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DECEMBER 2018 PHOTO CREDIT: ALWYN ENGELBRECHT
CLUB
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photographs!
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OUR VISION
Shared riding pleasure
OUR MISSION
To foster fellowship through safe, supportive and responsible riding and
enjoyment of BMW motorcycles, in a courteous manner.
IMPORTANT
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MESSAGE
FROM THE
CHAIR
As the year draws to a close and we slowly start winding down for the
holiday season, it is customary to take a moment and reflect on the year
that has gone by. And there’s certainly a lot to be thankful for!
On behalf of the Main Committee I want to thank all our members for their participation in
all the events and rides the past year. You are the reason our club exists, and through your
continued support we will keep on finding ways to take your Shared Riding Pleasure to the next
level.
Our Rides Committee deserves a huge high-five for taking us on the rides of our lives this past
year. Many, many hours go into the planning of our rides calendar, scouting for fresh routes
and venues and safely take our members to make new memories. We acknowledge their
exceptional effort and commitment to make every ride a success. The 2019 rides calendar
is hot off the press and our Rides team made sure that we are spoiled for choice with nearly
seventy rides and events to look forward to. Well done!
A great, big thank you to the Main Committee for keeping the club’s affairs in order and
constantly putting our members’ interests central to everything that you do. It is a privilege to
be part of such a passionate and dynamic team and I am grateful for your selfless contribution
in maintaining the high standards that our Club is known for. None of this would have been
possible without the support of our spouses and partners – thank you for sharing our passion!
Enjoy another exceptional edition of the Spoke & Piston. Our congratulations to the Editor and
all the contributors for showcasing our club’s successes in such an awesome way!
I wish you a merry and blessed festive season. I hope you will go on adventures, make
memories and come back safely. And rest well, because we are in for another bumper year in
2019! We will see each other at the 11 January Club night.
Yours in shared riding pleasure,
Marnus
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EDITOR’S “You see, when I was a boy, every morning was an
NOTE
adventure and a new beginning, but when we grow
older, a little of us dies every night: killed by what
ifs and if onlys, by mortgages and billes, dry rot and
rising damp. And buried under the weight of all the
Yip, another year done! I hope you enjoyed possessions we gather around us, thinking that they
this edition as much as it was a pleasure define what we are.
putting it together. May you all this December, When we travel, though, we are children again. And
whether you have holiday or not, continue to when we travel by motorcycle, we have nothing to
make memories which will last you a lifetime think of when we wake but throwing a few belongings
in our panniers and riding off down the road,
- may your knees be in the breeze! Till next
unencumbered by regrets ad concerns.
year, stay safe!
On a motorcycle, every day is still and adventure and
Hanlie a new beginning.
On a motorcycle, I am still a boy on a bike.”
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MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
NEWS
Early bird renewals (at 2018 rates) closes on 31 December!
For more info contact Sandra on membership@bmwclubs.co.za
Herewith our membership fees for 2019:
Fee per annum
MEMBERSHIP TYPE From 1 January 2019
Joining Fee R100
Individual Membership R370
Family Membership (Main member + 1 family member 18 and older) R480
Country Individual Membership (Living more than 100km from Clubhouse) R210
Country Family (Family of 2 or more living more than 100km from Clubhouse) R320
Pensioners Individual (Proof to be supplied) R210
Pensioners Family (Family of 2 - Proof to be supplied for both) R320
Student Membership (Proof to be supplied) R210
Optional: Personal Name Tag made according to name preference below R30 each
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A reminder of the Banking details: We are looking forward to seeing you at the monthly
club meetings, starting at 19h00 (but refreshments
Club’s banking details BMW Motorcycle Club Pretoria
and meals available from 18h00) and on the club
– please add your FNB Hatfield 252 145 rides, whether it is the Sunday rides, overnighters,
membership number Acc 5585 0011 822 long trips or ladies events.
as reference: Submit the completed form and proof of payment Let 2019 be a year of #sharedridingpleasure!
via email to membership@bmwclubs.co.za
LIFESTYLE
Thank you for your support during the past year,
it is truly great to see so many members wearing
the branded club clothing! Keep on popping in at
the Lifestyle shop on club nights, there might just
be something new!
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JULY JUNE MAY APRIL MARCH FEBRUARY JANUARY
Club Night AGM Club Night
F
F
S
T
1
M
M
W
Worker’s Day New Year’s Day
Clubhouse Clubhouse
S
S
S
T
T
T
2
W
RIDES
Club Night
F
S
S
Dirt: Bronkhorstspruit Tar: Dirt:
T
3
M
W
W
Tar: Soweto
Clubhouse Surprise Ride Cancervive Cancervive
F
S
T
T
T
4
M
M
Club Night Club Night
F
F
S
S
T
T
5
W
Tar & Dirt: Sun City
CALENDAR
Clubhouse Clubhouse
S
S
S
T
6
M
W
W
Club Night GPS Basic Training
F
S
S
Tar: Dirt: Tar: Secunda Dirt: Bela-Bela
T
T
T
7
M
Magaliesburg Mooinooi Clubhouse April Fool Lego Ride Clubhouse
F
F
S
T
8
M
M
W
S
S
S
Tar: Dirt:
T
T
T
9
Ladies Ride
W
Groblersdal Soweto
F
S
S
T
M
W
W
Club Night
F
S
T
T
T
M
M
Ladies Ride
Clubhouse
F
F
S
S
T
T
W
First Aid L2 Training Chain Training GS Trophy
S
S
S
Tar: Big Red Barn Dirt: Tierpoort
T
M
W
W
Moon Ride
& EVENTS
Clubhouse Clubhouse Regional Qualifier Local is Lekker Tiger Braai Ride
F
S
S
T
T
T
M
10 11 12 13 14
Ladies Ride
F
F
S
T
M
M
W
15
S
S
S
T
T
T
W
Youth Day Moon Ride Moon Ride: Valentines
F
S
S
T
M
W
W
F
S
T
T
T
M
M
F
F
S
S
T
T
W
Good Friday Moon Ride
Skills Day Shaft Training
S
S
S
T
M
W
W
LA Sport Clubhouse
Human Rights GPS Advanced Training
F
S
S
T
T
T
M
Mandela Ride
Day Clubhouse
F
F
S
T
M
M
W
Moon Ride Family Day
UPCOMING RIDES
S
S
S
Tar: LWE
T
T
T
W
Midlands
F
S
S
T
M
W
W
F
S
T
T
T
M
M
Moon Ride
F
F
S
S
T
T
W
S
S
S
T
M
W
W
Moon Ride Freedom Day
F
S
S
T
T
T
M
Dirt ON: Waterberg
F
S
T
M
M
W
S
S
Dirt: LWE
T
T
T
W
4 Provinces
F
S
T
W
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
RIDES
CALENDAR
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
First Aid L2 Training
Dirt: Dinokeng Game
Proficiency Advanced Cornering
Clubhouse
Dirt & Tar: LWE
Kaapsehoop
Clubhouse
Club Night
AUGUST
Training
Women’s Day
Moon Ride
Tar: Mystic
Monkeys
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M
Dirt & Tar: Hennopsrivier
Ladies Ride: Dullstroom
River Valley Ride
SEPTEMBER
Moon Ride
Clubhouse
Club Night
Tar: LWE
Bethulie
Heritage Day
T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T
Pigeon Hunt Ride
Dirt: Bapsfontein
Planning
2020
GS Trophy 2019
OCTOBER
Clubhouse
Club Night
Dirt: ON
TBC
Moon Ride
Heidelberg
Tar:
F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
Final Countdown
Dirt: TBD
Year-end Function
NOVEMBER
Moon Ride
Clubhouse
Club Night
Tar
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T
Christmas Function &
Day of Reconciliation
Year-end Function
Chairman’s Ride
Day of Goodwill
Christmas Day
DECEMBER
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Thank you for all the suggestions for the 2019 rides calendar and to The information contained in this publication is
our passionate rides committee members. We salute you! indicative of the offerings available in 2019. This
information is correct at the time of going to press, but
is subject to change. The Club reserves the right to
The planning session took place on 08 September and what you see introduce new and/or changed /or to withdraw any dates
here extend further than one day’s planning. Show your support and should circumstances so require.
