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CANOPY TOUR: 25 April - 2 May 2009

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Post by tj 13th January 2009, 21:36

Hi All. Herewith the preliminary itinerary for the Canopy Tour:
Sat 25 April: Depart Atterbury Shell 7h30 for 08h00 and sleep in Kimberley 533km
Sun 26 April: Depart Kimberley and sleep Beaufort Wes 493km
Mon 27 April (Pub Holl): Depart Beaufort & sleep Wellinmgton via du Toitskloof 425km
pass (old road)
Tue 28 April (Leave): Depart Wellington and sleep Calitzdorp 325km
Lots of kuier along the route and opportunity for guys to
include the Agulhas-run
Wed 29 April (Leave): Depart Calitzdorp and sleep Stormsriver. This route 389km
includes visit and tour to Kango Caves
Thu 30 April (Leave): Canopy Zipline tour in the tops of the Tsitsikamma -
giants. Rest of day at leisure.
Fri 1 May (Pub Holl): Depart Stormsriver and sleep Aliwal North 740km
Sat 2 May: Depart Aliwal and arrive home 704km

For those who want the return can be done with an extra night arriving home on Sun 2 May. To be discussed.

This is a trip to be regarded as an annual holiday! There is no end to fun. Accommodation will be either B&B or camp, as you wish. The idea is to limit evening dines in restaurants as it becomes VERY expensive and rather arrange a communal lapabraai evenings at the campsites (where possible).

Next week I will include some pictures of the previous tour in 2008, just to wet your appetite!

Start booking your leave/sick leave. Only 3x official working days away from home. Let me know your interest.
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Post by LeRoy Olivier 14th January 2009, 07:45

Seams like a very nice ride - will speak to the Boss (Elsabe) - was planning a ride in that direction for March - might rather defer it for this ride. Will probably rather do the last stage spread over to days - dont like to do more than 500kms per day - a bit heavy on the pillion - regardless of the bike you ride.
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Post by JohanGT 14th January 2009, 23:17

I am also interested. Will talk to the missus. Agree with the <500km per day.
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Post by LeRoy Olivier 17th January 2009, 16:46

We have done roughly 80 000 odd kms on the LT (since 2004) - of which roughly 50% should be travelling on the open road, and we have tried doing more than 500km's on a day - did 880 in a day from Underburg around Lesotho to Bloem a few years ago. Not nice. Had to maintain a rolling speed of in excess of 140 and more to get to Bloem at a reasonable time. Given the roads and the continuous mountain passes in that area ???? - enough said.

Longer distances is a bit heavy on the pillion. The driver - is busy continuously, whilst the pillion is not. 2UP4ADV in a previous posting (2008) made a valid point - as long as your pillion is enjoying the ride and is happy, you will enjoy it likewise. So when planning a ride - either private or for the club - i tend to keep in mind what will be acceptable for Elsabe and the rest of the pillion riders - being ladies mostly.
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Post by tj 18th January 2009, 15:48

It was stated clearly in the opening thread that it is a choice to extend the return journey with an extra day if the individual so prefer.

For maybe the majority it will be nice to have a resting day at home before starting work the following Monday. The road back is in any case quite boring and one would like to get it behing asap.

The +500km/day is a very personal one. On our return from Alexanderbay we covered 1018km on the penultimate day - and enjoyed every bit, although it was hard on the bum.

Rather look at the real fun we will have for the whole of the trip than to shadow the issue with a personal issue? Wink
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Post by JR 18th January 2009, 17:48

Alrighty then……..the reality……..

A bike trip to or from anywhere on the Cape coast is round about 1200km plus.

Bike trip – if main roads are primarily avoided.

If one does not do it in one go it will evidently requires two longish stretches of about 600/700/800km each depending on where you are coming from or going to.

The alternative to this is to travel over 3 days……….not such an attractive option especially coming home and also given the fact – as stated above – that at least the last 500km coming home from the Cape is nothing to write home about (read boring)
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Post by tj 2nd February 2009, 14:06

Hi All

Herewith more info on the Canopy tour:

25 April: Sleep over at Ritchie, +-34km otherside of Kimberley at Riverside Country Club & Caravan Park. Tel: 053-5817120 - 4-star with all amenities. We plan to buy dinner stuff in Kimberley and load onto backup vehicle for a communal dinner. Breakfast is included in rates. Pse call direct and book.

