Let’s Ride
Shared Riding Pleasure
Although there are many opportunities available to ride with others, not all rides are created equally. For more than two decades the BMW Motorcycle Club Pretoria has perfected the art of planning and executing first class rides for its members.
Rides
You are spoiled for choice with around 50 official club rides annually. These cater for tar and dirt riders of all levels of skill and experience.
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Training & Safety
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Rides
The Rides Committee, consisting of experienced and passionate tar and dirt riders, assumes the responsibility for planning the annual Rides Calendar. Each ride is allocated to a Ride Leader who takes care of every little detail – from the actual route that will be ridden, to the catering arrangements at the destination venue.
A ride leader manual containing the wisdom of the Club’s many veteran ride leaders ensure that all the important aspects of a ride is considered and planned for. The Club has proven methods for riding in groups, and sweeps ensure that nobody gets left behind. Nearly every ride is recce’ed in advance to identify route difficulty, potential hazards and alternative exit routes to make every ride a safe, enjoyable and memorable experience for members.
Monthly tar and dirt rides
Join fellow riders on either a tar-only or dirt-combo ride to enjoy a breakfast, brunch or lunch. Whether you ride an RR or a GS (or anything in between!) these rides offer a great day out on the roads and tracks for all members. Monthly rides are carefully planned and executed to offer a safe and enjoyable experience for riders ranging in experience from novice to expert.
Weekend / overnighter trips
Fancy a quickie away? There are a couple of tar and dirt weekend (or “overnighter”) trips on the Rides Calendar! Join one of these trips and explore a bit wider. This is an ideal compromise on having a mini adventure without sacrificing too much of your precious leave days!
Long-distance adventures
“A journey of a 1,000 miles starts with a single step”. That is stepping your boot down into 1st gear on your long-distance ride… Your ride leader will take you on a properly planned adventure where you will not only explore the favorite parts of South Africa, but perhaps also venture across borders in search of lasting memories and friendships.
Moon rides
The monthly night rides offer an exciting opportunity to explore the restaurants in and around Pretoria. Being a more social-oriented event, the ride is typically short and ride leaders try to include something scenic, spectacular or special on the way to the venue.
Ladies rides
The Club has an active group of female riders and pillions that want to let their hair down and do something special for themselves now and again. The Ladies Rides are created, executed, and enjoyed by ladies and may sometimes even include men, just for fun!
Official BMW Motorrad events
As a recognised and participating body of the bigger BMW Clubs and BMW Motorrad community, the Club facilitates inclusive rides to and at official BMW Motorrad events. Join the Club and our supporting dealership, BMW Motorrad Centurion, to experience the full lifestyle experience this brand has to offer!
Training & Safety
Riding a motorcycle is inherently more dangerous than driving a car. You are exposed to many potential threats ranging from unpredictable motorists to stray animals and road hazards, to name a few.. It is therefore critical to be prepared to handle any potential threat you may encounter on your journeys. Training is not limited to only learning how to ride your motorcycle better and safer, but includes a number of other focus areas that will take your riding experience to the next level.
First aid
Being prepared when disaster strikes can make the difference between a full recovery or permanent injury, or even life and death. The Club has partnered with an experienced service provider to offer Level 1 and Level 2 First Aid training courses. These certifications include a focus on specific motorcycle-related injuries. The Club may sponsor part of the cost of these courses in the belief that every member should have these vital skills.
Tar proficiency
Whether you prefer riding on or off the road, tar riding makes up a significant time spent on your motorcycle. To safely pilot a powerful machine weighing more than 200 kilograms takes skill and practice, especially when it comes to swerving, braking and cornering. These techniques become even more valuable in adverse weather and dense traffic conditions. The Club negotiated preferred rates for Rider Proficiency and Advanced Cornering courses in partnership with accredited trainers.
Off-road
Your wanderlust will eventually take you to places where the tar roads stop and the gravel roads start. Off-road rider training is an absolute must to safely traverse sand, rocks, mud and other obstacles standing between you and your destination. The Club only makes use of qualified and affiliated BMW Motorrad training providers to offer members introductory and intermediate off-road training at discounted rates.
Navigation
The success of your journey will largely depend on how well you plan it. The use of a GPS on motorcycle trips has become a standard practice. Members have access to basic and advanced GPS courses where you will learn how to use the software and the device to ensure you stay on track adventure after adventure.