pitch for the rides!
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JOY &
SORROW
JOYS, SORROWS
AND THANK YOUS
There’s no point denying that 2018 was a busy year… We shared
“Congratulations”, “Well done”, “Sorry for your loss”, “Are you ok?” and
“Get well soon” so many times during the past 12 months, there’s just
too many to remember!
We’ve visited friends in hospitals or at home following medical
procedures, incidents or illness and provided shoulders for support in
times of sadness or loss. We had weddings and engagements and even
welcomed a few littlies to this world.
There is always something to be grateful for! We are thankful to those
who we get to share our lives with, for those who serve with abundant
energy and smiles, just like our bar ladies Jo-Anne and Jolene and even
those who makes sure our tummies are full, thank you Rista and the
team from Click a Jaffel!
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CLUB
RIDES
JULY
CLUB NIGHT &
COLLECTION
FOR KITTY &
PUPPY HAVEN
Our club members opened their hearts to our furry
friends at Kitty and Puppy Haven and donated R2
230 in cash and a generous quantity of dry cat and
dog food (and blankets). High paws, everyone!
Thank you to Theo and Debbie Nell for THE best ever,
gourmet boerewors rolls served at July’s club night! You
guys rock… and grill!
DIRT
RIDE TO
WITBANK
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RIDE LEADER WILLEM NORDEJÉ
SWEEP GUSTAV SCHOLTZ
NUMBER OF BIKES 10
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 1
NUMBER OF VISITORS 1
The July dirt ride was a special one with riders going to a pre-lunch venue (Autumn Leaves
& Take Aways) in Balmoral for toasted cheese and tomato sarmies before taking on the
remainder of the route of twee-spoor and open gravel roads to Pieta’s Restaurant between
Witbank and Middelburg.
Willem was the lead with Gustav doing the sweeping duties - it was a great day out and
enjoyed by all.
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CLUB
RIDES
TAR
RIDE TO
RIDGEWAY
RACEBAR
RIDE LEADER SUE COETZEE
SWEEP ABE COETZEE
NUMBER OF BIKES 30
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 14
Wow, what a turnout!
A morning that everybody thought was going to be
bitterly cold at 7 degrees and rain forecasted, turned
out to be warmer than expected. A big surprise
awaited me as I arrived at the BP Garage to see the
turnout of a large group, it was most over whelming
as I truly thought I was going to have a small group
due to the cold weather. 30 Motorbikes and 44 riders
in total, consisting of 7 guests, 8 pillions, a surprising
number of 8 lady riders (NICE!) and the balance were
our 21 men.
Once we arrived on the R42 it was a quick re-group,
and then a couple of us had a blast along the way,
unfortunately heading back on the R50 the ride was
a little slower than expected due to traffic, but we all
arrived at the Ridgeway Race Bar without losing a
rider on the turns which was pleasing.
It was great excitement to get the riders inside to
experience something very different, but something
was missing which was such a disappointment, and
that was, no waitress dressed in motorsport jump
suits, they just weren’t there. Sorry guys!
Once we were all seated the waiters attended to us
quickly and presented our V6 and V8 hamburgers
with a smile.
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A big thank you to to all, you were an awesome group
with great camaraderieship. Thank you to the rides
committee members for your support and to Morné
helping me with the maps. Abe, as always, you did a
great job being my sweep.
SUE COETZEE
MOON RIDE TO BERNIE’S JOINT
VIA BRAMLEY CHILDREN’S HOME
RIDE LEADER SUE COETZEE
SWEEP ABE COETZEE
When there’s a need, we help. This time it was 42 school bags for the kids at Bramley Children’s Home.
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CLUB
RIDES
As part of the July moon ride to Bernie’s Joint, Sue took fellow moonriders via Groenkloof and handed
over the school bags – happy smiles all round!
From there it was on to Bernie’s Joint – it was quite a chilly ride to a truly unique venue and turned out a
great evening, enjoyed by all. Did you miss the ride? Head over to Bernie’s Joint and experience this, it is
something different!
Was a really different venue
and lovely evening, thank you!
GRAEME CARTWRIGHT
Thanks Sue it
was excellent, we
enjoyed ourselves.
