Baviaans and around Easter 2009
1 April 2009 - 12:34pm
Yes guy’s its next week!
This seems to be the final tally of whom is going!
R1200GS
Daniel Nelson and Heleen Tulleken
Renette Raugh
Denis Mayton
Hennie Louw
Maurizio and Mayi Pausa
R1200GSA
Alan Nelson
Johan and Tracy de Jager
Rony Desodt
Olaf Gartner
Russell Rathbone
650 Dakar
Peter O’Hanlon
1150 GS
Boris Leyck
1150 GSA
Denis Mayton
650 GS
Gisila Rathbone
Emergency vehicle
Willie Gloriues
Pol Hauspie
Varadero
Cornelius Nelson
Tomorrow evening, Thursday the second of April we have our pre trip briefing at Ruslamere at 19h00.
Please be there all is arranged and let the adventure begin!
Rough and Ready will see you there
1 April 2009 - 1:10pm
#1
Russ, Daniel & Rony remember your GPS units so that we can sort the route.
Johan de Jager
"It's all about the ride, nothing else"
1 April 2009 - 1:13pm
#2
Let the good times roll...........
Hi All
I'm really looking forward to doing this trip with you.
Hopefully we will not have rain as this might make the rivers a little more challenging than normally, especially Smits Drift. Remember the name and remember keep left, or was that right??? Either way we going to get wet. Yes!!!!!!!!! WET!!!!!! 
Water crossings in the rainy seasons
Pack snorkels and costumes.......
We will be in good hands and I look forward to riding with the group.
Rusty in the eye of adventure.
Water crossings in the rainy seasons
Pack snorkels and costumes.......
We will be in good hands and I look forward to riding with the group.
Rusty in the eye of adventure.
1 April 2009 - 1:18pm
#3
Nice Picture...........
Lovely picture, guys. You make a real beautiful picture. Hollywood potential.
Once again congratulations.
Just think about it Tracy, Johan nearly married Country Trax instead.
Thank goodness you are being looked after by greater powers.
Rusty in the eye of adventure.
1 April 2009 - 1:18pm
#4
Right Russ, Right....Smits Drift is RIGHT....;-)
Come now Russ my mate....he he! Thank you mate, we can "share the moment" on this trip.
Johan de Jager
"It's all about the ride, nothing else"
1 April 2009 - 1:31pm
#5
Can't wait, its going to be a great trip. I feel the need to ride through there again and again. Well Johan will need his training...... Hope he has not grown soft now that his married.LOL
Can't wait for the stories around the camp fire.
Lets Ride!!!
1 April 2009 - 1:34pm
#6
What you doing?????????
If they land in the drink on the right or was that the left then it would have been my April Fools JOKE.
But now you've blown it.
Remeber to add to my adventure you MUST keep LEFT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rusty in the eye of adventure.
1 April 2009 - 1:37pm
#7
Remember with Tracey on the back I actually ride better....remember those U-Turn excercises I could net get it right and the 1st time she was on the back WHALAH, MAGIC !!!
Russ if they drink, they need fixing, that means time...we can rather swop the loo paper with sand paper....
Johan de Jager
"It's all about the ride, nothing else"
1 April 2009 - 1:51pm
#8
Ons het nog nie eens gery nie en die dinge begin al klaar. Aiaiaiai wat gaan ek al meemaak?
Do it today, maybe there is no tomorrow!
Rony Desodt
2 April 2009 - 11:47am
#9
Sterkte Rony ou maat.
Johan de Jager
"It's all about the ride, nothing else"
2 April 2009 - 11:22pm
#10
this is going to be a trip to remember!!!
cant wait, thanks malletjie the presentation was great as well as the food russ.
see you guys next week!!!!!!!!!
Live to ride & Ride to live
3 April 2009 - 10:11am
#11
If the pre-trip meeting is anything to go by this is going to be an awesome trip!
Thanks for being there guy’s.
Do it today, maybe there is no tomorrow!
Rony Desodt
6 April 2009 - 10:12am
#12
I can't wait. Hope my knee gets allot better before we leave.
Lets Ride!!!
