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Forest Follies: How We Survived Knysna’s Legendary Cycling Route Without Becoming a Search and Rescue Statistic

Forest Follies: How We Survived Knysna’s Legendary Cycling Route Without Becoming a Search and Rescue Statistic

In which we entrust our car to a stranger, battle gravity in multiple directions, and narrowly avoid becoming roadkill on the N2… Spotting Diepwalle: Excitement Meets Terror As we descended the final stretch of Prince Albert Pass toward Knysna, there it was—Diepwalle Forest Station. The cycling equivalent of spotting your blind date across a crowded restaurant: equal parts excitement and anxiety. “There it is!” we exclaimed with the misplaced enthusiasm of people who hadn’t yet read all the reviews. “Tomorrow’s…

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Snow Chasing and Wind Wrestling:

Snow Chasing and Wind Wrestling:

The Continuing Adventures of Two Cyclists Who Never LearnIn which we battle Karoo headwinds, negotiate with sheep for road access, and discover that snow forecasts are basically horoscopes with temperature readings…Morning in the Karoo: Cold, But Not Cold EnoughDay two began with that special Karoo cold—the kind that makes you question why humans abandoned cave living. After a quick bite to eat (because nothing fuels poor decision-making like insufficient calories), we enthusiastically prepared for our next adventure: cycling the Compassberg…

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The Great Escape: How We Accidentally Fell in Love with Nieu-Bethesda (Again)

The Great Escape: How We Accidentally Fell in Love with Nieu-Bethesda (Again)

Chapter 1: The Great Indecision of 2025Picture this: You’ve just survived another soul-crushing period at work, and your brain feels like it’s been through a blender set to “corporate grind.” You NEED a break. You DESERVE a break. But where to go when you have the attention span of a caffeinated goldfish?Our options were: Chapter 2: Birthday, F1, and Life ChoicesSunday rolled around like a lazy cat, and it was birthday time! 🎂 Nothing says “celebration” like having friends over…

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Easter Weekend at St. Francis Bay

Easter Weekend at St. Francis Bay

Where friends become family, amateur photographers emerge, and 2.2km swims seem like “short” distances… Thursday: The Arrival of the Eager Vacationers Easter weekend rolled around, and we found ourselves blessed with an invitation to spend it with friends so special they’ve officially graduated from “friends” to “family.” You know the type – the ones who’ve seen you at your worst but still invite you back. Thursday afternoon, we pointed our car toward St. Francis Bay, blissfully unaware that I would soon…

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The Ride to Kouga Dam – A Comedy of Sweat and Dust

The Ride to Kouga Dam – A Comedy of Sweat and Dust

Ah, a weekend in Patensie! A little adventure, some fresh air, and a casual bike ride to the Kouga Dam—what could possibly go wrong? Well, let’s just say that a 7 km ride there and 7 km back sounded reasonable at first. But, as we quickly learned, reality had other plans. The Illusion of a “Gentle” RideWe parked near the turnoff, unloaded our bikes, and started rolling down a short hill. Glorious! A downhill start! And that, dear readers, was…

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A Weekend Amongst Dragons: Our Stay at a Dragon Fruit Farm in Patensie

A Weekend Amongst Dragons: Our Stay at a Dragon Fruit Farm in Patensie

Every now and then, you stumble upon a hidden gem close to home—one of those places you add to your bucket list and say, “One day, I’ll go there!” For me, that place was the Dragon Fruit Farm in Patensie. Fast forward a few years, and my husband, Roger, tried to surprise me with a Valentine’s weekend getaway there. But let’s be honest—I’m like a detective when it comes to surprises. I sniffed this one out before he could even…

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Louvain Escapades: A Pit Stop to Remember!

Louvain Escapades: A Pit Stop to Remember!

After a weekend packed with fun in Cape Town, it was time to head home. But why make a straight trip when you can throw in a little adventure, right? On our drive down, a sign for Louvain caught our eye, promising mountain biking, 4×4 trails, and accommodation for every taste. Originally, Knysna was in our plans, but the prospect of Louvain lured us like a siren’s song. “Let’s do something different,” we mused, and on Sunday, we found ourselves…

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The 150-Year Celebration: Cape Town Style!

The 150-Year Celebration: Cape Town Style!

When a fabulous couple invites you to Cape Town to celebrate a whopping combined total of 150 years—courtesy of their 60th birthdays and 30th wedding anniversary—you pack your bags and join the party! We made our way to the city by the sea to honor these milestones.What do you get when you add 60th birthdays and a 30th anniversary? A 150-year bash in Cape Town, of course! We kicked off this monumental celebration by invading the homes of dear friends…

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Montagu Madness: Biking, Sweating, and Scenic Sipping!

Montagu Madness: Biking, Sweating, and Scenic Sipping!

So, we embarked on this brave (some might say slightly bonkers) mission from PE to Cape Town for the weekend. The mission: cram in some quality time with family and friends, and sneak in some cycling because why not turn an 8-hour car ride into an epic adventure on wheels? We left PE at the crack of dawn (seriously, the sun was barely awake) to make time for a pit stop at Montagu. The plan was to stretch our legs…

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Spontaneous 4×4 Adventure: From Sundowners to Buffalo Sightings in the Baviaanskloof

Spontaneous 4×4 Adventure: From Sundowners to Buffalo Sightings in the Baviaanskloof

On a Friday night around 10 PM, following sundowners at Sardinia Bay, sitting with friends and sharing a few drinks, one of them suddenly says, “Why don’t we go for a 4×4 trip to the Baviaans tomorrow?” And guess who was the first to say yes? Yep, that would be us. This happened without a second thought, completely forgetting that we had a full day planned. But hey, spontaneity is the spice of life, right? The plan was simple: meet…

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