How much experience do I need before I motorcycle across Africa?
Hi All!,
Well, I've now been riding a couple of months and still LOVIN' it!
As well as riding round town getting used to traffic, I've done one big ride of about 300km in one day and planning to do another one tomorrow (down the Great Ocean Road, I'm very excited and a bit nervous too!).
I keep thinking about my dream of riding across Africa and wondering how soon I will get there. I 'm riding a 250cc Suzuki Marauder at the moment but already thinking about what sort of bike would be good for Africa, and whether I should trade in the cruiser soon and get something to practise on.
In another month, I can get my full bike licence - and then technically I'll be able to ride anywhere in the world! But how much experience/confidence do you think I need before I start seriously thinking about an Africa trip? Obviously on the one hand, I can't wait - but I don't want to be stupid and tackle something like that before I'm ready... (How will I know when I'm ready??)
All opinions/advice gratefully received, as ever, guys!
Jeanie
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