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2024 Wing Fling

21 October 2024
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Written by Retha Roos Planning for this year’s “Dam Jam” began many months ago. Bikes were polished, extra chrome was ordered and fitted and, of course, some pretty lights were added for that extra flair. Then came the trip planning – when were we going to leave for our annual visit with our other Wing “chommas”? Trains or buses, also known as groups, also known as friends, were formed, each with their own agenda of arriving safely and without mishap at the Gariep Dam. For most, the fun started the moment we began planning outfits for the themed evening and,...

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President’s Report for the year ended 30 September 2024 at the event of the 2024 AGM

20 October 2024
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Dear valued Wing Riders South Africa family members As a member of Wing Riders SA, you are automatically deemed to be part of the family, regardless of where you reside. Over the past year, since the 2023 Wing Fling, we as the WRSA family have faced bad news and experiences, but we have also been fortunate to embrace new life. This year, I must begin my report with the terrible losses we, as a Wing family, have faced. You can imagine the heartbreak we experienced at the end of November and the beginning of December 2023 when we had to...

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Report by the Chairperson of Central Chapter at the event of the AGM held on 7 September 2024

8 September 2024
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As I conclude my time as Chairperson after three incredible years, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the privilege of leading this remarkable chapter. It has been an honour to serve alongside dedicated members like yourselves, driving growth, progress, and excellence in our association. I cherish the memories, achievements, and lessons learned during my chairmanship. Your support, trust, and collaboration have made this journey truly rewarding. Thank you for the opportunity to lead, learn, and grow together. I wish the Central Chapter continued success and prosperity under the future leadership. 10.1 Matters of the...

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2024-07-14 Central Chapter: “Plaaskuier” at Nic & Maraai

15 July 2024
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On July 14, 2024, approximately 80 members of the Central Chapter undertook an outride to Nic and Maraai's place for a fabulous plaaskuier. Nic made his famous chicken wings, Marius cooked a scrumptious beef potjie, some of the ladies provided delicious salads and pampoenkoekies, and Joekie ensured that malvapoeding was on the menu for dessert. It was another lovely visit with members and a few visitors. To view all the photos and a video of the bikes and trikes' arrival ...    

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2024-06-09 Central Chapter outride to Wet Nose

10 June 2024
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CHARITY OUTRIDE TO WET NOSE ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE On 9 June 2024, members of the Central Chapter of Wing Riders SA embarked on a Charity Run to the Wet Nose Animal Rescue Centre with approximately 100 people on 40 bikes, trikes and a few vehicles. On behalf of Wet Nose, we would like to thank the following donators: Members of Central Chapter of Wing Riders SA Dog food, cat food, treats, toys, pillows and blankets Ecohealth, Pretoria 5 x 20 kg dog food and 2 x 8 kg cat food KWD Feeds in Bronkhorstspruit 2 x 50 kg dog food and...

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A new Chapter is born

12 May 2024
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Congratulations! We are incredibly proud of your accomplishment in establishing the new Garden Route Chapter! Our sincere best wishes are with you and may your Chapter continue to flourish and thrive. Wishing you abundant joy and memorable adventures as you journey together on your Wings. Chairperson: Gys van der Merwe (middle) Secretary & Treasurer: Christa Basson (right) Road Captain & Co-ordinator: Elise van der Merwe (left)

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From the President’s desk

20 April 2024
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Dear Wing Rider SA member, past and present, as well as anyone who is taking the time to read here, The first quarter of 2024 has flown by for all of us like lightning. Last year, we had these huge celebrations for our association’s 40th anniversary. However, the year 2024 kicked off on a very high note in both Chapters. We read about outrides from both Chapters, with more and more members joining in the outrides from month to month. This development is really exhilarating for all of us as we love to see how members enjoy outrides and each...

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WC Chapter: Outride to Swellendam, 16 March 2024

22 March 2024
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Written by Amorita Engelbrecht Ek word om 5 vm wakker, dit reën liggies en ek is amper lus om my wekker dood te druk, maar staan op om ‘n emmer onder ‘n geut te sit om darem bietjie reënwater op te vang. Toe ons om 7:30 wegtrek met die Mazda, begin dit opklaar. By die Shell-bymekaarkomplek naby Gordonsbaai, is daar al heelwat Wingers. Tot Obed het vroeg opgestaan om saam met pa Boet te ry; Renthia is natuurlik op haar 3-wiel.  Dis koud maar lyk nogtans na ‘n lekker dag vir motorfiets ry.  Net oor Sir Lowry’s-pas val daar ‘n...

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