Riders years of experience
I did a bit of riding 20 years ago and would like to start riding again.
Started my bike riding with a little 100cc 2-stroke Yamaha scrambler which I rode for years until I fell off hard.
After a hiatus of about 4 years, I’ve come back to the world of biking and haven’t looked back since :)
I currently own a 1983 Yamaha XT 600 Ténéré and (recently) a 2008 BMW R1200R.
My name is Cecil Hill, married to Celesta, resident in the Helderberg (Strand) with two young adult daughters. I owned a road bike in a former life, but have just recently acquired the Adventure, as the second step towards fulfilling a lifelong dream of both Celesta and myself, to experience the sights, sounds, touch and tastes of Africa in the best way possible - on motorcycles. Our immediate goal is to learn and develop the skills necessary to undertake such a journey starting, roughly, around 2015.
Mwendo - the name of my bike - is a kiSwahili word with several English translations, including: voyage, journey (safari), travel, movement, speed, course and my personal favourite, "means of getting there"!
I ride an F650GS 2006 model with just more than 100 000km on the clock. Bought her in May 2011 with 54000 so that means I have done 46000 km in the last two years.
When given a choice between tar or gravel I will take the gravel every time.
I am the branch manager for World of Accessories in Tygervalley.
My Real name is Hanno Prinsloo
John Collins.
Been riding for the past 3 years.
Live in the Southern Suburbs (Meadowridge).
Would like to connect & ride with other members who live in the area.
Hi my name is Kathy Malherbe and I first started riding three years ago with the Journey of Hope ride. I am no longer involved in JOH but couldn't give up the riding! A friend has two bikes so has lent me his Suzuki but I need to return it soon so I am looking at buying a BMW. I am a journalist (feature writer not reporter) and I sometimes test ride bikes but mostly high-end cars -because of the readership of the magazine. There is nothing I love more than getting on the bike on a weekend and clearing my head so I am quite keen to join the club when I get my bike. I am looking at a dual purpose bike like the Dakar 650 as I really enjoy off road as well.
Hi, Tian here. Got my first BMW (an R75/5) at the tender age of 19 in 1986 ... always loved 'em!
Had another Beemer (R100) but no bikes in my life for about 15 years - started again at the beginning of 2009 with my shiny new 800gs, and this is my first foray off-road, hence the 1-2 years experience level.
Update (April 2011): after an incident with a cage my 800gs got written off. HP2 is my new bike.
I am Deon van Rooyen , a 49 year old working at Absa Private Bank as a financial advisor.I am happily married with a son 21 and daughter 23.I used to have a KTM 640 but have since grown up and matured to be a proud BMW owner.I just love to ride!
Hi Guys,
Well finally joined. I am from Namibia, working in CT as a marine structures engineer, studied at Stellies. Absolutely love my Beamer!!
My name is Charl and I haven't been on a bike for nearly 15 years... previous one was a KDX200. Bug has bitten big time though... currently shopping for R1200C. Figured I'll try a cruiser as I do all my offroading on 4 wheels.
UPDATE: As a temporary measure I'm riding a Sachs MadAss 125. What fun!
UPDATE AGAIN: Can't stop grinning about the cruiser!
Sure is purty: My first ride on the cruiser... bringing it home from Hermanus
Track training day Aug 08
Sure is purty: My first ride on the cruiser... bringing it home from Hermanus
Track training day Aug 08
Bruce Bell, 51 years old. Like camping and the outdoors. Have three daughters and one granddaughter. Trade from Redhill Pottery out towards Cape Point so if in the area pop in for coffee. Have done the introductory off road course with Annie and I think Cloudgazer Steven. Northern Suburbs a bit far to travel for club meetings.
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