Author Archives: John milway

A day of adventure and drama on the road to Kyaiktiyo

Posted on 05/02/2017 by John milway
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The road of 1000 corners to Toungoo

Posted on 05/02/2017 by John milway

The road of 1000 corners to Toungoo 1st Feb 17 We left Loikaw at 8am for the 240kms ride south to Toungoo, two of our group were suffering stomach upsets. As we rode off we had an audience of at … Continue reading →

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Inlay Lake and then on to Loikaw

Posted on 31/01/2017 by John milway

30th Jan 17 A day on Inlay Lake then South to Loikaw Lazy start, then off at 10am for boat trip round the lake. 4 to a long boat with a thumping engine.. these things really shift with a long … Continue reading →

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Mandalay to Inlay Lake

Posted on 31/01/2017 by John milway

29th Jan 17 Mandalay to Inlay Lake We left at 8am, caught the Mandalay rush hour..8 bikes against 5000 mopeds. Major intersections had no traffic lights no priority no give way signs..just go, most mopeds have no mirrors; total mayhem … Continue reading →

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Life on the road to Mandalay

Posted on 31/01/2017 by John milway

28th Jan 17 Life on the road to Mandalay Our escort out of town today was a police car this time..short ride to Mandalay only 170kms, but turned out to be one of our most interesting. The road was a … Continue reading →

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Naypyidaw to Bagan

Posted on 29/01/2017 by John milway

26th Jan 17 Naypyidaw to Bagan Nice cooked breakfast; impressive carving of a lion from a single piece of wood dominated the restaurant. 8am start to get some miles done before heat of the day..200mls approx today. Off we went … Continue reading →

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We’re off to Myanmar

Posted on 28/01/2017 by John milway

We’re off to Myanmar 23rd Jan 17 Up at 5am ready for 6am pick up from hotel; met the whole group at the shop.. 4 Brits, 2 Aussies, 1 Irish, 1 American and Duncan & Alan from TBB..off we went … Continue reading →

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London-Chiang Mai, Thailand Jan/Feb 2017

Posted on 22/01/2017 by John milway

  20/21/22 Jan 17 Left London with 3c temp, flying Thai Airways; arrived Bangkok 11.5 hrs later next day with 30c! Rushed to catch connecting 1.5 hr flight to Chiang Mai. Arrived at the domestic terminal, waited for luggage..and waited … Continue reading →

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Thailand/Myanmar 2017…Latest news, one week to go!

Posted on 12/01/2017 by John milway

12th Jan 2017 All set to leave on Thursday 19th Jan, 1 week to go…the riding gear is packed, the Tshirts and jeans are packed. The vaccinations are up to date, mosquito repellent and Imodium purchased; Myanmar land entry Visa … Continue reading →

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Heading into winter 16 and planning for 2017

Posted on 01/11/2016 by John milway

1st Nov 2016 Sitting here on a cold, wet day withĀ 2016 drawing to a close.. I can reflect that its been a good riding year with plenty of adventures; in all approx 16,000 miles ridden and 10 different countries visited … Continue reading →

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A short adventure in Luxembourg

Posted on 28/09/2016 by John milway

Monday 26th September 2016 Just got back from a great few days in Luxembourg. Felt the need forĀ a short trip to somewhere with great roads and scenery before the weather turns, didn’t want to spend too long away..thought I’d try … Continue reading →

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A few video clips from IOM Classic TT

Posted on 04/09/2016 by John milway

Just to give you some idea of what it is like to stand just a few feet way from racers on the roads of IOM.   And finally the entry to Creg and blast down the straight…will need to download … Continue reading →

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Back home today..what a journey!!

Posted on 04/09/2016 by John milway

Saturday 3rd Sept 16 Up at 5am and away to the ferry port by 06:15..bikes everywhere, very full today. The Steam Packet company operate the boat and they have the loading of hundreds of bikes down to a fine art..shame … Continue reading →

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Laps of the circuit & Senior Manx GP

Posted on 04/09/2016 by John milway

Thurs 1st Sept 16 Today was a rest day from racing so time for us to do a few laps of the TT course. Full Manx breakfast to start then on our way..less traffic around today, which was good. Allowed … Continue reading →

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IOM..Riding & Racing

Posted on 01/09/2016 by John milway

Tuesday 30th Aug 16 The plan was to set off early to ride a couple of laps of the TT circuit, but awoke to find Douglas covered in sea mist! After a good Manx breakfast and a wander round the … Continue reading →

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