a Shortish Offroad Trip

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We were suppose to be 5 bikes alltogether. We were only 2. Shortly after 7h30 we left Worcester on the N1 heading north. Through the Hexriver valley, with all the vineyards resting in the winter cold. Five degree's celcius to be exact. I wonder where the guys selling illegal grapes along the N1 get there stock from. Climbing up the Hex river pass at the northern end of the valley, it became even colder. The icy fingers of typical karoo cold kreeping into fingers and nostrils. Just before Touws river we turn left onto the Ceres road, admiring springbok grazing at the roads edge in the crisp morning air. Smoke wafting from cooking fires at the guest farm. The usual coffee at karoopoort allows opportunity to enjoy the karoo sounds of quiet.Karoopoort koffie: Sounds of silenceKaroopoort koffie: Sounds of silence Road surface like tarmac with very little dust allow for travelling at speed while admiring the views. 35 Km north the turnoff to the Koue Bokke veld via Katbakkies pass Turnoff to KatbakkiesTurnoff to Katbakkies From the top of Katbakkies you can see history! In the BeginningIn the Beginning The EntranceThe Entrance View from up top 2View from up top 2 View from up top 1View from up top 1 Conquiring the Koue BokkeveldConquiring the Koue BokkeveldIn the Beginning 2In the Beginning 2 The sun won at 11 0'clock, and in the valleys there were no wind. The road surface remained solid with a little bit of dust. The mountains as always fill me with wonder. The Cedar mountains with all the fynbos, with wrinkled rocks and many streams is the perfect place to restore your soul. Orientate yourselfOrientate yourself You can save fuelYou can save fuel EatsomemorEatsomemorSkurwe klippeSkurwe klippe Vista'sVista's Eventually all good things come to an end. Inflate the tires, gravel roads are finished for today, there seems to be a bit of cloud in the Breede River Valley. InflatingInflating Stormy weather aheadStormy weather ahead Incredible the ability of these bikes. Incredible what a fling with nature, fresh air, a bit of adventure and the feeling of freedom can do to your soul.

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AJ
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Dankie Daantjie my fiets sal moet reg kom dan sou daar 3 fietse gewees het. Het al daar gery maar sal dit weer en weer ry.
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Lekker storie en kikkies ou maat, dankie. Ignore opinions, heed facts. Feet on the pegs, always.

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Baie nice, thanks. Kobus --------- Dream like you will live forever, live like you're going to die tomorrow
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Daai foto's wek begeertes!!! Creating significant experiences

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