Forum: Africa

Ok its afrikaans but someone had to post the first thread in this sub forum. So the question is how many riders here are from Africa? and where? immigrants, emmigrants, wannabes and fundis welcome to join in. marty

Hi, I'm Tom from Canada, young man currently been traveling and working in Europe for 8 months (not on a bicycle), so my current home is the road. I am currently bicycle touring over the next few months (3-5 months) through the Middle East - all depending on current political developments. I...

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I put this up a while ago and nobody ever responded. Just thought I'd try again. I will be living there in the next month or so and hoped there was ANYONE who cycled there. Dirt, road, cross country, whatever. Let me know if you know anything.

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I'll try and make this quick... I'm going to Africa in January to go riding, starting in Egypt and going south. Since my bike has no brakes and has been run over a couple of times I think it might be time to get a new one. In Africa some of the roads will be paved, some will be hard-packed...

HELLO EVERY BODY I'm Captain / Ahmed Abdel Monem El Heity I'm Based In Alexandria - Egypt Any Body Wants To Cycle In Egypt , Please Call Me I'm Ready To Be With You . My Address Is : 92 Canal El Mahmudia St.

I have a friend from Sierra Leone, and at some point I may end up visiting, and would like to cycle. I am not a high speed road rider, so where would be some nice casual cycling around Freetown, which is where we would be likely to go, since that is where she is from. Also, is there an...

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I'm thinking of taking a summer job in Tangier, Morocco. Does anyone know if there's decent road cycling in and around that city? Thanks for your help. Best, S

Hi this is TheMaster, joined this forum to learn as well as to earn, please, guide me for the same.

Anyone with interest in cycling in the mountain kingdom, give me a shout. If you are in Lesohto, call 5888 1070. Weather is warming up, finally.

Hi Everyone, I'm in Dar Es Salaam for just over a month and finding it tricky to get around (staying slightly out of downtown). I'm thinking of getting myself one of the cheap local bikes, does anyone out there have a suggestion for where I can get my hands on one? Any other advice on...

Hi, I am working with the Peace Corps in Zambia. Right now I am developing an energy efficiency display for environmental education at an education center. I am looking for a bike and bike stand for a stationary pedal power interactive set up. I can purchase the lights to be powered by the...

Has anyone got a tandem (stoker) kid conversion set they want to sell to fit an old steel frame? Please let me know, or alternatively, where I can buy one. Thanks. Brett

Hi I´m Michael from Germany and we´re going for a little tour to Ghana. Has anyone tips for a three weeks roundtour? We´ll start in Dez. 08. Michael

Hello, Bike Forum Folk, Interested in what it's like to pedal through Djibouti? it's a midget republic unhappily sandwiched between Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia. I couldn't find it on a map before I made up my mind to cycle to the lowest point on six continents, and Djibouti holds the lowest...

Hello. i'm moving to Sierra Leone next year. The two things that i LOVE to do are rock climb and bike. . . i was wondering what cycling is like. i'm not quite sure where i'm gonna end up in Sierra Leone, i just know that i will not be in Freetown. if anyone knows anything, that would be great.

My name is Chris. I am 25, living in California and in Mid-October, I am going to Kampala to ride down to Cape Town. It's 5000 miles and there are a few good sites to check out if your interested. http://www.kampalatocapetown.org.uk/ I am looking for anyone that might be interested in the...

Hey Ladies! If you haven't recently, head over to the Women's Forum. We are now taking 'reservations' for rides with the Bow in 2008. Bow is going International this year! Details about the Bow and riding with the Bow are over in the Women's Forum. If you're not able to "see" the Women's...

Anyone ever gone to this race? going this year? We are sending 5 riders on the bus today.

Bonjour, je m'appelle Jessie y j'espère déménager a Sierra Leone l'année prochain. J'adore deux choses, monter las pierres y aller à bicyclette. Je suis curieux, comment sont las conditions pour ces deux activités? J'espère entendre de une personne bientôt. Merci :) Désolé si ce lettre est...

Hi Guys I need to make a choice between a Giant XTC3, GT Avalanche Expert and Scott Scale 50, they are approximately the same price and specs (the Scott doesn't have hydraulic brakes). Does it come down to which one has the prettiest colours? Previously, I had a Scott which was a victim of...

Off to South Africa next week for a month, entered 3 PedalPower Association fun rides around CapeTown - 1st one is 115km.... Cycling is hugely popular around CapeTown. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/Default.aspx?tabid=30

Has anyone done this tour? I'm thinking about doing it and would like to hear about anyone else's experience. Link: http://www.tourdafrique.com/faq.htm#

I am planning a trip to South Africa and was wondering what kind of retail prices are being charged for Shimano 9 & 10 Campy 9 & 10 or XT / XTR. Is the price from a shop or mail order? If it is retail from a bike shop, in what city is the bike shop located? Thanks