Why You Don’t Rush Pilgrims Rest | A Motorcycle Ride Through Long Tom Pass

This ride is a reminder of why you get on a bike in the first place.

After a wet weekend, the morning opens clear and calm — but the hills are still draining, water crossing the tarmac and keeping you honest. It’s not dramatic riding, just adaptive, mindful, and deeply alive. The kind of day where you don’t rush… especially through places like Pilgrims Rest, an old mining town frozen in time that deserves to be felt, not sped past.

The road unfolds into green mountains and smooth, flowing bends. Forests wrap around you, Graskop buzzes with holiday energy, and a quick stop at Harry’s Pancakes brings coffee, milkshakes, and easy conversation before heading back into the quiet. From Graskop to Sabie, the world tightens again — tall trees, shaded roads, and that deep forest calm.

Long Tom Pass delivers, as always. Winding bends, elevation, wide-open views. You stop at the top not because you’re tired, but because it feels right. One last run over the pass, open road ahead, and that peaceful feeling that only a really good ride leaves behind.

If you ride, you’ll understand. If you don’t… this might explain it.

👉 Subscribe for more real-world motorcycle journeys, and drop a comment if this road is on your list.

#MotorcycleAdventure #ScenicRide #PilgrimsRest #LongTomPass #WhyWeRide