MARIUS & RIA
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TAR
OVERNIGHTER
TO NOTTINGHAM
ROAD
RIDE LEADER GIEL CILLIÉ
NUMBER OF BIKES 5
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 3
Op ‘n koue Saterdag oggend het Giel, Karina, Rudi,
Ben, Leonie, Eric en Marita vetrek vanaf BP Centurion
na Nottingham Road in KwaZulu-Natal. Twee GS’e,
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RIDES
twee 1600’s en ‘n RT was alreeds vroeg gereed en daar is in die pad geval sommer voor die
afgespreekte wegspringtyd! Marius en Ria het by die groep aangesluit by die Petroport tussen
Alberton en Heidelberg. ‘n Vinnge groet en koppie koffie en die ysterperde het in die rigting van
Villiers gemik.
By Villiers het ons die R103 gevolg, die pad is vinnig besig om sy ekonomiese leeftyd te bereik.
Die mikpunt was om etenstyd in Nottingham Road te wees, waar ons ete afspraak het by die
“Bierfassel” restaurant om 13h00.
Alles het voor die wind gegaan, ons het ryvaardighede by die tolhekke geoefen en teen die
tyd wat ons by Mooirivier gekom het was almal (5 fietse) se vaardighede by die tolhek goed
ingeoefen en almal het sertifikate vir motorfietshantering by tolhekke ontvang!
Teen 12h30 was ons in Nottingham Road en het ‘n heerlike middagete geniet en ‘n “Duitse
Weiss” geniet
Na middagete het ons die dorp verken en sjokolade gekoop by die plaaslike sjokolateur.
Aandete in die hotel was baie aangenaam, kos en diens is goed met ‘n kaggelvuur wat die
atmosfeer opgewarm het.
Sondag oggend was dit bitter koud en die fietse was opgeys.
Teen 9 uur Sondag oggend was almal gereed vir die terugrit. Die terugkeer was via Winterton,
Bergville en Sterkfonteindam naby Harrismith toe gery, dit was nie veel van n ompad nie. Op
Harrismith het ons vir oulaas weer brandstof ingegegooi, saam koffie gedrink en gegroet.
Almal het lekker gekuier, geëet en geskerts en Notties Hotel kan gerus besoek word! Die diens
was vriendelik, hotel kwaliteit linne en natuurlik was die spys en drank billik. 1 001km vir die
naweek, dankie almal wat deel was van die rit!
GIEL CILLIÉ
BIKERS FOR
MANDELA
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Bikers for Mandela is a group of biking enthusiasts who
honour and continue the legacy of Nelson Mandela by
doing something special on Mandela Day 2018. The
beneficiary charity in 2018 was Mimi Women, producing
sanitary pads that is distributed among historically
disadvantaged communities to keep girls in school.
As always, a very warm thank you to our club members
who supported this year’s event!
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RIDES
Mass ride with an amazing group of people committed to
keeping his legacy alive #B4NMD2018 #KeepAGirlchildinSchool
#ActionAgainstPoverty.
WILLIAM HODSON
AUGUST
DIRT LITE
RIDE TO
KITTY HAWK
RIDE LEADER MELANIE FLOCK
SWEEP EWALD FLOCK
NUMBER OF BIKES 9
The August ride saw Melanie taking the riders on an
easy 50km dirt/16km tar route on familiar dirt roads
and good tar roads to Kitty Hawk Aerodrome.
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TAR
RIDE TO
DIE OU PASTORIE
RIDE LEADER MORNÉ MAREE
SWEEP SUNÉ MAREE
NUMBER OF BIKES 22
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 4
NUMBER OF VISITORS 3
The ride was in the direction of Magalies, going through the very scenic
“Cradle of Human Kind” and stopping at the Thatch Café for coffee.
The group made their way past the Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park and
Sterkfontein Caves towards the venue - riding was through breath-taking
scenery with sweeping corners, perfect for Sunday morning biking.
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RIDES
MOON RIDE
TO BROOKLYN
BROTHERS
Awesome, dankie Ben en Leonie!
Thanks to all for an
RIDE LEADER BEN PRINSLOO Lekker saam kuier met spesiale
SWEEP SIAS WAGENAAR awesome evening.
mense!
NUMBER OF BIKES 11 IAN TRAUTMANN
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 3 SIAS WAGENAAR
NUMBER OF VISITORS 10
On 18 August 2018 a few brave souls left the BP Garage in
Centurion for the Brooklyn Brothers Restaurant at Glenfair
Boulevard Center in Lynnwood. It was a really cold and
miserable early evening, but everyone was in high spirit and
looking forward to the night out with their club peers and
family.
Ride leader duties was performed by me with Sias
Wagenaar attending to the tail end sweep duties. The group
consisted of eleven bikes of which three carried pillions.
The ride to the venue was a typical urban route which
snaked through the different suburbs ending at the venue
without any incidents. The group almost doubled at the
venue as another ten club members and family awaited the
brave souls on their motorcycles.
Live music helped to set the vibrant atmosphere at the
restaurant and the cold was soon forgotten and everyone
had a good time laughing, chatting and eating the night
away.
BEN PRINSLOO
DIRT
OVERNIGHTER
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TO ROOIBERG
RIDE LEADER EGBERT OLIVIER
SWEEP JOHN DYASON
Saturday 18 August arrived and I could not contain my excitement any more, Rooiberg
overnighter trip has arrived and off we went to meet everyone at the Sasol garage just of the N1
in Zambesi Drive. 12 Riders, one pillion and included in the equation, a little BMW G310 GS.
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RIDES
Away we went towards Bela-Bela on the eastern side of the N1
highway through Dinokeng, where a lot of game were seen all
the way towards Rooiberg. In Bela-Bela we stopped for a brunch
at “Toeka se dae” to fuel ourselves before we take the second
part of the trip.
We started off with the first couple of passes all the way to
Rankin pass where we took a well-deserved break. As promised
a good combination of technical sections with some good dirt
roads, some rocky parts and some sand as promised.
We arrived at Ukuthula Lodge just before 16h00, just in time to
shower, have a cold one and to watch the rugby. An awesome
braai dinner was served and soon thereafter all the tired bodies
disappeared. We were treated to a nice hot breakfast and
everyone departed on their own. The star of the weekend? The
little G310 GS! It is a very capable off-roader!
EGBERT OLIVIER
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
CLUB NIGHT
We hosted our neon-inspired club night on 7
September and the club house even sported a disco
ball and UV lights! Glow sticks came in handy and
everyone enjoyed being “young” again!
