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a different kind of adventure around every corner!

Gooi mielies bru! It's such a lekker route!

Thanks! I hope you get to ride it soon!

thaaaanks bru! Lugging that 250kg up the pass was a challenge in itself, but I'm very happy with how the big bike performed.

Choose an adventure bike within your style of riding and then go get on some gravel!

Thanks man! Yep, follow those rules and you should be fine!

bru, what a day. We all agree that if anyone wants to get into adventure riding, this is the place to go and see if you enjoy it. It's a slower pace & more technical.

Ouberg is still on the bucket list!

Hey Theo! I used Enduro Pro but you could probably get away with Enduro. There's plenty traction. Very rocky. Enjoy the cold beer at the top!

Thanks! It's definitely worth it! I was there in the beginning of November. I had an average of about 25 degrees during the week I was there. It's difficult to say when the best time is because a week before, it was snowing in October. I would suggest Spring time. Not too cold on the pass. A tip that I will suggest is be flexible with your routes. I changed my plans and delayed Sani because the day I planned to do it was pouring with rain. There's SO SO SO many roads in the area that you can explore. Check out my KZN playlist and you will see the variety of terrain that I got to explore.

thanks for the kind words! Sani is incredible! Be sure to do some gravel roads before Sani so you can get used to how the bike moves beneath you off road.

it sure is!

Bruuuuu my heart rate was through the roof

Pretty much! Even though it's straight, the terrain changes quite often from soft sand, hard pack gravel, some weird dusty shit and so on, so it definitely keeps you active

@@xplrsouthafrica looks like a proper jol

@@CasualRiders We left early in the morning and headed towards Eendekuil, then onto Elands Bay. Rode all the way down the tracks to Velddrif for lunch and then onto Paternoster to spend the night. Did a cold plunge mornig swim and then back onto gravel towards Darling, grabbed a beer and followed the railway back to Durbanville.

It sure is a lot of work!

It is properly beautiful! I lived in Durbanville my whole life and I still go there weekly. I moved closer to my work offices and I'm currently close to Table Bay Mall.

Howsit! Thanks for the confidence inspiring words! I did descend maybe 15 minutes after that beer, but I didn't record it. It was a very different experience. Those steep sections were quote nerve wracking and I had to feather the brakes to make sure the rear didn't lock up.

@@xplrsouthafrica Well well well... well done. If you do not reside too far from Sani then do frequent 'up&downs'. It is a perfect practice gravel pass to skill you for any other RSA gravel mountain pass. I am planning a 5x repitition of 'up&downs' during February. Hoping you can join me.

Thanks! I'm based in Cape Town. I was in the area for work, so I flew up a few days early to conquer this "once in a lifetime" opportunity.

Hey there! Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! I'm so happy you're feeling motivated to take on some more technical riding. Aint nothing to it, but to do it!

@@xplrsouthafrica the tittle immediately caught my attention. Although lacking the necessary skill and experience, I'm going to be tackling the Bartang Valley, in the Pamirs, in June (Google it). It may manageable for most but, there is a section which is steep and rocky with numerous switchbacks. That section rises from 3000m to 4100m. Pro's may insist on correct lane picking but, as showcased in your video there is a lot more to it for an ordinary rider. Lane picking may be forced on an average rider by multitude of conditions. Uneven terrain, stubborn rocks, loss of momentum and why not, fear. The definite possibility of fear overcoming an inexperienced rider. The reality of fear is what your video showcases so well, and what you've successfully demonstrated is, "Don't let fear overcome you". I loved that!!! That is a skill which I will definitely use and will have on the top of my mind when I set off on my trip! Thanks man!

ok WOW! I had a look at Bartang Valley - incredible! I'm very jealous! Thanks for the compliments! You can't let fear dictate your adventure, otherwise it's not an adventure. Tag/Send us some of your photos when you go in June!

@@xplrsouthafrica sure thing. If I ever manage to learn how to edit on the insta360 app, I might even post a video or two. Will keep in touch.

Thanks!

Can't wait to see the locations for this years challenge!

I was in the area for work, so I had some time constraints BUT WOW Lesotho looks incredible! I need to go back!

The day I did Sani Pass was perfect! I'm busy editing that video.

It was amazing! Such different scenery compared to the Cape! Absolutely! Getting comfortable on dirt opens up a whole new world of riding you didn't know existed!

Hey Graeme! This is filmed with a GoPro 9 in vertical for a couple of reasons: - mobile viewership far exceeds desktop. - easier viewing on your phone through Facebook & Instagram etc. - I can create a ton of additional pieces of content for reels/shorts by filming in this orientation. - TH-cam isn't my biggest audience and I get a lot more viewership on Facebook/Instagram which prioritizes vertical content. thanks for watching! Episode 2 is coming soon!

No problemo, here you go: maps.app.goo.gl/DjMs9UywWRo1bzBe7

Many thanks for sharing the route….. crazy that I live in the area and have never done this area. Many thanks, appreciated.

Thanks! 3 more videos from this ride to come!

Yessir, I'm busy moving all the bike content to this channel.

@@xplrsouthafrica absolutely awesome 🤘🤘🤘

slippery clay gravel is not forgiving!

@@xplrsouthafrica I love the dialogue... "are you sore bru?" "Maybe"

Might head back here soon and use a POV angle!

@@xplrsouthafrica hmu before you do, maybe I'm available to join😉