AUTODIDACT “Self Taught”
For 20 years I owned a motorcycle store, employing up to 12 mechanics at its peak. At no point was I ever “hands on” in the workshop, although, at times I may have been overly critical of their work & environment. Over the years I commissioned & oversaw many custom motorcycles, from Cafe Racer Ducati’s to Rally Spec Adventure KTM’s. In 2015 I acquired a 71 Alfa Romeo 1750GTV which had been butchered into a race car. I slowly sourced the original parts, installing them myself. Therapeutic on the one hand, stressful on the other. Lack of tools, skill & experience resulted disorganised chaos. In other words, eating humble pie! In 2018 I commissioned & project managed the #RescueMod of my barnfind 1967 Alfa Romeo Scalno. In 2021 when I sold the business, I had acquired a couple of projects and a friend suggested I complete them myself. So I did & it turned out to be just the challenge I needed, learning a lot about myself, acquiring useful skills along the way.
And thats how we got here.
SimolaHillClimb
Having spent the better part of my adult life supporting customers racing, I cannot say I am a fan of the organised chaos, waiting around and too many people. However, The Annual Simola Hill Climb, in Knysna, has become my highlight of the year. Organised and on time, yet still professional, a pleasurable event run by an awesome group of enthusiasts.
On the day, Spectators get to enjoy a snapshot of a years worth of effort from both competitors and organisers alike!
