Post by squareplum on Aug 10, 2017 19:36:43 GMT 2
On Sunday 04 Aug 17, I went on a solo road trip on my NC. It was such a lovely ride and I enjoyed it so much that I want to share it with you.
I left my home near Fish Hoek at 07:45 heading over Ou Kaapse Weg. At the top of the pass I just missed the sunrise, but it was a lovely morning with a stunning view from the top.
From Ou Kaapse Weg I headed towards Melkboss and the R27 West Coast road. It was a stunning morning with a slight chill in the air, but it was warming up. I was happily cruising along the R27 at about 110km/h when I saw two people standing next to the road holding up placards reading COFFEE. The next moment I saw some bikers standing next to a Gazebo. I gooied anchors and pulled in next to them. It was members from the Unashamed motorcycle ministry offering coffee to bikers. After a chat and a coffee I was on my way again. Thanks Hannes, Hennie, Lizil and Bennie for the nice chat and coffee, I know we will meet again.
Next stop was the Weskus Padstal for more coffee and something to eat.
Then it was on the R315 towards Darling and then Malmesbury. The road was quiet and the field was beautiful green. It was really pleasant just cruising along. At Wellington the NC said if he don’t get a drink now he is not going any further. So after a pit stop to satisfy the NCs thirst it was on to Bains Kloof Pass.
I took it slowly up the pass, enjoying the ride, stopping at the top to admire the view and to take some pics. Bains Kloof proper is a lovely pass to ride with spectacular rock formations and views.
After Bains Kloof I took the Slang Hoek road to Die Eike Restaurant for some refreshments.
After some nice chatting with the owner of Die Eike and refreshed, I headed home via the Du Toit kloof tunnel, stopping along the way for some pics.
It was really an enjoyable day, me and the NC bonding and I know there will be many more.
I now have the NC for 3 months and I'm not for one second sorry I bought it.
Total distance for the day 417km at an average of 29km/l
Top of Ou kaapse Weg
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