Viva die Papierkaart

Johann van Tonder
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Viva die Papierkaart

In die digitale wêreld van GPS, selfoon toepassings en karterings programme is die goedige papier kaart gerelegeer tot die agterste gestoeltes. Die nuwe tegnologie kan vir jou met die druk van ‘n knoppie afstand, reistyd en verskeie ander inligting eensklaps beskikbaar stel, sodat jy jou reis tot in die fynste detail kan beplan. Tog, as daai selfoon of GPS se battery die gees gee is dit die ou betroubare papier kaart wat jou uit die panarrie gaan red.

Soos met koerante, boeke en tydskrifte is daar ‘n bekoring daaraan om die régte papier kaart in jou hande te hou. Dit voel meer, eg. Iemand het eendag gesê ‘n GPS wys waar jy is. ‘n Kaart wys wat om jou is.

Daar is niks soos ‘n regte kaart om ‘n avontuur aan die gang te sit nie. Met ‘n GPS en / of karterings programme tik jy ‘n ligging of ‘n naam in, met ander woorde jy weet reeds daarvan, maar ‘n regte avontuur lê selde in die bekende. Op ‘n kaart sien jy ander dinge raak. Soos jou oog dwaal sien jy ook die onbekende dinge. Dinge wat jou prikkel om te gaan kyk. Wat presies is dan nou by Toorwater, byvoorbeeld. Kyk hierdie pad, Nooitgedagt. Kan dit die pad in die liedjie wees? Het jy al gehoor van Zoar? Kom ons gaan kyk! En skielik bevind jy jou by ‘n warmwaterbron, ‘n spoorweg sylyn waar Paljas verfilm is, ‘n asemrowende poort, ‘n prag pad tussen Canola lande deur of voor ‘n besonderse Lutherse kerk. Dit sou jy nie met die GPS gekry het nie, tensy jy reeds daarvan geweet het, natuurlik. ‘n Afdraai naby Swellendam met die naam Vaandrigsdrif het ‘n avontuur ontketen wat my verby Botlierskop in die Suid Kaap tot by Katot Meyer in De Vlugt geneem het.

Daar is mense wat ‘n veerpyltjie na ‘n kaart gooi en waar hy land, dis die bestemming. Probeer dit nou met ‘n GPS…

Die beste dinge in die lewe is die mense vir wie jy lief is, die plekke wat mens sien en die herinneringe wat jy maak. Lank lewe die papierkaart. Gaan loer bietjie watse avonture wag.

Artikel: Johann van Tonder Foto: Brian Cheyne

Triumph Tiger 1200 – Redefining the large adventure bike

Johann van Tonder
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Triumph Tiger 1200 – Redefining the large adventure bike

Triumph is getting very serious about capturing a larger slice of the Adventure bike market. The Tiger 1200 was almost ready to go to market, but as their Tiger 900 was already proving to be a phenomenal motorcycle, Triumph decided to ride the Covid wave and rethink the 1200. Much of what made the 900 so successful was incorporated into the new 1200 and they share similar design cues. Triumph then pitted the 1200 against it nearest competitors to make sure that they brought something really spectacular to market. To see if they achieved that, Triumph invited us up to Whiteriver, Mpumalanga to come and experience the bikes first-hand.

The range is divided into two distinct models, namely GT and Rally. The GT has a definite road bias with alloy wheels and a 19” front wheel. The Rally on the other hand has a more off-road bias and nothing says that better than spoked wheels and a 21” front wheel. Both the GT and Rally models have an Explorer version that adds more standard equipment and a 30 litre fuel tank, compared to the standard version’s 20 litres. The Explorer version also comes standard with blind-spot monitoring that will alert you to a vehicle in your blind spot. This happens via a very bright orange light located on the mirrors.

What Triumph achieved with weight saving on the new bike is nothing short of remarkable. To achieve that, the subframe is now bolt-on, just like on the 900, and the rear swingarm has been made lighter, but stronger. The engine has also shrunk in capacity, but has more power. Overall the new Tiger is a staggering 25 kg lighter than the model it replaces. It rides on the all new Showa semi-active suspension and stops with the latest Bremo Stylema brakes.

When you see the new Tiger in the flesh you will appreciate how small the bike looks. The bike also has a narrow waist and the seat tapers to the front. That means that you can easily plant your feet while the bike is stationary.

