the guy that cycled round Africa

[pastapouch]

he is now kajacking around Madagaskar. 702 had him on just before 8. What an experience. He said he was 4km in, and saw whales, and sharks. THat guys' gonna have lots to write about in his book of life. What are people like us gonna write about... making money for some unappriciative idiot.

[Cois]

Ya boet. That is the way it is hey...

 

I would love to do something like that, but I love my creature comforts... How would anyone cycle round africa without deodorant.

[Tumbleweed]

you're talking about riaan manser.

[Shebeen]

www.africa365.co.za

 

there's live tracking too

[Piernas Flacas]

Ja, I'm reading his book. This guy really has guts. I wish I had the will and guts to do something like that. Just get away for 6 months or so and do nothing but cycling.

[pastapouch]

I'd love to do something like that, even in my hometown, and now and then go and race overseas. Anyone wants to sponsor me.

[Kranswurm]

Was given an autographed copy of Riaan's book.Good adventure.

Spoke to Johan Loots the other day to buy a kayak.Told me he was sponsoring Riaan a Paddleyak Fusion and kit for this trip.I think thats what I will get.Anyone have experience with the Fusion?

[Spud]

Ya boet. That is the way it is hey...

I would love to do something like that, but I love my creature comforts... How would anyone cycle round africa without deodorant.

HOW ABOUT.................ALONE. Spud2008-08-29 04:21:36

[Piernas Flacas]

I heard the lions were the only ones that complained about the odour.

[butafly]

Read his book - couldn't put it down. he got no help or sponsorship from the cycling industry in SA when he started out, he had to buy his own bike, spares etc. can't remember the suppliers who were so unhelpful.

[Spud]

I heard the lions were the only ones that complained about the odour.

 

[ewep]

 

One of the most inspirational books I've read.  This oke has more guts than I could think of having. 

 

I was also extremely shocked at how little the cycling industry wanted to know about his endevour.  Just gives one a little perspective of what the cycling industry is about!  Money, and LOTS of it, with a "bugger you Jack" type of attitude.

 

One other thing, no major SA sponsors for his Africa trip!!!!  His major sponsor, Windhoek.  Nou hoe flippen nou???

ewep2008-08-29 06:08:27

[Guest Big H]

Also lost a fishing rod when a biggie took his Rapala, pulled the ski over and dumped him in the waves.

[daggavis]

Was given an autographed copy of Riaan's book.Good adventure.

Spoke to Johan Loots the other day to buy a kayak.Told me he was sponsoring Riaan a Paddleyak Fusion and kit for this trip.I think thats what I will get.Anyone have experience with the Fusion?

 

Kranswurm, i bought a Paddleyak Swift Hybrid kayak about 2 years ago from JL. Extremely stable kayak and turns nicely for 59cm wide kayak. Build quality is top notch and you will be very satisfied. I regret having sold mine for a K2 when I got into racing..But I still have my Barracuda K1 & Fenn Mako 6 surfski which is flippen awesome

[Delgado]

One of the most inspirational books I've read.  This oke has more guts than I could think of having. 

 

I was also extremely shocked at how little the cycling industry wanted to know about his endevour.  Just gives one a little perspective of what the cycling industry is about!  Money, and LOTS of it, with a "bugger you Jack" type of attitude.

 

One other thing, no major SA sponsors for his Africa trip!!!!  His major sponsor, Windhoek.  Nou hoe flippen nou???

...and just for the record he is a Natal Sharks fan!!!

[Guest Big H]

One of the most inspirational books I've read.  This oke has more guts than I could think of having. 

I was also extremely shocked at how little the cycling industry wanted to know about his endevour.  Just gives one a little perspective of what the cycling industry is about!  Money' date=' and LOTS of it, with a "bugger you Jack" type of attitude.

One other thing, no major SA sponsors for his Africa trip!!!!  His major sponsor, Windhoek.  Nou hoe flippen nou???
[/quote'] ...and just for the record he is a Natal Sharks fan!!!

 

Shame!!!!!! All the support but no cup!!!!!!!! (since 1997!!!!)