26 April: Sleep over at Wagon Wheels, Beaufort West. Tel: 023-4142145 - 3-star & budget rooms. Affordable restaurant on premises. Breakfast at Wimpy around the corner. Pse call direct and book.
En route we will not take the tunnel toll road but rather the old scenic & twistie road - a gem!

27 April: Sleep over at Wellington, Oude Wellington Brandy & Wine Estate. Tel: 021-8732262. Many stars! No camping. 300m from town centre (Small town). Breakfast included. Pse call direct and book.

28 April: Sleep over at Calitzdorp Spa, near Oudtshoorn. Tel: 044-2133371. Chalets & camping. Self catering, restaurant, shop, swimming, etc. How about another communal dinner? Pse call direct and book.
En route on the Route 62 we will do plenty stops, including Ronnie's Sex Shop!

29 & 30 April: Stay over at Dijembe Lodge in Stormsriver. Tel: 042-2811842. Rooms & camping. Good for communal dinners, also nice restaurants in town. Pse call direct and book. Speak to Michelle, my girlfriend. (Don't tell Gemmerkat, Pse!)
En route we will visit the Cango Caves and you are invited to do the chimney route, if your foundation is not too tight.
The Canopy Tour zipline will take place on 30 April and we will try to do the old route via Bloukrans Pass, only passable by bike at this stage.

1 May: Sleep over at Aliwal North, Toll-In. This venue still to be decided upon. Will confirm later

2 May: Arrive home late afternoon.

A deposit of R355 per person is payable to the club for confirmation of the zipline exercise. All other expenses for rider's own pockets.

Expected costs:
Total km's about 3800 +- R2000 per bike
Accom & eat & drink: +-R650 per person per day = R5000
Canopy Tour: R355 per person.

Go to http://www.maree.co.za/Canopy%20tour%20memoirs.htm for memoirs of last year's tour. This time we will fly the trees, not the river! The Canopy Tour is VERY POPULAR and early confirmation is necessary. Please let me know soonest.
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Post by tj 17th February 2009, 21:48

Seven bikes already booked for the Canopy Tour - Excellent!!!!!!!
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Post by LeRoy Olivier 18th February 2009, 14:58

Whose going - names?????
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Post by tj 18th February 2009, 16:53

LeRoy Olivier wrote:Whose going - names?????

You, Elsabe and others.

No names no packdrill.

Names are private and will only be revealed amongst participants and committee. Rolling Eyes
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Post by LeRoy Olivier 18th February 2009, 18:10

Will start working on the Boss shortly - at the rate of recovery that is now taking place - will work on her. Not riding much with the rain and having to work from home to stand her by. Who are the others - send PM if it is such a state secret.
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Post by tj 19th February 2009, 10:38

You have no idea how quick a lady can recover if there is some carrot hanging in the future.

Elsabe, ons check jou! Sterkte.
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Post by tj 23rd February 2009, 19:31

Hi All

Below is a revised quote of a previous entry. Important information is added. Pse read through and disregard the previous entry. This one stands.

tj wrote:Hi All

Herewith more info on the Canopy tour:

25 April: Sleep over at Ritchie, +-34km otherside of Kimberley at Riverside Country Club & Caravan Park. Tel: 053-5817120 - 4-star with all amenities. We plan to buy dinner stuff in Kimberley and load onto backup vehicle for a communal dinner. Breakfast is included in rates. Pse call direct and book.

26 April: Sleep over at Wagon Wheels, Beaufort West. Tel: 023-4142145 - 3-star & budget rooms. Affordable restaurant on premises. Breakfast at Wimpy around the corner. Pse call direct and book.
En route we will not take the tunnel toll road but rather the old scenic & twistie road - a gem!

27 April: Sleep over at Wellington, Oude Wellington Brandy & Wine Estate. Tel: 021-8732262. Many stars! No camping. 300m from town centre (Small town). Breakfast included. Pse call direct and book.

28 April: Sleep over at Calitzdorp Spa, near Oudtshoorn. Tel: 044-2133371. Chalets & camping. Self catering, restaurant, shop, swimming, etc. How about another communal dinner? Pse call direct and book.
En route on the Route 62 we will do plenty stops, including Ronnie's Sex Shop!