Riding the bikes was a revelation. The GT performs well on the road and the Rally model is equally at home when the tar ends. The engine is still Triumph’s triple and it has a raspy tone to it, urging you to ride it hard. What I really appreciated though was the suspension that you could adjust while you are riding, setting it firm for the twisty bits, and then to comfort on the long stretches. We rode through varying conditions on the Rally from hard packed gravel, to sand, to mud and even a small river crossing and the big rig just took it all in its stride.

Triumph set out to make the most agile and manoeuvrable large adventure bike, and I personally think that they exceeded their expectations. Triumph also has an extensive catalogue of accessories to kit out your Tiger. I would personally choose the GT version, purely for its no-fuss riding fun!

Article: Brian Cheyne, Photos: Joe Flemming

World Clean-up day

Herman Pienaar
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World Clean-up day

Join George Municipality in Big Cleanup Project for World Cleanup Day Issued by George Municipality 14 September’s 2022 for immediate release

George Municipality’s Cleansing team together with other government stakeholders will be holding a Big Cleanup Project from 19-21 September 2022, from 09:00-13:00 each day, in celebration and to raise awareness of World Cleanup Day. According to Grace Notshokovu from the Cleansing department, an education/ awareness campaign will also be part of the project.World Cleanup Day unites millions of volunteers, governments and organisations in 191 countries to tackle the global waste problem and build up the new and sustainable world.The day is held over the course of a 24-hour period, on the 3rd Saturday of September annually. World Cleanup Day aims to raise awareness of the mismanaged waste crisis by mobilizing all spheres of society to participate in cleanup actions. It is coordinated by the global organisation Let’s Do It! World.Members of the public are welcome to join in and assist in their areas with with cleanup project.See the schedule, dates and where to meet below: Parkdene -Bontebok Street (along the N2): 19 September 2022 Lawaaikamp – Bottom of Garcia Street (along the N2): 19 September 2022 Thembalethu Zone 9 -(along the N2): 20 September 2022 Rosedale – Genesis Street (along the N2): 21 September 2022Please bring with gloves, a hat, water and comfortable shoes – we will provide bags for the litter.

Road Resealed in excellent time – putting grant funding to good use

Herman Pienaar
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Road Resealed in excellent time – putting grant funding to good use
Issued George Municipality, 13 September 2022George motorists will be thrilled to see that the resealing of CJ Langenhoven Road  between Davidson Road (Provincial Hospital) has been completed, a full month earlier than the predicted mid-October. This is a testament to our Civil Engineering Department who undertook the remedial project at short notice after receiving a significant portion of the Provincial budget in the form of Grant Funding (80%)with the proviso that the spending is completed before the end of December 2022.CJ Langenhoven Road and York Street are both Proclaimed Roads within the Municipal Road Network, and the budget and maintenance of these roads is provided for by the Western Cape Government: Transport and Public Works who is the Road Authority of both Roads. CJ Langenhoven Street opened to traffic today and will be followed shortly by the opening later this afternoon of the Market/York Street intersection allowing for bi-directional traffic flow, another roads upgrade project which is progressing well despite initial delays.
: Alderman Leon Van Wyk paid a visit to view the completed CJ Langenhoven Street together with Acting Director for Civil Engineering Services, Lionel Daniels. CJ Langehoven Street is not only part of the main arterial network giving visitors access to the CBD and many tourist attractions, but also part of the GO GEORGE route.
Investment in road infrastructure contributes to growth and productivity Our roads make a critical contribution to economic development and growth and, in turn,  bring about all-important social development. “A well-planned and well-maintained road network is vitally important for development in that they provide access to employment, social, health and education services.  George Municipality’s investment in road infrastructure directly contributes to growth and productivity in that roads are a critical component of the production process of many goods and services, “ said Director for Human Settlements, Planning and Development, Ms Lauren Waring.Access to main tourist attractions Joan Shaw, Tourism Manager for George is thrilled that both roads CJ Langenhoven and York Street which are exceptionally important tourism routes are being updated. “The two roads form part of the main arterial network giving visitors access to not only many tourist attractions, but to the hub of the city of George  – that is the home of many regional facilities including  the George Airport, George Provincial Hospital and the Medi-Clinic, Home Affairs Offices, the Garden Route District Municipality, to name a few.  York street also houses many of the banks and foreign exchange facilities. These roads also give access to many of the main tourist attractions such as the George Golf Course, Fancourt Hotel and Estate, Red Berry Farm, Herold’s Bay, Gwaing River mouth, the historical hub of the city centre, and many other first-class accommodation establishments, restaurants, and attractions, including unique shops. It is vital that such these and other routes, are in tip-top condition for the upcoming festive season, along with the rest of our facilities”, said Ms Shaw.York Street closes this week for resealingYork Street will close later this week for the milling and removal of existing bituminous layers as well as milling and removal of existing gravel base layers that will be followed by the placing of new bituminous base layers and surface layers. The anticipated completion date is currently projected by end of mid-January 2023 for the entire project, but the entire inbound lane will be completed before December 2022. Site inspections in this regard have already been undertaken with Provincial Roads officials. The works include the  rehabilitation of York Street Northbound lanes with the  approximately 1000m section in question,  located between Nelson Mandela Boulevard in the south and Courtenay Street in the north. The George Civil Engineering Department will simultaneously address any storm water and kerb repairs that are needed.George Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and appeals to road users to be patient and exercise caution during the project. Please look out for and adhere to temporary road signage and roadworks personnel.   There will be height differences between the two lanes while milling and asphalt construction work is in progress. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians must exercise extreme caution, especially during wet conditions and when visibility is poor and at night. Vehicles with low profile tyres and motorcyclists must tak extra care.

