Author Archives: John milway

On the way to IOM

Posted on 30/08/2016 by John milway

Sunday 28th Aug 2016 We met up at 9.30 to ride the 250 ish miles to Chester. Soon into the ride it started to rain, just a shower. A few miles further it rained again, this time heavier. Then the … Continue reading →

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Off to IOM Classic TT 2016

Posted on 17/08/2016 by John milway

Senior Classic TT 2016 set to be a stunner http://www.iomtt.com/Classic-TT/News/2016/August/16/John-McGuinness-Senior-Classic-TT.aspx Always wanted to watch the IOM TT racing from trackside but never managed to get booked in time..but finally (thanks to my friend Colin) we’ll soon be off to watch the Classic … Continue reading →

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The Best Biking Roads in Northern Spain

Posted on 18/06/2016 by John milway

This is the route we took…great scenery, empty smooth, twisty roads…2000 miles of biking heaven…but don’t tell anyone 🙂

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Return to UK

Posted on 15/06/2016 by John milway

Monday 13th/14th June With rain forecast we decided to have an easy start and take the quick route from Potes to Santander, this put us at the head of the queue for boarding and with time to have a couple … Continue reading →

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Back to Spain

Posted on 13/06/2016 by John milway

Saturday 11th June Back to Spain During the night two coach loads of OAPs turned up so we got to breakfast early to avoid the crush. We left at 8.15, Blue sky sunny..long day 550kms of twisty roads to do. … Continue reading →

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On our way to Portugal

Posted on 10/06/2016 by John milway

Thursday 9th June We looked out from our 4* hotel room this morning and all we saw was thick mist! We were high up, maybe it was low cloud..we were sure it would be clear by time to leave. After … Continue reading →

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This IS true biking heaven!

Posted on 08/06/2016 by John milway

Tuesday 7th June Woke up to sunshine glinting on the snow capped mountains in the distance ? We were just about to set off and we heard a Harley coming..it was Juan.. We had a quick chat and set off.. … Continue reading →

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We’re off and running!

Posted on 07/06/2016 by John milway

  Sunday June 5th.. Met Bernard at 9am  to ride to Plymouth to get ferry to  Santander, Spain. 216 miles.. 4 hrs ride. Nice day, good view of Stonehenge on A 303 but uneventful, till we met Juan… We had … Continue reading →

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Next Adventure coming soon…Spain & Portugal

Posted on 06/05/2016 by John milway

The next trip is finalised leaving on Brittany Ferries  Sunday 5th June from Plymouth to Santander, Spain. Then 7 days riding through the mountains of Picos Europa, Northern Spain, then down into Portugal. Route planned takes in all the best … Continue reading →

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A review of Thailand Feb16

Posted on 18/02/2016 by John milway

Arrived LHR at 7pm after 12 hr flight from Bangkok…temperature 4degs….Brrrr. Slept well that night! This was a fantastic trip…a real adventure, approx. 4000Kms in the end through Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand…we travelled through remote and rural areas where tourists … Continue reading →

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Last day in Thailand

Posted on 16/02/2016 by John milway

Monday 15th Feb We had a leisurely start, omelettes for breakfast then off into heat of the day to explore the old town of Chiang Mai and the many temples. Stopped for a cold beer and a light lunch followed … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day in Chiang Mai..journey end

Posted on 15/02/2016 by John milway

Sunday 14th Feb Firstly, happy Valentine ‘s day to Ann, my long suffering wife, who agreed to let me come on this trip away from home for 16 days xx When I called her at 08:30 UK time she was … Continue reading →

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BIking heaven on the road to Chiang Rai

Posted on 14/02/2016 by John milway

Saturday 13th Feb After eggs and sausage we left our little hotel chalets and set off to Chiang Rai, about 280kms through the mountains and hills. Great road, smooth tarmac a combination of sweepers and some tighter corners up and … Continue reading →

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A day’s riding in N Thailand mountains

Posted on 12/02/2016 by John milway

Friday 11th Feb After a nice breakfast of eggs, sausage and tomato with home made bread we set off at 9am for a loop through the mountains of rural Thailand.. very cold    to start so extra layer. Roads twisty, … Continue reading →

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Heading for Thailand

Posted on 12/02/2016 by John milway

Thurs 11th Feb We woke up to thick mist and it was COLD no breakfast at hotel so we walked down the Main Street in our full biking gear looking for coffee and something other than noodle soup. We found … Continue reading →

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