Bicycle Tour, Day 2 - The Baviaanskloof
Start of the Osseberg Jeep Track, Baviaanskloof
We do apologise for the delays in the posts. We are at the mercy of internet availability and are doing our best to keep things as up to date as possible.
After having great winds blowing from behind on Day 1, we are now ready to tackle our second day on the road.
Our day started with a climb to the top of the valley and then some ups and downs as we passed through Mount Ingwe. After passing through a few farm gates we arrived at the entrance of the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve and the start of the Osseberg jeep track. This is quite a daunting track, both very steep and very technical.
We set about the process of making our way down to the Groot River. The scenery was breathtaking to the point of distraction costing me yet another accident just before the Groot River. This would cause me to skip day three.
The valley ride was spectacular and hard. With about eleven river crossings our speed was greatly reduced providing for opportunity to take in the wilderness. After navigating the river crossings we were set for the gate - 3m high and locked - and a short exit from the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve. With day one and almost all off day two behind the back, I started experiencing some serious pain in the butt; this now added to the injuries from the accident. Finally we made it to Die Skoolhuis where we stayed for the night.
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Ascent Today
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Traveled Today
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Ascent: 1119m
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Time Traveled: 4hrs45min
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Overall Trail
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Legend Yellow is today’s route Black is the overall route |
| Distance Traveled: 47.8km |
