Cytech and Tours For Africa Blog

Cytech with its touring division, Tours for Africa is a specialist adventure and dual sport motorcycling outfit operating out of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Cytech supports all makes and models of adventure motorcycles with OEM and superior quality, third party aftermarket accessories and spares.

Tours for Africa runs epic long distance adventure motorcycle tours and safaries  throughout the African continent. Training and travel consultancy are available for individuals and independent groups.

With 35 years in the business and over 3 million African kilometers Cytech is the undisputed leader in adventure travel in Africa both on 2 and 4 wheels.

YOU ARE INVITED!!!

1,000 KM LIMPOPO BREAKFAST RUN/DAY OUTING

(SUITABLE TO BOTH DUAL PURPOSE AND ON-ROAD MOTORCYCLES)

(This type of ride is good training for riders interested in partaking on the World Record Attempt of Circumnavigating South Africa in 3 days)

DATE: SUNDAY 15^th AUGUST ‘10

ROUTE: Johannesburg/Pretoria – Modimolle (Nylstroom) – Vaalwater (Breakfast) – Lephalale (Ellisras) – Tom Burke – Swartwater – Alldays – Vivo – Kalkbank – Polakwane (Lunch) – Kranskop – Johannesburg/Pretoria

ESTIMATED KM’s: ± 1,000 round trip

TIME/VENUE OF 4h00 for 4h30 (SHARP) meet and departure from the Total Petro Port which spans across the N1 Highway north of

DEPARTURE: Pretoria

(Refuel on arrival at the departure venue)

COST PER PERSON: R450.00 – includes Breakfast, Lunch and all refreshments

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 – E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

FACTORS OF NOTE:

· The Day Outing is focused on the “Journey not the Destination”

· Maps of the route will be issued to those participating

· The road is suitable for both on-road and dual purpose Adventure Motorcycles

· This Event will only take place with a minimum of 10 riders

· There will be no dirt road riding

· All makes of Motorcycles (650cc’s and exceeding) are welcome

· Only people whom officially RSVP will be allowed to attend

· Participation will only be confirmed once their full payment has been received

· All/any road Toll Fees are for own account

· The closing date for bookings is Wednesday 11^th August ‘10

NOTE WELL!!!!!!

If rain is predicted the night before on the weather forecast the Event will not take place, as it is unpleasant and unsafe riding for kilometers in the rain and to prove what!

(Numbers are limited to 10 riders and is exclusively for Adventure Motorcycles only)

SUITABLE FOR BOTH NOVICE AND ADVANCED RIDERS

DATE: SATURDAY AFTERNOON – 14^th August ‘10

TIME/VENUE: 12h00 to 17h00 – 61 Port Road, Robertsham, Johannesburg

(Arrive with full tank)

COST PER PERSON: R300.00 per person – includes light snacks, refreshments and instructors

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 – E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

FACTORS OF NOTE:

· The entire Event will be on the mine dump behind Cytech

· This Event will only take place with a minimum of 5 riders

· All makes of Adventure Motorcycles (650cc’s and exceeding) are welcome

· Only  persons whom officially RSVP will be allowed to attend

· Participation will only be confirmed once their full payment has been received

· The closing date for bookings is Wednesday 11^th August ‘10

I would like to thank you and your team for an amazing experience on Saturday 15^th May ’10 doing “Ride the Dump”

I was, as you know very apprehensive and nervous – to say the least.

I managed to overcome all my fears and allayed my apprehensions, thanks to your team’s expertise, empathy and support.

I am so pleased that I fell off twice and did not suffer any physical injuries, nor inflict any damage to my brand new BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycle.

I have definitely learned to respect the motorcycle and its capabilities without fear and dread that I carried to the Event

You and your staff were professional, helpful and extremely competent

The afternoon was slickly organised and it amazes me that at the tender age of 52 I was able to join the “guys” in the sandpit and intend going on Ride The Crater on the 6^th June if I can arrange my life around it

I had amazing fun

Stan Tanzer
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Thanks to Ray and his “team” for Saturday’s Ride the dumps.

