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best of the west - Sept 2014

29/9/2014

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Our most adventurous tour to date, in terms of gravel / off-road riding and interesting accommodation spots.

Wow, it really was the BEST of the WESTern Cape, and a little bit of the Eastern Cape.  Fantastic gravel passes, breathtaking landscapes and just good fun riding with like minded people. 

Thanks to unexpected downpours we had a real adventure in the Baviaanskloof.  But almost more
striking to this tour was all the crazy, random fires which followed us wherever we went.  At one stage we got a bit concerned that we have a pyromaniac in the group. 

All and all, a fantastic tour, fantastic riding with a fun bunch of guys.. and girls.  Anyway, enjoy our pictures and captions of the tour:

For more info about the tour and itinerary, please visit the BEST of the WEST

Tankwa Padstal
Ute with our trusty Ford Ranger at the Tankwa Padstal, the afternoon before it burned down.
Katbakkies Pass
The view from Katbakkies Pass, Koue Bokkeveld
Tankwa Karoo
Hello Tankwa Karoo - Coming down from Katbakkies Pass
AfrikaBurn, Tankwa Karoo
Sundowners at the AfrikaBurn site, Tankwa Town, Stonehenge, Tankwa Karoo
Tankwa Karoo
A happy Sharon
AfrikaBurn Tankwa Karoo
Sundowners at the AfrikaBurn site, Tankwa Town, Stonehenge, Tankwa Karoo
Sunset Tankwa Karoo
Sundowners at the AfrikaBurn site, Tankwa Town, Stonehenge, Tankwa Karoo
Stonehenge, Tankwa Karoo
Good morning from Stonehenge, Tankwa Karoo. This picture makes my heart beat a little faster.. just a great feeling seeing the bikes parked in front of our tents. This morning the amblution burned down.. fire number 2, day number 2..
Tankwa National Park
The gang in Tankwa National Park. Fantastic sandy little roads running through the park.
Gannaga Pass
Going up the breathtaking Gannaga Pass.
Gannaga Pass
The view from the top of Gannaga Pass
Gannaga Lodge
Taking a breather at Gannaga Lodge
Ouberg Pass
Going down Ouberg Pass, extremely steep at places
Ouberg Pass
Going down Ouberg Pass, extremely steep at places
Ouberg Pass
Going down Ouberg Pass, extremely steep at places
Seweweekspoort
At Seweweekspoort, making our way towards Prince Albert
Calitzdorp
Lunch break at Calitzdorp
Groenfontein
Riders of the storm. Africa is not for sissies! On the Groenfontein road making our way towards Swartberg Pass. Thanks for the pic Leigh
Groenrivier
On the Groenrivier road towards Swartberg Pass
Swartberg Pass
At the top of Swartberg Pass. We just made it over the top, as a fire closed in on us, blocking the pass.
Swartberg Pass
Swartberg Pass with the road leading to 'Die Hel' in the back
Swartberg Pass
The gang at Swartberg Pass viewpoint
Swartberg Pass
Francois going down Swartberg Pass
Swartberg Pass
Going down the breathtaking Swartberg Pass
Prince Albert
Sundowners at Prince Albert
Weltevrede
Our accommodation at Weltevrede Figfarm, Prince Albert
Prince Albert
Riding through a beautiful valley near Prince Albert
Baviaanskloof
Taking a breather in Baviaanskloof
Baviaanskloof
Taking a breather in Baviaanskloof
Sandvlakte
Cheerful atmosphere at Sandvlakte, with another fire burning down a nearby mountain.. this time caused by lightning!
Baviaanskloof watercrossing
Our first water crossing of many, in the wet wet wet Baviaanskloof
Baviaanskloof Water Crossing
And another
Baviaanskloof Water Crossing
and another
Baviaanskloof Water Crossing
and another
Baviaanskloof Water Crossing
Pass after pass, with all the water crossings.. it makes Baviaanskloof a very interesting and beautiful ride
Baviaanskloof Water Crossing
and another. Francois found himself on the deep end of the crossing.
Backup Vehicle Baviaanskloof Water Crossing
Ute trying to keep up with the backup vehicle.. nothing gets in her way!
Grasnek Pass, Baviaanskloof
At the top of Grasnek Pass, Baviaanskloof
Grasnek Pass, Baviaanskloof
At the top of Grasnek Pass, Baviaanskloof
Grasnek Pass, Baviaanskloof
Going down Grasnek Pass
Grasnek Pass, Baviaanskloof
Going down Grasnek Pass, Baviaanskloof
Smitskraal Water Crossing, Baviaanskloof
And finally, the monster for the day, the flooded Smitskraal Water Crossing
St Francis Bay
Such a contrast, a calm and peaceful morning at St Francis Bay, after a very adventurous day in Baviaanskloof
Ford Ranger, Langkloof
Lunch stop in the Langkloof. Our trusty Ford Ranger has done very well keeping up with us.
Langkloof
Ladies of leisure
Prince Alfred's Pass, Knysna
On the Prince Alfred's Pass between Uniondale and Knysna
Prince Alfred's Pass
The beautiful Prince Alfred's Pass between Uniondale and Knysna
Wilderness
Look at that, everyone all dressed up, clean and shiny!
Herbertsdale
After a very wet and slippery morning, we made it to dry ground on the Herbertsdale road
Dirty Motorcycle
Dirty Biaatch
Malgas Ferry Crossing, Breede River
Crossing the Breede River by ferry at Malgas. This is one water crossing we won't attempt
Malgas Ferry, Breede River
Crossing the Breede River by ferry at Malgas
Malgas Breakfasat
Our last breakfast together at Malgas
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