6 April 2009 - 11:58am
#13
Lucky sods...i have to fishing over easter!! Mmm...maybe not so bad! Watch out fish in the Breede!
You all have a safe trip & take lots of pics pls
Peter
6 April 2009 - 4:59pm
#14
We are arranging a helmet cam for this weekend. It should make for some interesting clips by the end of the weekend.
Lets Ride!!!
7 April 2009 - 11:52am
#15
Two more Sleeps. I can't wait, getting all my gear ready in the evenings already.
Now just to get a bloody radio bracket sorted out.
Lets Ride!!!
7 April 2009 - 12:26pm
#16
Cable ties.....
Daniel my son. I say cable ties.
A solution to all Radio brackets.
Please remember. Tell Rony I have four radios. Two of which a Kobus Raath.
Me too. I can't wait. TO RIDE.
I just pray everyone can stay safe.
Rusty in the eye of adventure.
7 April 2009 - 12:40pm
#17
Hi guys,
OK 100% in for sure, just got confirmation from the "Big Man".
DanielSan - see you tonight, I am busy with my radio bracket as we speak right now, man its nice to have a full workshop to your use when the need jumps at you (you can see the final product tonight).
Russ the radios as super cool, all programmed and ready and I cannot wait for the DVD that will follow.
Some interresting facts:
Rony ordered the meat: 7kg Fillet, 14kg Rump, 14kg Wors and some more Lamb chops - SO GO HUNGRY !!!!
There is something like 42 bottles of wine going with us, some as prizes and some for use.
There will be a "floating trophy"...
There is 4 MAD MEN with NON-STOP radio contact (just imagine the chirps) Russ Rathbone, DanielSan, Malletjie and me....
Thursday needs to come now ...;-)
Johan de Jager
"It's all about the ride, nothing else"
7 April 2009 - 1:42pm
#18
I keep looking on my watch, problem is its two days to early! :-(
Are we going to ride, eat or drink? Mmm all of the above! :-)
Do it today, maybe there is no tomorrow!
Rony Desodt
7 April 2009 - 1:36pm
#19
Man O man, I can't wait. Let me get this work thing all done and move on to the next part......
Lets Ride!!!
7 April 2009 - 1:41pm
#20
There I was all jealous, thinking it's not fair that you guys are going on the trip and have something to look forward to.
Then I realised: '''it's just 3 more sleeps until Easter Friday!!!'''. Yay! I will not need to come in to work and will be able to stay at home and work. Yippee! :-(
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8 April 2009 - 11:12am
#21
Its just one more sleep and its bike time. Going to be riding my bike all weekend long. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
Lets Ride!!!
9 April 2009 - 7:48am
#22
If the trip is going to be as much fun as the organising of it was then we are in for a treat, remember guy’s we are LEAVING at 15h00 from nelson’s creek, Take note LEAVING
Do it today, maybe there is no tomorrow!
Rony Desodt
9 April 2009 - 7:53am
#23
Have a great trip everybody and remember that there are other things that can be done in the moonlight as well ....Enjoy
Love to Ride
9 April 2009 - 8:06am
#24
Have a really great time,and take care of one another, looking forward to the stories.
9 April 2009 - 8:09am
#25
Enjoy the trip guys - keep it safe!
9 April 2009 - 10:10am
#26
Enjoy guys and girls and return safely!
9 April 2009 - 10:32am
#27
Hi there,
Jammer vir myself dat ek nie kan meemaak. Ons nuwe baba behoort binne die volgende paar dae hier te wees en die vrou trek nou swaar = ek moet help!
Miskien te laat vir raad, maar die werk aan die N2 tussen Botrivier en Caledon is 'n groot frustrasie - nog meer so die naweek. Wagtyd by stoppe meer as 1 uur in totaal normaalweg. 'n beter roete behoort oor Robertson, Bonnievale,Stormsrivier te wees om dan aan te sluit by N2 (of selfs later by Swellenbam)
Geniet dit!
9 April 2009 - 2:09pm
#28
Have a safe trip everyone and return safely. Heck I'm envious...enjoy...