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DIRT
RIDE TO BLACK
HORSE BREWERY
RIDE LEADER GERHARD MATTHEUS
SWEEP JOHN DYASON
NUMBER OF BIKES 19
NUMBER OF VISITORS 4
A Magaliesburg ride is always a beautiful ride, and Black Horse brewery is always a great
venue. What made this ride even better was that it had a green route all the way to the venue,
as well as an optional orange/red loop over Breedtsnek for the adventurous riders.
For a dirt ride our group was quite large with 19 motorcycles in total that left BP in the direction
of Magalies. About halfway there we were stopped by traffic officers for a quick chat, and
to check licenses while we’re at it. It is a good idea, and it is law, to have a valid license for
yourself and your bike at all times. So, 18 motorcycles, 15 without traffic fines, continued
on our merry way, and one motorcycle stayed behind with his new friends from JMPD (and
waiting for a licensed trailer to take him back home).
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RIDES
Apart from a puncture, the morning went past without any other incident and we could really
appreciate the majestic Magaliesburg mountains (it is 100 times older than Everest by the way).
We were surprised to see most of the group successfully went up and down Breedtsnek as if
they forgot we said it is an orange/red section – well done guys! Just before we reached our
venue we got another surprise: our unlicensed teammate was back in the group. We guessed
he finally convinced his friends “if you love someone set him free.”
JOHN DYASON
TAR
RIDE TO VAN
GAALENS
KAASMAKERIJ
RIDE LEADER RICHARD HUSSEY
SWEEP SUE & ABE COETZEE
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NUMBER OF BIKES 24
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 7
24 Bikes and 31 people set off in chilly sunny weather
for the signature ride.
The route took in N14 to Diepsloot turnoff, then the
R511 towards Harties. Just before the junction with
“previously Church Street” extension, we encountered
the dirt rider group engaged in some friendly banter
with law enforcement officers. (The area recently had
all speed limits reduced to 80 or even 60 kms/hr...!)
We turned the corner toward Pelindaba and regrouped
to avoid tar riders becoming off-roaders by accident.
The route continued to join the R512 and turned right
across the Harties bridge - they are building a new
pass towards Brits there. Right down to the Engen
garage 4-way stop and left on the R104 towards
Rustenburg, just where the new pass will come in,
we turned another right (I had forgotten this one) and
made our way nto the N4 towards Rustenburg.
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RIDES
We stopped at the Total Petroport Magalies for a smoke break and leg stretch, I said 15 min but
it always seems to take 30!
Then we set off again, taking the Mooinooi offramp to avoid the Buffelspoort toll gate. We were
running a little late so I did not stop at Buffelspoort or Olifantsnek dams, making up time to get
to Van Gaalens before the brêkkie menu shut down.
The route back from Olifants Nek always seems to take ages and this day was no different.
This stretch is 120kms and it takes 80 minutes at least at posted limit speed. (The speed limits
have also been reduced on the R24).
The ride leaders arrived by 11h15 and the sweeps got in around 11h30 due to slower riders
quite correctly riding within their capability and gaining experience.
Great grub was had by all and we departed in dribs and drabs around 13h00. Thank you Abe
and Sue for doing duty as sweep!
Just to correct my memory, there are THREE right turns... all at T-junctions.
RICHARD HUSSEY
Had an enjoyable ride today even though the weather was very cold with strong winds. Started off with a chilly 5
degrees but the company was great and warmed the day. On the plus side we didn’t have to lean into the bends as the
wind did the work for us. Thanks to everyone that made it another memorable ride.
SARAH KENNETT
Thanks for another awesome ride Richard, cold, windy and testing at times but thoroughly enjoyed, well done to all and
Sue/Abe for sweeping.
TOM NEL
LESSONS LEARNED
01.
On the second leg, it would be useful
02.
For the ride home, a basic route for
for slower riders to set off in an arranged ‘newbie’ riders to follow would help them
advance group 10 minutes ahead. They as there are not always experienced riding
would be caught and overtaken en route buddies on their timeline to accompany
by the main group to arrive closer together them. (Apologies - I knew exactly where
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at the end venue. we were, but others didn’t!)
MOON RIDE TO
CAPPUCCINOS
RIDE LEADER RC BRAND
SWEEP EWALD FOCK
NUMBER OF BIKES 19
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 2
NUMBER OF VISITORS 5
On 22 September 2018, RC as the rideleader and
Ewald Fock as the sweep took BMW “moon riders” on
a memorable ride from BP Centurion, via N1/R21 and
Nelmapius Drive to Cuppacinnos at Southdowns Shopping
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The ride eventually panned out to be a cross between a sundowner and moonlight ride. The 23-member
strong contingent was well received by the Cuppacinnos staff and were seated on the deck. The
members could therefore enjoy the sunset and the lights of the city while the staff ensure that orders
were taken and delivered promptly.
A nice family atmosphere was created and all the members with their children enjoyed the company and
the food. Even so when it was commented that some of the riders wanted to stay “late”. Everybody
left the restaurant in high spirit and special thanks was expressed for the BMW members and the
Cuppacinnos management. New friendship bonds were also formed which makes these moon rides
memorable.
Thanks to everybody that made the ride possible!
RC BRAND
TAR
OVERNIGHTER TP
HAENERTSBURG
RIDE LEADER GUSTAV SCHOLTZ
SWEEP THEO AND DEBBIE NELL
NUMBER OF BIKES 11
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 2
After being fully booked for 2 months in advance
after offering this overnighter for the first time, time
to depart has finally arrived – everyone shared their
excitement and tribulation on the WhatsApp group
but turned out that every misfortune was handled in
time. Pierre sorted his battery problem and Debbie
organised herself a loan bike at a Thursday evening
braai!
The itinerary was set, the route was planned to include
some towns for the Alphabet Challenge and yes, we
missed Immerpan. 13 Enthusiastic go-getters (11
riders and 2 pillions) arrived at Rose Haven Shell –
departure 06h30 for 07h00 and for a few members it
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was an early rise to ensure to be filled up and to be on
time for departure!
Roelf and Riana decided to take it slow as Blikkies (the
310 and new addition to the GS family) still needed to
be “run in” and could only handle the speed limited of
100km (only for now). The other felt it was safe to take
it to the speed limit and enjoy the ride.
Our first break was breakfast at Ruby River Lodge
close to Loskopdam and filled up our mean machines
to ensure arriving in Haenertsburg on time – we
arrived in Haenertsburg at 14h00 and everyone was
very impressed with their living arrangements at
Pennyfather, this venue is highly recommendable.
