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4, horizon. Also, since we did most of our riding during daylight hours and tended to concentrate on the terrain ahead of us, most of the wildlife wasn't necessarily spotted while on the bikes but while participating in the game drives that most of the lodges offer. Witnessing African animals in their native environment was the handsdown highlight of the trip. Sure, other off-road tours closer to home might ~'UmR/ChQuw Tr"UCW5 U5 lmOTOCr"055 offer better riding, but none that I've p~o been on combine the fun of riding with the chance to get this close to nOTionaL uueewend Thu""5dcw '.Th - Gate open at 5pm such an abundance of wildlife. I can F,...Jdcw '5Th - Donny Schmit Memorial Race Sign-Up: 6am - 9 am, Practice - Bam, Races - 9am now understand Albertyn's passion for not only riding, but for nature as well. "Every year [while growing up], 5CTUI"'dcw '''Th - Open Practice Only Sign-Up: Bam, Ride - Bam, Fee - $20 my family and I would go on safari; it Women's Pro Motocross, 12 - 2pm was just something we did, going to Pro Qualffying 3 - 7pm the national parks and just experienc- Fireworks Display 10pm ing the wildlife," Albertyn said. "Whether that's where I developed it or whether it was just from inside, I don't know, but I absolutely love it. I 5undRW ~U15U5T 18TH Pro Practice 9am Qualifying 10:30am, Race 1pm Awards 5:15pm Autographs & Auction 5:30pm mean, just being in nature and appreciating these wild animals in their natural surroundings is something beyond belief." Not every tour will be attended by Albee himself. "I'm planning on doing about eight ....... ~ : ....... _..- .... DU.ltTLDP IlAD/Ai 1l0VEIl ., lltla, '.UCK trips a year," Albertyn said. "I'm sure Primitive camping on grounds! see __ side for ticket and Colin will probably be planning about the same." other important information or But even if you don't ride with the check out our web site at three-time World champ, rest assured www.springcreelcmJc.com or call (SOn 753-2779. that ttis older brother is a very competent rider himself. He's also extremely familiar with the area, the people and customs, and he's definitely more boisterous if not more fun-loving. As the company Web site says of the former soldier, Colin " ...has conquered many pubs in his lifetime." But both the Albertyns and the staff aim to give their clients a unique experience, not only with the riding and accommodations but with things like how villagers prepare food or ~ , " IIIUIUB IAANlt P&PSI ....... ~ ~.S'~ !!.-I!J! !'.J;!!.'!'~ .t ••• ~ ~ ........ ~ ~ Ciiiii!_ ~S~iUNGCREEKMXPARKAOVANCEticIcBt. lJIild Price rICke/Ages FORMUnder is Free! -AUGUST 151) TICKETAPPucAnliN (JUNE 1ST AduItAiJvance rICkets up) $5 savings per (Ages t3 & Name: Address: City: Checkl/: Sl3te:-----AP: TotaISAmoont ... 7Jt:Itat (6 - 12 yrs.~ 5 _ _I oIAdu~Thurs. - Sun. 0 $45 (4days) _ . 01 Child Thurs. - Sun 0 $25 (4 days) _ _, 01 Adu~ FrI. - Sun. 0 S40 (3 days) _ . of Child FrI. - Sun. 0 $25 (3 days) • ot Adu~ Sat & Sun. 0 $30 (2 days) _ . of Child Sat & Sun. 0 S20 (2 days) loIAdu~Sun. 0$20(1 day) _.oIChlld Sun. 0$15 (1 day) SJrtIJOIrIIIIt.,... kIIM16_ ~tI: • .. , . . J2A _~ .,Fa II: (J61J JD...Z48 • """'*'!I ...... _ .. _ It tne '__on_ entrInCt Ihe weekend of the ewent • Event runs rain or shine • NO RfRJNOSJ • No IIcOOoI may be ~ Into tne IJIf1c • tamping must be _ ·-=a.:IlDuI:cu. . . . www~foroem dlrections to SJmg Creek MX Pai: due to conItl'UcIIon __ MIMI& Mastert:artlll: Visa I/: Exp. 0.10:--;:-==-====.,.-_ Remember - No self addressed & stamped envelope - NO TICKETSI how you can guesstimate the age of a juvenile elephant. The guides at the Tune in for LIVE INTERNET COVERAGE via Cycle News Online's "VIRTUAL GRANDSTAND" from the lodges are also customer-oriented (as well as armed with big-bore rifles and trained to stop a charging lion or mad elephant, if need be) and friendly, if a bit quiet. We always felt welcomed in Ul\lADIUA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS ----- NEW BEAUN. I\IEW YORK - Round 'B SundBy" .July elK - !itIortIng Irt lpm (EST) ~--- sponsored exclusively by the places we stopped, whether in a remote village or general store in the country. People were always curious, though, as dirt bikes are a rare sight and a group of them even more rare. They will, however, eventually become accustomed to seeing packs of up to 10 new DR-Z400Es ride up, as Albee's African Bike Safari grows. This is without a doubt an off-road riding tour that anyone who likes motorcycles and has a love of nature owes it to themselves to take. eN cue I ... n ... _ s • JULV 17, 2002 43