Dear Brian,

My work colleague Dave Gaussen and I having recently turned the corner at the big five O were looking for a bit of off road bike adventure, both of us owned XT 500/550 Yamaha's and had hardly ridden for five years or so. We searched various packages and selected yours because the bikes on offer Suzuki 250's would be lighter and not take off without us in the saddle plus you are only a hour out of Cape Town.

We were both however a bit sceptical about these small 250's, but they were fantastic during our two day two hundred kilometer excursion around Grabouw and surrounding towns and the longer we rode the more impressed we were, electric starter and all. We rode through swollen rivers and badly rain/storm affected roads and these bikes with fantastic forgiving suspension were unbelievable, they took on anything and everything and when we did get stuck on the odd occasion they weren't too heavy to manhandle.

The overnight accommodation was basic but adequate. The routes never overlapped and between you and your knowledgeable staff we saw parts of Grabouw and surrounding towns like we had never seen before. Your experience in mapping out the world famous Cape Epic cycle race plays a big part of where to go and as a permit holder and key holder for many of the gates we were able to ride where not everyone can.

Thanks for a great two days which I will do again sometime, definitely in winter again as the variety of frogs that came out of my wet boots were amazing.

Kindest regards

Brian Murphy
Director
Cape Union Mart

Hi Brian,

Many thanks for an absolutely brilliant experience. The day was everything we hoped for and more. We all had an awesome time and are all mad keen to come again, this time probably for an overnight tour. We are also working out ways to incorporate the families as well, the bikes were great, easy to handle, having not ridden a bike for a long time we gained confidence again after the first half an hour riding, good choice of machine.

There were also at least 3 or 4 guys whom I had invited and who were keen to come, but for various reasons couldn t make it this time round. I have been spent a large part of the morning neglecting work and describing the day to them. Suffice to say that they are all raring to come out as well.

Particular thank s to Stuart, who was an excellent host and guide and thanks also to whomever makes the delicious lunches.
Great to have met you and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Cheers
Dominic Paine

Hi Brian,

I just wanted to thank you again for the week-end. It was everything I had hoped for and then much, much more. I have no doubt that we will be back - I would certainly be very keen to do the 5-day trail at some point, and even Krish was making noises on the drive back about learning to ride a trail-bike.

The route selection offered pretty much everything - excellent scenery, good variety, great riding and enough mud and water to make things interesting and fun! The bikes were superb - great condition, comfortable, more than capable and fun to ride.

I would not have a single second's hesitation in recommending the trail and your company to anyone who asked, and will be singing its praises even to though who don't ask!

Regards
Dave Moller