Namibia 2017, Grootberg

Delayed start to the day while we waited for Duneworx Yamaha to open, so I could fit a new tyre. Good thing as laundry was still wet from the previous day. Dropped with housekeeping to tumble dry while we feasted at breakfast which looked more like a desert table! Rushed off to Yamaha just on … Read more

Namibia 2017, Swakopmund

Turns out Ed has a broken upper arm, but is safely back in Cape Town with his family. His bike will return to Cape Town in two weeks when his rescuer travels down to collect his restored Africa Twin. Love the way these things have a way of working themselves out! Forgot to mention the … Read more

Namibia 2017, Sandmonster bites.

A beautiful morning rudely interrupted by the sand monster claiming one of our party. Fortunately he is ok, but on his way back to Cape Town with a suspected shoulder injury. Despite the setback, another great days riding. Stayed at Tsauchab again, always a winner, great braai with the lads with heated debate solving the … Read more

Namibia 2017, Shakedown. Literally.

So day one lived up to its expectations. Last year we lost a gear lever, this year an alternator inspection cover. But we made a plan and the show goes on. Blistering sandstorm and some serious cross winds, we managed the 150km to our awesome destination, Canyon Village. 1290 is just sublime in these conditions, … Read more