Blikkies arrived ± 60 minutes later after some decided
to enjoy the real heritage (the old cemetery), or to
take a power nap and then the ones who decided to
explore the heritage of Haenertsburg in the form of
some pub crawling! We all met up at the Iron Crown
for supper which was enjoyed in a delightful manner –
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this is the amazing thing so many different people enjoying a specific thing – FOOD – followed
by drinks, loads of humour and jokes to be shared – we are after all a club of shared riding
pleasure!
After the “slow steaks” (yes, they call it slow steaks as its served with a few snails and garlic
butter – yum-yum) fish, burger and salads we retired to the Scholtz abode for a night cap. This
cap was served in a special printed tin cup “Haenertsburg 2018” compliments from GusProp
(Gustav & Sandra) to thank everyone for joining us and making this trip memorable! An early
night was in sight for everyone as an early start was intended for Gustav, Theo and their harlem!
Others decided to take it easy and went straight back on the N4.
At 07h30 the adventurers decided to go long way around and took on the road through
Tzaneen and Letsitele. We enjoyed breakfast at the Mad Boyz Café with loads of curios and
an awesome elephant scull that walked the earth many moons ago. We took a quick photo
at Magoebaskloof view point (Melanie was a bit of a slow steak and had a roll over – luckily
nothing serious) and then the JG Strijdom tunnel.
We all arrived home safe after travelling ±930km to enjoy something we all love! Thank you
Gustav (Leader of the pack), Theo (Sweep 1) and Debbie (Sweep 2), for keeping all safely
tucked in line. To everyone else: Judie, Melinda, Melanie, Roelf & Riana, Pierre & Antoinette,
Gerrie & Louise – you are just an awesome bunch of people! Till we meet again!
Thank you all for this marvellous tip!
SANDRA SCHOLTZ
LADIES
OVERNIGHTER
TO DULLSTROOM
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RIDE LEADER HANLIE DU PREEZ
SWEEP SANDRA SCHOLTZ/LEONIE PRINSLOO
NUMBER OF BIKES 18
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 2
NUMBER OF VEHICLES 2
TOTAL NUMBER: 23 AWESOME LADIES!
Oh, my word! What an overnighter!
So, let me start at the beginning... Why Dullstroom? See, if you get event notifications on your
Facebook page for the Dullstroom Wine Festival then it makes sense to go that way! So, within
30 minutes I found Dullstroom Backpackers and they had availability. Yeah! 22 beds with crispy
white linen, towels supplied, fully fitted kitchen, braai area, fireplace, TV and all the modern
amenities. But, we had to share bunkbeds!
That was the start of an affordable overnighter for ladies, and as some might say “cheap and
cheerful”!
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HANLIE JEANNE-RENEE JESSLYN JOANNA JUDIE
SANDRA
MARTIE MELINDA NICOLLE & LEONIE SARAH
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SUE SUNE TRUDIE VERONA VERONICA
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We bought our wine festival tickets (Trudie, her sister Adrie and daughter Sarita had other plans
for the afternoon) and the preparation was done. Breakfast at Appalloosa Spur at Alzu was
booked, accommodation booked, food for Saturday evening’s braai was arranged and Harrie’s
Pancakes expected us for breakfast on Sunday.
Great excitement mounted as the days became fewer and our WhatsApp group was busy!
We met at BP Centurion where everyone (Melinda met us on the way) received their limited
edition “Backpack & Wine” stickers, buffs and a single playing card – see, we might as well
have a poker run as well. We were ready to go! Paua and her sister Suzi and Adrie went by car,
so we had Sandra and pillion Leonie as 2-wheel sweeps and two vehicles too.
We travelled on the N1, N4 and made our way to a very busy Spur, it helps to have a booking in
place.
Breakfast was great, and we were ready to go.
We continued on the N4 and took the off-ramp to Belfast before heading to Dullstroom.
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After finding a bunkbed partner and roomies, unpacking our panniers, putting away food
and drinks and changing into something more comfortable we were on our way to explore
Dullstroom on foot.
There was enough wine, olives, chocolates, blue bubbly, sherry, shooters, gin and whiskeys
to taste as we made our way through Dullstroom. We even had a private chocolate and wine
pairing session - that was just fantastic.
We shopped! From clothing, pottery, wine, condiments, ginger liqueur… you name it. If we
could’ve towed a Venter behind a bike, we would’ve filled it!
We finished the afternoon with – you won’t guess it – a tea tasting!
We returned to the backpackers and as the weather was playing up, we knew it was time to
braai. And we did just that. I have never seen so many braai-meesteresse and supervisors
around a braai before!
Dinner was fantastic - there were salads and bread to feed an army,
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not to mention the bacon-wrapped mushrooms and halloumi
starters! Over many glasses of wine and shooters we enjoyed the
evening in each other’s company, listening to music and dancing.
If you ever want to excersize your stomach muscles, then be in
Trudie’s company, she’s THE best joke teller in the world! Verona
was the lucky poker winner and received a wine cooler for her two
pairs.
We were “encouraged” to end our evening by our host Billa and off
we retired to our dorms.
Coffee and rusks were favourites from early on Sunday morning.
After packing and playing tetris to fit the shopping, we were on our
way to Harrie’s Pancakes for breakfast.
That venue just stays a favourite!
Then it was time to head home. We impressively lined-up the bikes
in the main road, took a couple of pics and off we went.
The group split as some were in more of a hurry to get home, but
we all arrived home safely with many stories… not to tell!
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I want to say thank you to Trudie and Paula for bringing their sisters Adrie (and daughter Sarita)
and Suzi and Sue, it was lovely to spend time with your daughter Jesslyn. Charmaine, you
joined because Lindrie was out of action following her operation, but you are so welcome
anytime! Nicolle, we are surely going to miss you once you make the big move across the big
water! Suné, your first trip on your 1200, well done! Kort bene en al ry jy hom mooi! Joanna,
Jeanne-Renée, Judie, Martie, Rihanlé, Sarah, Verona, Chanel and Veronica, thank you for
joining and making it special. Melinda, we will forever appreciate Bohemian Rapsody!
