Amageza 2012

[Remy]

Bly ek hoef nie Vrydag te gery het nie, as daar nou een ding is wat my niks aanstaan nie, is dit n water-crossing.

en n BMW  ot:

Jy moet sien hoe die BMW dai water crossing gery....... Soos n Motor Boat Brrrrrrrr  :imaposer:

 

[Rynet]

Sprocketbek I am stunned by your father and son photos . Some fotos ( or even people ) show the zeitgeist ( captures the spirit of the times ) ( eg like both Bob Dylan and Jim Morrisson captured the sixties for me each in their own ways :mwink: )

And I think these photos , even more than the Broekskeur ones, capture the zeitgeist ,the Spirit of Amageza perfectly.

It is pure poetry in motion. Without saying a word ( or just mentioning that this was a father and son team ) you portray a whole range of emotions : fear , uncertainty, nervousness , and then the father just stepping in and coming to help without any fuss or drama , and together they did it , and at the end ,the pride and happiness of both of them. Also the relief at getting water . I love the photos where the father glances up in tired satisfaction and the other his almost greedy enjoyment of the water you gave him. The whole sequence captures the loyalty and unselfishness and wanting others to succeed spirit of the riders ,and also the bravery and heroics of making it through that deep river at a time when they must have been exhausted , which to me is the true Spirit of Amageza  .

You are a very deep man Sprocketbek , to capture it so much more eloquently than mere words could . You are a true artist . Thank you.  :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

 

[2StrokeDan]

They were very thirsty, while crossing a whole river??? atch:
Bend and drink.

 

[Rynet]

They were very thirsty, while crossing a whole river??? atch:
Bend and drink.

:imaposer:  :imaposer:

..............yes ,but the father put his thirst aside to first assist his son.................and then thought of himself and his thirst .  :mwink:

As you would have , Dan , we all know you are kindhearted , as you proved at this event .....as much as you try and hide it  :biggrin: >

 

[Pleco]

They were very thirsty, while crossing a whole river??? atch:
Bend and drink.

Ai! Oom Danie.

The voice of reason.

Weet jy wat doen visse in daai water?!  :imaposer:

 

[J-dog]

I'm surprised at the lack of/slow rate of feedback on the event  ???

Surely other pilots have some pics and tales to tell?

I'd like to ask you guys a few Q's if I may?

How did the event tax you fitness-wise? How long were the specials and liaisons each day in distance and time. which parts were most taxing? were the specials purely technical or also fast? Were the liaisons mainly public dirt roads? Did anyone do any training? Do you think it helped? Was it mentally/sleepy tiring as well, given the early mornings and long days, followed by briefings/marking road books etc?

Would an 1983 XT500 have made it?

I expect the answer is "probably" but it seems the low suspension and low air-filter intake might have results in some potential problems

Sadly I didn't get my Oryx in time for the event, so I have to get my fix from your tales  :thumleft:

 

[J-dog]

P.S. Well done Rynet!!

love the pics of you on broekskeur and your comments on andrew's video followed by the squeaking of your bird-horn  :imaposer:

 

[Pleco]

I'm surprised at the lack of/slow rate of feedback on the event  ???

Surely other pilots have some pics and tales to tell?

I'd like to ask you guys a few Q's if I may?

How did the event tax you fitness-wise? How long were the specials and liaisons each day in distance and time. which parts were most taxing? were the specials purely technical or also fast? Were the liaisons mainly public dirt roads? Did anyone do any training? Do you think it helped? Was it mentally/sleepy tiring as well, given the early mornings and long days, followed by briefings/marking road books etc?

Would an 1983 XT500 have made it?

I expect the answer is "probably" but it seems the low suspension and low air-filter intake might have results in some potential problems

Sadly I didn't get my Oryx in time for the event, so I have to get my fix from your tales  :thumleft:

I had all these questions beforehand as well as financial constraints, but I gave it my best shot. And managed to finish.

This was not for an average rider with an average level of fitness. The good thing was that the WC qualifier was seriously taxing, and gave a good indication of what to expect effort and fitness wise.

We practiced a lot beforehand, which helped with the fitness levels, but more importantly, got my riding very smooth. The smoother you ride, the less you fight the bike and the less tired you get.

I had some experience with rock riding, but this was easily the most difficult terrain I have ridden. So on the day I had to step up immediately. I have ridden Matroosberg, but that is only about 10kms up and down. This was 80kms first day, and 60kms second day. With 320 liaison first day, and about 120kms liaison second day.

I arrived a little late on the first day. (18h00, with the front runners being 5 to 6 hours faster on the total 417kms  :eek7
Had to catch a shower, supper, tighten everything on the bike, chain lube, refuel, fit the road book, load the GPS points, get all the kit ready and then try and get to bed as early as possible.

ACDC started at 04h00 in the morning, for a 4h30 breakfast, so it was critical to get enough bed time.

2 days were bad enough if you rode at my pace, sleep and rest wise. But my body and bike did not take such a pounding. Next years 5 days would be a survival effort though.

I am making a short clip of the 1st day, and Roost will be making one of the second day.

You should be seeing some more RRs over the weekend.

My KLR made it easy enough, and the lady dragged her Geen Sand 1200 kicking and screaming through there, so your XT would have made it. And I have seen you ride. You would have made it as well.

 

[tau]

I'm surprised at the lack of/slow rate of feedback on the event  ???

Surely other pilots have some pics and tales to tell?

I'd like to ask you guys a few Q's if I may?

How did the event tax you fitness-wise? How long were the specials and liaisons each day in distance and time. which parts were most taxing? were the specials purely technical or also fast? Were the liaisons mainly public dirt roads? Did anyone do any training? Do you think it helped? Was it mentally/sleepy tiring as well, given the early mornings and long days, followed by briefings/marking road books etc?

