Honda Quest, the incredible adventure!

[XRRX]

Bravo KarooKid !!!
:headbang: :hello2:

 

[Buff]

Nice one Charl  :thumleft: Congrats to the winners, this event looked nothing short of EPIC.
I'm however seriously glad it's over, I suffered from FOMO daily reading this thread, it looked truly amazing and I'd have loved to have been part of it. Maybe next year  8)

 

[Piston Pete]

Waiting on a consensus whether manual or auto box...

 

[KarooKid]

I doubt whether you'll find any feedback in the world more qualified than the 20 finalists.

These bikes have been through the toughest terrain possible and as a group we have had more than enough time to ride and discuss both.

The answer is unanimous- DCT. I believe it is the future.

 

[windswept]

Hardy and Team, that was a world class event. Well done to all those tough guys and girl. :thumleft:

 

[Gerard]

So wie is die twee wenners ?

Charl Potgieter en Hennie van Heerden (Tyres), nie seker van Charl se forum naam nie.  Twee great mense, avonturiers en bekwame ryers.  :thumleft:

Christiaan Potgieter ?

 

[Fransw]

I doubt whether you'll find any feedback in the world more qualified than the 20 finalists.

These bikes have been through the toughest terrain possible and as a group we have had more than enough time to ride and discuss both.

The answer is unanimous- DCT. I believe it is the future.

Hi KK, well done to you all! It must have been a bufketlist event! Are you guys back at home yet?

One question: is it possible for one oke/girl to pick the AT up?

 

[KarooKid]

Hi Frans

Yes we came back yesterday. All safe as far as I know.

Yes it is. We picked up many a bike. I would however suggest that you make your riding buddies pick up the bike. It is less tiring and saves much needed energy.

One girl - yes. But then again she was no ordinary girl.

 

[KarooKid]

Without telling the whole story I'll make some pictures do the talking and add some comments

First briefing. Kamanya pretending to listen to instructor Tau.

Tau is not only a very talented bike rider but also a super nice guy.

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[KarooKid]

The first night was spent at Spitzkoppe. Magical place

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[KarooKid]

The first night was spent at Spitzkoppe. Magical place

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[KarooKid]

As we pulled into the filling station in Uis Basil came to greet us on his legendary AT. He is a super nice guy. Like most Namibians.

Filling 22 bikes daily very quickly became part of our routine

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[KarooKid]

The previous night we got introduced to our teammates.

The organizers made it clear that they simply could not do a simple draw for the teams as this could lead to 2 strong riders ending up in a team which would be unfair.

Later in the trip it became quite apparent that they must have me in mind as Minxy is a super strong rider. Most people have no idea how good she is on a bike. More on that later.

This officer introduced himself, asked if he could sit on the bike and have a picture taken with us and my beard

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[KarooKid]

The first of many many miles of dirt.

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[KarooKid]

Kamanya suffered from some sort of stomach thing on day one (his version)

I have very few photos of him in an upright position. He loves power naps.

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[KarooKid]

The roads are in a very bad condition. Corrugated as hell

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[KarooKid]

The Namibian sunsets and sunrises are really special.

Most mornings I was filled with emotion as we got going. Knowing I am very fortunate and privileged to be part of this. Life's good!

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[KarooKid]

Pitching tents was a hassle to most. We spent 2 weeks under the African skies.

Daily chores included packing, checking bikes, makeup for our team and fixing punctures

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[KarooKid]

We stopped at the Dorslandtrekkers memorial. These people surely had it much harder than we had.

We came across the grave of the love child of Nismark and I - Bullu.

I named my bike after him. Bullu!

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[KarooKid]

Minxy and Bullu. Equally tough.

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