Enduro Africa: Locals not impressed by behaviour

Not sure how genuine this unnamed quote from an African local is, but it sounds about right. Throwing pelters at individuals who've already put thousands into local charities- haven't they heard the one about biting the hand that feeds you?  

I can't see the authorities letting them ride far without headgear, but there's a lot to be gained with a few hair in the wind publicity shots, enough to turn a blind eye for a while. Even our boys in blue step back when we ride bare headed at a friends funeral- time and place, anyone? Heaven forbid somone should enjoy a cold one after parking up their scooter...

Posted: 27/10/2008 17:50

Charity is so 80's. The new thing is trade not aid which sounds about right. Anyway, nowt wrong with letting the royals have their way out there. If they can get away with taking RAF choppers on a jolly to see the girlfriend, why in heavens name shouldn't they be allowed to play russian roulette on their bikes?
Posted: 27/10/2008 18:34

Africa..........a continent renowned for its law abiding natives and upstandingly honest authorities............

The only way a 'native' is likely to complain is if they werent on the backhander gravytrain that makes Africa work.

Posted: 27/10/2008 23:31

I rode in the first ever Enduro Africa in 06.

back then we had all bought a bike to be used by riders for health, and rode that bike for 10 days along the southern cape/wild coast before crating them up and sending them up to riders' HQ in Zimbabwe.

AT NO POINT did any rider ride without a helmet...it wa just NOT done..

I know the guys who look after the riders over isn SA along with Simon Smith who runs EA...and they all were 1, respectful of the people, and 2, never promoted breaking the law

OK...we had a drink at night...but NEVER on the rides during the day.

I really think that ths is classic 'over media' bollocks written to sell papers and have a go at the princes...rather than talk about the thousands of people these trips benefit each year.

Posted: 28/10/2008 13:15

It's all about politics.
Posted: 28/10/2008 13:52

One law for the rich another for the peasants,as it has always been.THE more bread you have the less sh-t you eat.
Posted: 07/11/2008 16:51

elwyn powell wrote (see)

One law for the rich another for the peasants,as it has always been.THE more bread you have the less sh-t you eat.

and your point is ?
Posted: 07/11/2008 16:56

the point is we are all equal in the eyes of the law.but some are more equal than others.
Posted: 07/11/2008 17:44

elwyn powell wrote (see)

the point is we are all equal in the eyes of the law.but some are more equal than others.

so whats it got to do with the behaviour of people on the rally africa?they are from all walks of life.
Posted: 07/11/2008 18:07

the article states that there are numerouse complaints from locals some of which are leveled at the royals and there bodyguards,what do you mean all walks of life as I do not know anybody rich enought to take part in this charitable event,most of the people I know are struggling to live in this country.
Posted: 07/11/2008 18:42

elwyn powell wrote (see)

the article states that there are numerouse complaints from locals some of which are leveled at the royals and there bodyguards,what do you mean all walks of life as I do not know anybody rich enought to take part in this charitable event,most of the people I know are struggling to live in this country.

which country ? the u.k ?
Posted: 07/11/2008 18:48

Yes the uk. where 96 percent of the wealth is owned by 3 percent of the population.ps just off to the soup kitchen for supper.bye bye.
Posted: 07/11/2008 19:14

Thats rich coming from east Africans.
Posted: 08/11/2008 09:53