Would an 1983 XT500 have made it?

I expect the answer is "probably" but it seems the low suspension and low air-filter intake might have results in some potential problems

Sadly I didn't get my Oryx in time for the event, so I have to get my fix from your tales  :thumleft:

J- Dog you missed out massively.

I have been racing since age 10. I am a selfconfessed bike aholic, but with work 2 small kids and a wife I don't get to ride what en where I would like. My fitness is also not what it needs to be for me to run at the speeds I want to when racing, so I am in- dangering myself.

With traveling I feel like I am always going toooo fast and missing the point of taking in the scenery, but I like traveling far distances in one day.

I found that with the roadbook style race/race/adventure my mind was having fun and my adrenaline was flowing, however speeds was limited as you had to calm down and navigate every now and then.

I didn't take pictures as i was having too much fun to stop and click.

I ahave never had so much fun riding. I am hoping alex quits his job and does more vents per year creating an Amageza series or something.

I need my roadbook reading fix !!!!!!!!

 

[BlueBull2007]

I ahave never had so much fun riding. I am hoping alex quits his job and does more vents per year creating an Amageza series or something.

I need my roadbook reading fix !!!!!!!!

+1

I noticed you looking at my road book after the event, what were you checking? ;D I did not follow the road book after that off, just took my time and enjoyed myself.

I want to see this helmetcam footage! 

+100.  :thumleft:

The footage of that rear wheel was awesome, you will see it once I have done my RR. :thumleft:

Ek het my gat lekker gesien on daardie koppie. ;D

 

[J-dog]

I'm surprised at the lack of/slow rate of feedback on the event  ???

Surely other pilots have some pics and tales to tell?

I'd like to ask you guys a few Q's if I may?

How did the event tax you fitness-wise? How long were the specials and liaisons each day in distance and time. which parts were most taxing? were the specials purely technical or also fast? Were the liaisons mainly public dirt roads? Did anyone do any training? Do you think it helped? Was it mentally/sleepy tiring as well, given the early mornings and long days, followed by briefings/marking road books etc?

Would an 1983 XT500 have made it?

I expect the answer is "probably" but it seems the low suspension and low air-filter intake might have results in some potential problems

Sadly I didn't get my Oryx in time for the event, so I have to get my fix from your tales  :thumleft:

J- Dog you missed out massively.

I have been racing since age 10. I am a selfconfessed bike aholic, but with work 2 small kids and a wife I don't get to ride what en where I would like. My fitness is also not what it needs to be for me to run at the speeds I want to when racing, so I am in- dangering myself.

With traveling I feel like I am always going toooo fast and missing the point of taking in the scenery, but I like traveling far distances in one day.

I found that with the roadbook style race/race/adventure my mind was having fun and my adrenaline was flowing, however speeds was limited as you had to calm down and navigate every now and then.

I didn't take pictures as i was having too much fun to stop and click.

I ahave never had so much fun riding. I am hoping alex quits his job and does more vents per year creating an Amageza series or something.

I need my roadbook reading fix !!!!!!!!

Ja I know  :'( bit of a fark up really. went al the way to CT to qualify, paid deposit etc, and then ended up without the bike I wanted to ride, and honestly timing was wrong with all sorts of stuff happening at home.

Would have LOVED to have been there with a decent bike, road book etc.

Actually the terrain looks very similar to what we ride every year at the Rallye Raid, and it's to die for baby  :laughing4:

 

[J-dog]

Oh, I will be there next year for the 5 day'er and busy buying the bike this month

See this thread and add your 2 cents:

https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=97718.0

 

[Circlip]

:happy1:  :drif:

 

[YamaV]

I agree with Tau, this type of riding is so much fun. Amageza 2011 was the most fun I had on a bike. Adrenaline, scenery (perhaps), bikes&more bikes, you challenge your own ability and push it to a new level. I definitely want to do Amageza 2013

 

[2StrokeDan]

J-Dog, to answer your question, yes, an XT500 would have made it very easily, ground clearance, though not good, is same as most bikes like XT600, Dakar, etc, very good LOW-DOWN torque for technical work, and it can maintain 120. Reliability of course the best.

 

[J-dog]

J-Dog, to answer your question, yes, an XT500 would have made it very easily, ground clearance, though not good, is same as most bikes like XT600, Dakar, etc, very good LOW-DOWN torque for technical work, and it can maintain 120. Reliability of course the best.

:laughing4: :imaposer:

 

[Pleco]

Short vid of day 1:

It was peaceful at the back.

Renette could have finished the liaison a lot earlier, but she was kind enough to wait for me. With the sprocket setup I have, the KLR topped out at about 110kph.  :ricky:

[flash=480,385]https://www.youtube.com/v/4pidCLg69Rg[/flash]

 

[Remy]

Smart video Lukas  :thumleft:

 

[Rynet]

Great Vid, thanks Pleco   :thumleft:

After you spent an hour trying to sort out your spark plugs and half hour trying to help ArchAngel sort out his bike , I had a nice lil peaceful picnic half way up the mountain checking out the awesome view . :biggrin: :biggrin:

PS Thanks a stack for pitching up and helping me lift the bike so I could ride the bike out . I had to ride it down the mountain to get it going again, such fun .  :ricky: :ricky:

Ps must just add that I have almost never been so glad to see someone. I thought I would spend the night there as there were only two riders behind me and neither of their bikes were working went I left them . :thumleft:

 

[DRAZIL]

absolutely awesome report and photos :thumleft: :thumleft:
Father and son team  :thumleft: +1000