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After the swim we felt refreshed and ready to return to the farm house. None of us knew exactly
what the road was like or how it went but Jaco has a good sense of direction so we just followed his lead.
Dusty.
Andre.
HPN 540 parked against a boulder.
Dusty.
Recovering HPN 540.
Jaco leading the way.
Andre.
Everybody made it up this little section with more or less flying colors and then when I went I screwed it up!
The video, that is coming soon, will show how I hurt my girl by not practicing what I preach.
At this point the road became very faint. We could see we were going in the right direction but suddenly
we realized it was not going to be as easy as we thought. This was going to take longer and require more
effort.
A view back towards the farm house.
We had our work cut out! Here the road drops steeply and in the distance the first bad climb awaiting us.
At this point only Jaco has not had a bad fall of sorts. We cheered him on so he could go first to show us the lines.
Dusty dropping into the abyss.
what the road was like or how it went but Jaco has a good sense of direction so we just followed his lead.
Dusty.
Andre.
HPN 540 parked against a boulder.
Dusty.
Recovering HPN 540.
Jaco leading the way.
Andre.
Everybody made it up this little section with more or less flying colors and then when I went I screwed it up!
The video, that is coming soon, will show how I hurt my girl by not practicing what I preach.
At this point the road became very faint. We could see we were going in the right direction but suddenly
we realized it was not going to be as easy as we thought. This was going to take longer and require more
effort.
A view back towards the farm house.
We had our work cut out! Here the road drops steeply and in the distance the first bad climb awaiting us.
At this point only Jaco has not had a bad fall of sorts. We cheered him on so he could go first to show us the lines.
Dusty dropping into the abyss.
Crossed-up
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Great stuff, Michiel. As always, great pics. Also as usual you don't consider it fun unless you're kakking off! :biggrin:
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Crossed-up said:Great stuff, Michiel. As always, great pics. Also as usual you don't consider it fun unless you're kakking off!
Now you sound like Kamanya! :imaposer: Goodness knows why but I really only get my fill when we ride
in places like this. It becomes an expensive endeavor but I can live with that. I have to.
Here is the video.
[flash=700,420]https://www.youtube.com/v/kp7vjt7YwuM&list=UUm_qtk4U2Crzp2eUl9Ss-ZA&index=1&feature=plcp[/flash]
Spore
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As always - hats of to you and your riding buddies Michiel!! Sad beginning but lovely RR & Pics! Thanks :thumleft:
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Michiel as always a stunning ride report from you. :thumleft: :thumleft:
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Okay - I've watched the excellent video. My case rests.
Wolfmother
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Awesome report!
Saved video under C:\Michiel se fokken mal videos\Strydpoort.flv
Loved it!
Saved video under C:\Michiel se fokken mal videos\Strydpoort.flv
Loved it!
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Michiel you should join up on advrider.com, with reports and video's like this you'll be world famous soon. :thumleft:
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Glad everybody is enjoying the media.
Remember: This ride will happen again and it will be even more exiting. PM me your details if you are interested so I can contact you with a date.
Remember: This ride will happen again and it will be even more exiting. PM me your details if you are interested so I can contact you with a date.
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Nice one Michiel and co , as usual , gripping stuff ! :thumleft:
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So we were not out of the woods yet as this still lay ahead.
For now we just focussed on the obstacle at hand.
When Dusty got to the top of this one he shouted: "Jaaaa, fu**ing AMAZING!"
Jaco with feet out but no fear.
Andre. He got target fixation and I was the target!
The next obstacle was a natural "gutter" in the mountain. By now I was completely finished tired.
We also didn't bring enough water and Dusty and I were on empty stomachs the whole day. The end
was indeed not in sight either. Andre was starting to become worried as the sun was sinking lower and lower.
For now we just focussed on the obstacle at hand.
When Dusty got to the top of this one he shouted: "Jaaaa, fu**ing AMAZING!"
Jaco with feet out but no fear.
Andre. He got target fixation and I was the target!
The next obstacle was a natural "gutter" in the mountain. By now I was completely finished tired.
We also didn't bring enough water and Dusty and I were on empty stomachs the whole day. The end
was indeed not in sight either. Andre was starting to become worried as the sun was sinking lower and lower.
Swart Baard
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Strydpoort inderdaad >
Ek geniet jou RR's baie :thumleft: Gooi nog :drif:
Ek geniet jou RR's baie :thumleft: Gooi nog :drif:
hondsekierie
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Different :thumleft:
