Off, Again!

Hubby and friends left this afternoon on the bikes for another enjoyable rally event in freezing weather!

Problem is that it is extremely unpleasant outside, very low temperatures and over the news it has just been said that even Table Mountain has a slight cover of snow - unusual!

They venue is about 100km's from George (not far), is situated on the foothills of the menacing Swartberg Mountains, and surely they too will bear the evidence of this sudden extremely cold snap! So, I doubt that this camping experience will be very pleasant, but men will be boys, and as long as they have food and a fire to keep them warm, they love it to rough it!

They expect about 1000 bikers for this event, and I have included a little of it's history:

The Springbok Rally takes place annually in September and Nomads usually celebrate this event at the De Hoek Mountain Resort, which is situated 37kms from Oudtshoorn, off the road to the Swartberg Pass.

"The purpose of holding this particular event is to offer fellow motorcyclists and their families a weekend of enjoyment without the noise, doughnuts and exhibitionist behaviour experienced at other rallies. The Springbok is an ideal rally to bring the family to, or those who have not yet attended any biking rally and are not sure whether rallies are for them?

The De Hoek Resort is suitably equipped boasting a small swimming pool ideal for the younger sect. At the Springbok Rally there are numerous food stalls plus trinket stalls selling items ranging from belt buckles to studs, from beanies to exotic leather wear. The Springbok Rally offers a variety of games and competitions including the Miss Springbok and the Miss Junior Springbok Rally where the fairer sex walk off with handsome prizes.
As previously mentioned there are a few ground rules however, one of them being that no drags are included in this rally and participants are requested to keep things above board taking into consideration the presence of children."

I blipped some of the foodstuffs that went into the panniers, and was quite surprised when he took some of the lunch (spagehtti & mince) leftovers - probably for tomorrow's lunch, as they plan a fiery barbeque (braaivleis!!) for Saturday evening.

Has just received a call: they are approaching the Swartberg Mountains and apparently the mountains are covered with snow.

At least he took thermal underwear!