Archive of BMW Motorrad Club Cape (2006 - 2019)

Yesterday (Sunday 24th June) was an exhilarating, fun and adventurous day for the riders who attended the well-organised training course lead by Pete O' Hanlon (Level 1), John Carr and Arno (Level 2)

The course really tested the technical skills of the riders, who had to complete a series of challenging activities in chilly and rainy weather. As Adrian mentioned in his post - there were MANY thrills and spills The riders faced sandy and muddy terrains and the highlight of the day (as many will agree) was the tag game where 2 riders at a time went against each other to try and catch the other.

I stayed with the level 2 riders for the day and have grouped the photographs according to the activities. (I have tried to include everyone in the photo's!)

I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed taking them!

Activity 1 - Circles and Figure of 8 excersize

This activity saw riders having to do circles and figure of 8's inside a marked tyre course. This was an activity which required a lot of balance and patience.

The group being briefed by Arno

The three red heads

Sian concentrating as she manoeuvred her bike through the course.

Mike, with his good luck Bobbejaan riding up front.

Adie decided to go over the tyre instead of around it.

"Where is Sean when I need him to pick up my bike?!"

Trevor tackling the twisty course.

Gary in action.

Cecil having a go.

Activity 2 - Obstacle course.

This activity required the riders to take their bikes through an obstacle course - which included tyres, logs and poles.

Riders lining up to tackle the obstacles.

John talking the riders through the course.

Eric sussing out the course.

Adrian doing some gymnastics with the bike.

The Incredible Henk.

Eric's turn......

Trevor vs. Plank

Twisting around tyres.

Navigating through the poles

Oom giving it a go.

Activity 3 - Emergency Braking.

This activity was done on the gravel road above the practice field. Riders experimented with speed and extreme braking.

ABS off!

Cecil spraying some dirt.

Gary braking for the "invisible sheep".

Sandy holding the flag high for the ladies.

Watching the action unfold

Keeping out of the rain......

Activity 4 - Chases.

Activity 4 was a favourite of the day. 2 riders at a time went up against each other in a game similar to tag.

Getting ready.

Henk chasing down Trevor.

and Trevor chasing down Henk.

John and Arno taking each other on.

Adie chasing down Eric....

Activity 5 - Sand Monster

Riders made their way through a big open space of sand. Swear words in full force.

The sand took many prisoner.

Neels and his yellow submarine.

Eric 1. Sand 0.

Sand 1. Rider 0.

Slipping and sliding in the sand.

A speedy Trevor....

....followed by a speedy Henk.

Gary slaying the sand monster.

Some more sandy moments....

Activity 6 - Uphill/ Downhill Challenge.

In this activity riders faced a steep incline and an even steeper decline.

The farm in Stellebosch boasted some beautiful scenery.

Go Sian GO!

Neels en die ongeluk.

Adrian goes up....

Dakar having a sleep.

Henk having a rest?

Activity 7 - Log jumping.

This activity required riders to take their bikes over a log.