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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?

With many travel restrictions still in place due t

With many travel restrictions still in place due to Covid-19, I'm pleased to advise that you can now get my book as an #ebook on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books and Google Play.

Let me take you on a trip around the Alps and provide tips for planning your next adventure.
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#bmwmotorrad #thebookguild #frenchalps🇫🇷 #swissalps🇨🇭 #italianalps🇮🇹 #stelviopass #adventuretouring #adventurebikerider

Just had an hour in the man cave having a stock ch

Just had an hour in the man cave having a stock check. I could put my hands on anything on the old GS but I haven’t toured or got used to packing this bike. Some items haven’t even made it to the bike yet and a good 20 mins was spent wondering where I’d put the chargers.

Virtual Ride Out 5 - The Stelvio Pass. The fifth

Virtual Ride Out 5 - The Stelvio Pass.
The fifth part of the Covid-19 virtual ride series. I will be leading us out with roads from Trafoi to Bormio, over the Stelvio Pass. The weather is perfect and the roads are surprisingly clear. Join me on Sunday at 10am BST https://youtu.be/zfFKdwQDCGg

We are all on lockdown and the bikes are stuck in the garage. The footage was taken on a trip to the alps. It was unused and unedited raw footage from the front of the bike that would otherwise be dismissed as ‘boring’ but in these unprecedented times it allows you to chill out and allow your mind to wander as if it was you riding the bike. It's just you, the scenery, and the sound of the engine.

Yes, we ARE doing the Stelvio today!

#covıd19lockdown #adventurebikerider #bmwmotorrad @adventure_bike_rider #mentalhealthmotorbike @mhmotorbike #arewedoingthestelviotoday

Virtual Ride Out 4 - Albula to Davos. The fourth p

Virtual Ride Out 4 - Albula to Davos. The fourth part of the Covid-19 virtual ride series. I will be leading us out with roads from Albula to Davos, and then on towards a wet Mustair. We then go back to sunnier weather with footage taken earlier on the route and enjoy the climb up to the San Bernadino Pass. Join me on Saturday at 10am BST https://youtu.be/6Rzz8Z26UEg

We are all on lockdown and the bikes are stuck in the garage. The footage was taken on a trip to the alps. It was unused and unedited raw footage from the front of the bike that would otherwise be dismissed as ‘boring’ but in these unprecedented times it allows you to chill out and allow your mind to wander as if it was you riding the bike. It's just you, the scenery, and the sound of the engine.

#covıd19lockdown #adventurebikerider #bmwmotorrad @adventure_bike_rider #mentalhealthmotorbike @mhmotorbike

Virtual Ride Out 3 - Grimsel and Furka Pass. The t

Virtual Ride Out 3 - Grimsel and Furka Pass. The third part of the Covid-19 virtual ride series.
I will be leading us out one a virtual ride across two of the most iconic alpine passes. Join me tomorrow at 2pm BST https://youtu.be/_uAodhfgPwc

We are all on lockdown and the bikes are stuck in the garage. The footage was taken on a trip to the alps. It was unused and unedited raw footage from the front of the bike that would otherwise be dismissed as ‘boring’ but in these unprecedented times it allows you to chill out and allow your mind to wander as if it was you riding the bike. It's just you, the scenery, and the sound of the engine.

#covıd19lockdown #adventurebikerider #bmwmotorrad @adventure_bike_rider #mentalhealthmotorbike @mhmotorbike

Today I ran an experiment. With Covid-19 locking u

Today I ran an experiment. With Covid-19 locking us down and confining our motorcycles to the garage I led a Virtual Ride Out from Geneva to Grenoble. It was unused and unedited raw footage from the front of the bike that would otherwise be dismissed as ‘boring’ but in these unprecedented times it was just what people wanted and allowed you to chill out and allow your mind to wander as if it was you riding the bike. Just you, the scenery and the sound of the engine. Join me for another #virtualrideout tomorrow at 12pm BST https://youtu.be/MlJy05OIrMc

#covıd19lockdown #adventurebikerider #bmwmotorrad @adventure_bike_rider #mentalhealthmotorbike @mhmotorbike @chestermotorrad

I treated myself to a DJI Mavic Air. The footage I

I treated myself to a DJI Mavic Air. The footage I was given from the last Alps tour swung it. I just need to get out to somewhere that I can send it up. Not the best of times to do that on lockdown.

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.
#arewedoingthestelviotoday #coronavirus #covıd19

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
#coronabikers #covid_19 #selfisolation #bmw1250gsadventure #bmwmotorrad #motorrad #adventurebikerider

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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#bmwmotorrad #thebookguild #frenchalps🇫🇷 #swissalps🇨🇭 #italianalps🇮🇹 #stelviopass #adventuretouring #adventurebikerider

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