“Since we started riding motorcycles, we have been thinking and discussing going on a world trip over and over, but never pursued the idea further. Then we started thinking about what the rest of our lives would look like if we didn’t …
“A friend used to ride a beautiful matt black Ducati Monster, and I figured I would look cool on it too. Although the reason that I have kept riding is entirely different. I enjoy the solitude, that peace of mind and the …
“Well, it all started down here in South Africa when I got a bit of flak for my riding style. Some of the well-known instructors here would openly doubt me and criticise how I rode, but after I won at the local …
“I have to say no one really inspired me to start riding. My father passed away due to a motorcycle accident, and almost everyone in my family has been injured while riding. For me though, it was always fascinating to see others …
“As with everything in life the hard part is usually to make the decision, once it is taken the fun truly starts. Everything from the preparation to the actual execution is part of the trip and part of the experience. For us …
“Like many kids from my generation, my friends and I had old 50 cc Simson bikes, and we would ride them through the woods. The forest rangers weren’t too happy about this, and so they would often call the police on us …
“I have so many wonderful and magical moments on two wheels it is hard to pinpoint a ‘most magical or special’ one. I’ve enjoyed getting both my kids into riding, watching them learn and fall in love with the sport. One of …