Sarita entertaining the “old
tannies” with her dance
moves. You should’ve seen
OUR moves, that was quite
funny! And true to “what
happens in Dullstroom”
fashion, none of it will be
Trudie’s sister
shared! Paula, Charmaine, Suzi, Sarah and Martie Adrie and lovely
(with Leonie and Verona in the background) daughter Sarita
Double-trouble, Sarah, Martie, Joanna, Nicolle,
Rihanlé and Verona Judie and Sandra Chanel, Veronica and Judie
We also want to congratulate Sarita on
her special award for Disco and high
silver for Disco and Acro Gym at the
SA’s. We are all so very proud of you!
Our sign queen, Melinda
Cheers, Leonie! and ride leader Hanlie
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Nicolle, Joanna, Suné Martie, Jeanne-Renée with Mom Sue and
and Chanel sisters Trudie and Adrie daughter Jesslyn Joanna and Sarah
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OCTOBER
We did it! On Ocober 12th we hit 1001 likes on our
Club’s Facebook page! Yeah! Are you following us? If
not, head over there and “gooi” a like!
OCTOBER
CLUB NIGHT
At the October club night Jo Rust gave
a brief talk, launching her book “Woman
alone around Africa – A tale of courage and
overcoming the seemingly impossible”
DIRT
RIDE TO
CULLINAN
RIDE LEADER MARNUS PIETERS
SWEEP GUSTAV SCHOLTZ
NUMBER OF BIKES 21
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 1
We arrived to a beautiful morning at the BP Centurion
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usual-departure-point and after a nice cup of coffee
and the pre-ride briefing the 21 bikes, with Jessica as
the sole pillion with Andries were ready to go. It was
great to see her sporting a new pair of riding boots,
especially after her previous ant hill incident. But those
boots were not going to look that new for very long,
because this time of year the roads are still quite dusty
in anticipation of the summer rains.
So with everyone lined up and ready, I realised that I
had the completely wrong routes loaded on my GPS.
I recently got another identical unit and somehow, I
managed to not have the Cullinan Dirt ride routes on
my GPS. What a disaster... But I know the first part
of the route pretty well, so we set of with most of the
group none the wiser of my predicament. Even though
I did the recce before the ride, it was two weeks
before and the latter part of the ride was a bit fuzzy -
especially with many turns to negotiate.
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But a boer maak ‘n plan, and that was what I was doing on the way to the first gravel bit where
we stopped. While everyone was deflating tyres and switching off their ABS and traction
control, I was stealing waypoints from Gustav, who fortunately had the route loaded on his
GPS. Ok, crisis averted - we have a plan.
We made our way through the small holdings east of Pretoria alternating between dirt and tar
and eventually pushed through Mamelodi after the group voted unanimously for the alternative
start route. It was a bit chaotic negotiating the 4-way stops through the town but soon enough
we were out in the open.
We were treated with the most beautiful dirt roads and making good progress. The Twee
Spruite Route was spectacular as always and you had to keep concentrating in order not to
miss sharp turns after blind rises. Dust was plenty, but we regrouped often to prevent the
group from not stretching out too far.
After the scenic route we were treated with a rather nasty corrugated and sandy road. We
had one incident where a rider suffered from talent failure and took a bit of a rest. A couple of
other riders also reported close calls with big eyes, but there was a sense of accomplishment
making it through that section, albeit a bit tired at this stage.
Little did they know that we had a sandy 2-spoor section ahead, and after a breather we set off
to conquer our next challenge. There were some more riders taking a rest at this section, but
eventually we managed to cross the dry river bed and took another well-deserved breather.
The ride was starting to take its toll on the energy levels and we knew that some food and
refreshments were waiting for us. So, we opted to cut out the remaining dirt road section and
take the fastest route through Refilwe to Cullinan.
We were lucky to meet up with some of the Tar group that were finishing up their visit to the
Cullinan Premier Hotel and we promptly ordered our own replenishment and sharing our
stories over a couple of cold ones.
I thoroughly enjoyed this ride with a bunch of lovely people. It was great to see a couple of new
faces and I hope they will be joining us on future rides. And my hat off to especially the ladies
that rode like champs and for everyone that pushed through the tough bits! It was awesome!
MARNUS PIETERS
TAR
RIDE TO
CULLINAN
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RIDE LEADER HANLIE DU PREEZ
SWEEP SUE AND ABE COETZEE
NUMBER OF BIKES 31 (AND TWO AT THE VENUE)
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 10
NUMBER OF VISITORS 6
What a great ride! The route was taking us on great
roads in the direction of Bronkhorstpruit before
heading through to Cullinan. Let’s say it was a fast-
paced ride, 120km and no stops. We arrived at
Timeless Café at Premier Hotel Cullinan about 45min
after leaving BP Centurion. It was a great morning
and the food was great. We were even entertained by
a piano player. Thank you to Sue and Abe for being
sweeps and everyone who joined on the ride. It was a
good day out, life is great! – Hanlie du Preez
Marnus and the dirt riders arrived later the morning
and while some stayed, others left for home, some
decided they need more…
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After our morning ride to Cullinan we decided to stop
at Imagine Cafe in Bronkhorstbaai for some of their
delicious cake and coffee... again! Each time I am there
I notice something whacky and new. It’s aways an
enjoyable place to stop and stretch your legs. Thanks
to Nicolle Wepener, Judie van Wyk, Martie van Eeden
and Verona Janse van Rensburg for sharing this trip
with me. Good times and good friends... just what a
girl needs! #Makelifearide!
SARAH KENNETT
Awesome rit en great reëlings,
Thanks Hanlie for a great ride. Thanks Hanlie, lekker ride!
dankie Hanlie!
IAN TRAUTMANN DEBBIE NELL
SIAS WAGENAAR
ANNUAL SKILLS
CHALLENGE
Saturday 13 October at LA Sport in Gezina
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This year’s Annual Skills Challenge took place at LA Sport in Gezina and (not-open-for-
business-yet) Gas Monkey Pub & Grill was the perfect venue for the day’s events – a children’s
play area, ample parking, viewing points and shade were welcomed by both competitors and
spectators.
This year’s event was different - not only was it held at a new venue with great new obstacles
- carefully planned by instructors from Country TRAX - the format even made provision for a
Newbie Class.
On arrival the contestants received limited edition buffs and an enamel mug, perfect for that
first cup of coffee! Water, fresh fruit and home-baked rusks were served under the lapa while
registration took place.
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After registration, Chairman Marnus welcomed all before Vice Chairman Willem explained the
day’s procedings. After splitting in groups, it was all systems go and the groups made their
over to the areas. The Newbie class’ participants were not scored but had the opportunity to
participate with the rest of the more experienced riders, all under the watchful (and helpful with
advice where necessary) eye from Country TRAX’s instructors. It was a great opportunity for
all!
