"Two-stroke one-leg Dan"

True, a good example of one moment of overestimating your skills, and I was lucky that the group could continue within an hour or so. It would have been terrible if this happened in
the Huarusib, and ending the trip for all. Vlak graf in die sand is maar al.
While I love solo trips, I find that the comforts are becoming more welcome as I get older, so I am changing my mind about supported trips.
The downside of supported trips, I have found, is that the guys offload a days stories and stress in the evenings over drinks and the peacefulness of nature is often not enjoyed.
There is also generally a difference in the calibre of rider in supported trips as opposed to solo or small groups. The supported rider is more prone to not knowing how to fix punctures, etc, and
may also be less of a skilled rider. The support makes him/her feel safe.