29th April 2009

Mmmmm - things not going well - I have now fitted the front brake pads - and this has only served to emphasize the effect of a warped front disc (or two). Had to re-book the bike back into J2 Honda.... another £250 bill expected. Tonight I must start o assemble the kit for the trip, bags, tent, stove, tools etc

Sunday 25th April 2009

Well, that's the front brake pads changed. Next is to start to sort out what to pack. I think the larger tent would be good - it has more space but also has a porch - I will be able to cook in there should the weather turn out wet... probably....

Wednesday 22nd April 2009

Just over 3 weeks to go now - Bike has been serviced - I still have to replace the front brake pads - and try not to worry about the small oil leak from the clutch housing !! The route is finished and I must try not to plan any more overnight stops....

Must test out the laptop for updating this Blog, and check all the paperwork and get copies etc ..

I must resist the temptation to start packing now....

Sunday 19th April 2009

Thought I had better start this so that I can post items once I start to travel more..

In May I am going to France - Spain - Andorra - France a back home - so I hope to be able to post most nights..So here are some test images - from the HUMP rally in Somerset and the Touratech Event in South Wales

God it was so cold at Touratech in April












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Nigels Travels...

Got to start somewhere.....  The next trip... May 2009

Solo trip from UK to France, Northern Spain, Andorra, back into France, Millau Bridge, the Tarn Gorge and Home.... 9 days 1700 miles - one man, one Tent - one bike - and one Garmin!!! 

I have previous for getting lost - even with help from Gertie Garmin. It's a trust and man thing... 

 For this trip I am torn between the teachings of Austin Vince and his very purist views on Motorcycle Adverntures, and trying to plan too much. I am trying to steer a middle path - so to speak. 

I have booked a camp site for the first night, a campsite in Andorra and a B & B near Millau so that I can have at least one good nights sleep and a shower!!