A Slip & Slide Start - Transkei Trip Report

Although i prefer the confort of the LT and the tar - previous threads and posts refer - i must admit i always look out for the GS trips pics as you get to places and do routes we will not be able to do - seemed it was an excellent ride. Hope all enjoyed it.

Day 7th ….

After 2 days in Mouth Bay, we leaved early in the morning heading the Mountains.
With the Sunrise, become the fog…


For the ones who were in “Die hell” the Colin’s French tyres starting leaking again…

But just once…rs

Passing through the beautiful Maclear, we started climbing in Rhodes Direction…




Everybody together waiting to the magnificent “NaudesNec”…










Our place in Rhodes “Rubicon”


The cold weather does not stop our meetings …


Coming Up…
Going Up to TIFFINDELL….

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


That sand looks helluva lekker !!!!!!

I HAVE to do Naude's Nek soon, I just HAVE to !!!!

Nice guys, keep the pics comming............

Day 8th …
We decided to climb to Tiffindell…We knew it was closed, but…just climb….rs
Warming Up


Amazing route!!!!




Enjoying Willem ???


Clibing means….CLIMB!!!!




We are there !!!




Why we have to use the same route…let’s go down using a different one…




Are you ready to go down ???

After Sani….easy!

Go down means DOWN!





At the bottom…








To be cont…..

Thanks Bruno!
You're doing a great job with your picture report!

Mr Bonotto enjoying Naude's Neck

More misty pics...

We left Kei Mouth very early, in anticipation of Naude's Neck - I read somewhere it's the highest pass in South Africa.

This picture was taken by Willem after a lovely stretch of easy gravel, just as we joined the tar road to Butterworth.


The mist disappeared for a few kilometers, but set in again - in such a way that some of the alpha males missed the turn-off . . .


And then some pictures with the heads in the maps... what route will bring the best fun??

Brunch at the Waffle Hut, where the Kwa-Zulu Weavers factory is situated.


During dinner at The Haven

Looks as if it was another perfect adventure for the GS group of motorcyclists, looking for independence whilst still benefiting from the support and friendship of a small group of riders. Meandering and muddling your way through the vast natural landscapes our country has to offer.

It sure brings out the effect that every trip brings new adventures and new companionships

Great pic’s

Cont…

A very nice coffee in a very beautiful place…



Good surprise was the scenic “Lundean’s Neck”…














After going down…following the river…

Andre


Willem


Marius, Deon and THE support team

Everyone is happy ???????

Dani



Crossing the river….Free State !!!



Our place in Weppener…’Lord Fraser’s”




There everybody wants to talk….just RUGBY !!!!

Since I do not Know anything about RUGBY….
Finishing the first Bottle of CAPTAIN !!!! (Pieter, we missed you …rs!)


Day 9 …the boring day…
After a coffee in Clarens a quick visit to THE BIG PIPE…


…and a fast off road at the Vaal Dam…



From my side….that’s it !!!!
I hope you have enjoyed our exciting Trip !!!!
See you…

die roofkykers is hier in die agtergrond en hulle geniet elke prentjie wat die storie oorvertel . Hierdie klub gaan nie oor GS of padgroepe nie……..elkeen deel in almal se ryplesier

Dankie dat julle dit met ons deel.

and for Bruno’s sake, a (direct) translation …………

the rob lookers is here in the behind ground and they enjoy every picture what the story over tell . This club goes not over GS or road groups not…………each one part in all mad’s riding pleasure.

Thank you that yours this with us part.

Stunning guys! You must market this trip better next time - I thought you were going on a rustige trip to the sea with the bikes, didn't realise it would include Tiffendel and Lundean's Nek, etc! Now I feel robbed...

Great pics!

dakardrix wrote:Stunning guys! You must market this trip better next time - I thought you were going on a rustige trip to the sea with the bikes, didn't realise it would include Tiffendel and Lundean's Nek, etc! Now I feel robbed...

Great pics!

Maybe you should have read the upcoming trips thread for the Transkei trip and looked at the Mapsource route that was on the webpage!!

Wow! I'm thiiiiiiiis close to get on my bike and ride down to join you!! But I'll rather wait for the Shark man's shoulder to get better, then we can go together. Keep posting!

Oh these pictures just makes my mouth water.

Rejuvenated DaveS wrote:

dakardrix wrote:Stunning guys! You must market this trip better next time - I thought you were going on a rustige trip to the sea with the bikes, didn't realise it would include Tiffendel and Lundean's Nek, etc! Now I feel robbed...

Great pics!

Maybe you should have read the upcoming trips thread for the Transkei trip and looked at the Mapsource route that was on the webpage!!

I did! Just didn't zoom in...

Marnus wrote:Wow! I'm thiiiiiiiis close to get on my bike and ride down to join you!! But I'll rather wait for the Shark man's shoulder to get better, then we can go together. Keep posting!

NOW YOU ARE TALKING !!!!!


I tell you, this bilkelessness SUCKS man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dani, you are correct, Naude's Nek is the highest pass in South Africa, but Tlaeng Pass in Lesotho (S28 48.551 E28 43.714) is the higest in Southern Africa. I have read many reports on Lundean's Neck and many say that it is the most beautiful pass in the whole country.

Kawasefi did both those passes in the pouring rain last year. It is SERIOUSLY on my to do list.

Thanks Bruno for a great report and some awesome pictures......

Awesome photos and a great trip report.

Thanks Jammie for the translation !!!!

It takes me a lot of time to use the dictionary AFRICANS / ENGLISH !!!!

Looks like you guys had a great adventure!!! Would have loved to be part of it

Jamie - i reckon your English teacher gave up with you on the first day. Very interesting verbatim translation.

Jamie,

Love the translation !
My favourite from army days was "Kan jy nou meer".
My translation was always "Can you now more "

Great report back and pics.You guys make me SO jealous !!

Absolutely brilliant pics of our beautiful country!!

Does not matter what bike you ride, the trip is worth it! Our country is stunning, all over the place!

Jamie, there is a job for you at the British Embassy, your translation is hilarious. Thanks for the chuckle.
My favourite translation is: oomblik or uncle tin.

Deon - less than a month to go???????????????

To bring this thread back on track…

A picture summary of the places we stayed:

Day 1 – Sani Lodge


Day 2 and 3 – White Clay Resort in Coffee Bay




Day 4 – The Haven


Day 5 and 6 – The Thatches in Kei Mouth


Day 7 – Rubicon in Rhodes


Day 8 – Lord Fraser in Wepener


Each has its own beauty.. Even the caravan accommodation had the most beautiful view over the ocean… and was it a challenge to get to and from the resort??
But that's another story..