Need to split a few logs for next winter and have also been advised to test the bike fully loaded, so why not combine the two activities on a beautiful winter’s day?
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Why stop for winter?
I can’t believe that it’s taken all of my motorcycling life until now to discover the joy of heated clothing. All the freezing rides, the frequent stops to jump up and down by the roadside and get the blood flowing again, the numb fingers – none of it was necessary. There was another way and I’ve finally had a taste of ‘the warm side’. Continue reading Why stop for winter?
Why I’m doing this…
For those who don’t like to read so much (under 18s mostly!) here’s a brief film explaining my motivations for The Marathon Ride. Enjoy!
Flying solo?
As I continue my preparations for The Marathon Ride, I reveal why despite plenty of offers, I’ve decided to go it alone…
Surely overland travel is a lot less daunting if you share the moments, memories, decisions, responsibilities and costs with someone else? But how many chances do you get to be in complete control of your destiny, day after day, week after week? That’s why I’ll be riding solo on The Marathon Ride. Continue reading Flying solo?
Spoilt for choice ?
Having decided that I’m going to ride around the world in 2017, competing in a marathon on every continent, I now have to figure out what bike to take on this ride of my life. Easier said than done of course… Continue reading Spoilt for choice ?
The Big Easy?
We’ve all dreamed of quitting our jobs and riding around the world but for many of us, it remains an elusive dream, continually dashed by mortgage payments, pension planning and the prospect of exorbitant college funds for the kids. I’ve decided to push all that to one side for a couple of years, hit the road and worry about it when I return. As I prepare for the longest journey of my life, I wonder whether an armchair traveller can become a true overlander…
Doing the logo-motions
I love a good logo, one that encapsulates what you are attempting to do, or what you are about. We’re playing around with a few here just to see which ones to go forward with. My problem is that I like them all. It would be great to have your feedback…
Training run #2 – Rudolph’s Romp
Off-road training on a 25 mile/40 kilometre undulating route through the Yorkshire Wolds in early December. Great endurance preparation and the chance to gorge on some fantastic cakes, too!
Let the training begin…
Read all about it… in Rust 18
Rust magazine is covering all my trip preparations. It’s a fantastic digital publication dedicated to the adventure world of motorcycling and you can get it quickly, easily and at no cost http://www.rustsports.com/
Check out my story in issue 18. It starts on P.42.
