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Post by Mud Pooh-bah on Mar 5, 2007 16:06:08 GMT 2
The details for the trip thus far:
Day 1 Sa 21 Apr: Pretoria to Clarens (Camp and B&B Golden Gate) - 360km
Day 2 Sun 22 Apr: Clarens to Molteno (B&B R200pp pd including Braaipack and light breakfast) - 484km
Day 3 Mon 23 Apr: Molteno to Many Waters farm(Camping - Many Waters (Very rustic R50pppd) and B&B - Vredendal R150 ppd (max two couples)) - 551km
Day 4 Tue 24 Apr: Baviaanskloof (Camping - Many Waters and B&B - Vredendal R150 ppd (max two couples)) - 411km
Day 5 Wed 25 Apr: Prince Alfred's Pass, Victoria Bay (Camping - Vic Bay and B&B - Vic Bay lodge) - 200km
Day 6 Thu 26 Apr: Vic Bay to Gamkaskloof (Camping and B&B) - 177km
Day 7 Fri 27 Apr: Gamkaskloof (Die Hel) to ABBG Victoria West (Camping and B&B R140pppd) - 330km
Day 8 Sat 28 Apr:ABBG (Camping and B&B)
Day 9 Sun 29 Apr:ABBG (Camping and B&B)
Day 10 Mon 30 Apr: ABBG to Sannieshof (Camping and B&B) - 650km
Day 11 Tue 1 May: Sannieshof to Pretoria - 306km
I will update details as I get it in. Please let me know if you are interested.
Confirmed participants:
Colin King
Pieter de Koker
Bill Lance
Andre Beneke
Roger and Sharon Smith
Tobie and Janine Lochner
Hennie Pretorius
Johan Pretorius
Adriaan and Allie Scheepers (excl Bav and Gamkaskloof)
Possible participants:
Bruno
Andre Henrico
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Post by Mud Pooh-bah on Mar 8, 2007 9:19:10 GMT 2
I have booked camp spots for 10 people in Victoria West for the Pretoria BMW club. Camping will be R50pppd.
Should you not want to camp I suggest you arrange your accommodation today. I just spoke to Christine Slabbert and they might still have place for 10 people in the school residence. The accomodation in the school residence is R100pppd and includes breakfast. Note that you have to bring your own bedding!!! Apparantly there are some B&B options left.
Contact the following numbers if you intend not to camp ASAP:
For guest house accommodation, call Nel at 053 621 0453 or email: nkingwill@xsinet.co.za
For school hostel accommodation, call Christine Slabbert on 053 621 0106
For campsites, call Petro Hendrickz on 053 621 0142
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Post by Mud Pooh-bah on Mar 14, 2007 8:49:37 GMT 2
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Post by roger123 on Mar 15, 2007 11:22:10 GMT 2
Hi Peter
I am confirmed for this trip
Roger
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Post by Mud Pooh-bah on Mar 16, 2007 9:02:05 GMT 2
Roger that! Great now we can chase the HP-2 to "die Hel"  ;D |
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Post by Mud Pooh-bah on Mar 26, 2007 11:16:53 GMT 2
We had an offer from Jannie of Sannieshof. Instead of staying over in Kimberley on our way back, we can visit him on the farm. Lots of green grass for camping and limited beds are available. A braai will be held in true Sannieshof fashion.
This means that we only have to do 300km's on the last day to Pretoria. I will update the trip route and plan as soon as I have confirmed all the details with Jannie.
Of course those who prefer the Kimberley "Hole" can still stay over there should they wish. (Although you might miss a party of note)
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Post by Mud Pooh-bah on Mar 29, 2007 8:30:05 GMT 2
Just got this of the ABBG site www.bmw-motorrad-ag.co.za/ : Seems that the GS ride will be a splendid ride. "Offroad at the Annual Gathering 2007 The recommended off-road route at this year's Annual Gathering in Victoria West is a little gem - with facets to light up the life of both experts and newcomers. "It's just 103 km of dirt, but it's going to take two or three hours to complete, and offers absolutely everything: interesting surfaces, incredible scenery and lots of wildlife," says Deon Meyer, who recce's the route earlier this week. A taste of what's to come... With the focus on activities at the 2007 Gathering itself, the organising team decided to develop just one tar and dirt route each, which will be mapped, described and offered as a GPS download (people who have registered for the Gathering will receive full details via e-mail soon). "The challenge was to offer a ride which would not keep riders away from the fun in town for a whole day, but really offered a bit of everything to everybody." The difficulty of the route will be determined by the speed of the rider. Deon recommends that novices take it easy: "There are a couple of wash-aways, a river crossing and one short stretch of sand to look out for, but if you go slow, you'll be fine," The route crosses private farm land, exclusively made available to BMW riders at the Gathering. * Participants at the Gathering are most welcome to explore the region on their own, should they decide to more riding. The route can be mapped on 'Google Earth'" |
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Post by roger123 on Mar 29, 2007 22:25:03 GMT 2
Mr Peter
Just to let you know I will also have a riding partner to keep me warm at night....I have 90% conviced Sharon to join me
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Post by Mud Pooh-bah on Mar 30, 2007 11:08:06 GMT 2
Great. Now you don't have to take the warm water bag along. I guess we will not see the HP2 on this trip then???
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Post by Mud Pooh-bah on Apr 11, 2007 20:03:07 GMT 2
I would like for everybody to meet so that we can discuss the following for this trip:
- Participants for Baviaanskloof trip
- Participants for ABBG
- Consolidation for camp cutlery/stoves/pots/food etc
- Confirmation of numbers for camping and B&B at Sannieshof (Braai at R60pp, Breakfast at R40pp, BB in town at R150 pp if not camping).
The meeting is to be held at 17:30 on Friday 13 April at Cafe Barcelona, Elardus Park shopping center, Corners of Barnard and Delmas (R50) roads.
If you are not able to make the meeting please let me know whether you will be camping/BB at Sannieshof and whether you would join for the Braai and/or Breakfast.
I need to let Jannie of Sannieshof know by Saturday the numbers to prepare for. Please help to ensure that they can do their preparations by giving your accommodation and meal info before Friday 13 April if you are participating.
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