LDBA Bambi Lodge. Post your RR here!
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Mooch
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The remains of the Boomslang that climbed up into Rons(?) bike while they were taking a rest. They stripped a few things but couldn't find it so he had to ride the last bit to El Paso with it under there somewhere!!! The when stripping the bike there it was spotted under the seat but it quickly ducked back into the back of the seat piece. Eventually it showed its face and was hooked out by one of the locals and unfortunately met its end with a panga.
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Mooch
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Some more LDBA photos.
The skills challenge claimed a few!
Even Colin Gallop!..............or someone who borrowed his bike and helmet! :imaposer:
The skills challenge claimed a few!
Even Colin Gallop!..............or someone who borrowed his bike and helmet! :imaposer:
Just Blip It!
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Some more of Saturdays route including the red route which claimed many a rider!
Rieks
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At last I got my report ready for the media. Hope you enjoy ...sharing some pics I got from Hondsekierie, Smokes, Treffon and Just Blippit
Stage 1 - Bambi:
The 2nd Lowveld Dual Bike Adventure kicked off with a bang on Friday morning, 7 June when the first of app 100 bikes made their way to Bambi Country lodge.
A 25% growth from last year proved that LDBA is growing from strength to strength. The change of scenery and awesome routes available in the Dullstroom area will definitely bring us back there! The lodge had been going through a revamp recently and unfortunately did not finish in time to meet with our expectations. A few hick-ups with regards to water and plumbing problems occurred. This will be addressed and as organiser I take full responsibility. My apologies to those affected. After all – if you came for the right reasons then you would have had a bliss weekend – which it seemed most riders had!
The routes were spectacular as promised and the 7km red route challenged all of the 28 riders that attempted and completed it, including the marshals.
Plenty prizes were up for grabs and I would like to thank all our sponsors once again: KTM & Honda Nelspruit as main sponsor, Liqui Moly, Pitlane, Motorradical, TR Tec Adventure, Country Trax, Action Gear, Khwela Adventures, Outdoor Warehouse, Oasis Water, Valencia Wholesalers, Barefoot no More, Amarula, Minute Man Press, Seasons in Africa, Elephant Whispers, Hippo Hollow, Casterbridge Hollow, Zambesi Motorrad and the live band and great entertainment both evenings by Derek Bouwer and Anton Smit from Kokopelli’s Restaurant in White River who had the spirits high till early hours of the mornings.
The winner of the main prize sponsored by Action Gear, a GO Pro Silver edition for the first 30 entries received, was won by Marianne van der Walt from Newcastle, KZN. The Mpumalanga boertjies have proved they have what it takes with skills on their bikes. 24 Riders participated in the skills challenge and the results were: 1. Denzil Lawrie (Sabie, MP), 2. Frans Venter (Delmas, MP), 3. Joe Bodington (Kempton Park, GAU).
Stage 1 - Bambi:
The 2nd Lowveld Dual Bike Adventure kicked off with a bang on Friday morning, 7 June when the first of app 100 bikes made their way to Bambi Country lodge.
A 25% growth from last year proved that LDBA is growing from strength to strength. The change of scenery and awesome routes available in the Dullstroom area will definitely bring us back there! The lodge had been going through a revamp recently and unfortunately did not finish in time to meet with our expectations. A few hick-ups with regards to water and plumbing problems occurred. This will be addressed and as organiser I take full responsibility. My apologies to those affected. After all – if you came for the right reasons then you would have had a bliss weekend – which it seemed most riders had!
The routes were spectacular as promised and the 7km red route challenged all of the 28 riders that attempted and completed it, including the marshals.
Plenty prizes were up for grabs and I would like to thank all our sponsors once again: KTM & Honda Nelspruit as main sponsor, Liqui Moly, Pitlane, Motorradical, TR Tec Adventure, Country Trax, Action Gear, Khwela Adventures, Outdoor Warehouse, Oasis Water, Valencia Wholesalers, Barefoot no More, Amarula, Minute Man Press, Seasons in Africa, Elephant Whispers, Hippo Hollow, Casterbridge Hollow, Zambesi Motorrad and the live band and great entertainment both evenings by Derek Bouwer and Anton Smit from Kokopelli’s Restaurant in White River who had the spirits high till early hours of the mornings.
