Public holiday, quick ride
 

It's a public holiday, but had to work in the morning, afternoon off
But it's HOT, beyond 35 degrees, but such a beautiful day, I had to take a ride

Hemel & Aarde valley (Heaven and Earth)

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Always abide by the signs, open stays open, closed get closed again, keeps everybody happy

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Sheep world

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It is extremely dry in our area, main water reservoirs about 25 % water level, we need rain desperately, this stream has dried up completely

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Old farm

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Watering hole next to N2 highway

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Botriver Hotel, this is where the thirst get a treat

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Steel girdle bridge, for the railway that never came

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Almost home and scorching HOT

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Heavy equipment, busy on the road

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Our local reservoir, about 70 % water level

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90 km loop, always nice out there

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Another great ride report....can you send us some of that warmth. ..? ! Steve

Where is the usual cold beer from the end of the ride shoot?

Cracking looking place to ride, looks stunning

Cheers, ice cold Savanah Light, it was too hot for beer

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Light cider instead of beer.

More refreshing :YellowWink_VZHUX5: