Its cold and wet and only 2wks to Christmas; time for a quick look back at the highlights of 2018. Over 12,000 miles ridden and the following countries visited; Thailand, Laos, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway Sweden, Spain and Wales.
February 18 Thailand & Laos
London to Chiang Mai, Thailand 
2500 kms ridden in Thailand & Laos
Another trip with Duncan of TBB Chiang Mai; the group was made up of 3 Americans, 3 Brits and Riz from India. We all got on well and had a great tour riding the best, and some of the worst, roads in Northern Thailand and Laos. The weather was hot and as always this area delivers an adventure never to be forgotten…the noodle soup, the smiling waving kids, the chaos on the roads, the Elephants, the Chang and Singha beer, the Ladyboys, the punctures, the picturesque countryside, the bomb cases in Laos..and the laughs, we had loads 🙂
Selfie at the Chinese border 
Tasty noodle soup 
Beer Lao 
Up in the mountains 
REALLY slippery wet tar 
Thanks for the warning 
Hi Nellie 
We have to ride this? 
Another day in …. 
Last supper 
Yes…she’s a Ladyboy 
Bye Bye Chiang Mai
July 18 Norway…and Sweden!
What a fantastic solo adventure this was; 6000 miles through 7 countries. Norway is a very picturesque place, much of it very remote as you approach the Artic Circle. Beer is very expensive and the speed limits are low; the girls are all blonde and beautiful 🙂 The police are out to catch you; and they caught me speeding up in the Artic Circle on an open road with no cars in either direction. They banned me on the spot and threw me out of Norway and told me to ride home via Sweden..but 5mths later they have never sent me a fine letter! 🙂
The North of Sweden was very remote; Lakes, forests and Reindeer ; I met my new friend, Claus from Denmark..another fugitive from the Norwegian police!
Norway & Sweden 
Oh Yes!! 
Beautiful morning on the lake 
Remote and beautiful Norway 
Zoomed in view 
I made it this far 
I’m here in the Artic Circle 
Straight road, no cars, not overtaking and not riding dangerous…John is banned by this man 
Lots of Reindeer in Sweden 
John & Claus
August/September 18… The French & Spanish Pyrenees
Five of us took the overnight ferry to Bilbao and then rode into the Pyrenees, criss crossing between the French and Spanish sides. Fantastic scenery, great roads, cheap beer and wine and dry and sunny (mostly)..another great trip!
Full steam ahead 
What a view 
Spectactular scenery 
Just what we need 🙂 
In front of the bar
October 18..and finally WALES
I love Wales, easy to get to, great roads, spectacular scenery..just need to pick a couple of days when its not raining! I managed to do that in October and had 4 great days, 2 of which were really sunny and warm! Found some great new roads and rode the best old ones. Wales is always a fantastic adventure 🙂
GS by the lake 
Found a new pass 
Such a great spot 
Caernafon early 
The castle in the sun
So that’s it now for 2018, the GS is in the garage with the heater on. I don’t mind riding in the cold as long as its not less than 5degs C; biking is supposed to be fun! so I’m hoping for a dry sunny day soon. 2018 was another great year of riding:
I’d like to thank my very understanding wife of 47 years! I’m a lucky guy, being able to visit places I’ve never been before, meeting a wide variety of people on these adventures and making new friends with other bikers along the way..long may it continue 🙂
So its time to get 2019 sorted…watch this space!!!
Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year to you all 🙂
Great to read all about your travels. A very happy Christmas to you and your family. Andy (Johnson)
Thanks Andy. Happy Christmas and Best for New Year to you and yours.
hey my friend. fantastik tour’s foto. ang i see that you are in good shape.
and no fee so far from norway police to:
i wish you a happy Christmas and new year:
see you some god day; 😉
Hey Claus, you must join me in Wales next year! Happy Christmas and Best for New Year to you.