Hi MtbERs, another Parra Pony beckons, mountain bike ideal – tuned for maximum speed. You will need speed to keep up with Harry “I’m not Hispanic” Suhanic on the flats. Believe me, this man is a power rider and at full gas you’ll be on lactic just holding his wheel.

Meet point is Browns Waterhole at the appointed ungodly hour.

If you are bonkers crazy and want to ride a gravel bike with wide tubular tyres, this could just about be done, but not recommended. And you won’t need lights too strong given the sun’s early rise this Friday, what say joining a select few for a bush adventure and riverside journey to meet the late risers of the Rhodes Roubaix at Meadowbank? Then we get to thrash them into town – the Easy Riders, that is. Plan?

Binners