Central Chapter run: 14 January 2018

Central Chapter smelled the roses … at Ludwig’s Roses, north of Pretoria, on our first monthly run for 2018. Members came from all over Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bronkhorstspruit, Witbank, Middelburg and Groblersdal and gathered at the final departure point in Centurion. We arrived at Ludwig’s Roses at 11:00 and a delicious lunch was served at 12:30. Most of us even enjoyed a Rose Milkshake – divine! 32 bikes and trikes and approximately 50 people joined this run. On arrival, we all sang the Wing Song, led by the very talented Hendrik Sadie and Johan Degenaar. Singing the Wing Song will from...

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Western Cape Chapter: Planned run – 21 January 2018

We are inviting Gold Wing riders in the Western Cape to join us on our first run for 2018. Our planned run is scheduled for 21 January 2018 as follows: We will leave from the N1 Engen Winelands 1-stop North at 08:30, so please be there at 08:00. We will travel via Paarl, Helshoogte pass, Franchhoek, Du Toitskloof pass and have coffee at a member's guesthouse in Worcester: Oak Tree Manor, 38 Kerk (Church) Street, Worcester.     We will meet the Wing Riders from Worcester and De Doorns at the guesthouse. After sharing of information (10 minutes) and some social chat, we...

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Western Cape Chapter: Charity run with “Helpende Handjies” on 10 December 2017

With all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, people sometimes forget that this holiday is about sharing peace and joy with others. As an act of kindness, three biker groups got together on Sunday, 10 December 2017. Wing Riders Western Cape Chapter joined in to assist the care centre called "Helpende Handjies" by collecting food items and taking it to Montagu for children from the squatter camp. The Wing Riders left Cape Town at 08:15 to meet up with the other biking groups in Worcester at 10:00. On route, biking groups from Ashton joined the pack and all...

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Western Cape Chapter: Progressive Run on 19 November 2017

Written by Amorita Engelbrecht Die “Club Captain” het 'n lekker rit gereël vir ons – eers ontbyt by ons nuwe vriende in die Hexriviervallei, Gerdus en Cynthia en James en Rozanne, en daarna na Krish en Gail vir middagete.  Ons was verras oor die groot aantal Wings wat opgedaag het. Die oggend was lekker koel, ons het veilig gery en toe ons by Gerdus-hulle se plaas kom, wag daar 'n feesmaal op ons!  Almal het vermoedelik heeltemal te veel geëet, ons het lekker gesels en toe neem Gerdus ons deur hulle pragtige groen vallei – ons ry mos altyd net...

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President’s Chat – December 2017

When I joined the Wing Riders almost five years ago, little did I realise that I would be sitting in the hot seat today as the newly elected National President of this wonderful organisation. It is both an honour and a privilege to have been elected as the National President and as such, I can assure you that I have only the best interests of the members and the advancement of the Wing Riders SA, as a whole, at heart. We, as the National Committee, as well as the Chapter Committees, share these ideals and we serve at the pleasure...

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Central Chapter: Trophies for 2017 and new 2018 Committee

The members of Central Chapter wish to sincerely thank the 2017 Chapter Committee for their service, their loyalty, their leadership and guidance. Your duties performed for the Chapter, were “add-ons” to the many other things that you did, including your careers, your families and lives.  We appreciate that you were willing to serve the Chapter and its members. To the outgoing Chairperson, Luke Hartog, a special word of thank you for bringing your passion, intellect, insight, experience and resources to the table. Where you now take up the position as President of Wing Riders SA, we know that you will...

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