Annual Tour: Oudtshoorn Kleinplaas dual ride

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It’s that time of the year again; the BMW Motorcycle Club Cape’s annual tour will be to Kleinplaas Holiday Resort, Oudtshoorn on the 26th to 28th October 2007. (Venue used for the BMW ABBG in 2005) Oudtshoorn is very centrally situated and offers some stunning out rides. Off road to De Hell and routes via Meiring’s Poort or Robinson Pass, spring to mind. Bookings are open. We have booked 20 x 4 bed standard open plan chalets at R163.50 per night per person and 12 x 4 bed luxury open plan chalets at R186.00 per night per person. [http://bmwmotorcycleclubcape.co.za/user/74/contact Contact Dave] at 021 409 5836 to make a booking. Please deposit the money into the club account using your surname as a reference, fax confirmation of deposit and your e-mail address to 021 425 4739 attention Dave. Payment into the club account will secure your accommodation. ==Club Bank account details:== {| |'''Bank:'''||First National Bank |- |'''Branch code:'''||201709 |- |'''Account number:'''||500 600 98602 |- |'''Account name:'''||BMW Motorcycle Club Cape |- |'''Branch:'''||Long Street |} ==Arrangements== {| |'''Departure Point:'''||Normal departure point – Engen Garage Plattekloof |- |'''Departure Times:'''|| * '''Off Road:''' 8:45 sharp (Please be on time - Geoff Russell will be leading the ride). * '''Road:''' 9:00am |- |'''Routes:'''|| * '''Off Road:''' To be advised on the day – (Routes are weather dependent). * '''Road:''' ** First stop: Worcester ** Light Lunch: Barrydale - The Country Pumpkin ** Petrol Stop: Oudtshoorn |} ==Itinerary== ===Friday=== * '''Afternoon''' – book in at Kleinplaas Resort * '''Evening''' – We have arranged a bring and braai at Kleinplaas under the lapa for those who wish to socialize. Please make your own arrangements, ie meat and salads. We will have time to shop in Oudtshorn on our arrival. There are also numerous restaurants in the area for those who don’t want to braai. ===Saturday=== * '''Morning''' – various out rides with Club Captains leaving Kleinplaas at 10:00am * '''Evening''' – the gala evening will take place at the Kleinplaas Restaurant starting at 7:00pm. NO transport needed. We will inform members of the dinner costs when we have finalized the arrangements. A raffle will take place during the evening. Tickets will cost R10:00 each, prizes will be a selection of rider gear. ===Sunday=== Depart for Cape Town – your own route and pace

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To Management re
To Management re anticipating in the Mystery Run and Annual Run ( and a way forward ): I can only speak for myself, but I assume some other riders may have a similar problem - my wife having other work-related committments cannot accompany me on either ride - I have paid my dues for the Mystery Run, and will soon do likewise for the Annual Run. But, with whom do I share a accommodation, - can Management possibibly consider a modus operandi to accommodate this need as a measure for advance planning? May I propose that Management consider this minor dilema i.e, a procedure be put in place where single riders can liaise and arrange accordingly? Theo 'The Silver Fox" - note registration F800ST
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I'm sure a trip report will
I'm sure a trip report will be coming out of the off-road riders. I know Charles thanked Geoff and Nolene for organizing the off-road part of the trip, but I want to thank him myself (because he is still my hero). Geoff, thanks for organizing the off-road tour. I particularly liked: * the ''Seweweekspoort'', * the ramps on the road to ''Die Hel'', * the view from the precipice of the ''Swartberg Pass'' (Charles is such a dolt!), * the meerkats running in the road between us, * riding next to you out of the dust (you really are my hero!), * the pass through the fynbos on the way home, leading to ''Dwarsindiepad'', * the buck that jumped over the road right in front of me (Charles gasped in amazement), * the detour through the farms, and * the spin over Du Toit's Kloof pass (thank heavens Max told Charles that cornering on tar requires leaning into the turn, and not ''dirt-riding-style'' staying on the outer footpeg). Charles sounded well-satisfied with the lunch in Barrydale, judging by the sounds coming from his helmet and posterior :-o kind regards your ever-worshipping Brenda Buttercup - a bike made in heaven: designed by Italians, built by Germans, ridden by a South African!
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And so it all came to an
And so it all came to an end. What a wonderful weekend we had. A special thanks to Dave and all the other people that assisted to organize this tour. It was incredible. Also a special thanks to Johan and his wife who drove the backup vehicle. Without your help I would still have been on the road walking. The RT came back in style. We had to camouflage it with some HD stickers. If anybody needs to see how you lift a R1200RT from the tar by yourself and move it out of the road. I will start special classes.
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Padlangs (not verified)
Glad to hear there is a
Glad to hear there is a chance I will be going in the right direction in Oudtshoorn. See you all at the braai fire. Niel, will you be kind enough to keep an eye on Cheezy when the throttle gets stuck open. :)
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Hey Padlangs the info is
Hey Padlangs the info is not for me but an aging friend, I know my way around. Tx. for helping my friend. Bum in the saddle, always.

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Thanks all; dankie oom,
Thanks all; dankie oom, velig ry, leave early with the speed you ride
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S33 34 32.4 E22 12
S33 34 32.4 E22 12 19.3 Corner of R328 and Noord Street and yes, it is the last road on the left right on the edge of town Zapman Cape Town South Africa (Right now packing for Kleinplaaas) 03 KL1200LT
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Padlangs (not verified)
Hi Cheezy, once inside
Hi Cheezy, once inside Oudtshoorn follow the directions towards the Cango Caves. Just before you exit Oudtshoorn Kleinplasie is on your left. Well, at least, that is how I was explained to get there. I will check in here tomorrow to see if anybody has any better idea of how to get there. (before I also get lost) :)
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Ja dankie oom.My balding
Ja dankie oom.My balding friend you are able to type faster than me but ride?
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Help urgently required. My
Help urgently required. My aging friend (wishes to remain anonomous) requires the EXACT directions into Kleinplaas from the Riversdale end. Please do keep it very simple. Friend and Jane will (hopefully) arrive on Saturday. Neil is the wording correct? Bum in the saddle, always.

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Hi everyone, Which of
Hi everyone, Which of theguys that did the Anysberg trip is all going on this one ?? Keep it SAFE !!

Johan de Jager "It's all about the ride, nothing else"