A lot of people have been asking me about my schedule and what I will be doing each day on the trip. I hear the word “vacation” thrown around, but recently in Durban I had the chance to speak with a tour guide who said the word “expedition” and it seemed much more fitting… because I actually have to work while I am taking this trip!

This is my daily schedule, all times are my local times 🙂

• 6AM – wake up!
  • Shower or bathe with whatever is available
  • Video diary – 30 seconds at most
  • Gear check – backup batteries, phone, GoPro, helmet camera, and drone charged
  • Pack up – day bag, shower kit, phone, wallet
  • Check paperwork, wallet, cash, and passport
• 7AM – road prep
  • Load gear
  • Inspect bike
    • Bolt indexes
    • Chain oil and tightness
    • Missing/stolen stuff
    • Wash lights
    • Check food and water levels
  • Coffee/tea
• 8AM – riding!
  • Stop every hour for a snack, stretch, photos, etc.
  • Get gas and water whenever available because you just don’t know
  • Don’t forget to take photos!
• 2-4PM – arrive at destination
  • Check in to hotel
  • Move in day bag, dry bag, tank bag, and paperwork
  • Wash helmet
  • Photos of accommodations and room
  • Download media from phone, GoPro, helmet camera, and drone
  • Depending on wifi – upload media to online storage
  • Refill snack and water stores
• 4-10PM (depending on time zone)
  • Work
  • Get food
• 10-12PM
  • Shower, wash and lay out clothes
  • Read a book – this one is the The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
  • Relaxation exercises
  • Watch movie until I pass out