Hyundai Staria Camper

Johann van Tonder
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Hyundai Staria Camper
Alles! Tot die kombuis-wasbak. Dit is wat die nuwe Hyundai Staria Camper jou bied.Tydens die Covid inperking was verwag dat die ekonomie baie seer sou kry en dat produkte, wat as luukses gesien kan word, die meeste daaronder sou ly. Dit was nie verkeerd nie, maar twee industrië spesifiek het onverwags die hoogte in geskiet. Motorfietse en Motorwoonwaens. Na die grendeltyd wou mense net uitkom. Tik in #vanlife op Instagram of Youtube en staan verbaas oor hoe groot die beweging regtig is.In 2021 het Hyundai die futuristiese Staria bekend gestel. Dis ‘n uitgebreide model-reeks met alles van ‘n luukse bus tot ‘n paneelwa. Dit is dus natuurlik met die ontploffing in #vanlife dat die opsie van ‘n motorwoonwa ook ondersoek is. Die enigste kompetisie in die segment is die VW California en die luukse Staria verkoop vir heelwat goedkoper as die luukse Caravelle. So is die Staria Camper is gebore.Die 2023 Hyundai Staria Lounge Camper, as hy by sy doopname genoem word, bied sit- en slaap plek vir 4 mense. Die agtersitplek vou plat om ‘n bed te vorm en die dak vou elektronies op sodat mens regop in die bussie kan staan. Vanaand met slaaptyd vou ‘n basis in die voudak af, wat slaapplek bied vir nog twee kleiner mense of kinders. Daar is ‘n 36-liter yskas, ‘n stort en ja, ook ‘n wasbak! Water word aanboord voorsien met die Staria wat toegerus is met twee tenks van 40L en 70L. ‘n Oulike tafel kan agter uit vou vir daai piekniek langs die water en as jy bekommerd is of die battery gaan hou, die Camper kan ook aan ‘n eksterne kragbron gekoppel word. As ESKOM werk.Daar is twee enjin keuses. Die 2,2L 4-silinder turbodiesel wat reeds hier in ander modelle diens doen, en ‘n 3,5L V6 petrol enjin. Ons het navraag gedoen by Stanley Anderson van Hyundai SA of die Staria Camper ook na Suid Afrika sal kom. Die antwoord was dat Hyundai SA wel ondersoek instel na die vraag in die plaaslike mark, maar of die model wel vir ons bestem is, is nog nie bevestig nie. So die beste ding wat jy kan doen, as jy belangstel, is om navraag te doen oor die Staria Camper by jou naaste Hyundai agentskap. As daar ‘n mark is, sal hy kom.

DIE MOOI VERHAAL WAT NIE VERTEL WORD NIE, MAAR…

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DIE MOOI VERHAAL WAT NIE VERTEL WORD NIE, MAAR…
Deur Ferdi Alberts (Pluimvee – George Landbouskou)Ons hele lewensverhaal is een van mededinging en kompetering.Baie mense het vermoëns van die liewe HERE ontvang wat hulle mededingend en kompeterend maak, maar ongelukkig is daar mense wat nie hierdie vermoë of gawe ontvang het nie, wat GOD alleen verstaan.Ons kyk maklik verby hierdie mense, maar oor verskillende redes, wat kan wissel van selfsug tot bloot onoplettenheid of bloot omstandighede.Een van ons 4 beoordelaars het egter iemand wat nie hierdie vermoëns ontvang het nie, opgemerk en ‘n plan gemaak om vir hierdie persoon ook ‘n prys te gee. Een van die groot rosette was verkeerd gedruk en ‘n stuk is afgeknip wat net gelees het, “BESTE”.Hy het dit toe op Heyn Lourens se hok gehang wat sy boschvelder kom skou het. Heyn wat verstandelik gestrem is, is egter gewillig en passievol en het tydens die duur van die skou water en kos gegee, met groot ywer.Glo my, Heyn se dag was gemaak met hierdie rosset en moontlik sal dit een van die groot hoogtepunte in sy lewe wees

