Thursday 21 July 2011

So quiet ...... for July

Still not really "bonding" with the BMW GS... and was looking at another XRV750 on the www. It is very low mileage and excellent condition !
Not a lot happening at present - lots of miles being done with Observing for SAM, and also me getting to grips with my own standard of riding by receiving some additional tutoring.
Still planning for Spain/Portugal but keeping options open for other destinations..

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Friday 1 July 2011

What a busy June...


Hi Blog....  Is is now July... the Adventure Film Festival has gone and the HU Event at Ripley too...  Both were excellent events and I did enjoy myself.    Such good people (except the drunk that was so very loud after and at the bonfire - prat)...

Had some interesting insights into travel and especially planning for next year.... The options are either solo or two up to Spain / Portugal or even Italy.   We did discuss the possibility of 4 bikes going to Morocco - small bikes, lightly packed - either DRZ  or Tenere - will have to think about that - would have to be second hand....   So many options - ride down - drive the bikes down in a van etc etc.  The whole thing sounds good but maybe a little costly - buy a bike - drive down or fly down - not camping (but rooms are meant to be cheap)....  I do feel that the BMW 1200GS is not the right bike for me still - will have to see.  Maybe trade it in for something else...
L to R - Dave Charlton - Mick O'Malley - Stewart - Carel Wall - Nigel Grace
on a expidition to the Army Surplus store in Ripley !!!



I can see why so many people go solo !!  Planning is so much easier...   I was looking at the option of getting a train from Holland down to Livorno in Italy and then riding around the coast line... or stick with the original plan of a boat to Bilboa and ride through Portugal and around to the Pyrenees etc... 
Mmmmmm Should I ride Morocca with these gentlemen !!!!

Ahhh well back to reality - bike needs a service now and new tyres... and I will need to gather some funds ready for next year...   Photos to follow