@mondliafrikakahadebehadebe1006 Hello Afrika...it was a pleasure to meet you and we need more men like you in this world. You have set a big goal and now get out there and do it. Much love....Richard :)))))
It's great to be subscribed to your channel. The Bikepacking and touring friternity is surely growing steadily here in SA. Thanks for sharing your experiences. This was a lovely video to watch. 🎉💯 😎
@Bikepacking_sa..... thanks Tony and great to meet you online. What is the best platform for all us guys to connect here in SA? Still early days, but yes, we are growing in number and SA has much to offer.
@JC-kh1ut yes, during 5 months I saw 3 bikepackers doing a 4 day ride and 1 bikepacker doing a 5 week ride, so it's not common in SA to see other riders, as it is overseas.
@PeetBoshoff can be from 25km to 155 kms, depending on many conditions. It's not about the distance, but about the experience. Very rough is 8km/hr and easy is 25km/hr. When you choose back roads It's most probably going to be slow. You can stop and speak to people for an hour or more, and spend the rest of the day with them on their farms...so there is less distance covered. It's not a race, but a journey of discovery :))))
@Dremansworld So far I have mainly kept to small towns and farming areas. The problem is in the large urban areas/cities and best to avoid them, or be extra wise, careful and alert. The N Cape is very safe and the people there are different to the other provinces in SA. Maybe stay away from parts of the E Cape and go thro the lower Karoo. I normally cycle back...gravel roads where possible.
@mbrylewski ..... It's better to spray the ground for weeds before planting the crop, than spraying the crop itself. The only vegetable or food you will ever get without some form of spraying, will be the food from your own backyard, so that's a great incentive to grow your own food. Most cosmetics you buy these days have sulphite etc in them, therefore also better to make your own cosmetics. Most town water is full of chemicals, so even better to drill your own borehole, that's if it's far enough from the septic tank :)))
@ronels1216 there is not one method for bike security while shopping. Every time is different. I do not leave anything loose that can be snatched off the bike. Some shops I leave the bike inside next to the security guard. Sometimes I leave the bike with someone maybe in an office or other place I can trust and walk a short distance to the shop. Sometimes I chain it to something near the door....I put on a vibration alarm and if anyone touches the bike the alarm will go off....of course the crooks see me do that and are afraid to touch the bike. Every shop has a security guard these days and they are there to help you. Most small towns in the NCape and Karoo, everyone leaves there bikes outside the door and they don't get stolen, but I still put on my vibration alarm and chain it. Just be wise!!!!
with regards to those idiots who show no regard for anyone by playing their music so loud and throwing rubbish all over the place, this is the norm with our brothers and sister who are now running this country into the ground unfortunately.
Keep going keep pushing, stay safe
I used to be a tour guide in the eastern freestate, you are spot on about the government and our recreational area. Putting weddings first.
It takes so much motivation to bikepack like this. Good work! Keep it up.
@advrides enjoying what you do makes it easy and the challenges make it interesting...
Thanks Richard, it was lovely to see a wonderful person like you, I'm joining you next year on the road tour, I'm also join the gym 😂😂😂😂
@mondliafrikakahadebehadebe1006 Hello Afrika...it was a pleasure to meet you and we need more men like you in this world. You have set a big goal and now get out there and do it. Much love....Richard :)))))
Just be vigilant and safe💃🏻🇿🇦🙏
It's great to be subscribed to your channel. The Bikepacking and touring friternity is surely growing steadily here in SA. Thanks for sharing your experiences. This was a lovely video to watch. 🎉💯 😎
@Bikepacking_sa..... thanks Tony and great to meet you online. What is the best platform for all us guys to connect here in SA? Still early days, but yes, we are growing in number and SA has much to offer.
Welcome back home Richard.
@lisarobberts1090 thank you Lisa :)))
Great slow ride taking in the view, give us a detail video on your bike set up for us to make sure if we want to ride we know what to pack
@@DanieOosthuizen-l1x Hello Danie. I plan to do a gear video of what I pack. Thanks for watching....
Great series. Loved watching each episode. Can't wait for the next adventure. You've inspired me to do some bicycle touring.
@denzilmanuel5593 .....great you are inspired. Whether it is for 1 day, 1 week or 1year, you gotta get out and get going....
Very cool to meet fellow riders!! And we’ll done on speaking to them!!
@JC-kh1ut yes, during 5 months I saw 3 bikepackers doing a 4 day ride and 1 bikepacker doing a 5 week ride, so it's not common in SA to see other riders, as it is overseas.
So inspiring...Average travel per day?
@PeetBoshoff can be from 25km to 155 kms, depending on many conditions. It's not about the distance, but about the experience. Very rough is 8km/hr and easy is 25km/hr. When you choose back roads It's most probably going to be slow. You can stop and speak to people for an hour or more, and spend the rest of the day with them on their farms...so there is less distance covered. It's not a race, but a journey of discovery :))))
Awesome to find this channel. I am planning to ride from Jhb down to capetown via the eastern cape, about 2200km. How do you find safety on the roads?
@Dremansworld So far I have mainly kept to small towns and farming areas. The problem is in the large urban areas/cities and best to avoid them, or be extra wise, careful and alert. The N Cape is very safe and the people there are different to the other provinces in SA. Maybe stay away from parts of the E Cape and go thro the lower Karoo. I normally cycle back...gravel roads where possible.
@@richardhunt3051 thanks. The plan is small towns and gravel. To go places you don't on normal travels.
I was wondering what that farmer was spraying the field with?
@mbrylewski ..... It's better to spray the ground for weeds before planting the crop, than spraying the crop itself. The only vegetable or food you will ever get without some form of spraying, will be the food from your own backyard, so that's a great incentive to grow your own food. Most cosmetics you buy these days have sulphite etc in them, therefore also better to make your own cosmetics. Most town water is full of chemicals, so even better to drill your own borehole, that's if it's far enough from the septic tank :)))
@richardhunt3051 point taken but.....
I'm interested in your security measures with the bike when you shop?
@ronels1216 there is not one method for bike security while shopping. Every time is different. I do not leave anything loose that can be snatched off the bike. Some shops I leave the bike inside next to the security guard. Sometimes I leave the bike with someone maybe in an office or other place I can trust and walk a short distance to the shop. Sometimes I chain it to something near the door....I put on a vibration alarm and if anyone touches the bike the alarm will go off....of course the crooks see me do that and are afraid to touch the bike. Every shop has a security guard these days and they are there to help you. Most small towns in the NCape and Karoo, everyone leaves there bikes outside the door and they don't get stolen, but I still put on my vibration alarm and chain it. Just be wise!!!!
@@richardhunt3051 Thank you! very useful information
Where did you spend the night in Clarens Richard?
@mikesmit6663 hello Mike. Video part 20 is a follow up to video part 19, and in that video you will see me going to the Clarens Backpackers...
Nice. i stayed there when i went hiking in the Northern Berg
with regards to those idiots who show no regard for anyone by playing their music so loud and throwing rubbish all over the place, this is the norm with our brothers and sister who are now running this country into the ground unfortunately.