Departure day

Finally, departure day has arrived. Eighty plus riders arrived at Heathrow for overnight flights to Johannesburg in various states of dress. Thanks to a strictly enforced baggage weight limit, motorcross boots and body armour was hastily unpacked and worn to avoid heavy excess baggage charges. There were some odds looks as we went through security!

A mad dash ensued at Johannesburg to catch a connecting flight to Durban and eventually we started the last part of our journey by coach. Unfortunately this only lasted 5 mins, as the bus decided to overheat. An hour later, standing on the side of the road, a replacement bus arrived and we eventually made it to the first night hotel.





We were greated by the sight of 100 shiny Hondas Enduro bikes and a Zulu welcome.


Every one was eager to get on their bike, but also a little tired from the past 24 hours of travelling.





With little time to get settled in, we were told to report to reception in our Enduro gear in an hours time! Our first ride was only a quick blatt to the petrol station, but I think it calmed a lot of peoples nerves.