It was just what I needed to get my confidence level up on the soft stuff, and I am sure that all the guys would have gone back out if it wasn’t getting dark!!

Your attention to detail was very reassuring.

Thanks again

Graham Hughes
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It was great meeting you all and thanks to Ray and the team for a great day.

Here is a link to the shortened video of Saturday’s on the BMW Motorcycle Magazine Face book page http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=194924585844

The full version is 40 minutes long and is in HD and if you want it on DVD let me know and I’ll get it to you.

Thanks again for the great day.

Cheers

Joe van Niekerk
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What can one say but express great appreciation to the TEAM—Ray, Alain, Byron. You guys are great motivators and instructors.

I personally had a great day and enjoyed the ride which I found demanding yet thoroughly enjoyable and that’s what adventure riding—in my opinion—should be about. I find that no matter how much skill, experience one has we can always learn and practice while we have fun.

I would like to say to the group that I enjoyed the “gees” and those that have not done RIDE AFRICA – you should consider it if you enjoyed this Saturday because that was just a taste of RIDE AFRICA — I’ve done it and I’m doing it again because this machine(F800GS) and I enjoyed it so much.

Dr Berman, Les, what can I say besides I hope you’re feeling good—you’re an Icon with your determination and perseverance—we can all only learn from this. They don’t make them like you anymore buddy.

I’m in for the Crater, again, and would really like to order some water and mud for mains.

Robbie Cachero
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What a privilege to share in the "Ride the Dump" on Saturday.

As a novice, I was very comforted by the encouragement from the instructors as well as my fellow riders. I very quickly felt at home and started feeling more comfortable on my new bike. The advice given was well appreciated and it had the right results, so I am very happy with the day.

I have booked for both the "Crater" as well as "Ride Africa". I am confident that if "The Dump" is anything to go by, I will learn more on each of the other rides. Who knows maybe one day I can join the team to Cairo.

Thanks again to all involved. It was an awesome day.

Hennie Cronje
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Many thanks for a memorable and exciting day of training at the Dump on Saturday. What a great venue/course! I want to highly commend you all for the able manner in which you enabled us to gain the confidence & skills so necessary to confidently negotiate difficult sandy off-road terrain.

I was therefore able to go out on Sunday 17th and put my new found skills and confidence to good use over a long, challenging sandy/rocky mountainous pass in the Magaliesburg. We did a long off-road stretch and left a 4 X 4 which was negotiating the same stretch in our dust. Wow!! Yippee!!

A very grateful major thank you to you & Don for fitting the pannier brackets for me so late on Saturday. They really saved major damage to my bike when I fell (so many times – you can’t take some guys anywhere!! – I hope to have improved after your professional tuition now though)

Once again MANY THANKS,

Les Berman (fighting fit – can’t wait for my next ride)
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Speaking as one of the aging bodies, mine is stiff as all hell.  But then again, I was trying to push the limits.  My darling wife has forgiven the "character" scratch on her bash plate and brand new Hepco and Becker crash bars.  She enjoyed the story when I told her how I broke her windscreen that was literally 4 hours old. Let’s call it a freak accident. I had great fun. I would suggest that you consider developing another Saturday afternoon course like this for chaps with a higher proficiency level (and at a slightly higher price) where even more extreme stuff can be practiced.  Alternatively, doing this on a regular basis is great fun and good practice.

Wessel Badenhorst
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I’ve had a fantastic afternoon, walked out with new confidence, and am looking forward to your Cape to Cairo next year. What really made the afternoon though was the friendly encouragement that we constantly got from you guys. Most important thing I’ve learnt is to next time wear a kidney belt

Thanks again

Jaco Richter
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Ray I need to thank you, Alain, Byron, and all the guys who attended Saturday’s off-road event for all your support, patience and encouragement. I had an absolutely enjoyable afternoon and did things I never thought I would do at my experience level.

Thanks again.

