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Its time to say Goodbye to the Blog Site!
Weds 27th Nov 2024 Hi there folks ..I’ve been riding since I was 16 yrs old, I caught the bug of touring on a motorbike nearly 40 yrs ago; since then I’ve ridden nearly 250,000 miles covering much of Europe, the … Continue reading
The September 23 Scottish Trip Video is published !
Sunday 7th Jan 2024 Last year’s Scottish trip to ride the NC500 was certainly eventful for lots of reasons. I have been busy over the Christmas/New Year holiday period creating a video record of the trip. Take a look and … Continue reading
Posted in UK Trips
Tagged bigjohnsmotobikeadventures, John Milway, NC500, Scotland motorcycle adventure
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ANOTHER New YouTube video!
15th Dec 2023 I’ve been busy catching up with my action cam footage; check this one out. There is also another video in the pipeline covering the September Scottish adventure..its gonna be a good one! Probably won’t finish it before … Continue reading
New YouTube Video Published
10th Dec 2023 Well I’ve finally managed to review and edit the on bike video footage taken during our May Welsh trip. I’ve chosen the ride over the Devil’s Staircase and Llyn Brianne reservoir in the Welsh Cambrian mountains as … Continue reading
2023….Another good riding year, in spite of a major change of plan!
Nov 23 Hi Folks, well its November already and its turned cold & wet, so that brings to a close another touring year. Seems only yesterday that it was early May as 4 of us set off for the first … Continue reading
Posted in GENERAL, UK Trips
Tagged bigjohnsmotobikeadventures, Devils Staircase, John Milway, NC500, Scottish Borders, Scottish Motorcycle trip
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The plan for 2023 is taking shape!!..quick update
Hi Folks, hope you’re all well and looking forward to spring? Personally I can’t wait to see the back of winter, so I can get the bike out of the garage and let the next adventure begin!! 🙂 2022 was … Continue reading
Posted in EURO Adventures, GENERAL, UK Trips
Tagged bigjohnsmotobikeadventures, John Milway, Motorbike Adventure
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The California trip video is ready to view!!
Well folks I’ve finally finished the video of my last big adventure..2000 miles round trip of Northern California, taking in all the best motorcycling roads and scenery with video clips and on-bike footage. Highlights include: I have dedicated the video … Continue reading
Posted in CALIFORNIA Adventure, UK Trips
Tagged California, John Milway, Lost Coast, Motorbike Adventure, Pacific Coast Highway, San Francisco
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I have some sad news..
17th Dec 2022 Two weeks ago I was shocked to find out that my American buddy, Bo Harper, who I rode with on the recent California trip, had been diagnosed with late stage liver cancer. Just a couple of days … Continue reading
Posted in GENERAL
Tagged bigjohnsmotobikeadventures, Bo Harper, John Milway
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October 2022..A Fantastic California Adventure complete!!
16th November 2022 Its nearly 4 weeks since I returned from California, my last big trip of 2022; and what a great ride it was, with lots of adventure along the way! Fantastic scenery from sea to mountains, great twisty … Continue reading
Its California time!!
It’s time for the last of my 3 big adventures of 2022..on Monday 10th October I will fly out to San Francisco, USA, pick up a rented BMW F850GS and then ride a 2000 mile circular route, starting and ending … Continue reading
My Second Big Trip of 2022..A Really HOT Adventure!!
FRANCE, SPAIN & PORTUGAL – 3000MILES, THROUGH FOREST FIRES & 40C+ TEMPERATURES!!! I’ve made a 10 min video of the trip which includes on-bike footage of me riding through a wild fire, video clips of helicopters fighting wild fires and … Continue reading
Posted in EURO Adventures, GENERAL
Tagged bigjohnsmotobikeadventures, Gorge du Tarn, John Milway, motorcycling Portugal, motorcycling pyrenees, Picos de Europa
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June 2022 round trip to Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. 3,200 miles
20th August 2022 I actually returned from the Bosnia trip, first of my 3 big trips this year, on the 23rd June; its taken me since then to get my thoughts together and produce a record of the trip. Two … Continue reading
Posted in EURO Adventures, GENERAL
Tagged Bosnia, Bosnia &Hertzegovina, John Milway, Mostar, Motorcycle trip Balkans
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THREE BIG ADVENTURES PLANNED FOR 2022!!
11th March 2022 Hi Folks..hope you’re all well and no doubt looking forward to getting back out into the World again after being cooped up for the last couple of years ! My start to 2022 could have been better; … Continue reading
Posted in CALIFORNIA Adventure, EURO Adventures, GENERAL, UK Trips
Tagged bigjohnsmotobikeadventures, John Milway, Motorcycle tour California, Motorcycle trip Balkans
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My last trip in 2021..September Scotland Highlights
Hi Folks, hope you’re all well? Its been a quiet a while since I’ve posted, but thanks to the horrible cold and damp UK winter weather, and my bike wrapped up in the garage ( with its heater), I’ve finally … Continue reading
Posted in GENERAL, UK Trips
Tagged bigjohnsmotobikeadventures, Cairngorms, Glencoe, John Milway, North coast 500, Scotland motorcycle trip, Skyfall road
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Alaska postponed until 2022..UK riding only in 2021!!
August 2021 Hi Folks..hope you’re all well in spite of Covid and Lockdowns; finally there is light at the end of the tunnel now with the vaccines! Its been over 9 months since I last posted; 2021 has become a … Continue reading
Posted in ALASKA 21, GENERAL, UK Trips
Tagged Alaska motorcycle adventure, Big John, BigJohn Moto Adventures, bigjohnsmotobikeadventures, BMW R1200 GS, John Milway
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