Rider Challenges
The BMW Motorcycle Club Pretoria put together a collection of unique and exclusive rider challenges that Club members can participate in. These challenges are not easy and accomplishing them earns you the respect and admiration that you deserve. You are after all one of the few that had the dream, planned every detail and executed it within the challenge’s rules.
These unique challenges were crafted to test our members’ resolve, planning skills, determination and character. It offers an exclusive and engaging way of enjoying your motorcycle and experience all the splendor and beauty our country has to offer.
If you haven’t yet completed a rider challenge, read on to learn how you can stake your claim in the coveted hall of fame! Simply click on the categories to learn more.
Extreme Rider Challenge
| This is a highly prestigious award given to riders and pillions who visit the four most extreme corners of South Africa. |
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Extreme Rider GoldVisit the four extreme corners of the country on the same motorcycle within three weeks. |
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Extreme Pillion GoldJoin as a pillion to the four extreme corners of the country on the same motorcycle within three weeks. |
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Extreme RiderVisit the four extreme corners of the country on your own time and not necessarily on the same motorcycle. |
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Extreme PillionVisit the four extreme corners of the country as a pillion. |
Alphabet Challenge
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| Go and explore far and wide to find the towns to complete your alphabet. There are 4 variations of this award |
Alphabet ChallengeComplete the alphabet by visiting selected towns in all of the other 8 provinces as a Rider or as a Pillion. |
Club Alphabet ChallengeComplete the alphabet by visiting selected towns in all of the other 8 provinces as a Rider or Pillion but as part of Club rides. |
Dusty Alphabet Challenge Rider / PillionComplete the alphabet by visiting mostly towns reachable by gravel road as a Rider or as a Pillion. |
Club Dusty Alphabet Challenge Rider / PillionComplete the alphabet by visiting mostly towns reachable by gravel road as a Rider or Pillion but as part of Club rides. |
National Dams Challenge
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| Dip your toes, test the waters and take the plunge of adventure by visiting your list of South Africa’s national dams. There are 2 variations of this award: |
National Dams ChallengeComplete the challenge by visiting selected dams in all the provinces as a rider or pillion |
Club National Dams ChallengeComplete the challenge by visiting selected dams in all the provinces as a pillion or rider but including Club rides. |
Coasting Along Challenge
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| Make some waves and awesome memories by collecting 15 harbours and 15 lighthouses along the South African coastline. There are 2 variations of this award: |
Coasting Along ChallengeComplete the challenge by visiting your selection of harbours and lighthouses as a rider or pillion. |
Club Coasting Along ChallengeComplete the challenge by visiting your selection of harbours and lighthouses as a rider or pillion but as part of club rides. |
Vertigo Challenge
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| The sky is the limit in your quest to conquer 15 mountain passes on your motorcycle. There are 4 variations of this award: |
Vertigo ChallengeTraverse 15 tar mountain passes as a Rider or Pillion. |
Club Vertigo ChallengeTraverse 15 tar mountain passes as a Rider or Pillion but as part of Club rides |
Dusty Vertigo ChallengeTraverse 15 gravel mountain passes as a Rider or Pillion |
Club Dusty Vertigo ChallengeTraverse 15 gravel mountain passes as a Rider or Pillion but as part of Club rides |
Odyssey Challenge
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| Make memories that last a lifetime with your epic long adventure journey on your trusted motorcycle. There are 2 variations of this award: |
Odyssey ChallengeOdyssey Award 2026Prove that you have completed a true Odyssey as a rider or pillion. |
Club Odyssey ChallengeProve that you have completed a true Odyssey as a pillion or rider (club rides included) |