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Author: Baveesha

The Accidental Pilgrim

It has been three weeks since we rolled into Maputo, Mozambique, the end of our quest to cross the Africa continent from the Atlantic Coast in Namibia through five countries arriving on the Indian Ocean. We rode over 2,500km, with over 12,000 meters of climbing, crossing the Kalahari Desert with

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Bidi Yetu – Day 16-26

Day 16 Bush Camp 2 Tsootsha - Bush Camp 3 Lone Tree Team Botswana did really well, they quickly learned how to increase speed and distance. Adjustments to bikes at rider change became more routine as we figured out (mostly Jay) how the riders needed to be accommodated. Gofaone, Bonang

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Bidii Yetu – Day 13 -15

Day 13 Zelda's Game Lodge to Charles Hill We left Zelda's Game Lodge straight after breakfast at around 0830. It was once again flat to the border, the border crossings were the highlight of the day. We all had our passports ready. Service was excellent, and processes were efficient. Once

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Bidii Yetu 2023 : Day 6 – 12

Day 6 Windhoek Today was a “rest” day. We woke up late, sorted out laundry and stocked up on groceries. Olaf had some PT. The highlight of the day was the visit from the US ambassador Berry who joined us for a ride in the afternoon. He tried a hand

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“A moment of reflection” by Olaf Kula

We’ve stopped for lunch on day nine . I’m getting stronger every day. The team is coming together more smoothly. Fewer bumps more laughs. Though we are moving very slowly, time seems to be flying by. It has been two days now since we parted company from our Namibian hand

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Bidii Yetu 2023 : Day 1 to Day 5

Day 1  Bidii Yetu 2023 officially kicked off at 0731 from Swakopmund. We spent the night in Swakopmund Municipality camp. Everyone was slightly nervous so woke up bright and early. Danny, a Namibian friend, was at the accomodation at 06:30 to join us until Arandis. He’s an absolute delight to

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A Cripples Checklist

For the past 3 years I have been planning to lead a group of able bodied and adaptive cyclists on an incredible trek across Southern Africa.  Now in the final days before the trip starts,  I am focusing on lists.  What will I need to bring,  what do I need to do before I

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