We lost one of last years’ team and gained 4 new members.
On the equipment side there were changes from bikes through to underwear, in particular a few bright pink numbers introduced into proceedings.
Navigation was being done on Locus Maps, I was trying an Insta360 - after having got gatvol of hours of carefully recorded rides which have only resulted in detailed documenting of my dash and nether regions or the clouds! I mean really, I was on Itchyboots' rear wheel for much of the final stage of the Kalahari rally and had little more than a precise record of the speed travelled, which was higher than anyone would expect - except when she over cooked a corner, then it was just dust. So if you perchance see photos or video of someone riding with a large appendage on his helmet, it is a CAMERA! Nothing more, nothing less.
One of the new members to the team was our very own Claudio von Planta whose photo's, gopro and drone footage will feature prominently in this report. i had hoped to insert his rendition of Day 1 - but am going to have to relearn the Forums size limits for videos.
If you ever need a photographer to document your wildest bike trip, Stephan is the man. He has a great eye, full command of the photographic technical arsenal he carries and will get his bike absolutely anywhere whilst all the while maintaining a cool calm demeanour. Just to add icing to the cake, he is a mean mechanic too.
