The travellers return The travellers have returned from the Alps. In the case of this most recent trip not just home but back to our respective countries of the UK and USA. It is safe to say that everyone took away lasting memories of what was an epic trip. The combination of outstanding roads, stunning […]
Read More Travellers return – Starting a new chapterLooking for a mesh riding jacket? You’d not go far wrong with the Viking Cycle Warlock Mesh Motorcycle Jacket. I got the chance to try one and this is my review. The right gear for the right weather The weather defines a lot about life with a motorcycle. The weather influences riding habits and equipment […]
Read More Viking Cycle Warlock Mesh Jacket reviewReminiscent of aviation pre-flight checks, I am running down my lists and making sure nothing has been forgotten. Counting the days With only a handful of days left until departure I am reminded that I have been counting down for this trip since day 238 (according to my desktop countdown app). This was the day […]
Read More Destination GenevaIt’s just over a month to go until I depart for the alps. Here I recall my last trip in 2016. In this short video I focus on the spectacular scenery and pretty little alpine villages. I particularly enjoyed La Clusaz.
Read More Remembering the pretty little villagesWith the final preparations for our 2019 Alps tour approaching completion, I was wondering whether I needed a ‘vignette’. What is a vignette, where would I need one, where could I get one, and why didn’t I have one on my last visit to the alps? I hope to answer these questions. What is a […]
Read More The Swiss motorway vignette, and why you need oneWhile you can’t strictly call this a review, I thought I’d pass on my experience with my latest purchase; the Airman Tour tyre inflator. Pressures and punctures I have been lucky not to have experienced a puncture while on the road. To have a puncture on a day trip would be an inconvenience. On a […]
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