This blog’s name I found in Zechariah 1:8. It is a prophetic vision given to Zechariah, where he sees a rider on a red horse standing between the myrtle trees. This rider is followed by three other riders on another red horse, a sorrel horse and a white horse. These riders are riding throughout the world, reporting the state of the world to the Lord. Why am I choosing the Sorrel Horse? The White Horse belongs to the King (Revelations) Who I am not. I am an introvert, it is much easier for me speaking my mind electronically than in real life- I am not a strong leader, so I do not wish to be the first red horse. But to go for a ride through the world… Bring it on!
I am a pastor in a traditional Reformed Church in rural South Africa. Trapped in a small, conservative town, this is my longing to sometimes have a chat with people around the world. To dream dreams of visiting far off places, eating the cuisine of exotic places, and hearing the thoughts of other cultures. This blog is my personal opinions, and some of my experiences in life. I love the Rider metaphor, as I owned a black horse when at school. I am a passionate Biker (motorcyclist) and also am the slowest cyclist in my town, but competes yearly in the Argus Cycle Tour in Cape Town, the largest timed Cycle race in the world with more than 36000 competitors in a single race on the second Sunday in March.
I am also an official Peregrino, completing the Camino de Santiago in 2011 and earning my Campostelo, for 317 km from Léon to Santiago in 17 days. And how I long to go back and do the whole Camino Frances!
I do not intend to offend anyone with this blog, I just need some space to be myself, and share a little bit of my life with my friends around the world.
So lets ride!
PS. I like my Bike! 2000 BMW R 850 R – The perfect Allrounder?
I also do not have the heart to sell my other Bike: 2000 Model Aprilia Pegaso 650- review
PPS. PLEASE remember English is a second language for me, and I do not live in a part of South Africa where it is often heard. The people around here only uses English for self defense…
PPS. I am just no good with AWARDS, being an introvert it is so difficult to try and find other bloggers who have not yet been nominated for that specific award… I do not mind sharing the 7/15/ 99 truths about myself, it is just so hard to nominate someone else… I would love a Freshly Pressed one day, though…
I have stolen this from http://www.authoralden.com/p/award-free-blog.html Please forgive me Alden!
The Rider 
Glad to have found you. Ek sal weer inloer. Hou reeds van wat ek lees.
Dankie Karin, baie welkom hier!
Well … I can see there is enough followers on this site! There’s 2 things that attracts me.. 1) I’m in the same Kingdom (pastor) in SA. Although, pls no pastoring! enought of that outside – I’m more after the fotos on your blog. 2) En dan sal dit ook lekker wees om te sien wat in Kaapstad aangaan hier vanuit Limpopo se reënwoude en bosveld.
Welkom hier Spokie! Ek is ook in die Bosveld, net so nou en dan in die Kaap!
Onthou om tog so nou en dan ook in Pretoria in te loer by Melrose-huis museum……en ek kan sien ek gaan dit hierdie reis te perd baie geniet!
Hello from a Foodie from Belgium! You have a cool blog here! 😎
HI Sophie! Flemish or French? Welcome here! I love your country, have been there twice. And I love your blog too, will love to see what you are up to.
I am Flemisch & live in Mechelen, 30 km north of Brussels! ☺️
How far is that from Aalst? I have good friends there…
I think about 50 -70 km!
Well, welcome so much here, Sophie. You will even understand our Afrikaans if you try.
Also, I do wonder how many introverts blog – or rather, how many people who blog are NOT introverts! Your sorrel horse is a beautiful choice.
Hello from England. You ‘liked’ my home page a million years ago and thanks to one of my followers I just found you. Motorbikes – ah! Well, I rode on the back of a BMW 1000 once, after midnight and a Rolling Stones concert in the Netherlands. I still remember the smell of the countryside on the cool air that was also warm underneath. I’m writing a detective novel with a priest (Catholic) as the amateur ‘detective’ and I have chosen to give him a Triumph Daytona to ride. After I created him I met a person who is now a friend and has an uncle who is a Catholic priest and rides a motor bike – well he did till he was made a bishop! Your pictures are very evocative – and I love the first time rider in her eighties!
Hi Rider, I couldn’t find any Contact Me details so I’m posting my questions here. Some friends are interested in going to South Africa for a riding tour. You know of any reliable company who will rent out bikes? Jennifer.
Hi Jennifer- the best place to start riding in South Africa would be Cape Town. For the best try http://www.bmwrentals.co.za/ buta firm I saw yesterday that looks really good- follow this link: http://www.capetownmagazine.com/things-to-do-cape-town/a-harley-davidson-for-the-day/15_52_8881
The last is not just for Harleys, I saw they had a big range of bikes…
Thanks Vos. I passed on the info already. Prices are not bad. Cheaper than the ones we’re looking at in California.
Hi Ballerina – I’ve just stumbled across Rider’s blog and also your comment here. I don’t know whether you’ve been here yet – but would like to give you this link to consider as well. Although not really specialising in riding tours – they can certainly assist you in other areas. You will love our Country. https://www.facebook.com/PackageToursSA?fref=ts
Hello from a fellow introverted biker.
Hi Linda! Welcome here!
Greetings from Seattle, Washington.
Well, it looks like you are in fine company. Your blog has much to offer!
Our mutual blogger friend Crystal mentioned you in a post and I just had to stop by. Biker (me too), photographer (me too … well, I’m trying to be), traveler (as much as I can) … and we each care for people, you spiritually, me as a Nurse Practitioner. I wish I could claim to speak another language – good for you!!!
I look forward to reading more 🙂
Hey, Really nice to meet you. I enjoy your adventure of riding through…..well everywhere i guess !
P.S Thanks for visiting my blog, I’m new to this so looking forward to your advice on it 🙂
Best wishes and Be safe 🙂
Many thanks for visiting my blog. I am a fellow peregrina, having walked from SJPP to Muxia and Finisterre this year (there is a daily report from the camino on my blog), and now deciding which camino to travel next year! Loved your bucket list – such ambitions!
Great blog, will be fun to follow you! Many thanks for stopping by mine and leading me to yours!
Thanks Freddy, and thanks for being my 1000th follower!
My pleasure, and rhanks for the follow!
So glad to meet you. So glad to discover another adopted brother in the Kingdom of our great God and father!
Looks like you have a really fun blog! I look forward to following you.
Christy
Greetings fellow motorcycle lover! I HAD to visit your Blog when I saw your comment on my friends’ post (Patrons of the Pit) re:Turducken and it’s relative cost in South Africa compared to a Harley. I look forward to reading more from you Sir … be safe and RIDE ON !!