African Enduro

[Iron Shark]

Absolutely brilliant Mark, well done man!!!  :thumleft: :thumleft:

 

[Mungo Park]

great report,everyting has been said...what about the pannier system used?

 

[mrg46]

what about the pannier system used?

Sure. I used AndyStrapz Pannierz and thoroughly recommend them. They're super tough, 100% waterproof and best of all roll-down when not full. I fastened them to the luggage rack that came free with the bike, and tightened them down even more with a tie-down on each side (a good place to store your tie-downs I thought).

They're not cheap but I reckon they'll last a very long time. They also have a supplier in the UK if thats cheaper to import than from Aus, I dunno. Luckily I could pick mine up when I started the trip in London.

https://www.andystrapz.com/productdetails.php?pid=34&BACK=51

(and if anyone ends up buying them make sure you get some extensions too, you'll probably need them)

EDIT: Oh ja, security! I put one of these over each pannier when I was in dodgy areas.

https://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_room=3&_action=detail&id=11

They sell them at Cape Onion mart

 

[1X]

Ongelooflik "Roll  of honour stuff" :headbang: :hello2:

 

[MellowJo]

Absolutely Magic !!

:thumleft:

Did you not miss the oportunity to share everything all the way, with a buddy?  ???

 

[Bakkie]

Hi Mark

How many days did it take from leaving London to the farm?

 

[mrg46]

Did you not miss the oportunity to share everything all the way, with a buddy?   ???

Ja there were many times when I wished I had one of my friends with, but there are also advantages to traveling alone; I think strangers are much friendlier.

But my next trip I'll defo advertise here in 'planning a ride'. You lot seem much more committed to this sort of riding than my armchair adventurer friends.

 

[mrg46]

How many days did it take from leaving London to the farm?

58 days. This is very quick for some, and most people I met had a go at me about it, but I have no regrets. I just loved the riding, all day every day that I wasn't servicing or stuck somewhere beyond my control.

 

[Mzee]

Mark owesome!  Simply Owesome!  You have inspired me I am travelling to Uganda this December and back following some of your route via Tanzania and Mozambique.  Learnt a lot from you.

 

[funacide]

Hey Mark

Just awesome, what a great ride and report. Thanks for the effort in sharing with us mortals who have not or can not go on an epic adventure like this. I don't know how I missed this report. I just finished reading it and all I can say is F*($($*ING AWESOME, one of those trip reports that just inspire you to ride...

Thanks again...

This is what the forum is about!!!!

:hello2: :headbang:  :hello2: :headbang:  :hello2: :headbang:  :hello2: :headbang:  :hello2: :headbang:  :hello2: :headbang:

 

[Christian Kuun]

Eish, my idol! Great report.

 

[Anderdag]

Befok. Thanks for a great read. Just look at the time of my post to see if it's a good read or not...

 

[Tonteldoos]

Mark, AWSOME, Only saw it today, and almost spend the wholeday reading it.
Great stuff!!

 

[Tubeless]

OK, now I can go to bed after some excellent reading;

1:03am  :thumleft: :thumleft:

 

[pierre repinz]

wow...great report...well done

 

[Rock Rabbit]

Well done Mark, hard core adventure stuff. What most of us dream of.
Great report, well written and entertaining. Glad you made it all intact.

Ride safe

RR

 

[N[]vA]

seriously enjoyed reading this

Kudos and respect  :thumleft:

 

[rcerrie]

No this is what I am talking about  :thumleft:

 

[thysman]

Mark

"Halleluja Borther!!!"

Amen

 

[Laban]

Respect! Boeta Respect!!, thanks for sharing :thumleft: