Had to get some! Man with a cane. Bike taxi Malawi The real cyclist Nice rock formations Stage 55 - Luviri School to Kasungu 108km, 4:01hrs, 26.7kph, 671m (vertical) Got an early start and missed the rain. Quick lunch, stayed hydrated and pushed it. Keep heart rate at [...]
Roadside potatoes I thought I had it hard Mushrooms Charcoal on Bike Stacks of tomatoes Stage 54 - Mzuzu to Luviri school yard 126km, 7:42hrs, 6000 vertical, 17.6 avg (aprox) Stunning scenery and cool temps made this one of the more breath taking stages thus far. Along the [...]
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 [...]
