Thursday, May 29, 2008

ZBA Event Report with Pictures : Bergland/Melmoth 24-25 May 08


Click the pic to check out Peter H's report and photos from last weekend's 127-strong event in the Melmoth hills...

Monday, May 19, 2008

Ride report : Farewell ride for Victor and Wanda

08H00 marked the gathering of the riders at the "Birdswood Tree". 20x quads and 10bikes set off in two groups. The slower group, lead by Pathfinder took the riders up the 'River Route' while the rest of the faster riders went for a more direct ride through the forest. Once at the RBM intersection the riders headed for the"Bowl" Here, the weeks work frustrations were vented on the banks of the "Bowl". This is an excellent area to test the capabilities of the quads and bikes in the soft sand. From here on the group headed for Hlabane via the route along the crest of the dune forest. This route is one of the most scenic in the area and is a must for any visitor to the area. Arriving at the Hlabane estuary, the team had a braai and some refreshments before heading home along the same reverse route. Surgio toasted a farewell to Victor and family. Hope to see you back here for a ride soon Victor...
Ariving back home at the "Birdswood Tree", where stories of the ride were shared before the teams split. No incidents for a group of x 30... well done to all.

A comment from The Morgado Family (by email from Victor) :
Sergio,
Thanks for organizing a great ride. Special thanks to Pathfinder, job well done, and you made the ride very scenic. To all that came for the farewell, a very special thanks.
Keep up the spirit, and when any of you want to ride in NC, give us a call. We will be glad to have you around.

Kindest Regards
Morgado family.

Ride photos : Shelley putting on the kms

In the fantastically green Zululand forests, with a couple of quads and your partner - what could be better?



Paul, Pathfinder (taking the photo) and Shelley, taking a cool afternoon ride to nowhere special ....

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Photo Album : Highlift Mud Nationals !


Check out the gallery of photos from the High Lifter Mud Nationals held Stateside....some of those 4-wheelers are MONSTERS !!!! Courtesy of QUAD Magazine.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Ride Photos : Cane Cutters


Aziz, with and without riding gear, just before taking a few laps around the novice/kiddies track, at Cane Cutters



Lil Adam, very eager to start riding on his own, but it's not time yet...


Adam, being chaffeured around the novice track, by Zac, who always relishes a spin on the King....who wouldn't ?

Friday, May 9, 2008

New Bike Report : Ride Shelley Ride !

Pathfinder's better half, Shelley, has just taken delivery of a KYMCO MXU 300 - we look forward to her report back after riding this weekend, especially on Mother's Day !!!!

Monday, May 5, 2008

Technical Tip : Thermostat Check


Courtesy of QUAD Magazine :

To ensure your thermostat is functioning properly, you can test it in a pot of water on the kitchen stove. Using pliers to avoid a burn injury, submerge the thermostat in boiling or nearboiling water. You should be able to watch it open immediately. If it fails to open, you need to replace it.