Hi guys,
I am coming to SA for the first time 1st April for 15 days. The plan is: fly into Johannesburg, hire or buy a bike, it's a big country so intend to come back more than once. I am hoping to get a small duel sport or small trail bike, 250 to 400 would be idea, if not I will hire whatever I can get. Explore north east SA for 3 or 4 days the put the bike on the train to Cape town, explore Cape Town area for 3 or 4 days, then ride Garden route and head north back to Johannesburg. I will be staying in hostels, homestays or camping where ever possible.
I have been adventure riding and off tarmac riding for about 6 years, after 10 years of riding Harley's I saw the light and went for light, nimble and dirty. In that time I have done Russia, The Stans, Mongolia, Morrocco and the TAT, my main focus of riding has been off road.
I would be really interested in meeting other riders along the way, either to ride with or have a beer and chat. As you can see from the video I don't take things to seriously. I will be in SA from the 1st to the 15th April 2017.
if your about please get in touch, and thanks in advance for any advice
Cheers Nick.
Ps if anyone has a recommendation of where to hire or buy a bike I would be grateful idea choice DRZ400s or CRF250L maybe a older 650gs single
If I buy I will need to organize storage any suggestions or ideas.
Roads or recommended trails to ride
Things to see along the way
[youtube]https://youtu.be/JR61cHJVJqA[/youtube]
[youtube]https://youtu.be/rj0w3kbxHTg[/youtube]
I am coming to SA for the first time 1st April for 15 days. The plan is: fly into Johannesburg, hire or buy a bike, it's a big country so intend to come back more than once. I am hoping to get a small duel sport or small trail bike, 250 to 400 would be idea, if not I will hire whatever I can get. Explore north east SA for 3 or 4 days the put the bike on the train to Cape town, explore Cape Town area for 3 or 4 days, then ride Garden route and head north back to Johannesburg. I will be staying in hostels, homestays or camping where ever possible.
I have been adventure riding and off tarmac riding for about 6 years, after 10 years of riding Harley's I saw the light and went for light, nimble and dirty. In that time I have done Russia, The Stans, Mongolia, Morrocco and the TAT, my main focus of riding has been off road.
I would be really interested in meeting other riders along the way, either to ride with or have a beer and chat. As you can see from the video I don't take things to seriously. I will be in SA from the 1st to the 15th April 2017.
if your about please get in touch, and thanks in advance for any advice
Cheers Nick.
Ps if anyone has a recommendation of where to hire or buy a bike I would be grateful
idea choice DRZ400s or CRF250L maybe a older 650gs singleIf I buy I will need to organize storage any suggestions or ideas.
Roads or recommended trails to ride
Things to see along the way
[youtube]https://youtu.be/JR61cHJVJqA[/youtube]
[youtube]https://youtu.be/rj0w3kbxHTg[/youtube]
