Monday 13 October 2008
Day 12 - The boys are back in town
Sunday 12 October 2008
Day 11 - Homeward bound
Pete gets on the plane!
Not sure how he managed it (without a passport) but Pete is on the plane to Blighty ... and doesn't he look pleased!The Great Escape
Long wait around!
what will the day bring?
About last night
We were treated to a Police escort and a traditional Zulu reception when we arrived yesterday afternoon. Everyone became very emotional as we all congratulated each other on completing the journey.
One of the stranger traditions of the tour is that a bike is ridden into the Hotel's pool - the picture shows the motorbike in the pool! Yes the headlights are still on ... and after a bit of gently tweaking, the bike restarted once out of the pool!
Saturday 11 October 2008
Day 10 - 200km
Last day fever
Spirits are high as this is the last riding day... and no they are not having a crafty pee!
Only cloud on the horizon is Pete losing his passport! Watch this space for further updates!
Friday 10 October 2008
Day 9 - 200km
We started off with a visit to the hole in the wall and then stopped off at the beautiful Coffee Bay to watch schools of dolphins swim by and even a whale!
Later on in the morning, the more adventurous amongst us had a go at trying to wheelie in Kevin's Wheelie School - more falls to me I'm afraid!
Thursday 9 October 2008
Day 8 - 250km - Normal service is resumed!
Wednesday 8 October 2008
Day 7 - Rest day
Tuesday 7 October 2008
Day 6 - The technical day
When the going gets tough ....
Monday 6 October 2008
Sunday 5 October 2008
Day 4 - 250km
Health and Safety in SA
The hill
Pete negotiated going down this hill last night but took the scenic route this morning going back up it!
Fall count now:
Czes 2
Pete 1.
Saturday 4 October 2008
Day 3
Game reserve
Friday 3 October 2008
Day 2
Thursday 2 October 2008
Day One
Today is the big day! Some last minute preparations to be completed and then we'll be off to the airport!
Wednesday 1 October 2008
1 day to go
The SA Weather Service forecast Fine weather for our arrival in Johannesburg with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 13C to a maximum of 31C (thats 55F to 88F in real money).
Tuesday 30 September 2008
Thursday 25 September 2008
Tuesday 23 September 2008
Only 9 days to go!
I can't believe there is only nine days to go!
Not managed to get out on an off road bike yet but the Rocker I took out on a test ride from the new Harley dealership in Guildford earlier in the week was good fun!
A big thanks to those who have already sponsored and to those who are planning to do so, please dont forget! Every little bit helps.
Saturday 20 September 2008
Still 12 days to go!
Thursday 18 September 2008
14 days to go before we fly out
We catch an early evening South African Airways flight down to Johannesburg on the 2nd October arriving about seven O clock in the morning local time, then catch another flight down to Port Elizabeth in the afternoon.
If all goes to plan (!), we start our journey back from Durban on the 12th via Jo'burg getting into Heathrow very early the morning of the 13th.
Monday 15 September 2008
17 days to go before we fly out
Still trying to work out how we are going to update this blog from the bush though!
Thursday 11 September 2008
21 days to go before we fly out
There appears to be a bit of a black theme running through my gear! It all seems to fit quite nicely though I wont really know how comfortable it will be to ride in until we get to SA. The only problem I have at the moment is with the trousers as they appear to be a little on the long side.