CABC Orange Routes Scouted

I finished scouting the orange routes for the CABC over the weekend - just a taster for those who are going ....

The accommodation is superb and the rides are great; I got stung by a bee, chased by an ostrich, had to avoid a herd of agressive wildebees ... and can they move!!!!  I overtook a few tortoises and generally had a great time.  Pity I was alone (with my own dedicated backup vehicle) because there was some really good riding if you like exploring!

For those doing the Orange routes, it's not difficult and anyone doing Orange for the fist time will definitely manage.  We'll be riding slow to take in the scenery (and we've been asked to keep it slow by the farmers) ... definitely not for beginners but of all the routes Orange is the most scenic.  We got permission to ride on a farmer's land where very few people will ever get to go.  There's a good chance of seeing giraffe, wildebees (keep out of their way!), springbok, kudu and amazing scenery.

If you're doing the RED ROUTE ... you're not going to see too much scenery even though it's all around ... you are going to CONCENTRATE!  Fit knobblies or don't even bother to attempt it.

I'm leaving on Thursday afternoon/evening by car with my bike on the trailer to save tyres and carry some kit that will be needed for the weekend.  If anyone wants me to take gear up for them, let me know - you'll have to get it to me by Wed ... first come first served.  (Rhian and Caron have already booked space, but I suppose that's just for coffee and vegetarian junk and probably a box of spare clutch levers, so it shouldn't take up all the space in my car).