Jakhals Events

Herman Pienaar
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Jakhals Events

Our Passion

We thrive on adventure that can be found at all of our Mountain Bike & Trail Running Events. We seek the most scenic venues to create unique tracks and trails for our athletes to experience

Our Heritage

Jakhals Events is Proudly Outdshoorn! Our name was inspired by the famous local author – C.J Langenhoven. He owned a pet Jack Russel named “Jakhals”

Our Values

We strive to create unique experiences while ensuring your safety at each of our events. We offer a wide range of events for all categories of athletes and riders and their families.

New Drive Through Motor Vehicle License Service available soon

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New Drive Through Motor Vehicle License Service available soon
PUBLIC NOTICE: New Drive Through Motor Vehicle License Service available soon– this is how it will work! Issued George Municipality, 31 August 2022George Municipality will soon boast with a brand-new Motor Vehicle and Registration (MVR) satellite office which includes a drive-through service for license disk renewals – a first in the Western Cape Province. The building is located next to the Blanco Community Hall.The new Motor Vehicle and Registration satellite office will handle bulk MVR services at the inside counters, and the innovative drive-through service will only be for customers to renew up to a maximum of two Motor Vehicle Licence’s at a time. The official opening date for the site will be announced shortly.Please see details below for how to renew your Motor Vehicle Licence using the drive through service.

In-plug Bug!

Johann van Tonder
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In-plug Bug!

Die Meyers Manx Duinebesie herleef.

Vir die eerste keer in vyftig jaar bring Meyer Manx weer ‘n nuwe voertuig uit. Die ikoniese “Beach Buggy” van die Sestigs keer terug as die Meyers Manx 2.0, die keer ‘n vol elektriese voertuig.Die oorspronklike Duinebesies was gebou op die onderstel van ‘n VW Kewer en was uiters gewild in die jare Sestig. Die maatskappy het ongelukkig gevou in 1971, maar die oorspronklike eienaar het dit terug gekoop in 1999 en dit toe meer onlangs in 2020 weer herverkoop aan Trousdale, ‘n waagkapitaal-firma in Kalifornië.Die nuwe Meyers Manx 2.0 prototipe is pas bekend gestel en anders as die ID Buggy wat Volkswagen self gebou het, is die Meyers Manx 2.0 bestem vir vol produksie. Die nuwe voertuig word nie op die onderstel van ‘n ander voertuig gebou nie, maar is ‘n voertuig in eie reg, ontwerp deur Freeman Thomas wat ook die Audi TT en nuwe VW Beetle ontwerp het.Daar is tans twee battery opsies, 20kWh en 40kWh, met ‘n reikafstand van tussen 240 en 500km. Die syfer klink optimisties, maar as mens in ag neem dat die twee modelle onderskeidelik slegs 680kg en 750kg weeg, kan mens dink dat dit dalk moontlik mag wees. Die Meyers Manx 2.0 word aangedryf deur twee elektriese motors agter en die 40kWH weergawe kan versnel van 0 tot 100km/h in 4,5 sekondes!Daar is geen deure of ruite nie en die dak kan af, maar hy sal dan by die huis gelos moet word. Daar is ‘n bagasie ruim agter, maar soos die voertuig kan dit nie sluit nie. Daar is ook ‘n bagasie ruim voor wat die spaarwiel en enkele gereedskap huisves.Soos met die eerste prototipe Duinebesies van die jare Sestig, gaan 50 eenhede gebou word in 2023 en aan mense uitgegee word vir navorsing in regte-wêreld toestande. Produksie sal dan begin in 2024. Daar is nog nie aanduiding van pryse nie, maar dis ‘n klein voertuig met ‘n klein battery, so hopelik sal dit redelik bekostigbaar wees sover dit elektriese voertuie aangaan. Dis onbekend of die Meyers Manx 2.0 buite Kalifornië beskikbaar sal wees.

