Let the wheels roll . . .

And then there is the scar on the pot... There is but one guy very sensitive to this issue.

I will upload a picture tomorrow.

Anybody knows what this is about?

tj wrote:And then there is the scar on the pot... There is but one guy very sensitive to this issue.

I will upload a picture tomorrow.

Anybody knows what this is about?

I think I do Does it have anything to do with a lock? Load the picture and I will know

aha - this rings a bell!!

The colour will tell all.

Andre has uploaded 89 pictures to a Flickr account that is in my name. The URL for it is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leroyelsabeoli4

The pictures have been left open for all to see. All that attended the ride can also upload their pictures here. Please ensure that no limitations are placed when downloading it.

Please identify the gallery as Andre did. The pictures taken by the Back-Up driver (Semi-professional photograper) will also be uploaded here for all to see and copy. As Flickr is specifically designed as a web based photo sharing medium, ons can download more picture than one can do on the forum.

LeRoy, please note that your link has a "full stop" at the back causing a problem when trying to connect. For those who want to look at the pictures, please just remove the full stop and then you will be able to get in

I have a question about one of the photos......

who's the owner of this..........BIG camera



and........

please sit down Mr DaveS

The rider is sensitive to tell us 'What went wong'!

Do anybody have inside information? This DID happen on the trip!

MadnohB wrote:I have a question about one of the photos......

who's the owner of this..........BIG camera



and........

please sit down Mr DaveS

I believe it is the property of Oom Groot Hendrik, the always present and willing backup driver. And the official picture taker. I think his film can never get finished as he was always just clicking away!

I heard of some other member who also still use an 'old fashioned' film camera.

sssshhh.....I forgot to include you in the "sit down" instruction

pretty neat equipment there.......and that is putting it mildly .......and yes the film of those "jobbies" lasts very long

tj wrote:

The rider is sensitive to tell us 'What went wong'!

Do anybody have inside information? This DID happen on the trip!

what went wrong????

to me it looks like nothing went WRONG.......just some spirited cornering

MadnohB wrote:I have a question about one of the photos......

who's the owner of this..........BIG camera
and........

please sit down Mr DaveS

Not bloody likely!! Can't miss out on an opportunity like this.

Are you going to offer him the use of your darkroom??

MadnohB wrote:sssshhh.....I forgot to include you in the "sit down" instruction

Jammer baas. Salliewerie baas

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tj wrote:



to me it looks like nothing went WRONG.......just some spirited cornering

On a GS? Not likely, or it could've been his last attempt to such an endeavour. Next time??

Ouch! That is painful to see scrapping damage on the metal.

Rejuvenated DaveS wrote:

Andre wrote:

Perske wrote:I sense that there was some pictures removed....what happens on a trip stays on a trip....huuuu????

A real cracker hey Good to see you back on the forum after some absence

I think he is only back to look at the trip pictures!!

I'm back...Thinking of a namechange though..."Goneback" or "Restarted"...what do you think?

I think the damage you see was the result of hooligan cornering on the ride back from Katse Dam to the border. Saw the scrape markings on the tar/corners, and yes it is on a GS - new member - if i have my facts correct.

Perske wrote:I'm back...Thinking of a namechange though..."Goneback" or "Restarted"...what do you think?

I think "Cracker" is a good one. Or maybe "Brownie" (it goes with the colour of your avatar), you take your pick

Andre wrote:

Perske wrote:I'm back...Thinking of a namechange though..."Goneback" or "Restarted"...what do you think?

I think "Cracker" is a good one. Or maybe "Brownie" (it goes with the colour of your avatar), you take your pick

Think he will be 'behind' you on that one!!

Rejuvenated DaveS wrote:

Andre wrote:

Perske wrote:I'm back...Thinking of a namechange though..."Goneback" or "Restarted"...what do you think?

I think "Cracker" is a good one. Or maybe "Brownie" (it goes with the colour of your avatar), you take your pick

Think he will be 'behind' you on that one!!

Soos Jannie altyd vir die juffrou se: " Julle holle"

Perske - soos jy daar se boet. Gelukig was die fokus hoog - so niemand sal werklik weet nie.

Wat weet??

Whether it should be "Brownie" or "Cracker" - the aim was to high to confirm either of the 2 - but seeing as this an open forum, frequented by all it is best that the aim was where it was.

Looking at the condition of the tappet covers I would venture to say that said rider embarked on highly irresponsible riding on the Katse route. Having done the route previously the margin for error is about zero. The mountain and the ditch on one side and the cliff on the other side. Having an accident on that road not only places one's own life at risk but would make the trip for the rest of the group very unpleasant. When Theo Schoeman had the fatal accident on the "22" 10km outside Sabie it took 20-30 mins for his wife and friends to find where he had left the road.
We all enjoy fast twisties but that class of riding when you are part of a group is not even vaguely clever but plain stupid - irrespective of your riding experience.

I somehow don't think it happened with the group - not sure myself as I was not with the group in Lesotho, but have heard it may have been a solo ride.

This incident did not take place during the group ride but in fact as a solo as DaveS mentioned

Personally I feel any member of a group that would like to take a solo during the course of the organised ride/time should inform the group leader of such an intention and also the intended route to be taken. Then the backup can be available in case of a distress or non-return at a reasonable time.

In fact, there is enough time to do solos outside club rides. Why put the group "on call" when it was not a planned group venture?