Fab day. After a full nights rest, the whole morning spent cleaning bikes and clothes, we left Rhodes at 11am nicely energised. Near perfect weather, chilly but sunny & no wind.
The plan was a gentle half day 70k ride to chesneywold where christo and minki botha awaited us with good farm food and cosy conversation around the Aga stove in the kitchen.
Magnificent countryside of green pastures, crystal clear rivers (trout country) glowing mountains and endless passes - every serious climb rewarded with swooping drops into the valleys, gentle cruise along the streams and repeat.
We dropped down the last pass as the sun set and temps dropping instantly from chilly to freezing. This is seriously cold country. Tomorrowks 6am departure will see us wearing almost every piece of clothing we have. Tomorrow we will try and catch up the half a day lost in Rhodes. Tall order _ 150k with 2 serious portages. We will join brothers Leon & Anton, who know the route potentiall saving us from getting lost. With a serious cold front expected Thu, we need to movE while the going is good.
Hey dear,
ReplyDeletewe are with you and keep our fingers crossed.
What a strong man you are!!!!!
All the best, loads of energy and little rain
Claudia
Any idea why Deon's Guardian GPS shows an SOS as of 6:03pm on 22 June?
ReplyDeletehey guys, over here at equillore we are following the progress. respect!!!! lots of it. sending you the good vibes and lots o' courage. And Deon, you better be well rested when you get back here, cos we've got loads stacked up for you. How's the heel deon?? riding up the hills yet?
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