The Africa Trip

Changing a tyre

As part of my preparation, I'm learning to do all the essential maintenance tasks on the bike. Here are some pictures of me changing the back tyre of my bike.

By Human Sparkler on 25th Jun 2009

Promo pics of SA

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By admin on 24th Jun 2009

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By J-Man on 19th Jun 2009

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Africa cellphone coverage

The mobile revolution in Africa is well documented, but I am very interested in knowing just how much coverage is available in the rural areas. Turns out, this information is available from a site called Coverage Maps.

By Human Sparkler on 16th Jun 2009

The new motorcycle test in the UK

I'll be getting my full bike license in the UK. The authorities have just released a new test, which has everyone up in arms, because it involves doing a swerve manoeuvre at a minimum speed of 30mph. Here's a video demonstration of what has to be done:

By Human Sparkler on 15th Jun 2009

Isn't Africa dangerous?

Probably, but not in the way you'd expect. Travelling through South Africa will be the most dangerous part of the journey. Take a look at this map of the Global Peace Index ranking:

By Human Sparkler on 11th Jun 2009

Victoria falls picture from Flickr

Victoria falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.[1] David Livingstone a Scottish explorer is believed to have been the first European to view the Victoria Falls.[2][3] (see pre-colonial history, below), and this is the name in use in Zimbabwe. The older, indigenous name of Mosi-oa-Tunya is the name in official use in Zambia. The World Heritage List recognises both names.

By Dickie on 10th Jun 2009

Dickie & J-Man's bikes

Yamaha has grown to become the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments (including pianos, "silent" pianos, drums, guitars, brass instruments, woodwinds, violins, violas, celli, vibraphones, and saxophones), as well as a leading manufacturer of semiconductors, Audio/Visual, computer related products, sporting goods, home appliances, specialty metals and Industrial robots.

By J-Man on 10th Jun 2009

Lois on the loose

Here's a book I'm currently reading, written by an English woman who tackled Africa from top to bottom on her motorbike. She's got a typically British sense of humor which makes it a very funny read.

By Human Sparkler on 10th Jun 2009