Tabacco Kids Bridge from 1907 Stage 53 - Chitimba Beach to Mzuzu 136km, 7:39hrs, 1736m (about 5750’) The bushing in the carbon crank arm failed, so I’m riding Jordan, the bike mechanics Bike. By the time I get it cleaned and back to him, I’m exhausted. Power is out at [...]

Many shops with variations of this theme Small store Photo by Ed Peeters, owner of Chitimba Beach Lodge Also by Ed Stage 52 - Karongo to Chitimba Beach Malawi. 91kms, 4:00 hrs ( aprox ) Short mile day ending in Rest Day. I took my time and decided to [...]

Our string barrier A local teacher Local art 6000 kms on the saddleback Leaving Tanzania Tanzanian Highlands Check out the T-shirt in this small village Malawi Motorcycle Images of Malawi Stage 51 - Mbeya Tanzania to Korongo Malawi 162kms, 21 kph, 7:45hrs ( [...]

Our instructions Interviewed with Tom retired CEO from UK Stage 50 - Biti Manyan Village to Makongolosi School 120km, 6:08 hrs (computer on blink from rain, time approximate ) Ok. Rain through the night, oh no!  We have been traveling on sand and dirt track through rough rivulet filled road, [...]

The good part, only 80kms to go. A farmer going to work Swamp thing Tanzanian back road gas station A tea stop with Chapati’s Stage 49 - Soccer field to Biti Mayanga School 132k, 6:15 hrs ( computer wet ) Started off in mud [...]

Mulah from Borneo. Tasmanian man. Stage 48 - Game Post to Soccer field. 113.84 km, 5:55 hrs, 19.2kph A light sprinkle turned into a steady rain. The road turned into a river. Sand, mud and water were the theme of the day. Serious technical riding. Highlights: Wet clothes and shoes [...]

Tasmanian’s at camp. A load of coal. And I thought MY bike was heavy. Hot sweet tea and chapati at what has become rare stop with all the miles. A curious on looker at coke stop. Stage 47 - Singida to Game Post 133km, 5:08 hrs, 25.8kph, [...]

Our Maasai guides, Joel and Duncan. Their chosen English names. A break at Maasai Mara Preserve before tackling the final 5000km. A dozen fresh roses awaited us in our luxurious tent with Ralph Lauren like appointments. Each detail was attended to, which including a hand written note on a hand painted [...]

Stage 42 - Sagana to Nairobi 112 km 6:06 hrs 18.7 kph 4500’ vertical( approx ) A crazy day of heavy traffic coming into Nairobi. Picture riding into a large city on a four lane highway and you have it! Highlights: Not getting killed. No injuries, climbing getting easier. Beautiful camp. Seeing Erika. [...]

Rules for the hunt. Aedo, me, Tom, and Terry fulfilling scavenger hunt for equator party. Stage 41 - Nanuki to Sagana 105 km 4:08 25.5 kph Welcome to Kenya where the rule of the road is, the biggest vehicle has the “right of weigh”. That means if a motorcycle is coming [...]