Sewe passe, Knysna na George

[RobCrouch]

If you drive from Hoekwil, where can you detour back to the N2, or another road, to get to George?

Can see that... the aim is not to get to George but do as much of the road as possible, staying in Knysna.

 

[EssBee]

As far as distance is concerned, you can still do the bulk of the road....all the dirt bits in fact.

The reason is that the heavy rains have caused a couple of subsidences very close to the road hence compromising the integrity of the road. One particular corner has visible cracks in the asphalt(!!) They place some of those concrete barriers across the whole width of the road. Until a few weeks ago one could squeeze through on the side on a mtb or bike, but according to @Mikie not any more. So...of all the 'passes' one cannot ride the Kaaimans river and Silwer river crossings. Although not dirt as said, they're actually the prettiest due to the terrain being super undulating and heavily forested.

 

[RobCrouch]

As far as distance is concerned, you can still do the bulk of the road....all the dirt bits in fact.

The reason is that the heavy rains have caused a couple of subsidences very close to the road hence compromising the integrity of the road. One particular corner has visible cracks in the asphalt(!!) They place some of those concrete barriers across the whole width of the road. Until a few weeks ago one could squeeze through on the side on a mtb or bike, but according to @Mikie not any more. So...of all the 'passes' one cannot ride the Kaaimans river and Silwer river crossings. Although not dirt as said, they're actually the prettiest due to the terrain being super undulating and heavily forested.

Sounds like a "Hold my beer" affair... ;-)

 

[BuRP]

WARNING for those who ride big/wide bikes (GSs!) as well as those having side-panniers on!!!!!
I was there recently with my 701 with Giant Loop over the luggage frame on the back, so a bit wider than without luggage ...... and at one point, where concrete barriers have been put up across the entire road, one has to ride over a narrow edge, ledge rather, which is a steep drop-off into a river I think.
This I would NOT try with panniers on my bike, and perhaps not even with a boxer - it is THAT narrow!!!!

Realize this please, and tell others

 

[RobCrouch]

WARNING for those who ride big/wide bikes (GSs!) as well as those having side-panniers on!!!!!
I was there recently with my 701 with Giant Loop over the luggage frame on the back, so a bit wider than without luggage ...... and at one point, where concrete barriers have been put up across the entire road, one has to ride over a narrow edge, ledge rather, which is a steep drop-off into a river I think,
This I would NOT try with panniers on my bike, and perhaps not even with a boxer - it is THAT narrow!!!!

So I must take a crowbar and move the barriers... <eg>

Noted! Sal maar afklim en pics neem...

 

[BuRP]

So I must take a crowbar and move the barriers

If you can by all means, and this has been done at (all?) the other places barriered-off ..... but these are very closely positioned so your work will be cut out there....

 

[Mikie]

WARNING for those who ride big/wide bikes (GSs!) as well as those having side-panniers on!!!!!
I was there recently with my 701 with Giant Loop over the luggage frame on the back, so a bit wider than without luggage ...... and at one point, where concrete barriers have been put up across the entire road, one has to ride over a narrow edge, ledge rather, which is a steep drop-off into a river I think.
This I would NOT try with panniers on my bike, and perhaps not even with a boxer - it is THAT narrow!!!!

Realize this please, and tell others

Yip, after the recently repositioned the barriers, I had a look and there is no chance I will try with my GSA one wrong move and you are going a long way down

 

[grim101]

Yip, after the recently repositioned the barriers, I had a look and there is no chance I will try with my GSA one wrong move and you are going a long way down

But not impossible

 

[Mikie]

But not impossible

No definitely possible, but not for me thanks

 

[TheBear]

But not impossible

Depends on your personal level of stupid bravery.

 

[RobCrouch]

Yip, after the recently repositioned the barriers, I had a look and there is no chance I will try with my GSA one wrong move and you are going a long way down

Damn... will have to sleep the backhoe then... and build a berm...

 

[RobCrouch]

Barrier Removal Bash?

 

[TheBear]

Barrier Removal Bash?

This is the Western Cape. Our cops are pretty effective and would certainly enjoy a Biker Lockup Bash themselves. This could even provide free accommodation to the Barrier Removal Bash guys.

 

[RobCrouch]

This is the Western Cape. Our cops are pretty effective and would certainly enjoy a Biker Lockup Bash themselves.

Indeed... Lyk my ek sal daar by Hoekwil moet stop???

 

[TheBear]

Indeed... Lyk my ek sal daar by Hoekwil moet stop???

As jy met die bike ry, ry tot by die barriers en dan weer terug.

Onthou om in Hoekwil te maak soos 'n GS ryer en eet 'n stukkie kaaskoek.

 

[RobCrouch]

As jy met die bike ry, ry tot by die barriers en dan weer terug.

Onthou om in Hoekwil te maak soos 'n GS ryer en eet 'n stukkie kaaskoek.

Ek sien daai ding ja... het soms 'n lus daarvoor. Sal ook barrier pics post.

 

[TheBear]

Ek sien daai ding ja... het soms 'n lus daarvoor. Sal ook barrier pics post.

Ek wou juis nou net 'n barrier pic voorstel.

 

[TheBear]

Beplan jy om die Montagu pas te ry?

 

[RobCrouch]

Beplan jy om die Montagu pas te ry?

In watter shape is hy?

 

[TheBear]

In watter shape is hy?

Ek weet nie uit eie ervaring nie. Ek verstaan dis toe, maar bike kan wel deurkom. Hulle het dalk die barriers daar ook geskuif om beter toe te maak.