Canadian looking for a small bike tour and suppl info

Hello BMW friends,

I am from Montreal, Canada and I will be in South Africa (Johannesburg) for work from May 31st to June 26th 2009. I am a motorcyclist and own an R1150RT, and every time I can, I try to ride to new roads. Last summer I crossed Spain and Portugal, this summer I will be crossing Italy and Greece.

Since I am going to be in South Africa I am trying to find a good ride with others for the long S.A. weekend of June 13th to June 16th. I see from your website that you have a winter Chill out ride from June 13th to June 16th but I could not find any details. As you understand not being from S.A. I am interested in scenery and tourist stuff (up to a certain degree).

I am a hobby photographer (photo and video) and I aim to bring back some very good memories.

Anyway couple of questions:

Do you have a recommended place to rent a bike (the brand is not that important)?

What will be your Winter Chill out ride?

Would I be able to join you guys (I am not a member of your club)?

Or maybe you have recommendations for a better/different destination for my ride (Cape Town, etc…)

Thanks in advance for replying

Eric
Montreal

Welcome to the forum Eric!
As far as the Winter Chill-out Weekend is concerned: Our Rides Committee meets later in the week. More detail will be available then – Will keep you posted!
As for bike rentals.. that is not a problem – there are several – but hey! we want you to get a BMW!
Thanks for contacting us!

Thanks for the reply.

Do you have names or websites for rental of a bike in Pretoria ?

Thanks

Eric

.......simply google
motorcycle rentals south africa
or
motorcycle rentals pretoria

.....here is an example:
http://bushtrackers.co.za/motorcycles.asp

We've rented from Darryl (SAMA Tours) in the past - I know they have GS bikes, not sure about Road bikes.
info@samatours.co.za
www.samatours.co.za

If they cant help you, im sure they will be of help.. other forum members might also be of help.. but its late night here - seems they're all asleep!

Dear BMW friends, I have arrived in S.A. in Johannesburg.

If you have a ride scheduled this Sunday or Saturday I would join your group as long as I can find a place to rent a bike for the day. Thanks in advance.
Eric

Welcome in sunny SA Eric!
I spoke to our local dealership.
They also suggest SAMA Tours ie Darryl Berman - phone 0825516132

Unfortunately the Club doesn't have a formal Club ride this weekend, only a Training Day at Zwartkops Raceway on Sunday (fully booked)
There is however a possibility for an informal run to Deneysville (on the banks of the Vaal River).
Check this link for discussion..
http://bmwclubs.heavenforum.org/informal-breakfast-runs-f22/deneysville-6-june-who-wants-to-go-t836.htm#9553

You're welcome to visit us at our Club night on Friday as well!?

Eric
Darryl has a bike for you to rent for the weekend (R1000 - R1200 per day, depends on the bike) and also a Zumo 500 GPS (R150 per day)
Let me know if I can help in any other way.

There is also Motorrad Rentals in Boksburg:
Motorrad Executive Rentals (Pty) Ltd
Office : +27 11 826 2522
After Hours: +27 83 2277 140
info@motorradrentals.com

7 Frank Road
Bardene
Boksburg
1459
(only 5 minutes from the Airport)
GPS Jhb: S 26* 10.620' E 028* 14.357'

Hi Eric
How was your stay?
Have you been riding while you were here?