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Offline Lenny-man

Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #60 on: November 08, 2017, 01:36:32 pm »
Briljant sien nou eers die thread  :biggrin:

I attended my first ever Roof last year. I pit crewed for a mate who ended up 3rd in Bronze category what an awesome experience it all was. This year we are only going to be spectating. We are taking the bikes down on Thursday and will be riding around with them. I have the fastest KLR so you wont be able to miss me  ;) Once the route is posted I would appreciate some advise on routes etc and look out points from the ones who know way more than me...

Good luck to all the riders! Will definitely be shouting hard on the side lines  :ricky: I will also have extra brandy with me in case of emergencies, just stop next to me, I will fill her up  :thumleft:
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #61 on: November 11, 2017, 07:10:53 am »
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #62 on: November 11, 2017, 07:17:40 am »
Should be good spectating on bike................. can't wait :)
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #63 on: November 11, 2017, 01:05:46 pm »
Quote from: armpump on November 11, 2017, 07:17:40 am
Should be good spectating on bike................. can't wait :)

The best  :thumleft:
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #64 on: November 11, 2017, 06:08:18 pm »
For those of you trying to collate all those pages of loops I've logged the spectator points onto one gps file. They are in date/loop/spectator point order so 17L2spec3 will be Friday 17th loop 2 spectator point 3. Ignore the Mt Moroosi/Semonkong planning.We probably will if it is raining too!

 One year we did "white man's pass' where the redcoats went over which I really enjoyed and have wondered where it was. I see it is going to be Soldier's Way pass on the Saturday loop. Also looking at my bookcase it looks like a year went missing somewhere, I remember it being cancelled once but I didn't realise they skipped a year.
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #65 on: November 12, 2017, 02:04:41 am »
:sip: :ricky:

Big Do to your boy and your team all the best!!
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #66 on: November 12, 2017, 05:24:13 am »
Quote from: BlueBull2007 on November 12, 2017, 02:04:41 am
:sip: :ricky:

Big Dom to your boy and your team all the best!!


Thanks mate - final bike prep yesterday (all sweet with fresh top-end and clutch and got sweet nicely run-in mousses etc), looking great ... today the packing logistics and checking of lists begins ...  :thumleft:
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #67 on: November 12, 2017, 08:25:38 pm »
Quote from: BiG DoM on November 12, 2017, 05:24:13 am
Quote from: BlueBull2007 on November 12, 2017, 02:04:41 am
:sip: :ricky:

Big Dom to your boy and your team all the best!!


Thanks mate - final bike prep yesterday (all sweet with fresh top-end and clutch and got sweet nicely run-in mousses etc), looking great ... today the packing logistics and checking of lists begins ...  :thumleft:
Good luck to Josh Big Dom, hope it all comes together. Will try and catch up somewhere along the line.
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #68 on: November 12, 2017, 09:08:18 pm »
a lot of people are going to be looking for the cone on the roof of the Subaru Pete!
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #69 on: November 12, 2017, 09:51:03 pm »
Quote from: IanTheTooth on November 12, 2017, 09:08:18 pm
a lot of people are going to be looking for the cone on the roof of the Subaru Pete!

 >:D .  :thumleft:  :ricky:

Will try for a pic of bike with the lightie tomorrow  ::)
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #70 on: November 13, 2017, 06:51:37 am »
Quote from: IanTheTooth on November 11, 2017, 06:08:18 pm
For those of you trying to collate all those pages of loops I've logged the spectator points onto one gps file. They are in date/loop/spectator point order so 17L2spec3 will be Friday 17th loop 2 spectator point 3.

Thanks, and sharing.
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« Reply #71 on: November 13, 2017, 09:30:32 am »
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #72 on: November 13, 2017, 12:30:25 pm »
Big Dom, snow forecast? :sip:
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« Reply #73 on: November 13, 2017, 01:07:32 pm »
Good luck to the Lighty and youself Big G. :thumleft:
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #74 on: November 13, 2017, 01:22:45 pm »
Quote from: Welsh on November 13, 2017, 12:30:25 pm
Big Dom, snow forecast? :sip:

Not phased - been watching the weather for about a month  :laughing4:  Some do forecast a small snow flurry on Thursday morning near Ramabanta  ::) and yes Thursday will be cold and then warming up Friday and Saturday. There are always thunderstorms around this time of the year. One cannot change the weather - just be prepared with an extra soft rain mousse and extra soft compound tyre for traction  :thumleft:
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #75 on: November 13, 2017, 01:33:51 pm »
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Quote from: Welsh on November 13, 2017, 12:30:25 pm
Big Dom, snow forecast? :sip:

Not phased - been watching the weather for about a month  :laughing4:  Some do forecast a small snow flurry on Thursday morning near Ramabanta  ::) and yes Thursday will be cold and then warming up Friday and Saturday. There are always thunderstorms around this time of the year. One cannot change the weather - just be prepared with an extra soft rain mousse and extra soft compound tyre for traction  :thumleft:

Less fun whilst spectating on a bike....
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #76 on: November 13, 2017, 02:11:48 pm »
My mate Gary is riding his first Bronze - he is on a KTM250 2-stroker - number 277

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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #77 on: November 13, 2017, 06:41:07 pm »
Monday afternoon 13th November. Wade Young's ready for the roof - are you?

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and all the while the band played on.......

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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #78 on: November 13, 2017, 08:54:19 pm »
Josh is ready for the mountains  :ricky:

Please any WD's spectating who may be at the Assisted Refuel - Spectator Point 2 on Friday Loop1 PLEASE assist him with refueling and filling hydration if needed. I will not be able to be there and make the next DSP in time. While this is essentially a self-refuel they are allowing assistance this year so feel free to help.  :thumleft:

PS. Note the WD sticker on the front number board  8)
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Re: Roof of Africa 2017
« Reply #79 on: November 13, 2017, 09:55:50 pm »
For Christ sake, get the boy a proper crash helmet!
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