View of Prince (Prins) Albert with Swartberg Mountains in the background.

This narrow cleft in the mountains is the start of the Swartberg Pass

The rugged Swartberg mountains – can you imagine actually building this road?

We’d just ridden that! And there was still a way to go…

Olives on olive tree branch at Olienhof

Protea sp. near the summit of Swartberg Pass

The team at the top of Swartberg Pass. From left: Dave, Joy, Roger and Pat. Behind us the mist obliterated the stunning views into the Great Karoo.

We took it easy on the way down, nurturing the brakes so they didn’t overheat

Pride of De Kaap at the Olienhof Cottages and Caravan Park

Mountain biking and car from the Nuts and Bolts Rally on Swartberg Pass. Prince (Prins) Albert. Western Cape. South Africa