I’m not a seasoned pro when it comes to motorcycle touring but I’ve got a few trips under my belt. I think that’s enough to be able to impart some packing knowledge, even if some of it is passed of from my research and not first hand experience. There are a few more considerations when […]
Read More Packing for a motorcycle tourIt’s just over 60 days until I depart for Geneva and a further tour of the Alps. I periodically drop in and out of the routes on MyRoute-app just to remind myself that I’ve not missed an obvious route additions. At this stage I think it’s as good as it’s going to be. I have […]
Read More Route planning in the AlpsWhen the sun shines.. ride The weather is becoming more reliable which means it’s considerably easier to plan a ride in advance. The weather we had over the easter break was especially good. If it were possible to do so, one might think that the good weather was ordered in advance. We are down into […]
Read More Aberdovey, Aberdyfi? It’s all Welsh to meThe blossom in the garden and the weather reports all suggested that spring and warmer weather was on the way. The ice warning light on my dash suggested otherwise. The snowflake on the display and the flashing 2ºC had me reaching for the heated grip button. Despite the bright sunshine the wind was strong and […]
Read More A cold day in Wales – Bala with all the trimmingsI gave my Forma boots a clean at the weekend. After a sponge and scrub I realised I needed a bit of treatment to keep the leather in good condition. I thought this could also help with the waterproofing, despite the natural properties of the full grain oiled leather. My natural response was to get […]
Read More Forma Adventure Boot Cleaning and MaintenanceA (relatively) stress free approach to planning your next trip I have planned a few tours now and have numerous trips completed that have been subject to a pre-planned route. Additionally, I’ve had a number of overseas visits that have largely involved riding motorcycles, particularly in the US. Planning is part of the enjoyment of […]
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