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<\/a>Meeting our fatbikes<\/p><\/div>\n
The Fat Bikes can be likened to the Rolls Royce of mountain bikes \u2013 its fat wheels cushion shock and are made to deal with particularly sandy conditions, check<\/a> and as a result the ride was a lot less bumpy than riding on a normal mountain bike.<\/p>\n Big Fat Daddy<\/p><\/div>\n Even though they look quite intimidating they are easy to steer and ride, and my 11 year old had no problem propelling himself around at high speeds and tut-tutting at me pushing the bike up the steeper parts of the road (they aren\u2019t steep \u2013 I\u2019m just incredibly unfit).<\/p>\n Enjoying the views<\/p><\/div>\n Upon arrival we were met by Mosaic\u2019s manager, Marcelino, who patiently fitted our helmets and explained the best routes to ride and where everything on the bike was \u2013 including a puncture kit.\u00a0 (In the end I just took his phone number and said that I\u2019d call him for help if needed as I am incapable of fixing anything more complicated than a sandwich).\u00a0 And then we were on our way.\u00a0 We rode out towards the beach, about 5km away.\u00a0 First on a dirt road and then into the Walker Bay Marine reserve where a comfortable sandy path led us towards the beach.\u00a0 The road was easy to follow and the natural beauty was magnificent \u2013 and I had plenty of time to admire the flowers and the mountains because I had to stop to rest quite often (to the great disgust of my son).<\/p>\n Fire bursting from the scorched earth<\/p><\/div>\n We passed an area where it recently burnt and from the scorched earth burst most beautiful blood red flowers.\u00a0 Once we reached the beach we climbed up and over the huge dune and had a swim in the sea and took a short walk on the vast Walker Bay beach that stretches from Hermanus to Gansbaai.\u00a0 Other guests from Mosaic were already there on a game drive and offered us cold refreshments from the Mosaic cooler box.\u00a0 It was heaven!<\/p>\n The lovely Walker Bay Beach<\/p><\/div>\n After a decent rest and a small picnic, it was time to get back.\u00a0 By now it was sweltering hot but somehow the road back was easier than the road in \u2013 except for my backside getting a bit sore.\u00a0 Once we got back to Mosaic Lagoon Lodge<\/a> we stopped for a snack and a cold drink in the shade of the thick milkwood trees and it was blissful.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>