The winner of the main prize sponsored by Action Gear, a GO Pro Silver edition for the first 30 entries received, was won by Marianne van der Walt from Newcastle, KZN. The Mpumalanga boertjies have proved they have what it takes with skills on their bikes. 24 Riders participated in the skills challenge and the results were: 1. Denzil Lawrie (Sabie, MP), 2. Frans Venter (Delmas, MP), 3. Joe Bodington (Kempton Park, GAU).
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Jock
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Rika, great event and beautiful routes, wished I was on my bike instead of stuck in the landy! On behalf of The Off Road Rescue Unit, or ORRU, we hope we exceeded your and your guests expectations regarding the medical back up on-route and hope we can be part of your event next year!
And please keep the biltong and the knives away from that Mooch oke :lol8:
And please keep the biltong and the knives away from that Mooch oke :lol8:
Rieks
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Rieks
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Stage 2: Prawn Run:
On Sunday morning after breakfast and route briefing, 34 riders departed for Macaneta in Mozambique. Two routes were available and therefore the group split beyond the tollgate in Mozambique. A very challenging two-spoor sandy route awaited the red route riders via Moamba.
Once we crossed the ferry at Marracuene, the de-stress on most faces were quite visible as everyone was looking forward to their first R&R’s on the beach at Lugar do Mar. Not even a national power failure could dampen the vibe amongst all and the taste of prawns and fish for dinner just topped it all. The following morning after breakfast we packed the back-up vehicle with some refreshments, kitted up and all of us headed off on a very challenging 7km route to El Paso Horse Trails.
Hats off to 60+yr old Ron Harvey who completed the red route the previous day on his 1200GS after taking a few tumbles and joined us again on this sandy ride exploring the island. While taking a break with his sons Russel and Marc-Ross under a tree – a boomslang decided to make itself comfortable under the seat of his GS. It disappeared under the topbox bracket and Ron decided to continue – snake and all. The lodge staff eventually managed to remove it.
More R&R’s followed later at the lodge and from early Tuesday morning some bikes warmed up for the journey back home.
What a ride! Thanks to all the Wild dogs that attended!
On Sunday morning after breakfast and route briefing, 34 riders departed for Macaneta in Mozambique. Two routes were available and therefore the group split beyond the tollgate in Mozambique. A very challenging two-spoor sandy route awaited the red route riders via Moamba.
Once we crossed the ferry at Marracuene, the de-stress on most faces were quite visible as everyone was looking forward to their first R&R’s on the beach at Lugar do Mar. Not even a national power failure could dampen the vibe amongst all and the taste of prawns and fish for dinner just topped it all. The following morning after breakfast we packed the back-up vehicle with some refreshments, kitted up and all of us headed off on a very challenging 7km route to El Paso Horse Trails.
Hats off to 60+yr old Ron Harvey who completed the red route the previous day on his 1200GS after taking a few tumbles and joined us again on this sandy ride exploring the island. While taking a break with his sons Russel and Marc-Ross under a tree – a boomslang decided to make itself comfortable under the seat of his GS. It disappeared under the topbox bracket and Ron decided to continue – snake and all. The lodge staff eventually managed to remove it.
More R&R’s followed later at the lodge and from early Tuesday morning some bikes warmed up for the journey back home.
What a ride! Thanks to all the Wild dogs that attended!
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Macaneta Island ride route briefing by Rika.jpg -
Gerber Strydom and Rika de Bruyn.jpg -
Gerber and Gerhard Strydom.jpg -
Pitstop on the red route.jpg -
Johan Botha taking a break enroute to Macaneta!.jpg -
Open up - look up and go!.jpg -
Smokes and Hondsekierie.jpg -
Wayne Botha.jpg -
Yves Grofils on his new 1190KTM.jpg
Rieks
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