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Book launch28th July 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?

Filming a spot for the Motorbike Show today at Mat

Filming a spot for the Motorbike Show today at Matlock Bath

Morning #overlandevent2022

Morning

#overlandevent2022

Love Overland Event beer

Love Overland Event beer

Overland Event 2022 #overlandevent2022

Overland Event 2022
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It’s a bit like Russian dolls 🪆 #overlandeve

It’s a bit like Russian dolls 🪆
#overlandevent2022

I freshened your my kitchen bag for the Overland E

I freshened your my kitchen bag for the Overland Event. Fresh coffee and teabags. Threw in a few snacks too.

Had a pre Overland Event freshen up. I still had S

Had a pre Overland Event freshen up. I still had Spanish fly in my visor. #overlandevent2022

Sometimes you just need a nap

Sometimes you just need a nap

Rory likes adventure bikes especially #adventureca

Rory likes adventure bikes especially #adventurecats

This is Rory. He lives with us now.

This is Rory. He lives with us now.

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True story 😜

Happy July 4th to my guys. 🇺🇸

Happy July 4th to my guys. 🇺🇸

I’ve often used this photo but on closer inspect

I’ve often used this photo but on closer inspection I see I have my phone in hand capturing the person who took it @shanemckerchie 😜

#alps #adventurebike #mountaingoat #coldeliseran #arewedoingthestelviotoday

The Picos and Asturias were great but I need a to

The Picos and Asturias were great but I need a to see this post Brexit transportation problem sorted to get me further with my allocated time. I’ve seen some promising developments recently that gives me hope.

#eurotravel #brexitshambles #adventurebikerider #bikeshuttle

I took the opportunity to look back at my choices

I took the opportunity to look back at my choices that led to the selection of camp gear I have. https://www.redsmartie.com/2022/06/on-the-road-with-camp-2-0/

#adventurecamping #adventurebike #camping #theoverlandevent #abrfestival

What? An empty box? Well, yes but. I noticed that

What? An empty box? Well, yes but. I noticed that the roll sacks I use to organise my equipment in the top box were rubbing through against the aluminium. I got this 1mm thick adhesive foam and now I have a soft touch interior.

#motorrad #topbox #gsadventure #diy

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Belgium beer and Yorkshire Blue. Signing books and

Belgium beer and Yorkshire Blue. Signing books and planning Morocco 🇲🇦

#arewedoingthestelviotoday
#adventuretravel
#cheese
#beer

I found this shirt at the back of my wardrobe. Not

I found this shirt at the back of my wardrobe. Not worn it for a while and I’d forgotten about it.

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#318eleven
#totd
#us129
#tailofthedragon @dealsgapmotorcycleresort
@officialtailofthedragon

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The Alps Tour 2016 – The Video

If you like motorcycles, touring and the Alps then you’ll like this video. If you don’t like yodelling, then maybe not.

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