Willem Brits
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Thanks a million – great afternoon – actually still a little stiff

Ryan Roux
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(This Event is exclusively for Adventure Motorcycles)

DATE: SUNDAY – 6^th JUNE ‘10

ROUTE: Johannesburg/Pretoria – Parys – Schoemansdrift – Potchefstroom (Elgro River Lodge – Breakfast) – Venterskroon – Fochville – Johannesburg/Pretoria

ESTIMATED KM’s: ± 400 round trip

TIME/VENUE OF DEPARTURE: 05h30 for 06h00 (SHARP) meet and departure from 61 Port Road, Robertsham, Johannesburg

(Arrive with full tank)

COST PER PERSON: R380.00 – includes Breakfast, all refreshments and Tour Guides/Instructors

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 – E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

FACTORS OF NOTE:

· Maps of the route will be issued on the day to those participating

· This Event will only take place with a minimum of 10 riders

· The majority of the route will be on dirt/gravel road

· Numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 riders only

· All makes of Adventure Motorcycles (650cc and exceeding) are welcome

· Only  persons whom officially RSVP will be allowed to attend

· Participation will only be confirmed once their full payment has been received

· All/any road Toll Fees are for own account

· The closing date for bookings is Monday 31^st May ‘10

(Numbers are limited to 10 riders and is exclusively for Adventure Motorcycles only)

SUITABLE FOR BOTH NOVICE AND ADVANCED RIDERS

DATE: SATURDAY AFTERNOON – 15^th MAY ‘10

TIME/VENUE: 12h00 to 12h30 – 61 Port Road, Robertsham, Johannesburg

(Arrive with full tank)

COST PER PERSON: R300.00 per person – includes light snacks, refreshments and instructors

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 – E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

FACTORS OF NOTE:

· The entire Event will be on the mine dump behind Cytech

· This Event will only take place with a minimum of 5 riders

· All makes of Adventure Motorcycles (650cc’s and exceeding) are welcome

· Only  persons whom officially RSVP will be allowed to attend

· Participation will only be confirmed once their full payment has been received

· The closing date for bookings is Wednesday 12^th May ‘10

(SUITABLE TO BOTH DUAL PURPOSE AND ON ROAD MOTORCYCLES)

(This type of ride is good training for riders interested in partaking on the 3 – Day, 7, 000 km World Record Attempt taking place in August/September (final dates are currently being confirmed) 2010

DATE: SUNDAY 23^rd MAY ‘10

ROUTE: Johannesburg/Pretoria – Polakwane – Magoebaskloof (Breakfast) – Tzaneen – JG Strydom Tunnel – Graskop – Sabie – Hazeyview –

Nelspruit (Lunch) - Barberton – Badplaas – Carolina – Middelburg – Johannesburg/Pretoria

ESTIMATED KM’s: ± 1,000 round trip

TIME/VENUE OF DEPARTURE: 04h30 for 05h00 (SHARP) - meet and departure from the Total Petro Port which spans across the N1 Highway north of Pretoria

(Refuel on arrival at the departure venue)

COST PER PERSON: R450.00 – includes Breakfast, Lunch and all refreshments

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 – E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

FACTORS OF NOTE:

· The Day Outing is focused on the “Journey not the Destination”

· Maps of the route will be issued to those participating

· The road is suitable for both on-road and dual purpose Adventure Motorcycles

· This Event will only take place with a minimum of 10 riders

· There will be no dirt road riding

· All makes of Motorcycles (650cc’s and exceeding) are welcome

· Only people whom officially RSVP will be allowed to attend

· Participation will only be confirmed once their full payment has been received

· All/any road Toll Fees are for own account

· The closing date for bookings is Wednesday 19^th May ‘10

NOTE WELL!!!!!!

· If rain is predicted the night before on the weather forecast the Event will not take place, as it is unpleasant and unsafe riding for kilometers in the rain and to prove what!