A burger and chips lunch was served on the patio while the scoring took place to determine
the Top 10 Men’s and Top 3 Ladies which were set to participate in the Bavarian Challenge
after the break.
The top contestants could walk the course with the instructors before the event and at the
start there was a call for a volunteer who could do the course a second time should he/she
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wish – Cliff van der Westhuizen put up his hand and was the first man on the course. After
everyone participated, Cliff decided to give it another go and managed to grab first place! Well
done!
Our Dirt Rides Captain and Secretary John Dyason finished second with seasoned rider
Eugene Fourie finishing in third place.
Freshly returned from the Honda Quest Adventure, Jana Botha scored first place in the Ladies
Bavarian Challenge with Christelle van der Meulen and Lezanne Truter taking second and third
place respectively. It was a sweet moment when Lezanne’s daughter watched her compete
and said, “Dis my Mamma daai”.
Congratulations to the Class winners and all the Newbies who participated, for now your
“Certificate of Participation” is just the first step in your Skills Challenge preparation!
We wish to thank the sponsors – Bavarian Motorcycles for the amazing prizes and vouchers,
Country TRAX for the training course, LA Sport 4x4 Megastores for the voucher and Metzeler
for making the day possible. To Deon from B&D Systems Engineering, thank you for the
branded enamel mugs (and water) and Gustav from GusProp for your sponsorship of water. To
Gas Monkey Pub & Grill, thank you for welcoming us although you were not officially trading at
the time. To all our members who assisted with scoring and other tasks, thank you!
Till next year!
HANLIE DU PREEZ RESULTS
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BAVARIAN BAVARIAN
CHALLENGE CHALLENGE
MEN LADIES
Cliff van der Westhuizen 1 Jana Botha 1
John Dayson 2 Christelle van der Meulen 2
Eugene Fourie 3 Lezanne Truter 3
LADIES GENTS 55+
Jana Botha 1 Cliff van der Westhuizen 1
Christelle Van der Meulen 2 Johann Strauss 2
Lezanne Truter 3 Mike Brannigan 3
NON-
BOXER BOXER
Pierre van der Meulen 1 Allan Muir 1
Alwyn Engelbrecht 2 Andries Haasbroek 2
Rudi Pieters 3 Eddie Leach 3
MOON RIDE TO
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MO-ZAM-BIK
RIDE LEADER HANLIE DU PREEZ
SWEEP MARNUS PIETERS
NUMBER OF BIKES 8 PLUS 2 ARRIVING AT THE VENUE
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 5
TOTAL NUMBER 22
The October moon ride was originally planned for the 20th,
but after keeping an eye on severe weather warnings, it was
decided to postpone the ride to the 27th.
We were a small group that met at BP Centurion and after
the safety briefing we headed out on the N1 to the R21,
before taking the road to Fort Klapperkop. Here we stopped
for a quick group photo (and some more) before taking the
back roads via the ‘burbs to the N1 and N4.
It wasn’t long before we arrived at Mo-Zam-Bik in Silver
Lakes, where quite a few club members were already seated
and waiting for their drinks. As always, the venue did not
disappoint – the drinks were cold, the food delicious and the
waiter service was fantastic!
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Thank you to all who joined, and Ronin, thanks for lending Mom your bike!
- Hanlie du Preez
DIRT
OVERNIGHTER TO
TONTELDOOS -
TEN TOWERS TRIP
RIDE LEADER JAMES JENKINSON
SWEEP WILLEM NORDEJÉ
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 2
VISITORS BY CAR 2
A combination of excellent dirt roads, great people and 5 star accommodation in the beautiful
Tondeldoos mountains – that was our TT Gravel Trip.
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The itinerary comprised not only gravel roads (including lots of sand), but also a stopover at 10
towers along the way handpicked by our experienced and knowledgeable ride leader, the one
and only James “Gravelhunter” Jenkinson.
We left BP at 06h45 on the cool Saturday morning on our way to the first few towers which are
on our doorstep in Pretoria. As promised, the initial route consisted of “technical tar” riding to
visit the Voortrekker Monument, Webb tower, Verlatenheids tower, Wifi tower, Boom tower and
Cross tower. Some riders unfortunately missed the Voortrekker Monument (tar riding is not that
easy!), but after a re-group at Webb tower was die Kaap weer Hollands. This served as a nice
warmup for the rest of the day, because thereafter it was mostly gravel until 18h30.
Each tower we visited had its own interesting access road, especially those constructed high
on a koppie, which offered quite technical riding conditions. For lunch we stopped at an oasis
in the Dinokeng game reserve called Arlington Brewery and Restaurant– recommended for
a future stopover. Apart from offering craft beer, they also serve tower sized burgers that will
arouse the sand rider in any biker (and we needed it for the road thereafter).
As a bonus tower, James threw in the “Hand tower” at Loskop dam which was built to
commemorate the construction of the Loskop dam wall which was done entirely by hand.
After Loskop we headed to Tondeldoos where we were warmly welcomed by Joe from
Bushboys Camp & Cottages.
JAMES JENKINSON
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TOWERS
1 Voortrekker Monument
2 Webb Tower
3 Verlatenheids Tower
4 Wifi Tower
5 Boom Tower
6 Cross Tower
7 Signal Station Tower
8 Swineline Tower
9 Renosterkop Tower
10 Telkom Tower
Bonus Hand Tower
18 2 2 396km 12:15
BIKES PILLIONS VISITORS TO VENUE RIDING
BY CAR TIME
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NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
CLUB NIGHT
November is Movember! Thank you to
everyone who ‘stached for the cause!
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DIRT
RIDE TO
THABALEDI
RIDE LEADER WILLEM NORDEJÉ
SWEEP EGBERT OLIVIER
NUMBER OF BIKES 19
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 1
What a privilege to lead the final dirt trip of the year.
And it is the best trip of the year.
19 bikes and 1 pillion started at BP Centurion. Each
time that I lead a trip, new and old faces attended and
enjoyed the fun. The gravel roads where amazing and
well mastered by everyone. Three new playground
spots where identified and everyone enjoyed testing
their skill.
As promoted, the route was long and did not fail to
deliver surprises. No incidents to report and one bike
was recovered due to mechanical problems. The lunch
at Thabaledi was in time and good value for money.
