BMW MCC Cape

This ride is NOT to be confused with the "beginners" ride being taken by Andy, Anne & Peter on Saturday 4th September .

Beginners Gravel road ride- Sunday 22^nd August 2010

The BMWMCCC club has organised a gravel road ride for beginners and pillions in and around Durbanville and Paarl.

Meet before 08H00 Plattekloof Engen  - irrespective or rain, wind or shine, the ride will go ahead.

At 08H15, after I have checked off memberships and numbers, we will ride off towards Noorde Paarl via the farm roads.

We ride via Adderly road then via Spes Bona, Fisantekraal and a few other gravel roads to within 1 kilometer of our brunch stop in Paarl.

We return via a sli

The club is putting an offroad pillion course together on Sat 24 Jul.  It will be an all day course in Stellenbosch, presented by Johan - JdJ.

The event has been prompted by the Wild Coast trip which is a challenging tour and there are quite a few brand new bikes going (with riders and pillions attached to their computers).

Cost per couple will be :

• Paid Up Members - R250
• Non Members - R 300

First come first served with preference given to those going on the Wild Coast tour in August.

Did you know that you don't need a GS to be able to throw some camping gear into your panniers and shoot off for a night under the stars at the end of some pass or scenic ride?  Ask Alvin Kushner (who rides an RT).

Don't forget the club meeting this coming Tuesday, where we will be finding out about all the biker-suitable camping gear and other goodies available from Outdoor Warehouse.

Find out about biker-suitable:

The Club is doing a lovely GS dirt tour to this beautiful part of our country from the 12th to the 24th August 2010.

This "laid back" tour staying in Hotels every night and with virtually every second day a "rest" day might just be what you are looking for. On these "rest" days you will be able to just relax with a book, go for a walk on the unspoilt beaches, sleep late or join me on short challenging outrides for those seeking an additional adrenalin rush.

We stay at :

Oops, we made a mistake.  The Think Bike stickers that were made available at the last meeting courtesy of Hennie from Kontra Signs need to be destroyed.

While the intention was good, those stickers are in violation of the copyright and registered trademarks owned by Think Bike.  They have asked us to destroy the stickers, and to use only the genuine article.  Club-branded stickers are still a possibility, provided we go through the official Think Bike channels.

The request is friendly and we want to collaborate - so please help us in this regard.

Due to the cancellation of our West Coast Tour I have tentatively booked us the Waterval Resort  www.watervalresort.co.za situated in the Gifberg Mountains just outside Vanrhynsdorp.

This lovely resort with it's beautiful Waterfall and tame sheep has 15 cottages that sleep 4 people each (open plan) at a cost of only R250.00 for 4 people sharing. Or if you want some privacy R250.00 per couple.

Camping is also an option at R50 per tent plus R10 PP.

Can you believe it - it's club meeting time again.  Tomorrow nogal.  Details and a link to the map here.

Oh, what the hell - this is what is in the link...

Monthly Club Meeting at the multi-motor club on this map:

• Bring and braai from 18:30 onwards
• Cash bar
• Proceedings start at 20:00
• Meeting finished around 21:00
• Bar closes 22:00

If you want to do this ride on Sunday 18th April, remember to book with me ASAP.  Details of the ride are posted on this thread.

In Summary:  meet at usual Breakfast run spot at 8:30.  Roundtrip of 350km. Lunch at Eendekuil cost R65 all in.  Route suitable for most riders except rank beginners.

 On and Off Road Rides : 2 or 3 day ride options : July 2010

16th-18th July or 17th-18th July

In order that we are able to get accommodation in Sutherland due to the towns popularity we are planning the event now.

The ride will have the following options :

1. 3 day TAR ride. (This option still to be confirmed by Brian Messenger)
2. 2 day TAR ride.
3. 2 day Off road beginners ride.
4. 2 day Off road "other" ride.

All participants must make their own bookings.