PROGRAM FOR THE DAY: (THIS PROGRAM IS A GUIDELINE ONLY AND MAY CHANGE SUBJECT TO FACTORS ON THE DAY)

06H00
ARRIVAL OF PARTICIPANTS AT 61 PORT ROAD, ROBERTSHAM, JHB

06H15
DEPART AND ENJOY AN EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST RUN EN ROUTE TO THE “RIDE AFRICA” VENUE SITUATED IN THE SECLUDED FARMLANDS OF FOCHVILLE

08H00
ARRIVE AT “THE HQ” AT THE VENUE – WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF PERSONNEL AND PARTICIPANTS – PRESENT PROGRAM – CROISSANTS TEA/COFFEE/REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

09H00
DEPART ON AN OFF-ROAD BUT UNCHALLENGING ROUTE THROUGH VARYING TERRAIN FOCUSING ON BALANCE AND CONTROL

10H30
RETURN FOR REFRESHMENTS AND DISCUSSION AROUND THE VARYING RIDING STYLES AND TERRAINS

AFTER THE TEA BREAK PROCEED TO THE SLOW RIDING OBSTACLE COURSE IN AND AROUND THE CHALLENGING FREE STYLING SECTION

13H00
LUNCH – GENERAL DISCUSSION ON SUITED ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT AND TYRES DURING THE LUNCH BREAK

14H00
PROCEED ON A ±50 KM DIRT ROAD RIDE ON ALL THE BACK ROADS SOUTH TOWARDS PARYS

16H00
RETURN FOR REFRESHMENTS/DESERT AND DISCUSSION

16H30
END OF DAY/DEPARTURE BACK TO JOHANNESBURG

COST:

PER PERSON: R850.00

COSTS INCLUDE: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, REFRESHMENTS, RIDING INSTRUCTION, RIDING INSTRUCTORS AND INFORMATION PRESENTED BY OVERLAND VETERANS ON TESTED AND PROVEN EQUIPMENT/TYRES/RIDING GEAR, ETC, ETC

WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT SOME CHALLENGING THICK SAND?????????????

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 – E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

FACTORS OF NOTE!!!

· This Event will only take place with a minimum of 10 riders

· Limited to 20 riders only

· The riding conditions are suited for both novice and experienced Adventure Motorcycle Riders irrespective of what Adventure Motorcycle they own or ride

· This Event is all about having fun

· All makes of Adventure Motorcycles welcome

· Because of possible extreme climatic conditions expected it is suggested that 5-liter Camel Packs are worn to hydrate riders whilst riding and which can be replenished with fresh water at the venue.

· This Event is suitable for Adventure Motorcycles including and exceeding 640cc only

· Only riders who RSVP will be accepted and allowed to attend

· Participation will only be confirmed once their full payment has been received

· The closing date for bookings is Wednesday 16^th June ‘10

(LIMITED TO 5 RIDERS ONLY)

PROGRAM FOR THE AFTERNOON: (THIS PROGRAM IS A GUIDELINE ONLY AND MAY CHANGE SUBJECT TO FACTORS ON THE DAY)

12H00; MEET AT CYTECH/TOURS FOR AFRICA, 61 PORT ROAD, ROBERTSHAM

12H30: DEPART FULLY EQUIPPED AFTER AN INTRODUCTION AND BRIEFING FOR A ±100 KM RIDE DOWN TO PARYS

13H30: STOP FOR LIGHT SNACK AND REFRESHMENTS

14H30: DEPART FOR A RIDE AROUND THE VREDEFORT CRATER ON A PRE-SELECTED DIRT ROAD ROUTE AND BACK TO THE OVERNIGHT STOP IN FOCHVILLE

17H30: ARRIVE AT THE OVERNIGHT STOP IN FOCHVILLE, UNLOAD AND SET-UP CAMP

19H00: DINNER – BRAAI PACKS/NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SUPPLIED

DISCUSSION AROUND BRAAI REGARDING CAMPING EQUIPMENT/GEAR

20H30: NIGHT RIDE AROUND THE “RIDE AFRICA” AREA/DISCUSSION REGARDING HEADLIGHTS AND IMPROVED LIGHTING OPTIONS (SPOTLIGHTS, BRIGHTER GLOBES, ETC, ETC)

COST:

