Monthly Archives: July 2024

Germany, Hanover, 28 – 30 July 2024

Posted on Tuesday, 30-July-2024 by Chris Desmond

Veghel to Hanover, Germany – freeway all the way and being a Sunday no trucks only summer holiday traffic.  Hanover – population 545,000, not a big city. It is famous for the annual Trade Fair the “Hannover Messe” which is … Continue reading →

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Netherlands, Veghel, 21 – 27 July 2024

Posted on Saturday, 27-July-2024 by Chris Desmond

Hastings to Veghel, Netherlands – its good to be back on my bike again, not cooped up in a tube, waiting at airports, taxis, immigration, security, crowds, a nightmare. As far as possible I try to do my long rides … Continue reading →

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United Kingdom, Hastings, 13 – 20 July 2024

Posted on Saturday, 20-July-2024 by Chris Desmond

Cape Town to Doha 9:35 hrs, 1:55 layover and then another 7:10 hrs to Hastings – cooped up in a tube for so long is tiring. This is where I get my bike registered, insured and the annual inspection MOT … Continue reading →

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South Africa, Cape Town, 06 – 12 July 2024

Posted on Friday, 12-July-2024 by Chris Desmond

Windhoek to Cape Town, South Africa, a two hour flight. I used an Uber to travel to the airport from the City and it cost NAD 260 compared to the official Airport taxi rate of NAD 450. The bank at … Continue reading →

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Namibia, Windhoek, 01 – 05 July 2024

Posted on Friday, 5-July-2024 by Chris Desmond

Mbabane to Windhoek, Namibia – Crossing the border from Eswatini to South Africa caused some confusion at Eswatini immigration, long queue and then they could not find the Entry stamp in my passport because there was none hahaha, after a … Continue reading →

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