Chris on May 30th, 2008

On 30 May 2008 I had the to go to Ladismith, Cape for business. Rain was forecast but seeing as we’re having a bit of a drought and the Karoo area where Ladismith is was in the grips of a 3 year drought, I decided I’d take my chances and left home around 7H30 on […]

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Chris on May 24th, 2008

Close to the eastern most part of the Langeberge, in the Southern Cape, lies Riversdale.
Having spend many a happy day on my grandparents farm near Novo, every time I get close to Riversdale and I get the clean, almost antiseptic smell of the various types of Agathosma (aka buchu) shrubs I’m instantly transported back in […]

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Chris on May 14th, 2008

The all important IUB code of ethics. Compiled by Axel and immediately accepted by all and sundry:

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Chris on May 14th, 2008

Two mean looking bikers are sitting on their big V-Twins in front of Cape technical college waiting to pick up a third. Minding their own business.
White Toyota with 3 gentlemen with thick golden chains around their thick necks pulls up and parks about 2 cm from said big V-Twins, obviously trying to scare them into […]

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Chris on May 14th, 2008

Not to be outdone, the clever folks at Bike/IUB decided every self respecting combination of hooligans needs a Charter. So here’s ours.

This is serious. It was written in 1997 when IUB was started.

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Chris on May 14th, 2008

What to expect…

aka The rools according to Axel (photo - noshit).

We will jaag on the streets…
We will jaag on the tracks…
We will jaag…
aka2 The rools according to Axel

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Chris on May 14th, 2008

During my 25 years (OK make that 30 I really am that old) of riding, I’ve done a lot of thinking. Apart from ridiculous choices in headgear, here are some other mistakes riders make.

We all ride for different reasons but for those that ride regularly nothing beat the thrill that the perfect ride will give […]

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Chris on May 14th, 2008

If you’re lucky enough to be buying a new bike, here are some tips.

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Chris on May 14th, 2008

Riding with someone can be nice. For you. Have you ever wondered whether your pillion is enjoying her/himself as much as you are. Here’s how to make the experience one to remember…

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Chris on May 14th, 2008

You might qualify to be an IUB’er if …

all your refrigerator magnets are bike logo’s
all the links on your web page are bike related
if you’d rather ride than eat
you think everyone else’s bike is shit
if you think a six pack and a hot […]

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