Hennie Vorster
Hennie Vorster
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2024 01 04 Gecko Rock, Sanbona, Rooiberg Pass, Witteberge
Riding through the Karoo never disappoints!
Spending a few nights at Gecko Rock Reserve is a time to shut down and recharge.
But take some time to explore the glorious mountains and the magical plato's of the surrounding Karoo.
Starting from Gecko Reserve we made our way through the Sanbona Wild life reserve (escorted as it is a Big 5 Reserve). We saw some game ( Koedoes and Eland) and some traces of Elephants that passed about an hour before us.
Taking the back roads along the river towards van Wyks Dorp was filled with green.
Rooiberg Pass delivered breathtaking views and some parts with loose rocks was keeping us alert. Overall the pass was in good condition and easy going.
Calitzdorp has its own charm with the vineyards popping up between the small town buildings.
Off to Seweweeks poort where the mountains swallows you after every turn. Spectacular rock formations and plenty of beautiful nature and places to stop.
We were running late so we had to skip Boschluiskloof pass and Gamka poort dam, but will return soon as it is a must see!
Making our way towards Witteberg road had some nice twisties and sweeping turns through Koueveld pass, Witnekke Pass and Rooinek Pass.
As we entered the Witteberg, the first climb up the Varsbokkloof Pass is just a taste of the beautiful road ahead to showcase the true Karoo tranquility! And it didn't disappoint!
50Km of magnificent Karoo Splendour!
Overall road condition was good, just check the dry river Driffield, some can catch you out if you don't pay attention.
Leaving the dirt behind, we joined the N1 just before Touwsrivier for a fill up and to start heading bake to Cape Town and Gecko Rock.
The reserves road to reach our cottage is also filled with exciting turns and a couple of wash outs, but was just the right way to end a day of riding some of the great roads the Karoo has to offer.
0:00 Karoo roads
0:12 Gecko Rock Reserve
1:35 Sanbona Reserve
3:12 Road to Van Wyks Dorp
4:57 Rooiberg Pass
7:08 Lunch Calitzdorp
7:27 Seweweekspoort
8:47 Varsbokkloof Pass
9:07 Witteberge
10:45 Ambushed by Horses
11:55 N1 to Touwsrivier
12:55 Gecko Rock Reserve
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  • @jamvniekerk
    @jamvniekerk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. Enjoyed traveling with you guys through this video.

    • @BCD7seg1
      @BCD7seg1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Next time join the ride!

  • @TheSilmarallion
    @TheSilmarallion 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lekker, Hennie, ek het vraag ek gaan die R327 aandurf maar my offroad skills is nou nie van die beste nie. Ek gaan van Ladysmith se kant af tot Hartenbos. Ry op BMW 1200 GS met 80/20 tires. Bepaln om maar rustig te vat. Enige raad sal baie waardeer word.

    • @BCD7seg1
      @BCD7seg1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ek was meer as n jaar terug laas op die R327 so kan nie kommentaar gee oor sy huidige kondisie nie, maar dit behoort nie te sleg te wees nie. Vat dit net rustig veral deur die berg gedeelte rondom Herbertsdale. Dit is baie mooi daar, geniet dit en mooi ry!

    • @TheSilmarallion
      @TheSilmarallion 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BCD7seg1 Dankie sal so maak.

  • @jacobruwer1149
    @jacobruwer1149 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lekker kuier gewees, dankie Hennie

  • @MotoMountsZA
    @MotoMountsZA ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome riding, we did a lot of the routes with your parents over 20 years ago. Ilonka and I are heading down that way in May.

    • @BCD7seg1
      @BCD7seg1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mark, I am sure many of the routes is still the same as 20 years ago, but still as beautiful as the first time. We are planning Namibia end of May. Have a great trip, be safe and share some pics or video?

  • @tharinarautenbach6767
    @tharinarautenbach6767 ปีที่แล้ว

    Julle is bevoorreg om so mooi skoon natuur te kan indrink. Geniet dit.

  • @ianboyd8685
    @ianboyd8685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, & beautiful area to ride in. I have done Baviaans once before, & it didn't end well, so I need to do it again. Thanks for a very well edited video. It has inspired me to do it again.

    • @BCD7seg1
      @BCD7seg1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ian, hope this time you will only have many great memories !!!

  • @bellalpha
    @bellalpha 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video man

    • @BCD7seg1
      @BCD7seg1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks.

  • @Eireocean
    @Eireocean 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heya. Great video. Been once and it was awesome. May I ask what camera was used for the stills ? Oh yes ... that hole :)

    • @BCD7seg1
      @BCD7seg1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Shaun, Glad you enjoyed it. The camera for the stills was just my Iphone 10. Yes... That hole ..... hahaaa

    • @Eireocean
      @Eireocean 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BCD7seg1 Thanks

  • @shaungraham1756
    @shaungraham1756 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Hennie. Ek het ook n AC GSA 30th wat ek onlangs gekoop het om in die Adventure riding ding in te kom...ek kom maar van n superbike en track ry agtergrond, so die offroad ry is nuut vir my. My vraag is, wat is jou settings aangaande ABS en ASC vir grondpad ry? Oja, like jou channel, hou so aan.

