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Are we doing the Stelvio today?

Book launch28th April 2020

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I ride motorcycles and I share my experiences of touring, the gear I use and the routes I take. Author of Are We Doing the Stelvio Today?

Due to the unfolding situation with COVID-19 I wan

Due to the unfolding situation with COVID-19 I wanted to update you on how I’m adapting to keep everyone safe in these unprecedented times.
I want to do all I can to help to minimise social contact. This would include bookshop presentations and signings as well as other face to face activities.
In the light of the most recent events in relation to the Coronavirus situation, my publisher has taken the decision that it would be much better to delay the publication of my book until the July of this year.
The Coronavirus situation is, at the current time, constantly changing and this is having major implications on book retailing, as well as the retail business in general.
Although this is disappointing for me, in addition to everyone who has already pre-ordered a copy, we therefore think it would be much better to delay the publication of my book until the retail environment has had a chance to adjust to the new way it will need to work and operate.
Please do get in touch if you do have questions about the release of my book, but please be aware that there are going to be some of your questions that I will not be able to answer at the present time.
The right thing to do now is to act to protect each other - our families, friends and the communities we live and work in.
I thank you for your custom and continued support always.
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Follow the advice and stay safe... #coronavirusuk

Follow the advice and stay safe... #coronavirusuk #covid19UK #COVIDー19 #COVID19 #coronavirus

I took the opportunity to get out yesterday. It wa

I took the opportunity to get out yesterday. It was a casual distraction from the world burning around me. Correct social distances were maintained from anyone I hadn’t already been in contact with. It was nice to explore the wilds rather than the cafes being the waypoints.
#coronabiker

Sometimes the best isolation is just yourself and

Sometimes the best isolation is just yourself and the bike. Don’t forget the packed lunch and flask, the cafes are closed
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Grab yourself a copy before the release date! I ha

Grab yourself a copy before the release date! I have a limited amount of copies for sale. https://www.redsmartie.com/product/are-we-doing-the-stelvio-today-signed-copy/

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Busy morning signing books 📖 🖊 #arewedoingt

Busy morning signing books 📖 🖊
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Thank you to everyone who has supported me in gett

Thank you to everyone who has supported me in getting my book published. I have had tremendous feedback and I have now taken a delivery of books. They are real, in the flesh and physically here on my desk!

I have a limited number of advance signed copies available NOW!
These are available for a limited time at a special price of just £7.99

Delivery to the UK is FREE.
International shipping is a reduced rate of £4.99

Beat the release date and grab a bargain!

https://www.redsmartie.com/product/are-we-doing-the-stelvio-today-signed-copy/

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I'm thrilled to receive an advance delivery of boo

I'm thrilled to receive an advance delivery of books today prior to its April release. It's been an interesting journey going through the publishing process in addition to the actual ride. I'd like to thank everyone who helped make this happen and I'm especially grateful to everyone who buys a copy. I hope you enjoy reliving the adventure with me.

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Things are progressing nicely and I'm really pleas

Things are progressing nicely and I'm really pleased to say that the book has been released to the printers. I'll be meeting with my publisher at the beginning of March and I'm looking forward to discussing all the opportunities for book signing events.
It's a great excuse to talk about motorcycles and adventure travel, especially with those who are looking to take their first tour, and also those that have travelled the same roads.

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Where the magic happens on these dark cold nights.

Where the magic happens on these dark cold nights. Sometimes all you can do is retreat into the man cave.
#allthetoolsnoidea #mancave

It’s fantastic to get so many messages of suppor

It’s fantastic to get so many messages of support. For that I thank you greatly. It is a tremendous opportunity to be able to publish my first book and in advance of the April launch I will soon be meeting with my publisher to discuss further promotional activities. The book is available now for pre-order from all the big online retailers. You can check out my website for further details.
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After losing my sticker collection when the previo

After losing my sticker collection when the previous luggage went with the old GS I have started populating the new cases. It’s harder than you think randomly placing them in a planned fashion.
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