THE KAROO CROSSING // THE PERFECT GRAVEL RIDING CHALLENGE

[@kvanniekerk3792]

Kammanassie is where my folks have a farm (not far from Eagle Falls). I am inspired to do this route myself now. There is so much beauty in that part of the world. The Swartberg Pass, Prince Albert, Meirings Poort, Prince Alfred's Pass, Kom se Pad. All worth the trip. Well done on this ride and inspiring others to do the same.

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Hi Karl! Thanks so much for the comment. That really was a stunning part of the Cape to see. Glad that you are inspired and we're keen to hear about people's adventures on these routes!

[@leroibrewis1859]

Amazing video 🤙

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Thank you so much!

[@benvogelmanmtb8583]

Insane video! Well done, such an insane place to ride!!

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Cheers Ben! It was incredible👏🏼

[@katusbush]

Haha. Best commentary ever. Well done boys.

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Cheers Simon!

[@mylifebehindbars]

What an epic adventure. Great production too. South Africa is and always will be the most beautiful country in the world.

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Thank you Johan! We really are spoiled for scenery and terrain here. ⛰🏆

[@KelvinCarolus]

Nice, ride guys. Enjoyed your journey.

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Thanks Kelvin! Hopefully it inspires you too get out on your own adventure!

[@PlanetJustPlain]

Great video boetjies!

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Thanks!

[@richardsteele-gray7473]

Looks awesome, keen to do it ad well 👌👍

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Yes! Get out there and experience it. 🤟🏼

[@DennisKnoblauch]

I'm tackling the Swartberg pass in the December holidays! Can not wait! Great video!

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Enjoy it! That Northern side is breathtaking. Just like the Southern side!

[@vluwitwatersrand714]

Great video, good camera work! Awesome inspiring ride!

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@waynevoss4194]

Inspirational guys!!!

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Thanks Wayne!

[@slewbangles]

Awesome! Busy planning to do the same route in December, how did you guys get back to your car in Calitzdorp?

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Enjoy! It really is stunning! We had our camera man following us in the car as a support vehicle. We talk in more details about how we did the route in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6DNqqKtbN2KhLM

[@slewbangles]

@@WILDAIRSPORTS lekker thanks!

[@philireland749]

What length stems were you using on the scalpels, they look a lot shorter than the standard length.

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

J-Dogg had a 50mm and Doug's was 80mm. They are used to shorter stems on their trail bikes and so they put on different stems to be comfortable. Shorter stems also make the bike more stable and give a more direct feeling to the steering.

[@shahiedkarriem7306]

What would you guys recommend is the best bike to take on this route? Gravel or MTB?

[@WILDAIRSPORTS]

Our view, at this stage, is a marathon MTB with around 100mm of travel. We found that when the bike was locked out, it offered a rigid efficient platform to go faster but when it got super bumpy and rutted, the suspension really took the edge off and made for a much more comfortable ride. We were on the 2020 Cannondale Scalpel, the perfect kind of bike for this type of journey.