The 2nd Biggest Cape Wilddog Ride Yet (Or so I'm Told)

[Mark Hardy]

After picking the pieces it was off to the jeep tracks and breathe taking views.
Last weekend wet and cold, now sunny and warm but still a pleasure to ride.
(note to self?.must come and explore this area more)
Here are some pics of the dogs doing what we love.








On the way back to the Highlands dirt road we had to ride through a couple of sandy patches, some short and some just long enough to be considered technical for some of the new guys( I?ll let wes comment one this) and not so new?
Once on the main gravel road it was on to Klienmond for lunch and laughs of the day, then home.

Thanks very much to all, I had a wonderful time.

 

[Extreme Velcro]

Bloody hell Wes, they really got you from all angles - no mercy there, I tell you. I'm wiating for the YouTube version as well.

I am so p*ssed that I missed this, but we overslept and Mark can put it together in ten minutes - as we are by now all aware, it takes me about 2 hours so no dice. I wouldn't have just been ratty, I would've been borderline murderous.

But at least I have the ride report and this is one I enjoyed and giggled over and will continue to do so for a while to come.

Thanks for all the great pics guys....

 

[the_wes]

Bloody hell Wes, they really got you from all angles - no mercy there, I tell you. I'm wiating for the YouTube version as well.

the youtube version is herm going down, not me. speaking of which i'm also waiting for it, as well as yellowFever's photos of the day - come on man!!!!

 

[growweblaar]

WES had his first off

WES - Wilddogs have this thing for taking pics at the most inappropriate times, don't they. I'm still two "downs" ahead of you, don't worry!!

Pic of the month! Pic of the month! :hello1:

 

[macduff]

phew! what a huge group.....
nice ride and pics guys

where exactly on the highlands road do you turn off?

is it close to that looooong flat stretch at the top, just a little down towards the hermanus side? on a bend?

would love to know where that turn off is

 

[Clockwork Orange]

i don't give a flying expletive what clockwork orange says, the day from here on in was highly technical for a noob like me. although, thoroughly enjoyable!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: i pushed myself well beyond my limits, and learnt a lot.

Oops forgot about those sandy patches that could easily catch one out I must say I realy respect the attitudes of the noobs on the ride. They never gave up and when things got a little tricky there was no doubt that they were going for it. Even after the little offs. Well done guys

 

[Trailrider]

I cant see the piccies.

Me neither.

I can't see MH or The wes's pics.

I think its Imageshack that's up to shite.

I cant see them either...

 

[mountainboy]

Bloody hell -well done guys

Sure looked like loads of fun.Sorry I missed on the ride (and all the falls :wink: )

Hermanator -no doubt ur fall will be remebered for a LONG time and being caught on video -a def WD highlight for 2007 :lol:

Wes - not that I'm glad you came off but since I did too 2 weeks earlier,I just feel I can relate. :shock:

Brilliant stuff -21 bikes,excellent day and glorious route.

cannot wait for to join you guys again

And as CO said - the attitude of the noobies was top notch.Proud to be nooby too

 

[JourneyMan]

Well done to all. Great ride.


For the so-called newbies who had off's and near misses:

Maybe a bit of a paradox but instead of feeling "akward" "( Sp)of what happened, you should feel good. All part of the learning curve.

From now on you will attempt anything. Mark my words. Get the first off's out the way and you are sorted for what is coming. :wink:

Don't worry about that "anxiety" feeling in the pit the night before the next "newbie" trip. You will play it over and over again in your mind. It is good. Makes you more prepared for the next ride.



Where's the video clip? :twisted:

 

[YellowFever]

It's loaded to youtube already, but awaiting their approval, will post it as soon as it is available !!!!

 

[the_wes]

For the so-called newbies who had off's and near misses:

Maybe a bit of a paradox but instead of feeling "akward" "( Sp)of what happened, you should feel good. All part of the learning curve.

i actuallt felt great after the first off. gave me so much confidence for the tricky stuff to come, i wasn't scared to come off anymore

It's loaded to youtube already, but awaiting their approval, will post it as soon as it is available !!!!

and the pics? c'mon i know you took lank pics!
8) 8) 8)

 

[YellowFever]

Check out this one in the meantime, if you feel like it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euSrAsYX62Y

Old Kawa Z with a big grandpa sticker on the side.

 

[Eisbein]

phew! what a huge group.....
nice ride and pics guys

where exactly on the highlands road do you turn off?

is it close to that looooong flat stretch at the top, just a little down towards the hermanus side? on a bend?

would love to know where that turn off is

Please - I've got the same question...

Maybe if someone can post a GPS map ?

Thanks !

W.

 

[YellowFever]

Will put all pics and the clip together tonight, and our 10c aswell.

 

[the_wes]

just watched the clip on youtube (herm, not the kawa, i couldn't wait). the end is funny - "o f*k f*k f*k f*k" hahahah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be-ewyCggY0

 

[YellowFever]

Hey that's funny, I agree!!!!

 

[Mark Hardy]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Sorry H don't mean to laugh at your expense but.........that clip is Funny
:twisted: :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[the_wes]

we better not laugh too much. it's only by grace that the camera's weren't rolling when i came off 3 times... or while you were on your jagermeister induced rampage :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Trailrider]

Hahaha! I love the laughing on the clip at the end

I've also been caught on video having an off... Very embarrassing

In front of the BikeSA photographer nogal...

 

[Hermanator]

I was only trying to break a bar of chocolate in my back pocket! :?

Lawrence

p.s. I still rate Wes's pic as pic of the month though.