BlogRoots of Africa by bike

Submitted by Eduard | Tue, 06/09/2011 - 19:33

As you know, bikes are very vain. We want to customize the bike for the trip and we've decided to dress it with something discreet ;)

At this rate, Quim will be devoted to design dresses for motorcycles and sooner or later he will appear in major fashion shows! :)

African R2R alternative itinerary

Submitted by Eduard | Mon, 15/08/2011 - 16:01

Because the situation in Libya is complicated by civil war and military intervention by other countries, the initial route of Ride To Roots can not be carried out. Being assessed, therefore, different alternatives:

Getting to Egypt and follow the predefined route. Right now there is no ferry from Europe destined for an Egyptian port. The Italian company Visemar Line plans to restore service during next October, operating on a route that would begin in Venice and would end one of the ports of Egypt.

REV'IT! sponsor of R2R!

Submitted by Eduard | Sat, 02/07/2011 - 16:48

This week REV'IT! have confirmed their support to Ride To Roots. They are sponsoring a complete equipment for the "rider": jacket and pants DEFENDER GTX, gloves SAND as well as functional underwear.

REV'IT supports Riders for Health since many years, providing them clothes to be used in Africa.

TwoNav Delta, the new traveling companion

Submitted by Eduard | Mon, 23/05/2011 - 21:45

CompeGPS has joined Ride To Roots and sponsored last Thursday a brand new GPS TwoNav Delta unit. TwoNav products are characterized by high performance onroad and offroad.

One of the advantages of TwoNav GPSs is their compatibility with other data formats, i.e. by Garmin, Magellan, etc.

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