The Pelican in Houtbay breakfast ride.

Starting at BMW Donford Cape Town.
Meet 07:30 for 08H00 departure

Members, friends and non-members welcome
All makes of bike’s welcome.

BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET! Please Scroll down! 

RIDE LEADER Donavan 0835652575

BREAKFAST IS FOR YOUR OWN COST

The Pelican is a relaxed, friendly restaurant/creperie with an emphasis on excellent (Deluxe) coffee and exceptional food produced by our team of talented chefs, great service and a super chilled vibe.

So as to enjoy more of these rides and some overnight events,please join the club at this link

https://www.bmwclubs.africa/mrcap/membership-registration-mrcap/

Follow parts of the famous cycle tour route and discover the Peninsula with the most stunning views the cape has to offer.

The route …. Start at BMW DONFORD Cape Town and head down the M3 out to Tokai.
Make our way up Boyes drive for some views of Muizenburg. Continue on the coastal road with super sea views. Taking a ride up Red Hill for some twistiness and over the top to Scarbough. Make our way to Noordhoek and over chappies for some stunning views then quickly descend into Houtbay for breakfast.
Our group will include riding over Chapman’s Peak so please bring your toll fee R37.00 .
We will stop over at The Pelican restaurant in Houtbay for a delicious breakfast and strong coffee.

https://www.thepelican.co.za/

Karoo overnight ride to Rooiberg Lodge

BMW Club Cape Off Road Ride weekend with Geoff Russell to Rooiberg Lodge in the Karoo

Dates:  11th & 12th February 2023

Come and join us for an off road weekend to the fantastic Rooiberg Lodge. The Lodge has always been a popular destination for the Club and drinks around its beautiful swimming pool are a must. Partners and Guests are welcome.

We have booked for a maximum 20 people. Accommodation options are in the loft (I have tried to book mainly single rooms but a few people may need to share? ) or in the Suites which accommodate couples or singles (only a few available).

Price:

Loft accommodation : R750.00 PP DB&B regardless of your own room or sharing.

Suites (Max 2 people per suite): R1395.00 per person DB&B. Suites must be arranged via Geoff due to limited number available,please email  [email protected]

Scroll down to book a ticket and pay for your spot on this ride before 4th February 2023 or before the 20 ticket limit is sold out .

The interesting routes that we will ride and departure details will be supplied in due course.

This is going to be a popular Karoo overnight ride so I suggest you book quickly.

More about Rooiberg Lodge,our accommodation on this Karoo Overnight Ride 

https://www.rooiberglodge.co.za/

For you to enjoy rides like this and many more why not join our club by registering here https://www.bmwclubs.africa/mrcap/membership-registration-mrcap/

Special event for Rally style interested riders : This is a pre run to the annual DJ Run to test the bikes, have some practice and just fun. If you always wanted to do a DJ type rally run but don’t have a vintage bike…yet, then this is for you.

Event Name: 2023 Pre DJ Run

Date: Sunday 12 February 2023

Start Venue: South Downs Country Club, 70 Albaster Avenue, Mayfield Park, Johannesburg South

South Downs Country Club

Link to rules and entry form below: Entry form on last two pages

2023 PreDJ Run Regs

Short Version to interested riders: The organizers of the Pre DJ are going  to allow any age bike to enter the Pre-DJ in the touring class. The Vintage Motorcycle Club will also give a temporary membership for the day to entrants that are not part of a SAVVA (Southern African Veteran & Association) affiliated club, an indemnity will need to be signed.  We could have some BMW club members entered in the touring class.  It will cost R100.00 per entry in this class. Entries close at end Jan 2023 so if interested book asap.

