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By the time I re-joined the team for the second leg of my Africa 100 adventure the first leg already seemed to be a fading memory. It was Rob’s “Reflections Read more…
Today was, without doubt, the most fun any of us has had on motorbikes. We headed straight for the sea this morning to take the official Africa West Coast Atlantic Read more…
After almost 7 weeks we finally hit the West coast of Africa. The Skeleton Coast. Big waves rolling in and breaking up onto perfect sandy beaches. It was simply too Read more…
10,000 Kilometres!!!! Nick is the comma, he hasn’t gone gay. 4.30pm 10th December. Palmwag, Namibia.
Jim seems to have broken three bones in his foot – but that’s not going to slow things down!
The mother of this little fellow approached Jim asking for disinfectant. After a little investigation Dr Jim found this 10 year old lying on a mattress in the back room. Read more…
We had a very different experience this morning. And again it was unforgettable. We set off on quadbikes at the crack of dawn, Nick and I wearing our special protective Read more…
We were accompanied at breakfast by a lone wildebeest that slowly made its way down to the waterhole just in front of the lodge. Breakfast was a quiet affair, sadly, Read more…
Here’s a pic that may be of interest. A python getting to grips with a baby impala. Unfortunately (for the python) it was frightened by our arrival and soon uncoiled Read more…
Here’s a different take on Africa 100. The Gallery (below) includes shots of the team and friends that have joined along the way. Butch.
A few more images, which highlight the precarious loading of the Cruiser onto the Kariba barge that was to carry our kit and the bikes Westward.
Snail mail was the quickest way to get my album out of Africa. Thanks to my couriers for getting these back to the UK and on-line. Here are a handful Read more…
Not known for its best internet connection it has taken a while to get these photos out of Africa. I hope you enjoy some of the images from the first Read more…
We have done so much I don’t quite know where to start to give a flavour of the section of the A100 trip that I was a part of, so Read more…
I am writing this at Jo’burg airport having just left the Africa 100 team after completing my stint of 5 weeks on the road. We have done so much in Read more…
We are in a very unique place. As I tried to describe yesterday we are next to one of the worlds largest salt pans, the same size as Switzerland. It Read more…
Adjacent to the Makgadigadi lies the Makgadigadi National Park. It is a large, dry, arid place with fried grass, interspersed with the odd shrub and tree. Despite this, it is Read more…
A big “Thank You” to KB and his excellent team at Jack’s Camp in the Makgadigadi for making our stay such an enjoyable and memorable one. Jack’s Camp is a Read more…
If you look at a map of Botswana there are 2 features that stand out. The Okavango Delta and the Makgadigadi. The latter is an enormous salt pan. It is Read more…
This must be a first. A leisurely start to the day. Despite breakfast scheduled for what seems like midday, actually 8.30 (!), it is impossible to sleep through, even until Read more…
We are staying just up from the Chobe River, which runs along the Northern boundary of the Chobe National Park. The Park has been here for 50 years and the Read more…
And that’s a first for this trip too!! We have spent a whole day chilling. And what fun it is! There is little option whilst travelling on a houseboat. It Read more…
Coffee in Harare….not at all bad! Breakfast in the centre of Harare kicked off the day with our bikes attracting the usual level of interest. And a splendid breakfast it Read more…
Today we journeyed through real rural Zimbabwe. At one stage we were 100k from the nearest tar road. We came to a T -junction and were unable to figure which Read more…
During his brief stay, he has demonstrated that he is an extremely accomplished rider with a penchant for dirt of any kind……..!! His natural abhorrence of any authority or organisation Read more…
Thank you to Thomas Baertl and his team at Azura for a truly amazing 4 days of R&R on Benguerra. We all had a great time in a beautiful location.
Life in the water… [To view these photos properly, click on the images below. They should upload into a viewer and re-size so that you can scroll through a slideshow].
