2012...

So, let's jump to 2012...and many question start to come. We have postponed already this trip from 2011 as it will be a difficult year for both. But if we plan in advance I believe everything will go right!

So, 4 key things we started to consider now:

1) Who is really joining?

2) Bikes. To buy and prepare or just rent? Rental in Brazil is not being easy to find.

3) Which bikes? XT600, Tenere 600 or 750, a chopper, BMW or KTM (maybe not due to lack of "easy service and parts" in Brazil and maybe in Argentina (Chile shouldn't be a problem)?

4) How much: Trip itself, including fuel, hotels, food, toll, spare parts, equipment, bikes among many others. There are few websites (very interesting by the way) from people that have done this trip many times and registered everything on web so other people could use.

If you have any other idea or information, feel free to share your comments...

Welcome to Extreme Routes...

This is our 1st post so not sure exactly how I should start but this project (Extreme Routes) and blog, is part of life-time dream that it's becoming closer to be achieved. It's about Motorcycle tours, long rides, short rides, bikes, gear etc. And of course my plans to start publishing my own trips in Africa and Middle East, where I am living now, from friends and anyone that have a nice story about this topic.

For 2012 I am planning a trip from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago and back with my friend Marcus. Around 25 days ... maybe more, maybe less. Meanwhile, I have also plans to do short trips in Chile (2011), in the UAE (maybe going to Oman as soon as we move from South Africa and I get my license in Dubai :)) and also back in South Africa which is one of the most beautiful countries and riding-friendly.

All is about learning now. I am collecting as much as information I can. So if you have something interesting to share or want to be part of these adventures, feel free to say! :) Our email is info@extremeroutes.com.

The baby in the picture is my Honda Deauville (NT700) that I will have to sell in South Africa. Unfortunately is very complicated to take it with to Dubai. This is one of the best bikes I've ever rode. It's road and traffic friendly and extremely confortable. Maybe in Dubai I get another Elefant (Harley as it's nice to have one there) or my dream bike R1200GS Fully equipped. Let's see... :)

I promise to post more and more information about our trips, related links, pictures etc.

Enjoy!