When walking is a great idea

At first glance this concrete "road" looks like the perfect option for descending into the Umkomaas valley. The only problem being that it is too steep to ride down safely so walking is the method of choice. Rather a bizarre "road" as it goes absolutely nowhere!
I really struggled today arriving at the support station after dark for a 12 hour day on the trail. I suspect me troubles are caused firstly by lack of training and secondly by lack of talent. Andre and Francois (Riekert) have been very gracious and waited for me all day