New racing nut

[Bluebull2007]

Hi guys. B)

Relatively new to biking (only 12yrs now) and starting late I'm not very fast but consider myself to be an amateur racer and weekend adventure rider.

I have been lucky enough to have ridden in the following amazing countries:
Peru
Brazil
Chile
Ecuador
Bolivia
Nevada
Ghana
Swaziland
Spain
South Africa
My wife also rides and we did some epic trips in about half of these countries together. She was on a 650GS.

I got into racing and came 8th in the World Class chamionship on the Dos Sertoes Rally in Brazil in 2010, despite breaking my foot. You can read all about it here. I have chased a couple of Dakars and am an avid Dakar fan as well.
I have also competed in the Amageza rallies in 2012 & 2014 which are in South Africa.
I'm planning to race again this year in November.

Since I got into rally, I have determined that the best way to do DS riding is on a smaller bike. Easier to ride, more fun in the rough stuff, and as A result I have learn the minimalist approach is the best way to go when packing for a long trip.

Looking forward to meeting you chaps, & keep the shiney side up. :woohoo: (thumbs)

[V2orV4]

Welcome! Looks like you have had some amazing adventures, looking forward to a few pics perhaps?

Steve

[micksea]

welcome to the forum,ive followed your exploits on advrider for a few years now (thumbs)

[geoham]

Welcome to ABR from Northern Ireland (thumbs)

[Allan F]

Respect

[Bluebull2007]

Welcome! Looks like you have had some amazing adventures, looking forward to a few pics perhaps?

Steve

A couple to get started:
Near Lima


From 0m to 1500m altitude along some rocky ridges








At 5,000m in the Andes on an old mine rd.

[Bluebull2007]

Welcome! Looks like you have had some amazing adventures, looking forward to a few pics perhaps?

Steve

Thank you sir! :cheer:
A couple to get started:
Face plant near Lima


From 0m to 1500m altitude along some rocky ridges




Where we went that day.








At 5,000m in the Andes on an old mine rd. across a natural high-altitude slope




Anyway I have a ton of pictures here, most of them are my own. (thumbs)

[geoham]

Great photos and keep them coming (thumbs)

[Biker_Mike]

Oh no, and with a name like blue bull it looks like you have been making bad decisions for a while now as well.

Where are you going to be based boet?

[Bluebull2007]

Thanks guys

Oh no, and with a name like blue bull it looks like you have been making bad decisions for a while now as well.

Where are you going to be based boet?

Yes, in 2007 they were the team, and they had liefling.

I was in Asturias, Spain for the last couple of years, but now Im back in South Africa - for now. The plan is to move to Botswana/Zimbabwe/Zambia/DRC in the next 6 months to one year, depending on where I can get a new business started. Yes I am aware that DRC & Zim are not going very well at all (sic), but it does not bother us, Mrs BB & I are okay with that. You dont have to be crazy to do this, but it certainly helps!