We were expecting a tough day today. 470 kilometres of pot-holed Mozambican roads. But no. The Chinese seem to have bought every conceivable mineral right here in return for building Read more…
Football, nail polish, rangers and eggs… Village life – A100 style. [To view these photos properly, click on the images below. They should upload into a viewer and re-size so Read more…
A few shots taken on the trail…and ferry..! [Click on the images to view the slideshow]
We have managed to find a decent broadband connection, so I have taken the opportunity to provide an update of the blog photos. The files are loaded into three installments Read more…
Usual stuff…swimming in turquoise water, chilling on white sand, jogging along the beach with myriads of birds and ghost crabs. The evening entertainment was devoted to celebrating Greggs 40th….not long Read more…
We went snorkeling early this morning on 2 Mile Reef…. funnily enough 2 miles offshore. The water was warm, crystal clear and just like swimming in an aquarium The variety of fish and their resplendent Read more…
A splendid accomplishment for Sam and Tony. They managed to replace the clutch plates on Alessia’s bike…..not a trivial task in deepest Mozambique. The old ones were completely worn out. Read more…
We took the rust bucket ferry across the estuary. It was overflowing with humanity. And there we were in Maputo. It is quite the filthiest, smelliest , most overcrowded place Read more…
We kicked off with 30k of wet sand (considerably easier than dry sand) followed by 60k of fairly good road. Alessia had one small drop in the sand but otherwise Read more…
Hot Lips has gone home and about time too! I made the mistake of saying a few complimentary things about him on his last night and how much we were Read more…
Singita was a truly magical experience. It is a very beautiful and singular place. We had a wonderful time and the game viewing was excellent. The Big Five were all Read more…
Rocktail has the finest beach I have ever set eyes on. The Indian Ocean rolls onto golden sand beaches. There are no people, there is no garbage on the beach Read more…
Driving through a town just as the schools came out, Buspass found himself surrounded by new friends!
The school run and shopping, same issues different approach. Photos of the Tesco supermarket Africa and the local school run across Tegula Bridge. Charles.
I Wouldn’t want it to seem like I’m moaning but…. this is what I have to put up with every day!
A100 would like to acknowledge River Bend Lodge at Addo Elephant park. We had an excellent experience made all the better by Steve”s persistence and local knowledge. Steve is the Read more…
The cairns in the second picture are just some of the many many burial sites at the scene of the battle
Breakfast was an edgy affair as we contemplated the descent of the Sani Pass in the wet and the fog. It is treacherous enough in the dry. It was not helped Read more…
After an interesting time climbing the Sani pass, we had a day off. Typically Gregg had other plans for the day. A walk up the highest mountain in Southern Africa. Read more…
This is simply at the limit of what these bikes can cope with. We have attempted nothing as difficult as this over such a sustained period. It is monstrously difficult. Read more…
The morning was a story of bike carnage. Charles came quite a cropper but is fine thank God, but his bike is unrideable. It needs new front forks and the Read more…
We had a once in a lifetime sighting today of one of the worlds most persecuted and endangered species in a wildlife National Park North of Port Elizabeth. We had Read more…
Shortly after leaving our mountain lodge (we all took the rather severe descent conservatively) we passed through the gates of the National Park of the Baviaanskloof. The lady selling tickets Read more…
In the heights of the Baviaanskloof…..You will find Sedarkloof Lodge and a very warm welcome from Thys & Alice and their excellent team. The scenery is spectacular and the views Read more…
A slightly grizzly day began with an ascent of the Swarzberg Pass up a dirt switchback road…again no falling here. It was a frosty 7 degrees on top but Phil Read more…
A little jewel in the Groenfontein Valley. We stayed at a wonderfully isolated place called The Retreat at Groenviel. Marie and Grant made us very welcome at their beautiful home and Read more…
Great whites galore….leaping completely out of the sea….being locked in the cage was an acquired taste, but when they slashed at the bait next to the cage they were Read more…
A run along the shore East of Hermanus (Walker Bay) kicked off the day with countless Southern Right whales surfacing just below us, some on their backs in the kelp. Read more…
Rain and very strong wind made for an interesting day’s biking on our journey to Hermanus. At least one whale spotted in the bay, but the ‘roaring forties’ wind made Read more…
Better get shopping Chris…..Tim has been a bit rough with your bike…oh and Adam has lost your keys Robin. Great ride to the Cape, 10 bikes in all and 8 Read more…
Arrived safely and afternoon spent preparing the bikes for our first ride out tomorrow. Everyone very excited and raring to go.
Just spent two days with Gwyn going through basic maintenance procedures. Charles kindly supervised proceedings.
The Africa 100 team would like to thank the Wheeldon Off-Road Centre, in Devon.
Today was a real milestone as all the bikes were loaded onto a truck to be taken to Heathrow. For those present it was definitely an emotional moment and one Read more…
Have uploaded this pic using portable satellite – probably quicker than using broadband in Minstead!
test mp3 from shrek
The A100 team dropped into a Biker Caf’ on one of their many arduous training runs. It is going to be a hard slog through Africa, so there is just Read more…
When the Africa 100 team are out there crossing the Savannah, and running on vapour, it is good to know that there will always a helping hand from the local Read more…
Rumour has it that a group of Corporate Athletes have been disturbing the delicate balance of nature as they ride around the African Savannah. Here is just one example of Read more…
This chap’s got his tyre levers and puncture repair kit at the ready for anyone who gets a flat below his tree
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