Why
am I doing this?
In December
2004 I crashed and wrote off my bike at the time. I completely lost
my confidence in riding as a result of the crash and in June of
2005 Cornwall Advanced Motorcyclists for further training, to try
and regain my confidence. The skills I gained on the IAM Skills
for Life course they took me through not only gave me back my confidence
but when I saw the advert in the Motorcycle News for Enduro Africa
I didn't think "Oh I'd love to do that, but I'm not good enough"
I signed up immediately. A motorcycle adventure which would challenge
me and help others in a way that most of us take for granted.
The concept
of providing transport is an easy one to relate to. I have always
really appreciated the opportunities and freedom that having my
own cheap reliable two wheeled transport has given me. Growing up
in rural Cornwall my first bike - an MZ 125 at 17 - enabled me to
take jobs and college courses which were closed to my friends with
no transport.
The trip
was extraordinary and fantastic and I will update the site in the
next few weeks.
