Motorcycle Adventure Lifestyle a.k.a “Go where you want , when you want to”
If the outdoors and nature as a whole , biking and exploration is what gets you excited….we’re in the same boat. For as long as I do remember, I’ve always felt an affinity with nature. I guess growing up in Vredehoek on the slopes of Table Mountain , Devil’s Peak and Lions Head had something to do with that. In particular there was an abandoned quarry https://viewsofthecity.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/the-devils-peak-quarry-then/ that we just loved as boys. We’d scale the mountains overlooking the dig-out site like lizards. Occasionally if we nagged (just the right amount) we’d get to drag our parents up there with a picnic basket for Sunday lunch. Those are very fond childhood memories but were only the start.
I like many others started biking as early as I could afford the 2 wheels. I had a series of , shall we say scrap- heap- destined bikes , including a Honda 250 XLS amd then later a Kawasaki 600 KLR. The single cylinder KLR was only a kick-starter and boy did I kick that thing to get her started.
Life then took a turn and I found myself in Europe. Ireland first and then Germany . Both countries have beautiful scenery and places of huge historical importance to visit. It was the how part that was not so appealing. We would most often take a train or bicycle from A to B. Sometimes we’d take our cycles on the train to do our exploration of the various places. We saw a lot and I will always love Europe for that aspect. There is a but…
When one is dependent on public transport and let’s face it, compared to Africa and as we are now South African based, Europe’s public transport is golden, efficient and reliable. However one is still always considering the next bus, train or plane time-table to get to your chosen destination. That’s where Adventure Motorcycling not only differs but makes the whole experience so great. There’s no having to rush through a particular site because the tour operator is idling his bus in the parking lot or the panicky feeling that you are going to miss your flight. What about places that are “off the beaten track” but are not accessible by foot or the tour bus “doesn’t go that way “.
This is where Adventure Motorcycling absolutely SHINES!
Fortunately, renting of motorcycles (particularly adventure style bikes ) has become a lot more popular and easier to do while visiting many countries. Collect your chosen model of bike , load your luggage and head for the hills. Even on a Friday afternoon in peak hour traffic there’s no stopping you on a bike. That overwhelming sense of pity 😉 as you pass hundreds of motorists stuck in bumper to bumper traffic as you exit the city with a smile as wide as an aligator’s & give’s one a tingle all the way up your spine.
Whether you plan to pack your own tent and rough it or book a guest-house, lodge or hotel, the sense of freedom in your travelling to your destination is unrivalled as far as transport methods go. One our favourite spots to explore is The Cedarberg Mountain range and for accommodation we love the very friendly backpackers “CedarbergOasis”
They offer tenting (bring your own or hire one of there’s with beds and bedding included for each tent ) , chalets and lodges or private rooms within the main house. They have a swimming pool, a restaurant and bar with tv facilities for those wanting to catch the next big game live.
“Gerrit, owner-manager, will do your hiking maps by hand, giving you enough information to enjoy your hiking activities. “ Here’s a link to their site if you ever are headed that way. https://www.cederbergoasis.co.za/
Nothing beats that feeling when you know you are going away for a weekend or even longer and doing so with the freedom of being on a motorbike to explore where you want to and when you want to just amplifies that feeling 10 fold.
So whatever it is that’s holding you back…stop making excuses , choose a destination , hire a bike and hit the roads to put that smile back on your dial 😉
If the outdoors and nature as a whole , biking and exploration is what gets you excited….we’re in the same boat. For as long as I do remember, I’ve always felt an affinity with nature. I guess growing up in Vredehoek on the slopes of Table Mountain , Devil’s Peak and Lions Head had something to do with that. In particular there was an abandoned quarry https://viewsofthecity.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/the-devils-peak-quarry-then/ that we just loved as boys. We’d scale the mountains overlooking the dig-out site like lizards. Occasionally if we nagged (just the right amount) we’d get to drag our parents up there with a picnic basket for Sunday lunch. Those are very fond childhood memories but were only the start.
I like many others started biking as early as I could afford the 2 wheels. I had a series of , shall we say scrap- heap- destined bikes , including a Honda 250 XLS amd then later a Kawasaki 600 KLR. The single cylinder KLR was only a kick-starter and boy did I kick that thing to get her started.
Life then took a turn and I found myself in Europe. Ireland first and then Germany . Both countries have beautiful scenery and places of huge historical importance to visit. It was the how part that was not so appealing. We would most often take a train or bicycle from A to B. Sometimes we’d take our cycles on the train to do our exploration of the various places. We saw a lot and I will always love Europe for that aspect. There is a but…
When one is dependent on public transport and let’s face it, compared to Africa and as we are now South African based, Europe’s public transport is golden, efficient and reliable. However one is still always considering the next bus, train or plane time-table to get to your chosen destination. That’s where Adventure Motorcycling not only differs but makes the whole experience so great. There’s no having to rush through a particular site because the tour operator is idling his bus in the parking lot or the panicky feeling that you are going to miss your flight. What about places that are “off the beaten track” but are not accessible by foot or the tour bus “doesn’t go that way “.
This is where Adventure Motorcycling absolutely SHINES!
Fortunately, renting of motorcycles (particularly adventure style bikes ) has become a lot more popular and easier to do while visiting many countries. Collect your chosen model of bike , load your luggage and head for the hills. Even on a Friday afternoon in peak hour traffic there’s no stopping you on a bike. That overwhelming sense of pity 😉 as you pass hundreds of motorists stuck in bumper to bumper traffic as you exit the city with a smile as wide as an aligator’s & give’s one a tingle all the way up your spine.
Whether you plan to pack your own tent and rough it or book a guest-house, lodge or hotel, the sense of freedom in your travelling to your destination is unrivalled as far as transport methods go. One our favourite spots to explore is The Cedarberg Mountain range and for accommodation we love the very friendly backpackers “CedarbergOasis”
They offer tenting (bring your own or hire one of there’s with beds and bedding included for each tent ) , chalets and lodges or private rooms within the main house. They have a swimming pool, a restaurant and bar with tv facilities for those wanting to catch the next big game live.
“Gerrit, owner-manager, will do your hiking maps by hand, giving you enough information to enjoy your hiking activities. “ Here’s a link to their site if you ever are headed that way. https://www.cederbergoasis.co.za/
Nothing beats that feeling when you know you are going away for a weekend or even longer and doing so with the freedom of being on a motorbike to explore where you want to and when you want to just amplifies that feeling 10 fold.
So whatever it is that’s holding you back…stop making excuses , choose a destination , hire a bike and hit the roads to put that smile back on your dial 😉
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