    • @BCD7seg1
      @BCD7seg1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Shaun, baie geluk met jou nuwe fiets. Ek glo jy gaan hom baie geniet! Die AC model se ASC is nie so ver ontwikkel as die nuwer LC modelle nie. Hy pas homself nie 500 keer elke sekonde aan by wat jou omstandighede in die presiese oomblik is nie. Hy werk ook deur die ignition af te sluit sodra jy traksie verloor waar die LC met :Fly by Wire throttle sal die throttle self aanpas om traksie te herwin. So op die AC is dit maar n pre set vlak waar hy die ignition af sit. Daar is n tweede S mode wat jou meer verlies in traksie sal toelaat as op die standaard setting maar ek verkies om dit eerder self te beheer. Die rede is soos volg: Sodra jy oor los klippe of sand beweeg gaan jou wiel bietjie traksie verloor en bietjie spin, in daai oomblik sny hy jou krag en dit is juis wanneer jy meer krag nodig het. Sonder krag toe voer gaan jy momentum verloor, om val of tot stilstaand kom. Dit is n probleem as jy teen n opdraande ry want dan verloor jy al jou momentum en om weer weg te trek teen n opdraand is baie moeilik waar daar geen traksie is nie. Momentum is jou vriend!! So sit eerder die ASC heeltemal af op die AC model. Soortgelyk met die ABS. As jy teen n afrdraend ry op los klippe en jou wiel verloor traksie wat dan die ABS inskop gaan jy geen brieke he nie want jy gaan aanhou traksie verloor en die ABS gaan aanhou om brieke te sny. Jy gaan dus nie kan stop nie. Met die GS adv is dit moeilik want hy is swaar en jy bou baie vinnig baie momentum op n afdraende. Jy gebruik ook jou briekke wat sleep om jou te stuur. As jy in my video :Tiffendel Day 6" kyk by die 4:00 tot :4:18 sal jy sien ek sluit die agter briek en counter steer om die fiets links te draai in die rigting wat ek wil gaan. Die afdraend helling is bietjie meer as wat dit op video vertoon en ek het minder risiko deur met agter wiel te laat uit gly as wat ek het om met voor briek aan te probeer le na links om om die draai te gaan. Jou voorwiel gaan eerder uit gly en dan val jy. Sluit agter briek wat ook jou spoed verminder, hou fiets meer regop, counter steer en die fiets glip mooi in die rigting waar ek wil gaan. Hoop die raad help, indien jy nie veel ervaring op die grond het nie, bele dalk in n kursus soos by Country Trax. Daai manne leer mens baie interresante dinge en baie veilige maniere om die fiets te geniet. Ek het ook al die jare superbikes gery so dit is nogal n aanpassing. Bv. om n draai le jy nie in die draai in soos op teer nie maar jou lyf le buite toe om meer traksie te gee. Groete

    • @shaungraham1756
      @shaungraham1756 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BCD7seg1 Dankie vir die terugvoering en inligting ek waardeer; dit help baie. Ek gaan definitief n kursus doen. Mooi ry, ons praat weer.

  • @tharinarautenbach6767
    @tharinarautenbach6767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi dit is 'n groot voorreg wat julle het om so in die mooi natuur te kan wees. Jul lyk na 'n mooi groep. Geniet dit wat God geskep het en geen mens kan namaak nie. ❤️

  • @martin72345
    @martin72345 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. One of the best videos of Ouberg Pass I've seen, I enjoyed the perspective from which you took your footage on and off the bike. What was your route?

    • @BCD7seg1
      @BCD7seg1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Martin, Glad you enjoyed the video. We took the R46 From Ceres onto the R356 towards Sutherland. Then joined the R354 passing through Sutherland. After about 30km`s take a left road at a V split not continuing on the R354 When you get to a T junction turn right and then you will find Ouberg Pass At the next T Junction go right and soon after that Keep to the right towards Tankwa Karoo National park Continue straight untill you meet the R355, take a left and have lunch at Tankwa Padstal! Take the first right towards Katbakkies Pass and enjoy the trip home from Dorp op die Berg. There is loads of roads you can take, so fill up the tank and follow your instinct, its a mini adventure!

    • @martin72345
      @martin72345 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BCD7seg1 Awesome thank you very much. I'm sitting across country dreaming of the day I can get home and start touring, always looking for interesting routes to take as I haven't been to Tankwa yet. Soon though

  • @Tim9974
    @Tim9974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Looks like a really nice ride with a lekker turnout. Great job on the video too.

  • @stehanolivier922
    @stehanolivier922 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lekker Hennie. Baie Dankie

  • @jaredbecker3152
    @jaredbecker3152 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Hennie for catching those beautiful wheelies! :D

  • @tharinarautenbach6767
    @tharinarautenbach6767 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sjoe die natuur is pragtig. Lekker om jonk te wees en dit op so 'n manier te kan geniet. Tegnologie is fantasties. Lief julle❤️

  • @insightafrika7610
    @insightafrika7610 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lekker one Hennie.

  • @estievorster2065
    @estievorster2065 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sjoe wat 'n ervaring