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HAHA ok ok so a very new newbie *blush* So we learn.........xx

Hi everyone, Ok so a year in advance, I am a self proclaimed planner.  I am very keen to tick a huge bucket list item off my list and being a newbie I have no idea where to start planning a trip like this. I have a year to get as many miles in the saddle and gain some much needed experience...

Thanks to all for the encouraging words and great tips and advice!!!!

Jeez no pressure huh? 

For many of you reading this you would have looong forgotten what I am only just discovering, but boy oh boy discovering I am indeed! So the first first was my very first bike trip away. 2 weekends ago, my Bear and I packed a bag, jumped on his bike and cruised to Dullstroom for the weekend...

Looking forward to riding her...super stoked!!!

lol amen to hot showers!!!! Luckily I am 1,76 tall so I have a fairly good height advantage. As for going straight to a big beast...you are braver than me that's for sure. But I hear you on the weight and height considerations- thanks!

sorry I see there was a gremlin in my set up it should have corrected to reflect Gauteng now.

Thanks. Yes he has been on this forum for ages-Sushi Bar  is what he goes by

After riding on the back of a bike (nothing wrong I still love it) for a while, I decided to take the next logical step and completed the beginners course on learning to ride my own bike last weekend. I had a blast!! I am now in a bit of a quandary and find myself in a very male dominated...