It is quite interesting and surprising, to say the least, to read some of the above comments........so I will enlighten/inform those who are a bit dazed and confused.....
I happen to know some of the guys and girls that went on this trip and I, for one, think this was the most original/awesome/mindboggling idea EVER!!
Alot of planning and preperation went into this trip and everything came together +- 2years later. Obviously, one of their concerns was, the burning of The Bike in such a beautiful, remote and unspoilt location. Therefore, they contacted the farmer/owner of that specific part of the pan and explained to him what they are planning to do.
He(the farmer) was very excited about this idea and gave the go-ahead. Once again I'll be stating the obvious, but the major concern was the "waste" factor. Throughout the duration of the event, the farmer was kept in the loop and even joined the Main Event. When everything was packed up and they were ready to leave, the farmer came and inspected the "war zone" and was so pleased by the way these bunch of bike/nature lovers behaved, cleaned up and respected the location, that he extended an invitation to host them again next year....!
I guess what I am trying to explain to people like Bospadda and Buzz is the following:
When judging other people and their actions, one usually do it only to your own frame of referance and do not know the "other" side of the story....what you would've done, is not neccessarily what other people will do......
Well done to Johnnie Bok and your fellow riders. You are an inspiritation to many that embrace the way of alternative thinking and I would be honoured to ever have the opportunity to ride with you okes...! Saluut!!
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