Longer version with some more detail: If you enter in the Touring Class you can ignore the requirement for bikes to be older than 1997 – your 2023 BMW 310 / R1250RT or even Vespa will do. The basic idea of this rally is for the DJ entrants to give their bikes a good check run before the DJ in March 2023. It is however not limited to DJ eligible motorcycles but open to motorcycles and cars made in 1997 or earlier (refer first sentence). We have also included an open Odo score group for those who would prefer to use their instruments, a GPS or other devices to assist them on their route.  Included too is a Touring Class for those who would like to ride the route in their own time and not receive a score. This is the ideal class for those who would like to experience the fun of rallying without the pressure of being in a scoring competition. We will be joined by SARRA, along with the Blind Navigators, for this event. Documentation will open at 07:30. Tea and coffee will be provided. The distance for the route is approximately 140 km and the first vehicle will depart at 09:01. The last vehicle is expected to be back at 12:52, this is assuming we have a full field. The speeds have been set at 5kph intervals. This will allow you to use a simple lookup table from 35kph to the maximum speed in your group in increments of 5kph. This is to lessen the time scrolling up and down your speed charts. There is no regularity under 40kph and no traffic lights in regularity. There will be at least 1 sweep vehicle with a bike trailer. The 4 speed groups are 50, 60, 70 & 80kph. The following score groups will be provided for: a) Score Group A: For DJ eligible motorcycles and side car combinations manufactured on or before 31st December 1936. Sealed instruments (VSR 18) b) Score Group B: for classic cars and motorcycles manufactured on or before 31st December 1997. Sealed instruments (VSR 18). c) Score Group C: for classic cars and motorcycles manufactured on or before 31st December 1997. Open instruments where (VSR 18) do not apply. d) Score group D: Touring Class. These vehicles will not be scored however they will be given all the necessary route information and can proceed at their own leisure. The SARRA entries, including the Blind Navigators, who enter in this class will be scored.

Café La Vita on Bains kloof Breakfast Ride

Join us on an early morning breakfast ride, bring your friends.

All makes of bikes are welcome on this all-tar ride.

Meet at Engen Pattekloof: 07H30 for 08H00 departure.

We will ride to Cafe La Vita on Bains kloof which will take us approximately an hour and forty five minutes covering 130 Km

Our route will take us via DuToits Kloof, Slanghoek road, Bainskloof to the Restaurant.

Scroll down and book your free ticket!!

This is an all-tar ride, friends and other makes of bikes all welcome.
Ride leader Geoff Russell 0828078130, breakfast is for your own cost

About Café La Vita:

Our venue is a family friendly restaurant with animals and awesome mountain views. Wooden baked pizza, burgers and much more. We also serve the best Ukrainian honey cake and coffee in town and boast with a wide verity of selections.”

Our Breakfast Venue: https://www.facebook.com/cafelavitaWellington/

BMWMCC:

Would you like to join our club and enjoy many more of these rides?

Go here and follow the prompts: https://www.bmwclubs.africa/mrcap/membership-registration-mrcap/

We sat outside. Had the most breathtaking view over the mountains. The service was great, very intimate. Food was awesome. All the staff were very friendly. The place had this beautiful, relaxed vibe going. I am sure you won’t be disappointed. Try them!!!

BMWMCC OFF-ROAD TRAINING DAYS: LEVELS 1, 2 & PILLION

ANURA FEB Off Road training day 19th February 2023

The Level 1, 2 and pillion Off Road training is as per BMW standards.

We prefer and recommend riders to do Level 1 first and then move to Level 2.  This way we know they have learned the basics.  We recommend riders with a new bike to do a refresher of Level 1 or 2 depending on their riding abilities as each bike have its own bonding space and dynamics.

Only 1 level can be completed on a day.

What we will cover at Anura FEB ?

-Theory about rider gear, safety, rider position, bike set-up, dynamics of the BMW bike, tyre pressures, etc

– Level 1: Explaining and adjusting the motorcycle, ABS de-activation, rider position, Off Road steering, cone riding, balancing, picking up the bike, leading the bike, slow riding, braking

– Level 2: Bike set-up, tyre pressures, rider position, cone riding, body position, off-camber riding and steering, stopping and pulling away against an incline, uphill & downhill riding, sharp turns, high speed braking on gravel, bike recovery and if the group’s progress is quick enough and all seems competent:  sand riding, technical ride up a jeep track, gymkhana, sand and trail riding, etc.

