Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB
Page 13 of 13 123456789101112 13
Show 100 post(s) from this thread on one page

Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB (https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/)
-   Ride Tales (https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/ride-tales/)
-   -   Round Africa with a Surfboard (https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/ride-tales/round-africa-with-a-surfboard-72401)

stuxtttr 26 May 2015 05:40
beerloving the journey, it makes night shifts enjoyable:scooter:

garnaro 29 May 2015 12:20
Full Circle
 
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UF...ztfBsc=s348-no

The journey's end lacked any sort of dramatic flourish that we might have imagined along the way.http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ABAAEAAAIBRAA7 We simply rolled onto a quiet beach and had a look at the ocean. All the better, to help us remember that the moments in the middle, when things can get uncertain, uncomfortable, dangerous, or exciting, are important to appreciate while you’re in them.


We rode north through Germany, once again feeling like a road full-on hazard traveling at mere mortal motorbike speed on the autobahns. We headed for the coast of Belgium, but first stopped in the charming city of Bruges. One of the best preserved cities of the Medieval times in Europe, we had a wander through cobbled streets gawking at cathedrals and the like alongside packs of Chinese and Japanese tourist groups.


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P...o/P1060489.JPG


We reunited once again with Steven and Sita for our time in Antwerp and they even scored us an empty apartment that belonged to their friend Wim. We camped out in the living room and were stoked to have a dry place to explode all of our stuff. Thanks Wim!


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A...o/P1060685.JPG


I even got the chance to meet up with Tony again, who I’d last seen in Sierra Leone, when he turned his van around and headed back towards Europe after nearly a month together dodging police in Guinea and Sierra Leone. I finally got to meet his Tenere.


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N...-no/image.jpeg


On the coast I learned that if you’re keen enough for a surf, you can even find a wave to ride in Belgium.


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1...o/P1060534.JPG


I was pretty keen for a surf.


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-U...o/P1080105.JPG


Though the waves were lacking. The Belgians have got the surf vibe nailed down, complete with a replica of the very statue that sits at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, one of my home surf breaks. How’s that for coming full circle, eh?


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z...o/P1060519.jpg


A year and 8 months ago, the journey began crossing the English Channel to Calais, which sits just south of where we stood on the beach. Since then, it’s been 41,000 miles through 54 countries, riding waves in 24 of them. We got to see wonders of the earth and learned loads about the peoples and pasts of the lands we rode through. Lots of people shared the journey or helped make it happen – so I’ll finish with a few words of thanks.


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-x...o/P1060528.JPG


This dude showed up on the other side of the planet to ride a motorcycle halfway across Africa. It wasn’t pretty, but he made it happen.


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/z7...g=w721-h541-no


It was my trip, and then it was our trip. Now it’s hard to imagine being on the road without my girlfriend Jamie. I get to tell this story in my voice, but you don’t see anything that she hasn’t had a hand in creating. She’s literally been behind me at every turn. When I’m loosing the plot, she keeps it together, and in the low moments she finds a way to laugh right through them. I can’t say that I’ve ever met a girl like her. Thank you Jamie for being my partner in this mad adventure.


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f...o/P1010433.JPG


They shared their homes, their food, and their waves with us and were friends along the way. Some had very little to give, but shared it anyway. Others appeared out of the darkness to provide help in a jam when the light was fading fast. There are countless friendly faces, not pictured here, mostly local folks who welcomed us with open hearts. If you’ve been following along, you’ve met them too. For me, they’ve been as much a part of the journey as much as the riding, landscapes, and surfing.


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6...52.33%2BPM.png


Finally, thanks to you folks who came along with us for the ride. Some of you became part of the story when we met out here in the world or you contributed to the project in Sierra Leone. Your words of encouragement have helped spur us forward more than you might guess. As always, enjoy the ride and stay tuned for the next move…

garnaro 4 Jun 2015 00:01
Long Way for a Wave
 
New plan. We're taking the long way home. Dig it:

Long Way for a Wave | bugsonmyboard

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s...29.34%2BPM.png

dooby 4 Jun 2015 23:38
Quote:
Originally Posted by garnaro (Post 503205)

We crossed back into Croatia leaving the big problems of the past behind and managed to find some small problems of our own. We were along the coast approaching the Palenica National Park when a screw found its way into the rear tire and quickly deflated the tube leaving us squirming along then breaking the bead off the rim.


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f...o/P1070893.JPG



So here we were in this tiny town with a shredded tire and I had no idea where to get another one. Oh, and there was a storm on the way. Luckily though, fortune sometimes favors the poorly prepared just as well as the bold. The tire had popped off the bead just 300 meters from the cheapest pension in town, so that I could just heave the fully loaded bike over to the parking lot. They had wifi so I got online and found reports of a dude in Zagreb, in the far north of Croatia who had helped some other bikers that had come this way. I was pretty shocked when he sent me an email back immediately and said that he would check first thing in the morning for tires in Zagreb. By 10 AM he had arranged a 17’’ Metzler Tourance to be delivered to a hotel just 1 km away from where we were holed up. Unbelievable. Now that is some global biker solidarity. Doobie, you’re a legend mate. If your headed through the region, check out his bed and breakfast place in Zagreb, Croatia - it's called Labagola. He's also serves as a contact point for motorcycle repairs and logistics throughout the Balkans from Turkey to the Alps, so if you're in a tight spot, drop Doobie a line. (He's FRgich on the HUBB)

And that was it for our quick blast through the Balkan states. There was natural beauty, famous battlegrounds, war, strife, hope, and another round of helpful strangers. Hard to imagine much more that you you can ask of a motorcycle trip.
Hi Gary,

It was a real pleasure to provide assistance to your adventure.

I see the trip is going on, a nice new route is on the way, we'll watch out for some new installments :mchappy:

Dooby

garnaro 8 Jun 2015 22:57
Still riding that Metzler Tourance that you got out to me in that little village in Croatia.

For any ADV folks travling through or near the Balkans - make sure to hit up Doobie for biker friendly accommodation and parts for stranded bikers. He's a life saver!

garnaro 8 Jun 2015 23:23
Long Way for a Wave
 
hey folks, the new thread with the continuing adventure is here:

Long Way for a Wave


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 15:43.
Page 13 of 13 123456789101112 13
Show 100 post(s) from this thread on one page


vB.Sponsors