Archive of BMW Motorrad Club Cape (2006 - 2019)

WESTCOAST CRAYFISH WEEKEND ……from the perspective of a very new, lady rider! It all began very early at the Engen One stop on the N7. Geoff slipped into Sergeant major mode – riding etiquette, hydration and the day’s proceedings – he is a hard task master, moving us on with hardly a breather, no deviation from the “thumbs – up rules” or you were in serious trouble, sticking to the rigorous plan - it paid off, the weekend ran exactly to plan and was just awesome! The back up vehicle on Friday was "womanned" by very capable Annemarie and Noelene (Lynette took the plunge and pillioned with Geoff) – these ladies did a sterling job! Neels joined us on Friday evening, doing back up on Saturday and assisting on Sunday – they were invaluable!! The highlights on Friday’s ride was Ludwig the gatecrasher, opening a farmers gate at 90km whilst still on his bike and Hein managing to fly over his handlebars whist tackling the sand monster. André was the only casualty with a very sore ankle from a tumble in the dreaded sand. Friday’s dirt was taxing, with potholes, temperatures up to 41 degrees, and everything else that could be thrown at us! The views of the Engelsman se Berge were breathtaking, the soft scent of Chris’s pipe curling through the air added to the ambiance. The after lunch tar graveyard stretch between Vanrynsdorp and Bitterfontein proves how desolate the West Coast can be. The 7km - now who really knows how long this stretch is? – twee spoor sand to home had a few of us staking claim to plots – I think Shah is definitely won the property baron title. We were welcomed to JURG SE KAYA by Jurg and Buurman Boet – venue and food was 5 star, the hot water donkey puffing steam and ice cold beers. The evening was relaxing, good food, drinks and excellent company – thanks guys for sharing your tips and knowledge. Vernon and Russell kept the party going until 2.30am, while the rest of us were dreaming about the day’s adventures.