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There is so much said about men versus women when it comes to riding ability. Most of it bullshit. When my SO asked what I wanted for my 50th birthday, I said a family tour. My son flew over from the UK to South Africa with his girlfriend. Unfortunately my daughter had to stay and mind the business (never mind she got a luxury holiday out of me with her brother). My wife, our son, his girlfriend and I took off on a ten day tour of the Cape region.

We had it all, bad winds, cold weather, gps taking us down a dirt road. Good weather, great backpackers, some truly magnificent roads and South African hospitality which can only be experienced by people who come here, as well as over 4 000 kms of riding.

What can I say, The Goose (my wife) took it all in her stride, rode better and further than some men I know and really showed that it is all in the mind. If you set out to do it, then there is no reason why not. We had a fantastic time with some truly memorable moments. All of this on a Honda 600 RR, not exactly a long distance tourer. I am blown away by her ability to ride a bike well and safely and at the same time ride as quick as the "boys". (Sometimes quicker )

We might not always show it, but we sure as hell feel really proud sometimes.

I think it's really cool of you to have made this post.

Maybe one day my fella will say the same about my riding. In the meantime I try very hard to ride within my capabilities & if I am too slow for him he just waits for me to catch up.

Hey, thanks for the awesomely inspiring post!

It's great that you were able to have a family vacation (minus one) and that, even though Mother Nature threw everything she had at you, you were able to overcome all and have a good time!

Your post is a unique usage of the Ladies Lounge (most men don't post in here!) but it definitely works. It's a great, uplifting story to read. Thanks for sharing!

That is just awesome. You are a lucky man and she is lucky too that you are so proud of her and share it too.
Way to go.

The Goose said something to me one day that stuck in my mind. She said, "How can I ever fit in a lifetime of riding that you have had. Every time I learn something, so do you. I will never be able to catch up" The problem is that she is probably right. If that is the case then it is up to me to make the adjustments, not for her to ride beyond her limits.

Although we are all bike mad, we remain sensible. My son has less road time than me or The Goose and when he came over he said that he would rather I pillion his girlfriend than him because I have more experience. How is that for winding in the ego.

Hey Sunshine, I made this post here because if I did it elsewhere, the guys would call me gay, you know how cruel they can be and I am a really sensitive biker.

sapaul wrote:Hey Sunshine, I made this post here because if I did it elsewhere, the guys would call me gay, you know how cruel they can be and I am a really sensitive biker.

Hahahaha
You're one funny guy!

sapaul wrote:

Hey Sunshine, I made this post here because if I did it elsewhere, the guys would call me gay, you know how cruel they can be and I am a really sensitive biker.

That's just gay

Sapaul, like you, my wife has turned out to be my best riding partner. She can out-ride most of the guys and looks better doing it . You really need to update that blog, with some of these adventures....

Cheers,

High_Side

See, told you they would call me Gay.

right, I am not speaking now,

I am going to iron my undies until I get over it.

OK, your forgiven cause all my undies are toasty warm now.