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Announcing ALASKA 2021

4th July 2020 So here we are at the halfway point of 2020; a year when whoever you are and wherever you live, every aspect of “normal” life has been affected to a greater, or lesser, degree by the Covid19-Virus. … Continue reading

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My solo 5000 mile adventure to Norway & The Artic Circle relived on video

Friday 24th April 2020 The lockdown is still on and I don’t know when I’ll be allowed to have a “non essential” ride on my bike. When I got stopped a few weeks ago early one Sunday morning by a … Continue reading

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My Far East Adventures Relived on Video!..Thailand, Laos & Cambodia

Saturday April 4th 2020 So here we all are locked down for weeks and not knowing when this virus thing will be over..not even supposed to ride the motorbike, unless its essential; which getting out on the bike definitley is! … Continue reading

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Unfortunately Thailand will NOT be my Valentine this year!

Monday 17th February 2020 The outbreak of a new Coronavirus in China and the fact that it has spread quickly to other countries has dominated World news recently. Unfortunately Thailand is a major destination for Chinese tourists and very quickly … Continue reading

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Some new tricks and great adventures planned for 2020

Wednesday 15th January 2020 As we started 2020 it dawned on me that I passed my test and got my first motorbike 55 years ago!! I retired 6 years ago and in 2016 someone suggested that I should start a … Continue reading

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Recap of 2019; Some memorable Motorbike Adventures

12th December 2019 I’ve started writing this on election day in the UK; its just 2 weeks to Christmas, its 6degs C outside and pouring with rain. The roads are cold, wet and covered in muck..the GS is sitting in … Continue reading

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Video review of Rajasthan motorbike adventure Feb19

Monday October 13th 2019 The main UK riding season is drawing to a close; its cold and its been raining heavily for the last 3 days 🙁 Sadly it will only now be the odd short ride out for me … Continue reading

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Part 3: Its Solo French Adventure Time

Day10: 4th Sept 2019: Millau to Castellane…440Kms 8hrs+ Having waved off the other guys as they headed North for home I got myself ready for a big day’s ride East to Castellane, just above Cannes. The route will take in … Continue reading

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A fabulous French and Spanish Pyrenees Adventure..Part 2

Riding in the Pyrenees..this is what we came for! Day5..30th August 2019..Alp to Ainsa 400Kms 7hrs A bit chilly in the morning when we set off but this was soon forgotten as soon as we reached the fabulous N260 and … Continue reading

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A fabulous French and Spanish Pyrenees Adventure..Part 1

I’m back at home now; its been my first chance to update on this adventure following a hectic 14days on the road; always rushing for the shower and the cold beer at the end of a long day’s ride, or … Continue reading

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The countdown to another Pyrenees Adventure has started!!

Sunday 18th August 19 Routes are planned and loaded in the Sat Nav, the GS is serviced and fitted with new tyres; one week from now I will be finalising the packing ready for setting off for Portsmouth to catch … Continue reading

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