I once tackled a section of the Roof route from Ribaneng to Ramabanta on the 950, and ended up donating lots of sweat and taking some pain. The mountains won, but we came out in one piece - only just though..... ;D Local power with towstraps saved the day.
Now thats the type of view i enjoy-and on a 950!brave man
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