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Cape Town to Inhambane on the BMW G 310 GS

This could be one of the most extraordinary trips to take place now and in the world with the newborn “BMW G 310 GS”! In the “light” of the older sister who has already done several laps to Earth, this “little GS” wants to prove that the bikes also “do not measure up to the spans!”

From Portugal I have the “blessing” of Francisco, who does not have a Vatican but has the “MT MOTOR”! In South Africa take note: Paul, Petreaux and Candi from “GS AFRICA” are the most sought after by all who want to venture on two wheels in the Continent of all dreams.

“Cape Town” is a unique and non-transferable setting. You have to touch her to absorb her. I´ve been here with “mine” not long ago. This time I have time just for a brief “hello”. Even because this time the “Cape Town” did not come in the script. I landed yesterday in Johannesburg and that was where my traveling companion should be. But the “Little GS” had no transportation and basically had 3 alternatives:
– Wait 3 days for her to arrive
– Give up the motorcycle trip
– Pick up a plane and go get it at 1400Kms of distance

What did you do ?! That´s what I did!

And so began today the trip, from “Cape Town” to Inhambane, 2400Kms … Wow! In Africa! Kiss me … here are some moments when I stopped, I took the camera and shot. It always takes some courage to break the rhythm. Today especially and unexpected to me, the cold was the worst enemy. And tomorrow will continue to be … well disguised by a blessed blue sky!

Your attention now to the most extraordinary moment of the day !!!

Somewhere on the road I meet a European. Italian. On two wheels. Without motor. Coming from Tanzania! What moment! Right now while I´m having dinner, I exchange some messages with Alessandro “Seeking Ale” to find out where he is. This photo was the one who took it…

That´s life on the road. Today I made just over 430kms. I´m in Beaufort West. Tomorrow I´m going anywhere near Johannesburg which is more than 930Kms.

Because the real “Stars” of this trip are very far … a few days away … are the “Musicians of Inhambane” in Mozambique … this is the project that sets me on the road, and it´s for there we go … me and the “Little GS”!

GS Africa New Premises

Cape 2 Kyalami: 5 Day Bike Tour

5 Day Bike Tour with Continental Tyres & Look What You’re Missing.
Supporting partners: GS Africa Rentals and Tours, South African Airlines, Skaris Tours
Duration: Tuesday 23 May – Saturday 27 May 2017
Cost: R9800 incl VAT per rider on own bike
Pillion or seat in the support vehicle: R8500 incl VAT

WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY
Dinner, bed and breakfast from the 23rd May to the morning of the 27th May
Accommodation is per person sharing – single occupancy rooms can be arranged at an additional cost. Couples will have their own room Lunches.Refreshments and fuel at own cost.
Qualified Guides, tour medic and support vehicle.
George from Skaris Touring and Henk from Look What You’re Missing

Download the brochure here…

Route: Cape Town – Knysna – Hogsback – Clarens – Johannesburg
Each day there will be a tar option and a dirt road option.
Tickets to South Africa Bike Festival: Standard ticket for Friday, Sky Lounge VIP Ticket for all day Saturday (Total ticket value R1,295) includes 5 meal vouchers and 10 complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks all day.

Available to Adventure bikes and Cruisers
Minimum 650cc motorbikes of any type in roadworthy condition.
Filming of the tour and experience
You get to take home a DVD of your trip filmed by Look What You’re Missing!

For more details:
info@spoek.co.za or call 082 588 6886

Download the brochure here…