Slow lazy afternoon ride
 

Saturday afternoon
It's winter in South Africa, and where we live, it's winter rain season
But today is another beautiful day, about 16 degrees celcius and no reason not to go for a quick ride
The usual dam visit, Karwyderskraal, Swartriver roads, and then Hawston view, Van der Stel pass and the usual beer stop before going home, let the photos do the talking

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Great photos. ...what's that surface like to ride on after rain..? Lovely countryside. Steve

Some patches, no problem, wet patches, one take with respect, can be quite slippery

As always, great pics ...and always a healthy percentage of them with the XT in the pics too! Nice..

The rain is good for the dirt because there's less dust. It's also much better on loose sand as it binds the sand and much better traction.

Brilliant pics and superb countryside....