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OnCourse Driving Newsletter - Issue: January 2007

Dear Reader, 
Just a short newsletter to let you know our web site has been updated with our new schedule, driving articles and announcements.

  1. A new article by Mick Farmer: Tyres - More than Just Rubber.
  2. 4wd Equipment: EXTREME Gear available in East Africa
  3. 2006 Photo Galley is now online.
  4. Rhino Stampede Saturday, May 5, 2007
  5. Latest Training Schedule.

Tyres: More than Just Rubber

4wd Photo: Tyres - More than Just Rubber

I was inspired to revisit this subject by a "late night" conversation with friends who had just fitted cross-ply tyres to their vehicles without realizing it. Many 4x4 owners still go for this option either for tradition, cost or just blind faith in the information given by the tyre dealer. In reality they are a false economy and they are not as safe as radial tyres.

If we look at the history of tyres we find that all tyres were of cross-ply manufacturing process until Michelin invented the radial tyre process in the early 1970s; and if you remember the advert campaigns, they were deemed, by an ex-police chief with a funny voice, as a "major contribution to road safety.". He has subsequently been proven to be absolutely spot on with his statement. Understanding why this point is correct, is fundamental in understanding why we should refrain from fitting cross-ply tyres to our vehicles when they are going to be used for general and even fairly extreme off-road driving! ... Read More >>

4wd Equipment - EXTREME Gear

4wd Equipment - EXTREME Gear

"Absolutely fantastic stuff! 4wd gear that's strong, usable and absolutely perfect for out here. I sell it because I use it, love it, and know you will too." -Mick Farmer

OnCourse is now selling EXTREME recovery equipment made by OK off-road in the United States. We have selected equipment to make up an XD recovery kit and the 1" x 30' yanker rope. This gear is strong enough to deal with the worst conditions possible and to pull out the heaviest 4wd vehicles, including standard armoured Landcruisers!

This equipment is available in Uganda (ex-stock); alternatively, if you operate in the Great Lakes region or Horn of Africa and are outside of Uganda, we can ship the consignments to you directly from the United States, FOB. We're able to get excellent international shipping rates - so contact us for a quote. Read more ...

2006 Photo Gallery Online

2006 Photo Gallery Online

Our photo gallery has been updated! It includes a few pictures from last year's training sessions in Uganda, Chad and South Sudan; and, of course, the Rhino Stampede ... Read More>>

Rhino Stampede

Mark It In Your Calendar - Rhino Stampede May 5th, 2007

If you would like to sponsor, volunteer, marshal, book your team or need technical information relating to the event, please contact us. Also, there is a Rhino 4x4 page on our web site where rules, regulations, registration information, updates, etc can be found ... Read More>>

Off-Road Training Spaces Available!

Off-Road Training Spaces Available in Uganda!

We have a few 4wd courses running over the next 3 months, which still have spaces available. Some are paying slots and others are for former students who may attend free as a refresher. Please email us, to book either for yourself or your drivers. Dates have been removed for the online newsletter - contact us for our latest schedule.

Read french version of January 2007 Newsletter.

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