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Hi there everybody
In 1973 a 46-year-old Ted Simon embarked on a four-year, 125,000km, 45 country globe circumnavigation on a 500cc Triumph Tiger. He would retrace the route of that journey 24 years later on a BMW R80GS at the age of 70.
Jupiter’s Travels and Dreaming of Jupiter aptly depict his experiences.
After having read these books, I promptly decided to see whether it would be possible to meet this legendary adventurer. Putting action to thought, I managed to track down Ted’s e-mail address, and started harassing him to visit good old South Africa.
So, with a huge amount of help from Roger and Sharon at Bavarian Motorcycles (012-643 1680), it has now transpired that Ted will be visiting our beautiful country later this year.
You are subsequently cordially invited to attend one of two sessions (or both, if you are so inclined), planned as follows:
Session #1
Practical workshop / talk on the topic of long trips, planning thereof and general informal conversation with Ted.
Date – Saturday 27 November
Venue – Bavarian East Motorcycles (Pretoria East) – tel. 012-809 3601
Time – 12:30 to 15:30
Session #2
Presentation by Ted covering his travels around the world – incl. photos, video footage etc.
Date – Friday 03 December
Venue – Bavarian Motorcycles (Centurion) – 012-643 1680
Time – 18:30 to 21:30
Note that these sessions are absolutely free of charge – all you need to do is to confirm the session(s) that you will be attending by e-mailing your details to [email protected]
Alternatively, please e-mail me for more info: [email protected]
Hope to see you there!
In 1973 a 46-year-old Ted Simon embarked on a four-year, 125,000km, 45 country globe circumnavigation on a 500cc Triumph Tiger. He would retrace the route of that journey 24 years later on a BMW R80GS at the age of 70.
Jupiter’s Travels and Dreaming of Jupiter aptly depict his experiences.
After having read these books, I promptly decided to see whether it would be possible to meet this legendary adventurer. Putting action to thought, I managed to track down Ted’s e-mail address, and started harassing him to visit good old South Africa.
So, with a huge amount of help from Roger and Sharon at Bavarian Motorcycles (012-643 1680), it has now transpired that Ted will be visiting our beautiful country later this year.
You are subsequently cordially invited to attend one of two sessions (or both, if you are so inclined), planned as follows:
Session #1
Practical workshop / talk on the topic of long trips, planning thereof and general informal conversation with Ted.
Date – Saturday 27 November
Venue – Bavarian East Motorcycles (Pretoria East) – tel. 012-809 3601
Time – 12:30 to 15:30
Session #2
Presentation by Ted covering his travels around the world – incl. photos, video footage etc.
Date – Friday 03 December
Venue – Bavarian Motorcycles (Centurion) – 012-643 1680
Time – 18:30 to 21:30
Note that these sessions are absolutely free of charge – all you need to do is to confirm the session(s) that you will be attending by e-mailing your details to [email protected]
Alternatively, please e-mail me for more info: [email protected]
Hope to see you there!
