John O Kelly a small time suck calf trader from Co. Kilkenny turned Middle East metal mogul. John has vast experience of long distance motorcycle traveling having completed a previous journey from Dubai where he comfortably resides to Ireland. Having lived much of his adult life among the sand dunes of Arabia, John possess a valuable working knowledge of Arabic which will ease the passage through Oman and Yemen.

Encouraged by his wife Liamhain who insists a trip of this nature would toughen John up as he had become Soft through his long tenure in the Middle East has provided valuable support to embark on this adventure. Indeed all of his five sons Conor, Oran, Tairnan, Ronan and Rian are on standby should he back out at any stage to take his place.

Philip MacBride a soft spoken entrepreneur and gentle giant from the grasslands of Hugginstown Co Kilkenny, who has been described on occasion as a "Small Time Operator" in his chosen field. A famous publican and entertainer gifted in the field of motor mechanics, Phil will provide valuable advise and assistance in getting the motorcycles through the tough tests that lay ahead.

Johnny B Doyle, a very successful potato and wheat farmer from Kildare was enlisted to assist with the nutrition of the team. With the vast open lands of the Masi Mara of Kenya and the Serengetti of Tanzania expected to throw up some challenges to our bikes, we may very well require Johnny's farming talent to become the new settlers in Africa.

Johnny bestows honor of title to his wife Francis and sons Luke and David in his absence.

Jim Quirke! Yes! Least said the better.