Tag Archives: Adventure

Pokaran to Chandelao, via Jodhpur 230kms

Posted on 10/02/2019 by John milway

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

Posted on 09/02/2019 by John milway

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

Posted on 07/02/2019 by John milway

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

Posted on 05/02/2019 by John milway

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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2018 was a good year…2019 is taking shape!

Posted on 10/12/2018 by John milway

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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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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7 days of great riding in the Pyrenees…Part 2

Posted on 12/09/2018 by John milway

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

Posted on 10/09/2018 by John milway

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

Posted on 26/08/2018 by John milway

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

Posted on 30/07/2018 by John milway

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

Posted on 27/07/2018 by John milway

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

Posted on 25/07/2018 by John milway

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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South through Swedish forests and beautiful lakes

Posted on 25/07/2018 by John milway

Day 10Fri 20th July 18 South through the Swedish forests and lakes to Mora 400 miles. Slept well and still had my wallet in the morning 😊 Had a good breakfast, chatted more and then set off south again. After … Continue reading →

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Somewhere in North of Sweden to somewhere South

Posted on 24/07/2018 by John milway

Day 9 Thurs 19th July..CONTINUED Somewhere in North of Sweden to Somewhere South! So Claus and I chatted about our speeding experiences with the Norwegian police. He was on one of the remote islands off Lofoten only reached by ferry; … Continue reading →

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A sudden dramatic change of plan in North Norway

Posted on 22/07/2018 by John milway

 Day8 Weds 18th July 18 Trondheim to Mo I Rana 300 miles Got on the road for 08.30 today. Took a while to clear Trondheim, through long dark tunnels and a very long boring avg speed camera 70kph stretch. Then … Continue reading →

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