BMW K1600 GT

Johann van Tonder
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BMW K1600 GT

“Maar is dit nog ‘n motorfiets?” Dis tong in die kies gevra, maar tog ‘n vraag met meriete. Die nuwe BMW K1600 GTL is groot en bied inderdaad amper al die luukses wat ‘n motor bied, plus ‘n heelwat groter sondak! Met twee ekstra wiele kon die motorfiets dalk selfs deurgaan as ‘n afdak 3-Reeks.

Die BMW K1600-modelreeks is BMW se vlagskip toerfietse. Vier modelle is beskikbaar, die GT met sytasse, die GTL wat ‘n top-boks byvoeg, die “B” vir Bagger, ook met sytasse maar meer in die Ameriaanse styl en laastens die Grand America. Daar is ander klein verskille. Die GT is byvoorbeeld meer dinamies, terwyl die GTL toer-gefokus is, maar grotendeels deel die modelle dieselfde resep. Ons toetsmodel was die K1600 GT. Die motorfiets ontwerp en gebou om die ryer, dis die afleiding wat mens maak na jy vinnig 500km kaf gedraf het. Die ryer sit in eerste klas heerlik regop op ‘n gemaklike, sagte sitplek, sonder windgeraas of ongemak en kyk hoe die wêreld moeiteloos verby gly.

Die BMW K1600-reeks word aangedryf deur ‘n massiewe inlyn-ses enjin. Die ses silinders, wat voldoen aan EU5-staandaarde, stoot ‘n tamaai 118 kW en 180 Nm uit. Dis dus nie moeilik om jou in die verkeer te bevind omring deur motors met kleiner enjins wat minder krag lewer nie. Waarskynlik minder luuks ook, want die BMW bied als van handvatsel en sitplek verwarmers, GPS navigasie, radio met luidsprekers (hard genoeg om in jou valhelm te kan hoor) en Bluetooth koppeling vir valhelms met die opsie, sodat jy alleen na die musiek kan luister, jou foon kan antwoord en moeiteloos met jou passasier kan praat. Daarby is daar ‘n rits modusse waarmee jy die karakter van werkverrigting kan stel van baie sportief tot baie gemaklik. Terloops, selfs die vering kan gestel word, sommer so in die ry. Voeg daarby ‘n ritrekenaar wat alles en nog wat uitwerk, van brandstof verbruik, tot gemiddelde spoed en oorblywende reikwydte. Al die inligting is op die punte van jou vingers met besonders gebruikervriendelike skakelaar en ‘n rol-muis op die handvatsel by jou linkerhand, jy hoef dus nooit jou hande van die handvatsel te verwyder om al die funksies te gebruik nie. Daar is selfs ‘n trurat, nes ‘n motor, want teen 350kg is die monster van ‘n motorfiets nogal ‘n handvol om uit ‘n parkering te maneuver.

Die beste eienskap is egter dat dit nie ‘n motor is nie. Al bied die K1600 GTL jou al die luukses van ‘n motor, bly dit ‘n motorfiets en ‘n ratse een daarby. Die fiets lyk groot en is swaar, maar as die wiele eers begin rol verdwyn die gewig en voel die fiets so vlugvoetig soos ‘n prima ballerina. Daar is hope krag en op die lang pad kan jy op rat na sesde, die spoed beheer aanskakel en letterlik op golwe van wring kyk hoe die dorpe verby gly. Ry jy deur ‘n pas kan jy die fiets bietjie rondgooi in laer ratte, maar wees versigtig, want 118 kW op ‘n motorfiets beteken dat die krag tot gewig verhouding massief is. Jy kan anderkant 200 km/h gaan kuier reeds in vierde rat, so vyfde en veral sesde rat is lang ratte, perfek om die lang pad teen lae toere aan te vat. En die GT doen dit moeiteloos want 70% van die 180Nm wringkrag is reeds vanaf 1500 toere beskikbaar.

Tydens ons evaluasie tydperk het ons verbruiksyfers van tussen 5 en 6 liter per 100km gesien. Dit beteken dat die 26,5L brandstof tenk ‘n reikwydte van meer as 400km bied, mits jy nie té entoesiasties ry nie. So, laai daai tasse, laai jou passasier en gaan verken ons pragtige land. Hierdie is naby aan die top punt van ‘n toer ervaring. In ‘n motor kyk jy deur ‘n raam na die buite wêreld wat soos ‘n fliek verbygaan. Op ‘n motorfiets voel jy soos die ster in daai fliek.

Die BMW K1600-modelreeks se pryse is as volg:

K 1600 GT

vanaf R353,300

K 1600 GTL

vanaf R361,950

K 1600 B

vanaf R400,400

K 1600 Grand America

vanaf R463,500

 
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