Day 1
Depart from Heathrow for Johannesburg, South Africa. Connecting flight will take us to Durban
Day 2
Starting from the wonderful Mbotyi River Lodge, it is our first day and the mighty Mtsikaba gorge awaits us. 2008 was the first time motorcyclists had crossed this river and for 2009 we have found a brand new crossing that is sure to challenge you.
Day 3
Today is a first for Enduro Africa. The distance is less than 50km but it will be one of the toughest with the teams having to build bridges, float bikes across rivers and most definitely work together. Planning and strategy is important as each obstacle is a race against time. Our overnight stop is Cremorne.
Today is a first for Enduro Africa. The distance is less than 50km but it will be one of the toughest with the teams having to build bridges, float bikes across rivers and most definitely work together. Planning and strategy is important as each obstacle is a race against time. Our overnight stop is Cremorne.
Day 4
Still heading South we travel from Port St Johns, a small Hippie type town on the banks of the Umzimvubu River and then follow the coast passing to the Hluleka Nature Reserve
Still heading South we travel from Port St Johns, a small Hippie type town on the banks of the Umzimvubu River and then follow the coast passing to the Hluleka Nature Reserve
Day 5
From the Hole in the Wall, we travel South to our first challenge for the day, crossing the Qora river and ride to the mighty Qora Gorge, a steep 1000ft climb! The low road vs. the high road is your decision – with up to 10 hours in the saddle, today will challenge your riding ability so dig deep! Our stop tonight is The Kob Inn Hotel in East London, a beautiful hotel situated on the rocky shores of the warm Indian Ocean.
From the Hole in the Wall, we travel South to our first challenge for the day, crossing the Qora river and ride to the mighty Qora Gorge, a steep 1000ft climb! The low road vs. the high road is your decision – with up to 10 hours in the saddle, today will challenge your riding ability so dig deep! Our stop tonight is The Kob Inn Hotel in East London, a beautiful hotel situated on the rocky shores of the warm Indian Ocean.
Day 6
A well deserved rest day at The Kob Inn. This is where we service the bikes and get involved in a Touch Africa community based project where you are invited to get your hands dirty and “make a difference”. The rest of the day is spent at leisure on the beach, in the bar. It’s your day so enjoy.
A well deserved rest day at The Kob Inn. This is where we service the bikes and get involved in a Touch Africa community based project where you are invited to get your hands dirty and “make a difference”. The rest of the day is spent at leisure on the beach, in the bar. It’s your day so enjoy.
Day 7
From East London, we will take a ferry crossing to begin begin a 70km, 8 hour journey through the heart of the Rural Transkei, populated by the very friendly Xhosa people. The day will end at The Morgan’s Bay Hotel, a remote holiday resort dominating the Bay.
From East London, we will take a ferry crossing to begin begin a 70km, 8 hour journey through the heart of the Rural Transkei, populated by the very friendly Xhosa people. The day will end at The Morgan’s Bay Hotel, a remote holiday resort dominating the Bay.
Day 8
From Morgan’s Bay, we will continue to head South. This is will be a very African journey with beautiful forest footpaths, dams and rocky passes. Culminating in our stop at the Katberg Hotel.
From Morgan’s Bay, we will continue to head South. This is will be a very African journey with beautiful forest footpaths, dams and rocky passes. Culminating in our stop at the Katberg Hotel.
Day 9
The final day will continue to test every rider. Starting from the Katberg Hotel, we will travel through an area full of history with remnants of the Anglo Boer War and Xhosa wars scattered en route. We will then ride through the beautiful Zuurberg pass and on to Addo, and finally reaching our destination of Port Elizabeth at the end of the day. Be ready to party hard and celebrate the end of your amazing ride!
The final day will continue to test every rider. Starting from the Katberg Hotel, we will travel through an area full of history with remnants of the Anglo Boer War and Xhosa wars scattered en route. We will then ride through the beautiful Zuurberg pass and on to Addo, and finally reaching our destination of Port Elizabeth at the end of the day. Be ready to party hard and celebrate the end of your amazing ride!
Day 10
Say farewell to your trusty CRF230, and head back to Johannesburg for the connecting flight to the UK.
Say farewell to your trusty CRF230, and head back to Johannesburg for the connecting flight to the UK.
Day 11
Arrive back in Heathrow for a well earned rest.
Arrive back in Heathrow for a well earned rest.
Andrew Forsyth has created a Google Maps mashup of the route - thanks Andrew, it's awesome!
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2 comments:
Very exciting stuff! And great website. Will look forward to checking back! Good luck in your fundraising and final preparations!
Same to you Andrew!
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