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Day 4: Green River UT to Denver CO (continued) Kicking off from Arches to Denver, I've got a solid 560km stretch ahead of me, pegged at about 5 and a half hours if all goes to plan. I backtrack along 191, merge onto I-70 East, and set my sights on Denver. Now, I'm all for a bit of speed, but...

Day 4: Green River UT to Denver CO (continued) Heading back to my bike, still riding that high from the sunrise, I couldn't help but chuckle at the signs I spotted in the restroom (“longdrop”). I mean, there were instructions for everything—“don't stand on the toilet”, “don't sit on the...

Day 4: Green River UT to Denver CO So, there I was, up at the crack of dawn, buzzing with excitement to finally lay my eyes on those stunning red sandstone formations at Arches National Park. Seriously, I was so stoked I ended up waking the folks at reception while getting my bike loaded up. It...

Day 3: Ely NV to Green River UT (reflection) The secrets from the notebook… So, there I am in my motel room, getting into my usual packing groove to make sure I'm all set for a crack-of-dawn departure tomorrow. Once everything's squared away, I kick back to dive into the mysteries of that...

Day 3: Ely NV to Green River UT So, I'm about halfway to Green River (on the red route on the map below) when, lo and behold, I run smack into another road closure. That Bitch Kay again?? Even my gloves looked like they were throwing a fit over the situation. I had no choice but to...

Day 3: Ely NV to Green River UT Alright, so today's plan is to hit Green River, which is about 600km away, give or take, roughly a 7-hour ride. So, I'm out of the motel by 6 a.m and the parking lot's already buzzing. The muscle cars taking part in the Silver State Classic Car Challenge are...

Day 2: Big Pine CA to Ely NV (continued) Crossing over from California into Nevada, I caught sight of my first Joshua trees. Man, these Joshua trees are something else, sticking out with their unique, almost eerie shape. Once I found a spot with WiFi, I dove into learning about them. It...

Day 2: Big Pine CA to Ely NV "Arrival aggression" . That is what happens on the first night of a fishing, hunting, or camping trip when buddies arrive from all directions. Lots of laughing, hugging, and talking. When the sun goes down, it's time to celebrate with bear/wine/hardwood and huge...

Day 1: Hesperia to Big Pine. (continued) So, next up on my ride was Stovepipe Wells. Man, it was scorching out there—I mean, seriously hot. Popped into this tourist shop to grab some water. They sell it by the gallon, so I snagged one, topped off my water bladder, and filled up those empty...

Day 1: Hesperia to Big Pine. (continued) Pressing onward, my next destination is the illustrious lookout point, Dante's View. Upon arrival, I'm greeted with a panorama so breath-taking, it appears to have been plucked from the pages of a mythical tale. From this elevated vantage point, the...

Day 1: Hesperia to Big Pine. Today's journey would lead me through the enigmatic Death Valley. My plan was to veer off at Baker, making my way towards Death Valley Junction, followed by the alluringly named Shoshone. From there, I'd continue on to Lone Pine before finally arriving at Big Pine...

Hi Petri: RPF = Richard Feynman = Physicist and interesting character :-) Details of the bike in my next post

The foreplay….. Let me dive into the whole saga of lining up flights and snagging a bike rental, because it's a whole adventure on its own. It's kind of like embarking on a treasure hunt, where every clue solved, every step taken, edges you closer to hitting that jackpot—the dream ride. For me...

In the spirit of adventure, September 2022 saw me leaping headfirst into what turned out to be an epic 7,171km odyssey. I set off from Los Angeles, carving a clockwise loop through the heart of the stunning American Southwest. Over the span of 15 days, I ventured through six states—California...

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I removed the one on my R1200GSA (AC 2012 model) that you can have mahala. Not sure if it will fit your bike Gerard but me on 082 378 1846 and I will send the pics.

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Done 1,600km with it, guess 75% left on it? Collection in Cape Town/Bellville. Please WhatsApp me 0823781846