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I had a solo trip planned for beginning of July from Kempton to Botswana, the Caprivi, Chobe and Zim. The first half was great until I ran out of talent along the Linyati river in the Caprivi. Thick sand/ lack of talent caused me to put her down. I was picked up by Nam police and taken to Katima...

Today, 2 years ago,my life went pear shaped. What started off as another great week-end, changed in a blink! Karin and myself together with her daughter and a few friends  went to Kokoriba near Beestekraal. The idea was to spend a couple of days chilling before school started again. Karin could...

Help needed desperately. I have ordered a van der Linde system for my bike to replace the tired Remus. Went to Ettienne on Thursday only to find out that their system mounts on the orriginal bracket. I bought mine with the Remus, so do not have the bracket! Anyone in Gauteng who can help?

Just seen that this year's challenge will be in Leydsdorp, Limpopo. I've entered. Who else is going :thumleft:

Nasty surprise :( Before leaving home this morning I noticed a puddle of oil beneath the bike. Further inspection proves the source to be the rear shock. Auto Alpina quoted 8300 for a shock. Ohlin replacement at 7300. So Ohlin it will be. Hope it works out well. Btw, anakees now expected in...

We spent the afternoon exploring. The locals were locked in a serious soccer match with very vocal support from the community. At the hotel we enjoyed cold beers and friendly service. We were told that we had to return for supper by the waitress as the food was by far the best in the area. We...

Inspired by forum reports on the great rides in the Cape I decided to go the NIKE way - just do it. On Saturday 29 March Johan and myself left Kempton at 07:00. The plan was to avoid the highways but to stick to the tar up to Beaufort West. We would meet up with Callie ,his wife Lorraine and...

Madala kry n tweede kans. Op16 my eerste fiets, n Zundapp SS50, die trots van my lewe. En dan die weermag en diensplig, varsity, vroumense, kinders.....altyd nog iets wat gedoen moet word. Maar dan kom die tweede kans. Madala koop 2 jaar terug n 650GS. Pure genot. Maar lang bene maak dit moeilik...