Author Archives: John milway

Chandelao to Ranakpur 180kms

Thurs 7th February 2019 Chandelao to Ranakpur 180kms A 9am start and immediately we were into small back roads, remote and certainly non touristy.. this turned out to be our best riding day so far 👍😎 Our first stop was … Continue reading

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Pokaran to Chandelao, via Jodhpur 230kms

Wednesday 6th February 2019 A 9am start, sunny and cold, but not freezing as before. We roared off through the fort gates in convoy (video to come later) and joined the highway; another day of mainly straight roads beckoned. we … Continue reading

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Bikaner to Jaisalmer 350kms

Monday 4the February 2019 Long way to go today so it was an 8am start. No fog, but it was clear and cold. Again seriously cold hands and after an hour or so I was losing the will to live; … Continue reading

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First day on bikes..Mandawa to Bikaner

Sunday 3rd February 2019 We met up with Narendra Singh, the CEO of Indian Rides.. our host and leader of the tour. He introduced us to Trevor and Andrew, two Brits who were joining our group for the trip; so … Continue reading

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The Indian Adventure begins

Jan 31st 2019 I left a very cold U.K. and 8.30hrs later landed early morning in a relatively warm 15c New Delhi. I have to say that the immigration experience was nearly as bad as getting into the USA..! A  … Continue reading

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Three New biking adventures booked for 2019!!!

4th January 2019 Just back from Xmas & New Year in San Francisco, having stayed with our son and his American wife and our two very boisterous grandchildren. 2 degs C in UK today, I have a rotten cold and … Continue reading

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2018 was a good year…2019 is taking shape!

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 … Continue reading

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The new BMW R1250GS Exclusive.. Test ride

I bought my first GS in 2009 and am now on my 3rd one; each model introduced new features and was better than the last; air cooled to water cooled, 100bhp to 125bhp, Dynamic Electronic suspension adjustment, riding modes, quickshifter; … Continue reading

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Sun forecast in WALES…its Adventure time again!

Monday 8th October 2018 Last night I noticed that the weather forecast for Wales on Tue/Weds 9th/10th October said DRY and SUNNY…I don’t have anything planned this week that can’t wait, its nearing the end of the riding season in … Continue reading

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7 days of great riding in the Pyrenees…Part 2

So here is the trip summary Part 2..7 days of great riding in the Pyrenees 🙂 Those who haven’t read Part 1 yet might want to start with the previous post 🙂 In Part 2 we are starting from the … Continue reading

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7 days of great riding in the Pyrenees..Part 1

Sunday 9th September 18.. Just got back from the Pyrenees I had planned to post some updates during the trip but with 5 of us this time, long riding days and a rush at the end of the day to … Continue reading

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A Pyrenees adventure just 3 days away

Sunday 26th August 18 Its a rainy Sunday in the UK and I’ve been sitting in front of the TV since 11:30 this morning waiting for the Moto GP at Silverstone to start. Its 15:30 now and still no racing … Continue reading

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Summary of the whole Norway/Sweden trip and time to see the videos I’ve been saving

Sunday 29th July 18 Its raining in the UK today, so time to gather my thoughts on the recent trip to Norway and my unplanned visit to Sweden.  If this is your first blog visit to this Norwegian adventure, you’ve … Continue reading

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Amsterdam, then home to the UK

To Amsterdam, then home to the UK Day 15 & 16 Weds 25th and Thurs 26th July 18 As I rode to Amsterdam I was hoping to see some more windmills; It’s very flat and windy up in the north. … Continue reading

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Out of Sweden, across Denmark to Germany, then Netherlands

Day 12 Sun 22nd July18 Out of Sweden, across Denmark to Flensburg, Germany 400 miles My plan was to make it down to Malmo and then ride across “the bridge” to Denmark (yes, that bridge for those who watch the … Continue reading

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