Pete da Mann
9 April 2009 - 3:02pm
#29
Have a safe ride guys and girls but most of all have a blast.
Think before you ink.
Ignore opinions, heed facts.
14 April 2009 - 8:39am
#30
We're back, all safe...WHAT A RIDE !!!!!
Johan de Jager
"It's all about the ride, nothing else"
14 April 2009 - 8:39am
#31
GREAT!!:-)
14 April 2009 - 9:28am
#32
We are indeed all back safe and sound, the main group hit the tollgates at Du Toits kloof tunnel at 19h30.
The Easter weekend traffic tried to spoil our return to the cape but lane splitting and hazards flashing solved most of that problem.
Reflecting on the trip would take pages but to summarise I can only say, you guys where the greatest, 19 people 14 bikes, no mishaps and at times bordering on extreme riding. I am sure the leisurely trip up the mountain Sunday morning will remain in many of us memory for a long time to come. We even managed to do our “Moon ride” Saturday evening, kudos and all!
Again thanks to all the helping hands for making this a success.
Do it today, maybe there is no tomorrow!
Rony Desodt
14 April 2009 - 10:17am
#33
What a ride, what great company!!! Please sir may I have some more.
P.S. Russel has big horns now!!! How do you finish a new back and front in one weekend.... ASK RUSTY
Lets Ride!!!
14 April 2009 - 10:31am
#34
I have some helmet camera footage of our easy morning mountain ride.
I'll have to edit the sound though - I've discovered that my language when speaking to myself is not suitable for family listening! Must have been the fresh air that affected me. :-)
Daniel, I'll get the memory stick to you.
''If you can dream it you can do it!''
14 April 2009 - 10:37am
#35
Excellent, I'm getting everything from Rony tonight and I'll be compiling the DVD as soon as all the footage is in. Hennie please try and get the pics to me that you took. Think its going to be a bit much for e-mail, but I'm sure there are plenty of people coming this way. Russ I also need to get your pics (the ones I have not got.)
Thanks again guys for a great weekend.
Lets Ride!!!
14 April 2009 - 11:09am
#36
Rony, thanks for another memorable riding experience. Difficult to describe this fantastic weekend and great company. The Sunday leisure ride really pushed us to the limits, but the outlook from the summit was awesome !!
" Why do we ride on the top of the mountains, because they are there " .
By the way, my ride home was easier than I thought, relatively little traffic on Sir Lowry's Pass, just some gusts.
Looking forward to the videos and photos !!
14 April 2009 - 2:54pm
#37
What a ride, what great company!!! Please sir may I have some more.
Lets Ride!!!
I can't agree more with Danny post, what a ride ( even though I missed out on the tough rides I did get some riding in ) and what GREAT company . The whole week-end was great , Baviaans beautiful , food delicious , thanks Rony for organising it, it was run so smoothly , thanks also to the charming back- up drivers, what FUN we had :)
''"4 wheels move the body,''
''2 wheels move the soul"''
14 April 2009 - 2:59pm
#38
P.S. Russel has big horns now!!! How do you finish a new back and front in one weekend.... ASK RUSTY
Absolutely I agree !!! ,but just want to add , if Russel is tough wait till you see his missus :) Gisela is one tough lady , riding where angels fear to tread , well done Gisela you have my utmost respect.
''"4 wheels move the body,''
''2 wheels move the soul"''
14 April 2009 - 3:47pm
#39
Well done to you all.
Glad you had a great time and that you are back safely!
14 April 2009 - 8:35pm
#40
Agreement..... ............
All appreciation, comments and sentiments I absolutely agree with and thank those that took the time today to make the many posts.
Top draw clothing always seems to take the most delicate and personal part of a wardrobe. Just like the people I crossed the river with this weekend.
TOP DRAW!!!!!!!!With a little rough edging. But that's what I liked the most. The Rough and Ready gave me the opportunity and freedom to express my inner man the conqueror adventurer without reprisal. Safety always came first though.
Put my name down NOW for the next R and R.
Rusty in the eye of adventure.