SATURDAY “CAMP OUT” & “RIDE AFRICA on SUNDAY” – R1 400.00 PER PERSON

COSTS INCLUDE:

SATURDAY: ALL NON ALCOHOLIC REFRESHMENTS/BEVERAGES, CAMP SITE WITH BASIC ABLUTIONS, BRAAI PACKS, DISCUSSION/INTERACTION WITH OVERLAND VETERANS

SUNDAY: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, REFRESHMENTS, RIDING INSTRUCTION, RIDING INSTRUCTORS AND INFORMATION PRESENTED BY OVERLAND VETERANS ON TESTED AND PROVEN EQUIPMENT/TYRES/RIDING GEAR, ETC, ETC

(LIMITED TO 20 RIDERS ONLY)

PROGRAM FOR THE DAY: (THIS PROGRAM IS A GUIDELINE ONLY AND MAY CHANGE SUBJECT TO FACTORS ON THE DAY)

06H00 ARRIVAL OF PARTICIPANTS AT 61 PORT ROAD, ROBERTSHAM, JHB

06H15 DEPART AND ENJOY AN EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST RUN EN ROUTE TO THE “RIDE AFRICA” VENUE SITUATED IN THE SECLUDED FARMLANDS OF FOCHVILLE

08H00 ARRIVE AT “THE HQ” AT THE VENUE – WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF PERSONNEL AND PARTICIPANTS – PRESENT PROGRAM – CROISSANTS TEA/COFFEE/REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

09H00 DEPART ON AN OFF-ROAD BUT UNCHALLENGING ROUTE THROUGH VARYING TERRAIN FOCUSING ON BALANCE AND CONTROL

10H30 RETURN FOR REFRESHMENTS AND DISCUSSION AROUND THE VARYING RIDING STYLES AND TERRAINS

AFTER THE TEA BREAK PROCEED TO THE SLOW RIDING OBSTACLE COURSE IN AND AROUND THE CHALLENGING FREE STYLING SECTION

13H00 LUNCH – BOEREWORS ROLLS AND REFRESHMENTS – GENERAL DISCUSSION ON SUITED ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT AND TYRES DURING THE LUNCH BREAK

14H00 PROCEED ON A ±50 KM DIRT ROAD RIDE ON ALL THE BACK ROADS SOUTH TOWARDS PARYS

16H00 RETURN FOR REFRESHMENTS/DESERT AND DISCUSSION

16H30 END OF DAY/DEPARTURE BACK TO JOHANNESBURG

COST:

“RIDE AFRICA on SUNDAY” ONLY – R850.00 PER PERSON

COSTS INCLUDE:

SUNDAY: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, REFRESHMENTS, RIDING INSTRUCTION, RIDING INSTRUCTORS AND INFORMATION PRESENTED BY OVERLAND VETERANS ON TESTED AND PROVEN EQUIPMENT/TYRES/RIDING GEAR, ETC, ETC

WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT SOME CHALLENGING THICK SAND?????????????

RSVP: Gina or Ray – Tel: (011) 433–8850 – Fax: (011) 433–9132 – E-Mail: info@toursforafrica.co.za

NOTE WELL!!!

1. This Event will only take place with a minimum of 10 riders

2. Limited to only 5 riders on Saturday and 20 riders on Sunday

3. The riding conditions are suited for both novice and experienced Adventure Motorcycle Riders irrespective of what Adventure Motorcycle they own or ride

4. This Event is all about having fun

5. All makes of Adventure Motorcycles welcome

6. Because of possible extreme climatic conditions expected it is suggested that 5-liter Camel Packs are worn to hydrate riders whilst riding and which can be replenished with fresh water at the venue.

7. This Event is suitable for Adventure Motorcycles including and exceeding 640cc only

8. Only riders who RSVP will be accepted and allowed to attend

9. Participation will only be confirmed once their full payment has been received

10. Bookings close on the Tuesday 6^th April ‘10

CYTECH WILL BE CLOSING FROM 12:00 NOON ON THURSDAY 1^ST APRIL 2010 UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING 6^TH APRIL 2010