Remember our rules still apply:  you only do what you feel comfortable with.  Come and have fun on that GS and challenge yourself.

We also cater for other brands.  Feel free to invite your friend/s on his Yamaha, KTM, Tenére etc.

ANURA Our Training venue: 

https://www.anura.co.za/

We are fortunate to use the facilities at Anura Vineyards, Klapmuts, for most of our training days. Training venues will differ depending on the event.

Costs: (unless stated otherwise e.g., day rides)

Both Level 1 & 2 R600.00 per club member rider and R700.00 per non-club member riders.

Pillion/Rider training: R875.00 per couple club member and R975.00 per non-club member couples.

MEMBERS, PLEASE LOG IN FOR YOUR DISCOUNTED PRICE. THANK YOU.

Please scroll down and book your spot, which is confirmed with payment.

Join the club and enjoy many other benefits https://www.bmwclubs.africa/mrcap/membership-registration-mrcap/

ANURA FEB Training Day skills, technique and practice is the order of the day at this event.

Ride Leader training course will be held at Oakdale Club 18th March 2023

The course will be presented by Andy Connell at Oakdale Club, and is highly recommended for current Moto-marshals and other interested leaders.

Oakdale Sports Club https://www.oakdaleclub.co.za/

Time:

08h30 until 11h30 please arrive at 08h00 to register.

Coffee and water provided.

A maximin of [12] twelve delegates will be accommodated at this time.

Cost per delegate is R250.00 pp, which will be refunded to those delegates that take on the responsibility of leading rides for the club. Scroll down to book and pay for your place on the team.

More about BMWMCC https://www.bmwclubs.africa/mrcap/

BMWMCC OFF-ROAD TRAINING DAYS: LEVELS 1, 2 & PILLION

March Training … Off Road training day 26th March 2023

The Level 1, 2 and pillion Off Road training is as per BMW standards.

We prefer and recommend riders to do Level 1 first and then move to Level 2. This way we know they have learned the basics. We recommend riders with a new bike to do a refresher of Level 1 or 2 depending on their riding abilities as each bike have its own bonding space and dynamics.

Only 1 level can be completed on a day.

What we will cover at the March Training Day?

-Theory about rider gear, safety, rider position, bike set-up, dynamics of the BMW bike, tyre pressures, etc

– Level 1: Explaining and adjusting the motorcycle, ABS de-activation, rider position, Off Road steering, cone riding, balancing, picking up the bike, leading the bike, slow riding, braking

– Level 2: Bike set-up, tyre pressures, rider position, cone riding, body position, off-camber riding and steering, stopping and pulling away against an incline, uphill & downhill riding, sharp turns, high speed braking on gravel, bike recovery and if the group’s progress is quick enough and all seems competent: sand riding, technical ride up a jeep track, gymkhana, sand and trail riding, etc.

Remember our rules still apply: you only do what you feel comfortable with. Come and have fun on that GS and challenge yourself.

We also cater for other brands. Feel free to invite your friend/s on his Yamaha Tenére, KTM, etc.

March Training venue:

https://www.anura.co.za/

We are fortunate to use the facilities at Anura Vineyards, Klapmuts, for most of our training days. Training venues will differ depending on the event.

Costs: (unless stated otherwise e.g., day rides)

Both Level 1 & 2 R600.00 per club member rider and R700.00 per non-club member riders.

Pillion/Rider training: R875.00 per couple club member and R975.00 per non-club member couples.

MEMBERS, PLEASE LOG IN FOR YOUR DISCOUNTED PRICE. THANK YOU.

Please scroll down and book your spot, which is confirmed with payment.

Join the club and enjoy many other benefits https://www.bmwclubs.africa/mrcap/membership-registration-mrcap/

March Training Day skills, technique and practice is the order of the day at this event.