14 April 2009 - 9:24pm
#41
1200GS, 800GS AND DAKAR ARE HEADING FOR BAVIAANS NEXT WEEK, ANY ADVICE GUYS?
HOW IS THE ROAD FOR THE SUPPORT 4X4 WITH A NOVICE DRIVER?
14 April 2009 - 10:53pm
#42
1200GS, 800GS AND DAKAR ARE HEADING FOR BAVIAANS NEXT WEEK, ANY ADVICE GUYS?
HOW IS THE ROAD FOR THE SUPPORT 4X4 WITH A NOVICE DRIVER?
Depends which route you take, but the road there is fine. Baviaans pass itself isn't something you want a novice to tow a trailer through though as there are some long drops and nowhere to reverse a trailer if you meet oncoming 4x4s. Also some tight turns.
My best advice is to Give Rony a call, he knows the area like the back of his hand.
''If you can dream it you can do it!''
15 April 2009 - 8:53am
#43
Thanks Peter,
We have already decided to leave the trailer in George for the reason of passing and the driver is quite experienced however i wished to get an idea of the difficulty of the road and risk of damage to the vehicle.
Could you send me Rony's phone number please.
herrington01@yahoo.com
15 April 2009 - 8:55am
#44
Office: +27 (0) 21 593 9100
Mobile: +27 (0) 82 825 3880
Fax: +27 (0) 86 555 2790
Email: ronyd@safine.co.za
Johan de Jager
"It's all about the ride, nothing else"
15 April 2009 - 5:08pm
#45
... ARE HEADING FOR BAVIAANS NEXT WEEK, ANY ADVICE GUYS?...
You will find many answers and lots of advice & tips in previous threads on Baviaans.
Type '''BAVIAANSKLOOF''' in the ''Search'' window (top right on Forum page.
Plenty to read!
15 April 2009 - 6:40pm
#46
Here's some considered advice from my experience of the trip:
Snore louder than your buddy.
Don't eat cabbage before climbing in your sleeping bag.
Keep your wine in view at all times.
Check that your heated handlebars are off before riding.
Check your boots for bottle tops before dressing.
Don't bend over if someone is behind you with cold water.
Actually no advice needed. Ride well, ride safe and prepare for lots of dust. (And don't forget there will be oncoming traffic on the dirt roads!)
Enjoy.
''If you can dream it you can do it!''
15 April 2009 - 8:43pm
#47
Ah - you know my friends!
15 April 2009 - 8:52pm
#48
The term used is Mother Nature(feminine), the Baviaans changes all the time, and some times very quickly too.:-)
Advice is a guideline only, I rode through alone, easy and quick, others have been forced to turn back.
Unpredictable....it's/her charm!:-)
15 April 2009 - 9:03pm
#49
Well said Pete.....
I like your post. Well done and keep them comming.
Rusty in the eye of adventure.
15 April 2009 - 9:46pm
#50
Nick en kie.
There has never yet being a reason to turn back other than your own comfort zone.
It's been a dry season, lots of dust, water is very low and little.
Be patient with the cars and pass when you are sure its safe.
3 geocaches in the baviaans.
You'll find it relatively easy W to E or E to W.
Take your time or you'll miss the best parts.
If you pm me I'll send you coords for the secret waterfall inside the mountian and the crocodile rock- two stunning features not on any tourist map. Try keep it that way.
if you do visit the waterfal, make a noise at the entrance to the gorge as antelope drink from there in the dry times and you don't want to be in the path of a cornered buck and its freedom- no matter how small it is.
The awesome Crocodile Rock, off the beaten track and a MUST SEE
Entrance to the hidden waterfall: in the reserve. It's quite hidden. wild animals come here to drink.
the hidden waterfall
Andyman
Yup that's me. Standing up in the traffic on the 1150GSA.
The awesome Crocodile Rock, off the beaten track and a MUST SEE
Entrance to the hidden waterfall: in the reserve. It's quite hidden. wild animals come here to drink.
the hidden waterfall
Andyman
Yup that's me. Standing up in the traffic on the 1150GSA. | © BMW Motorrad Club Cape 2006 - 2020 | Back to live site | Site built and hosted by HoneyBadger.net |
