5 days to go

Last weekend ride before I leave. This has to be one of the toilets with the best view! It looks out over the Karnmelkspruit gorge. You have a good 8km climb to enjoy this view.

6 days to go

My dad joining me for a windy ride

9 days to go.

Keeping the legs turning with 9 days before blast off. Fine tuning the load but not finding much I can put in the 'nice to have' pile and leave at home instead of the 'must have' pile that I'll haul 7000km for 3 months across the US.

12 days to go

12 days to go. Can't wait to get on tour and see new scenery. But this view still beats a cityscape!