Everyone that knows me knows that I don't plan.. I see these okes pouring over maps, google earth, counting every km, rest days, routes, weather patterns etc.
Im going to prove that you can get up off your couch, get on a bike, make a list of stuff to take, like passport and a few certified ID's, fill up the bike and ride through 7 or 8 countries with nothing more than the will to do so and the love of the African earth.
I will go through the list of prelim planning starting with the bike.. naturally a new chain, sprockets, tyres and an oil change.I may need to find the funds for a giant loop bag, but other than that im going pretty standard. Im not making any mods to the bike, ill wear gear I wear when I ride on weekends.. that's about it.