Taming the mud monster in Tonteldoos

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We eventually hit pavement again and to say it was a relief would be an understatement

 

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Both big bikes could’ve made it up with more experienced riders. Momentum and commitment key - the moment you sit down and start paddling, the battle is lost.

Combrink moes net sy MTB gevat het

 

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Combrink moes net sy MTB gevat het

Hy moet net ophou BMW koop

 

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We meet up with Gawie and Reghardt at Highside tavern for a beer and burger and dry our gloves etc in front of the fire

 

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Hy moet net ophou BMW koop

Daai een pic lyk hy moer moeg. Ek kan sien hoekom, en hy is die fikste van julle almal

 

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We thought that the hardest part of the day was over, but we had a big surprise waiting….

 

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Now that is mud!

 

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The road down to Bush Boyz was a mess. Bikes sliding all over the place. Previous day Dean and I did the ride from the gate in just over 2 minutes.

It took the GS and AT close on an hour.

I spent more time sideways and swearing than I did being in control of my bike. Arriving at BB, we spent a good hour getting mud off all the bikes.

 

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Ek kan sien hoe skoon jou bikes normaalweg is. Daai moes eina gewees het

 

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We were again treated to a fantastic meal by Joe and Ruth that evening and awoke to a beautiful sunny Sunday morning.

 

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Ek kan sien hoe skoon jou bikes normaalweg is. Daai moes eina gewees het

Ja dis niks lekker

 

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Eish....2km of mud like that generates the same wear on a bike as a few '000km on dry gravel....

Rode from Pta East to Bronks in that kind of **** earlier this year and have never been more pleased to be on a light bike. A GS-class mothership would still be on that road......

Good to see you washing the bikes asap - I dont mind riding mud from a technical point of view but man its hell on a bike's drivetrain and once it dries, it creates a whole other type of havoc on fork seals, brake rotors/pads etc.

Nice to see Highside still open for business

 

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The weather didn't last long though and things got really dark as we left Bush Boyz.

Took a while for the big bikes to make it to the gate...

We ride through dense fog towards a cold Dullstroom for breakfast.
Igna, Wiaan and Dean don't join us for breakfast, but head back to find Wiaan's phone that was picked up by labourer on Clivia Pass.

 

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