Off road,
adventure motorcycling academy
Well trained motorcycle riders who
can pilot their big, dual-sport motorcycles up through
Africa and return in the same manner i.e. on their bike (not
on a bus, plane or worse!)
We
train . .
A tough, survival mindset
A zero
tolerance for errors
Finely honed off road
riding skills
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With direct access to veteran African
motorcyclists with over 30 years of experience our clients
leave home with a lot more than a gung ho attitude.
The excellent training facilities are
situated in Johannesburg, making advancement possible with a
busy Gauteng schedule. Theoretical, mechanical and riding
skill modules make up the multi-level program.
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Down
in remote, rural Africa. No phone reception or
medical facilities. Challenge, adventure or
disaster?
When
things go wrong your tour can become a wild
adventure or a total disaster. Training, mental
attitude and preparation makes the difference.
African Long Distance trains all three. |
A critical element of the program is its emphasis on the psychology of the long distance rider. A
tough, survival mentality that encourages riders to adopt a
zero tolerance for errors.
We empower riders to tackle challenging terrain and to enjoy the freedom of the touring experience.
An aviation-like mindset and approach makes this motorcycle course unique. Developed over a five-year period here in South Africa, the material and methods are original and are intended to train the rider of average ability to ride really well.
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With
our specialized training your long distance, African
off road adventure tour will be a safe,
incident-free, life-changing experience.
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This course is the key to long distance African
motorcycle touring. It empowers the rider to accept
the freedom and responsibility of remote African motorcycle
adventure touring with confidence.
The practical riding sessions avoids the “observe the instructor, now you do it approach”. Skills are taught with precise attention to detail and technique in an environment unlikely to damage your motorcycle or confidence. The African Long Distance’s mantra of “total control, utter precision and
perfect balance” forms the basis of all riding sessions. Once a rider has mastered these three fundamental skills, riding well off-road is a breeze.
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"Total
control,
utter precision,
perfect balance and even the biggest motorcycle
comes home." |
African Long Distance is proud to be associated with Cytech Tours for Africa who offer the rider access to an African touring knowledge base built up over 30 years. Their excellent workshops and well-appointed auditorium are the venues for the mechanical modules and the theory modules respectively.
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To
ride or not to ride - this is the question.
African Long Distance teaches clients how to read
the road.
How
to repair punctures and do roadside repairs. (photo:
Dion)
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African Long Distance is part of the
FlamesOnMyTank group which has offered tuition, guidance and
resources to the motorcycle community since 1999. |
