Right Around Africa

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Van 'n Kapenaar wat nou in Finland bly, ek kan somtyds nie wag om elke dag nog 'n stukkie te lees nie.  :thumleft:  Ry veilig en hou aan skryf  ;D

 

[BlueBull2007]

Just finished catching up with your adventures and misadventures  :sip:
Inspiring stuff, you are amazing 

You were planning to ride a rally at some point, to prepare for Dakar 2014? Is that still on?

Excellent question!
The three rallies I was scheduled to race in take place in October and November. The Baja Portalegre (Portugal), Rallye du Maroc and Merzouga Rally (Morocco). Before I left on my trip MSA supplied me with my International Racing license.

I am running a little ahead of schedule at this stage and have decided NOT to race, for a couple of reasons.

1. These rallies aren't child's play and I honestly don't feel like I'm ready to race yet. If I hurt myself in one of the rallies, that would jeopardize my trip around Africa. So I've decided to focus on finishing my trip around Africa first. THEN, I can start focusing on training, racing and getting ready for the Dakar in 2014.

2. The money I would need to compete in these rallies is locked up in my KLR that's standing at home and still for sale.

So...in short I won't be racing now. BUT, Dakar 2014 is still a definite! I'm scheduled to start my training in Namibia after I've finished my trip.  :thumleft:

That's a wise move, these rallies are seriously tough. I was wondering how you find the time and money to do all this riding? I'm assuming you're loaded because a KLR is not going to come close to paying for any rally. ;D

Also you may want to consider 2015 for your Dakar, because A)  you have to have completed at least one FIM desert rally to qualify, and B) Your looking at R500k to do the Dakar...I'm not trying to be negative with these comments but rally is a very serious commitment and from personal experience I have offset my Dakar twice

Regardless, it would be awesome to race the Dakar with you in 2014. :thumleft:

 

[SteveD]

Ha! The BlueBull is still committed to riding in 2014, so I guess BlueCow is on board?  :ricky:

 

[BlueBull2007]

Mrs Bluebull....not blueCow 

She is not yet on board, but she grudgingly supported me getting another rally bike and knows I will be rallying on. After the next rally or two she will accept 

 

[jorust]

Just finished catching up with your adventures and misadventures  :sip:
Inspiring stuff, you are amazing 

You were planning to ride a rally at some point, to prepare for Dakar 2014? Is that still on?

Excellent question!
The three rallies I was scheduled to race in take place in October and November. The Baja Portalegre (Portugal), Rallye du Maroc and Merzouga Rally (Morocco). Before I left on my trip MSA supplied me with my International Racing license.

I am running a little ahead of schedule at this stage and have decided NOT to race, for a couple of reasons.

1. These rallies aren't child's play and I honestly don't feel like I'm ready to race yet. If I hurt myself in one of the rallies, that would jeopardize my trip around Africa. So I've decided to focus on finishing my trip around Africa first. THEN, I can start focusing on training, racing and getting ready for the Dakar in 2014.

2. The money I would need to compete in these rallies is locked up in my KLR that's standing at home and still for sale.

So...in short I won't be racing now. BUT, Dakar 2014 is still a definite! I'm scheduled to start my training in Namibia after I've finished my trip.  :thumleft:

That's a wise move, these rallies are seriously tough. I was wondering how you find the time and money to do all this riding? I'm assuming you're loaded because a KLR is not going to come close to paying for any rally. ;D

Also you may want to consider 2015 for your Dakar, because A)  you have to have completed at least one FIM desert rally to qualify, and B) Your looking at R500k to do the Dakar...I'm not trying to be negative with these comments but rally is a very serious commitment and from personal experience I have offset my Dakar twice

Regardless, it would be awesome to race the Dakar with you in 2014. :thumleft:

Heya Neil.
Yeh, I know...Dakar 2014 is REALLY ambitious. But I'll give it my all to try and make it.
Time - I have LOADS of. Money...well that's the real pain in the butt as I'm sure you know. I rely solely on sponsors for this.

Here's hoping I see you at the Dakar!  :ricky:

 

[MINZI]

Stunning photos again. Don't you get lonely sometimes and tired of your own company? What do you miss most?

 

[jorust]

Stunning photos again. Don't you get lonely sometimes and tired of your own company? What do you miss most?

