Category Archives: UK Trips

3 Days riding in the Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines & The Peak District

Posted on 21/07/2019 by John milway

An opportunity had come up to get away for a few days riding in the North of England; the weather forecast looked reasonable…so its ADVENTURE TIME again to ride some of the UK’s best roads 🙂 Day 1:Tuesday 16th July … Continue reading →

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The Final Instalment..Sligo to Dublin Ferry-Snowdonia Wales-home

Posted on 10/06/2019 by John milway

Thursday 6th June19 Sligo to Dublin Ferry and Snowdonia As expected it was raining when we woke up; Kevin was last down to breakfast having ended up drinking Poteen (Irish moonshine) with the locals till late!! Fred went to try … Continue reading →

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The Adventure begins in Wales

Posted on 03/06/2019 by John milway

Tuesday 28th May 19 Fred and Kevin’s flights arrived from USA early morning, so an early start for me too to pick them up at 9am at Heathrow. Took them back to my house and then lunch at our local … Continue reading →

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An Irish Adventure that starts in Wales

Posted on 26/05/2019 by John milway

Sunday 26th May 2019 Today its a final check and packing day getting ready for the off on Wednesday May 29th. On this trip I will be accompanied by 4 of the guys I met on my February 2018 Thailand … Continue reading →

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Seven go riding in Welsh biking heaven

Posted on 03/05/2019 by John milway

At our last group curry night on a cold night in March it was decided that an early trip to Wales was needed to get the riding season well and truly started, so I set about the planning. A 3 … Continue reading →

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The new BMW R1250GS Exclusive.. Test ride

Posted on 17/10/2018 by John milway

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!

Posted on 14/10/2018 by John milway

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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A great but WET Scottish Adventure: Sept17

Posted on 01/10/2017 by John milway

29th Sept17 (Click on all pics to enlarge) Day 1 Home to Girvan 381miles Bernard, Matt Colin and I met up at 9am for the long trek North…it was dry. Our route would take us up the infamous M6, rain … Continue reading →

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Its the North Coast 500 in SCOTLAND

Posted on 20/09/2017 by John milway

Weds 20th Sept 17 So after some discussion and viewing various long range weather forecasts, we decided to ignore the forecasts and go to Scotland! No doubt it would be warmer in France and less chance of rain but the … Continue reading →

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Spring 2017 Ardennes & Wales…and a Pheasant Adventure!

Posted on 20/04/2017 by John milway

20th April 2017 Ardennes, Belgium…27/28th March 17 The weather forecast was looking good for the week ahead; needed to stock up with cheap tobacco (saving £13 per 50gm pack) so why not nip over to Belgium, save some money and … 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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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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