An adventure off water

[Seastoke]

If anyone wonders why BruceK is quiet on the forum . He is crossing Africa on an Endurance Bike. he has crossed Namibia now in Botswana . Yes he has fell off a few time. Luckily he landed on his head.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Hope he’s doing well.

 

[Bouba]

I certainly wouldn’t do Africa as any sort of adventure......the constant police roadblocks that delay you forever and the extraction of your wealth in the process isn’t worth it

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Remember he’s a native.

 

[Seastoke]

Remember he’s a native

He is Australian

 

[Sticky Fingers]

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[kawasake]

He is Australian

So thats why he borrowed my boomerang
I told Him
'If you loose it theres no comeback'

 

[Mr Googler]

Had some great photos from him. Hopefully he will update us all when he’s finished!

 

[LittleSister]

I read a long time ago a book (forgotten name and author) about a British (IIRC) chap riding his British (?) bike the length of Africa the hard way - across the Sahara and then through West Africa on endless dirt roads that were canals of deep mud when it rained.

I think it was in West Africa, after yet another fall had damaged his bike, he was helped out by a village blacksmith who commented 'We're struggling to stay alive, while you're trying to kill yourself!'

Another, slightly different, book I can recommend to those who like that sort of thing is the tale of the first motorbike journey the length of Africa - in 1934! By two women, both remarkable motorcyclists and more, apart from undertaking this exploit! (Panther Redwing 600cc single with Watsonian sidecar, since you ask.)
Florence Blenkiron and Theresa Wallach Motorcyclists Extraordinaire - Historic UK
‘The Rugged Road’ by Theresa Wallach (2nd edition)
The Rugged Road: Amazon.co.uk: Wallach, Theresa: 9780953509829: Books

 

[Seastoke]

He is at Victoria falls today.

 

[Bouba]

He is at Victoria falls today.

Well worth a visit