Archive of BMW Motorrad Club Cape (2006 - 2019)

Some think it folly, others madness, even dangerous and few are in agreement, to take long bike trips by oneself is the ultimate riding experience.

Is it not lonely, boring or intimidating are often the responses to hearing about such a trip?  Well it is actually wonderfully selfish.  You go, start and stop when or wherever you want.  Travel at a speed that suites yourself.  The Route can be changed on a whim and places explored without considering anybody else.

Route Map The directional inspiration, for such a trip, came about while visiting with Chris (aka Padlangs) and Greta (Neil and I were invited to their new house, for a braai)…they had done a trip to St. Lucia. I had planned leave to do a trip, but up until this point, had no idea which direction to follow. After hearing Chris and Greta’s description of their trip, and seeing their photos, THIS WAS IT! Initially, I felt that I would like to follow the exact route taken by Chris and Greta… across to St. Lucia…but René had other plans for me. :-)

For the last 2years dec/jan I`ve gone on a ride,the 1st through the Karoo from Villersdorp to Graaf Reinet, the 2nd Villersdorp via Willowmore through Baviaanskloof,Stytlerville to Neeu Bethesda, this year thanks to Cheesy the E-Cape.Packed at last I finally left at 2.30pm on thurs. there to Albertinia..O-nite(wet from Sir Lowry`s onwards)From there to George tar(Karoo wet).RHS heated handgrip dead, no spares so forward via Outeniquia pass to Aberdeen- Graaff Reinett- Middelburg: O-nite. For all the rain enroute: empty