Pre-adventure is having to make changes on the fly before departure. Is this classed as part of the adventure? If you accept, as I do, that the planning is part of the journey then the answer is yes. Planning – Revision 1 I previously wrote about the planning for the next trip to the Picos, […]
Read More Unexpected travel disruption leads to Pre-AdventureThis year I have written off, or had cancelled, many trips. Most notable of these was the trip to the Isle of Man with two very close friends from the US. I should also mention the Mediterranean cruise booked for my 30th wedding anniversary. Should that have taken priority of a mention over the TT? […]
Read More Planning the PicosRecently Adventure Rider Radio invited me to chat with host, Jim Martin, about my approach to planning for a trip. The focus was on how my trip planning can benefit and enhance a shorter tour. These often lasting no more than a couple of weeks and can still feel like an adventure. The constraints of […]
Read More Adventure Rider Radio – Planning a short tourI have covered touring in previous posts but with us all on lockdown I wanted to expand on what I have previously said. I’m sure that there are plenty of armchair adventurers out there dreaming, if not already planning, their next journey. Introduction – Why tour? Firstly, riding a motorcycle anywhere is good. Day trips […]
Read More Route planning 101 – The basicsSnowdonia in North Wales is a place I often refer to as just Wales. Certainly in my usual context of “I’m off to Wales for a blast on the bike”. Its a place that I often take for granted being my go to place on a motorcycle. This despite also being on the doorstep of […]
Read More The Snowdonia Tour GuideWith 2020 well in swing I thought that I would take a brief moment to review the last year. It was an eventful time and a year that will influence and define the what happens the next twelve months. The year that was The year started very much focused on the planning for the trip […]
Read More 2019 Year in Review