The DC100 and future of Defender....the African view....


Now that I have not been polled as a Defender owner on my thoughts if any on the future of Defender I thought it would be best to just get on and say what I have to say.  Let's start with the lousy points.  Why would JLR make the successor to Defender a blown up Mini?  The resemblance is too eerie for words and sets us up for a beating in public forums..."Look at that mean mega mini" type of talk.  The plastiky look of the machine is another point.  Feels like its a fiberglass job and for battle hardened Defender people like myself that is definitely not a plus.  That aside, the features on the machine and the retaining of Defender abilities definitely mean that for the Defender at soul types like myself we can still 'point and go' and know we will get back home...at some time in the future.  I do however dare the JLR crowd....much as they are looking at 'emerging markets' to take time out and test the prototype in the African bush, perhaps they would put our minds at ease about expensive paint jobs and that kind of stuff after a spot of greenlaning the African way! And just in case you are wondering where my postion is, yes I will be buying the DC100 when it comes out, but I won't be selling my good old Defender either! So the missus needs to make room for yet another Solihull product.  Long Live Defender. 

Lukenya dunes

 

Still coming up in May our date with nature on Sunday the 27^th…sign up for the Green Mile…

 

Coming up in June…Rhinocharge….and later that month…an all out action packed Trail drive…..

 

Details soon..the Bundu Rovers Crew….

 

P.S. Catch some clips from drives and all on YouTube….here’s a start off link for Xtremefest 2009….http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fWZXSkP02g

Bundu Rovers Club Nite - 14th April

BRC 2012 Quarter 2 Calendar

Hi guys n gals!

 

The Bundu Rovers Club Q2 calendar is out, lots of fun to be had now that the rains have checked in!   We had fun catching the action at the Athi River Challenge and just to get us warmed up for the ‘hard stuff coming your way this quarter we have our first event on Saturday the 14^th of April….details soon! Spread the word, mark those dates and be there with your fun, let’s have more fun!!

 

 

Membership is up for annual renewal for the 2012 period (running through to March 2013); Rates are Kshs 5,000 per adult and Kshs 7,500 per couple!  This year’s renewal brings with it some benefits whose details we will be rolling out soon so watch this space for more details.  You can download a membership form off the web (www.bundurovers.co.ke ) or contact us on club@bundurovers.co.ke to arrange for collection of your payment and for any queries.

 

Happy Easter!  Be safe out there

 

Rikki

Bundu Rovers Club

 

last call up to the athi river challenge on sunday 1st april

Its only hours away to Sunday and the Athi River Challenge …. look out for the Bundu Rovers Club vantage spot and lets have some funky fun……… there’s a camping option for Saturday night so get your camping gear together bring your fun and let’s have a ball!

 

 

 

Athi River challenge April 1st

Hi guys,

 

Here are details for the next event we shall be at, look out for the Bundu Rovers Club corner and come on over and lets enjoy the day out in Athi River…it might be wet if we get rains in the next week so carry some proper gear!   If you fancy entering your machine in the intermediate or advanced competitions the details are all included.  There are camping options for those who want a night out camping in the bush…. see you there!

 

Rikki

for Bundu Rovers Club

 

Option A:

There are Bandas available in a beautiful little camp 1km from the venue courtesy of Acacia Camp Swara Plains. You can visit:http://www.swaraplains.com to get the various rates.

 

You can make bookings via:

Acacia Camp Manager

Mobile: 0733812556/0733912994

Email:  raine@swiftkenya.com or acaciacamp@yahoo.com

 

Option B:

If you want to self cater camp, an area will be provided on the 20,000acre ranch, just a walking distance from the main event. Only water will be provided so you’ll need to carry the rest of your camping gear.

Camping fee charged is @ Kshs. 1000 per person.

 

Athi river challenge