All home just after 17h00, exhausted but satisfied!
A big thank you to our sweep Egbert and John,
Marinus and Rudi who assisted Barend along the way.
The discipline from each one in the group to stop at all
the turns, was remarkable. Job well done!
WILLEM NORDEJÉ
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TAR
RIDE TO
FOCHVILLE
RIDE LEADER EWALD FLOCK
SWEEP RC BRAND
NUMBER OF BIKES 23
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 3
NUMBER OF VISITORS 3
Our group consisting of 23 motorcyclists, 3 pillions
and 3 guests, departed at 07h20 from BP Centurion.
The temperature was a cool 14°C and rose to a
moderate 22°C towards the end of the trip. We started
in a 5knt wind which picked up to about 18knts
along the way, but it didn’t bother as it were mostly a
tailwind. Things changed drastically as we approached
Klerkskraal dam, with direction changes we now
experienced very strong side-winds, causing for some
interesting riding angles and styles, but the riders
handled everything the wind could through them like
pros.
We were riding in a staggered formation, and I rarely
before experienced riders so structured, none of the
usual zig-zag ridings was needed to fix the staggered
formation because someone advance, fall back or
push in. Everyone behaved and kept positions for the
entire trip.
After 125km, we had a short pitstop at Diggers-inn
for a drink or coffee, and to stretch our legs or go for
a tinkle. The hostess was amiable and told us, some
weekends they have a biker’s breakfast at R40pp
which they set up under the trees on the shore of the
farm dam.
It’s a beautiful venue to visit every so often with your
friends for breakfast or lunch.
We left Diggers-inn just before 10h00 by which
time we were a little thin in the middle and looking
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forward to a big breakfast. We arrived at Momento and
received a friendly welcome from the staff dressed in
X-mas outfits. The owner reserved us a very nice and
cozy private area with seating for about 34 people.
We had a beautiful view over the dam, breakfast was
delicious, and one could eat much as you like.
We were a great bunch of gents and ladies, and
it seemed everyone enjoyed the day, the ride, the
breakfast and company, I am sure many participants
will revisit this excellent venue.
I’d like to thank everyone who participated, making it a
fabulous day, and special thanks to my sweep, RC.
EWALD FLOCK
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MOON RIDE TO GAS
MONKEY PUB & GRILL
RIDE LEADER ADRIAAN VAN ZYL
SWEEP JOHN DYASON
NUMBER OF BIKES 8
NUMBER OF PILLIONS 3
NUMBER OF VISITORS BY CAR 9
We had a very nice ride, although
we had some rain and hail, but it was
still a good ride. Thank you to all who
participated and to all who arrived in
their motor vehicles and supported the
event.
ADRIAAN VAN ZYL
ANNUAL
TOY RUN
This annual event is a must on
everyone’s calendar. Thank you to our
members who supported this initiative!
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YEAR-END
FUNCTION
YEAR-END
FUNCTION
As Hanlie said, “Thaaaats Months of planning and preparation
was wrapped up in 2 days. Only 2
a wraaaaaaaapppp!” days!! UNBELIEVABLE.
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From 30 November – 2 December, 66 members made an excellent decision to
join us for a FUN-filled, or was is rather a SUN-filled, weekend. We ate, swam,
danced, ate some more and enjoyed liquid refreshments yet again.
Friday was our braai night at the Waterval Lapa and on arrival guests received their
welcome packs filled to the brim with goodies.
Although we had a very late supper, the food was super-duper and everyone was
filled with excitement for what was to come.
Saturday was enjoyed by various kinds of leisure. Some decided to take a ride to
the beautiful surroundings of Bela-Bela while others decided to take on the sun
and the resorts many attractions.
Believe me the water slide and swimming pools were the favourites – I also
believe that some met “Oupa Sonnetjie” and got their fair share of suntanning for
the day.
Saturday night’s preparations started early, tables, décor, food, drinks, prizes,
games and of course our lovely DJ Bernadette, all taking their places to make
sure that this an unforgettable evening.
The guests stared to arrive at 18h00 and were welcomed with a welcome
shooter to get them in the mood.
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After a short welcome speech from Marnus, members dug into the delicious dinner and we all
enjoyed good wine and excellent company.
Then the games began… AFTER a little boy received probably the most amazing (early)
Christmas present ever! Callen Duddy is not our youngest member, but he already has his first
BMW - the first Bavarian imported battery operated LC in the country and yes, it went through
a full PDI, nogal. The surprise by Philip and Anne made not only Callen, but dad Donovan and
mom Alex’s evening. Loud cheers from all around.
Trivial pursuit was played with loads of lucky draws/prizes to be won. Balloons were popped,
and the crowd cheered the participants as eight great prizes were on the line - only eight lucky
winners remember. Congratulations to the winners and if you don’t know, balloon popping is
quite an aggressive “sport”.
The dance floor opened, and we danced till late and even random strangers joined in on the
dancing and singing – ai, it was a lekker place to be. It was also the perfect time to capture
special memories with friends and family.
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Deon and Anzel’s overlay
masterpiece. Keep an eye out
for the social media competition
launching in January!
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Sunday was another sunny day and after making the most of the day all went their separate
ways.
With this, we wish to thank our members for joining our year-end celebrations, our sponsors
who donated so generously and everyone that jumped in and helped to get everything in place
in time.
SPONSORS
Gustav and Deon and
Sandra from Anzel
GusProp (sponsors
(sponsors of the of water, gift
fabulous main bags and
prize, the holiday amazing
at Carribean rescue kits)
Estates)
In no
particular
order...
Lenny (from
Bavarian
Motorcycles),
Otilia, Talita and
Kiana
Roger and Tom and Thea
Sharon from from TNT Fin
Bavarian (sponsors of
Motorcycles – the hampers,
sponsors of the first aid kits and
tar riding training stainless-steel
course tumblers)
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Also thank you to Country TRAX (off-road training course), Marnus Pieters, Sue McManus and
Ina Lombaard from Treehouse for their generous donations.
WITH SPECIAL YEF LOVE
SANDRA & HANLIE
Oh, and since I am the editor of this magazine, let me have the last say…
Sandra, you are our YEF Champion! Your creativity and dedication to make this work yet
again needs special tribute! The arrangements were fantastic and there was nothing out of
place that you put your hand to. We love your spirit – you are one special lady. Thank you!
HANLIE
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