29 & 30 April: Stay over at Dijembe Lodge in Stormsriver. Tel: 042-2811842. Rooms & camping. Good for communal dinners, also nice restaurants in town. Pse call direct and book. Speak to Michelle, my girlfriend. (Don't tell Gemmerkat, Pse!)
En route we will visit the Cango Caves and you are invited to do the chimney route, if your foundation is not too tight.
The Canopy Tour zipline will take place on 30 April and we will try to do the old route via Bloukrans Pass, only passable by bike at this stage.

1 May: Sleep over at Aliwal North. Lord Somerset Guesthouse, 3-star. Tel: 051 6341114 or 082 8595631 and book with Maretha.

2 May: Arrive home late afternoon.

All bookings to be done in the name of BMW Pretoria with specific mention of your name.

The back-up vehicle is sponsored for 4 days whereafter each bike contribute R70 per day towards. Hence R280.

A deposit of R355 per person for confirmation of the zipline exercise and R280 per bike (for the back-up) is payable to the club. Hence R635. This deposit can be paid to JP Maree, FNB 205609-62031221815. Pse email the deposit confirmation to johan@maree.co.za or fax 27866785876@vax.co.za and state clearly on the reference your name/surname, please!

Once I have received your deposit you are confirmed participants.

All other expenses for rider's own pockets.

Expected costs:
Total km's about 3800 +- R2000 per bike
Accom & eat & drink: +-R650 per person per day = R5000
Canopy Tour: R355 per person.
Back-up extra over = R280

Go to http://www.maree.co.za/Canopy%20tour%20memoirs.htm for memoirs of last year's tour. This time we will fly the trees, not the river! The Canopy Tour is VERY POPULAR and early confirmation is necessary. Please let me know soonest.
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Post by tj 1st March 2009, 22:15

Essentials requiered on a trip of this nature:
1. Very essential: Protective clothing, rain suit, winter liners and buffy, spare ignition key, prescription medicine. Cash for travel. Swimware, Amarula/Jaegermeister/tea. Humour/Jokes. Guronsan-C or Essentiale. ICE & medical fund detail. Cash for non-sobriety. Camera. Credit card
2. Somewhat essential: Puncture repair kit, clean attire for at least 3x days, toiletries incl nuisance medical stuff. Cash for food. Plate & cutlery for communal dinners.
3. Less essential: Hair dryer, 3x pairs shoes, too many undies, towels (depending on lodging standard)
4. Very less essential: Business cell phone, laptop, Suit & tie,
Car keys, paper copies of mother-in-law's birth certificate,

Anything else someone can add?
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Post by DaveS 1st March 2009, 23:20

essential to any trip - witgoud!!
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Post by JR 1st March 2009, 23:42

Laughing Laughing Laughing can see Tj is a man of priorities!
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Post by Laughing Girl 6th March 2009, 18:40

I am a little late on the bus, but I am going too. My first really long trip. Can't wait. WOOHOO!
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Post by tj 7th March 2009, 21:46

Laughing Girl wrote:I am a little late on the bus, but I am going too. My first really long trip. Can't wait. WOOHOO!
cat

Yippee! Another lady rider. Welcome aboard!!!!! Laughing girl pse send me a MP with your personal detail
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Post by JR 7th March 2009, 21:57

off topic........

are you guys leaving 07:00 for 07:30 tomorrow?

we won't be able to make the trip but I might pop around before you leave
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Post by tj 7th March 2009, 22:02

Yip. 7 for 7h30.

Jy gaan 'n lekker jol mis!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by JR 7th March 2009, 22:07

ek weet Crying or Very sad

maar plig voor plesier......moet teen 09:30 terug wees tuis
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Post by tj 11th March 2009, 21:46

I heard through the grapevine that a number of non-members are keen to partake in this trip?!?

They are most welcome. Conditions do apply.

Interested parties can PM me for info.
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Post by tj 16th March 2009, 21:02

We now have a confirmed back-up.

Everything is starting to fall into place!!
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Post by LeRoy Olivier 25th March 2009, 23:05

Had to choose between your trip and the ABBG - been meaning to go the ABBG since 2004. So safe riding. Just a thought - het jy nie as kind genoeg in die bome rondgeswaai nie??????
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Post by tj 26th March 2009, 13:03

Nee????????
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