Thanks Minzi.  :thumleft:
Sure, I get lonely sometimes. But I get to meet a lot of people all over. It's only when I'm on the road that I'm actually by myself. In real life I am the 'quiet girl in the corner' type. An observer. This journey is a challenge to myself to get out and live. And it certainly is a challenge on every level imaginable. Physically, emotionally, psychologically. With that comes discovery, experience and growth. Best is knowing that I will return to where I started a better, stronger person.

What I miss most...my friends! I miss my friends, my country and my culture. I sorely miss my fellow Saffa's.  :3some:

 

[jorust]

Van 'n Kapenaar wat nou in Finland bly, ek kan somtyds nie wag om elke dag nog 'n stukkie te lees nie.  :thumleft:  Ry veilig en hou aan skryf   ;D

Dankie Anton!  :thumleft: :3some:

 

[Buzzlightyear]

Stunning photos again. Don't you get lonely sometimes and tired of your own company? What do you miss most?

Thanks Minzi.  :thumleft:
Sure, I get lonely sometimes. But I get to meet a lot of people all over. It's only when I'm on the road that I'm actually by myself. In real life I am the 'quiet girl in the corner' type. An observer. This journey is a challenge to myself to get out and live. And it certainly is a challenge on every level imaginable. Physically, emotionally, psychologically. With that comes discovery, experience and growth. Best is knowing that I will return to where I started a better, stronger person.

What I miss most...my friends! I miss my friends, my country and my culture. I miss my fellow Saffa's.  :3some:

Wow, quite a challenge you set yourself! Respect!

 

[Thump]

Thanks for all the updates.
Great reading this rr

 

[jorust]

Thanks for all the updates.
Great reading this rr

:thumleft: Thanks a lot!

 

[Tonteldoos]

Thanks for all the updates.
Great reading this rr

:thumleft:

 

[Roela]

Jis Jo!  Heerlike lentedag hier. Wit geryp vanoggend maar dis so 'n rustige, lazy Sondag met sonnetjie wat nou begin deurkom. Ons het vanoggend klomp mense vir "stork tea" ontbyt> Lê seker vir jou ook voor eendag as jy klaar rondgeloop het. Mooi dag vir jou en veilig wees.
Roela

 

[jorust]

Jis Jo!  Heerlike lentedag hier. Wit geryp vanoggend maar dis so 'n rustige, lazy Sondag met sonnetjie wat nou begin deurkom. Ons het vanoggend klomp mense vir "stork tea" ontbyt> Lê seker vir jou ook voor eendag as jy klaar rondgeloop het. Mooi dag vir jou en veilig wees.
Roela

Jis Roela!
Hier's dit lekker warm. Elke dag in die 30's. Maar ek lê al vir 3 dae in die bed met 'n simpel verkoue. Seker maar my guardian angels se manier van my leisels 'n bietjie intrek.
Noudat die lente aangebreek het, kan ek maar weer begin huiswaarts keur.  :ricky:
PS: Jou girls se armbande is ingepak.  :thumleft:
PPS: Wat vir 'n ding is 'n stork tea??  eepwall:  :biggrin:

 

[woody1]

'n partyjie vir dors VOELS  :laughing4:

 

[jorust]

'n partyjie vir dors VOELS  :laughing4:

:laughing4:  :imaposer:

 

[skydiver]

Maar ek lê al vir 3 dae in die bed met 'n simpel verkoue. Seker maar my guardian angels se manier van my leisels 'n bietjie intrek.
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Ons hoop jy word gou gesond. Sterkte.

 

[jorust]

Maar ek lê al vir 3 dae in die bed met 'n simpel verkoue. Seker maar my guardian angels se manier van my leisels 'n bietjie intrek.

Ons hoop jy word gou gesond. Sterkte.
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:thumleft: Baie dankie! Begin vandag al klaar weer soos 'n mens voel. More loop ek weer volstoom!  :ricky:

 

[jorust]

My scoot (DAX) is going in to BMW Casablanca tomorrow.
They have offered to service her for me and to replace the parts I need...no charge!  :thumleft:
How cool is that!!!!  :3some:

 

[jorust]

Look, look....I'm on Teevee!!!   :lol8:

Interview in Laayoune (Morocco). Go to 09:05 on the clip for my interview. Most of it is in Arabic though.  eepwall:

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