Just the essentials

Not exactly an adventure bike, or even a 'bike' at all but the wife got me this, not sure what I'll do with it, but could be fun!

F2UK and I are leaving from Preston-ish around 11.00am

chiro's are not officially recognised in the UK, Osteo's are.

I used to be a Sports Therapist mainly working in the sports / theatrical field, i.e. I treat acrobats, ice skaters who work in theatre, still do it part time.

Personally I would not go to a Chiro ever!

Just my opinion.

I'm on the Hull-Rotterdam ferry that night, but it doesn't leave 'till 21.00hrs.

We will probably just get there as you are leaving.

I've done a few mods to the GSA ready for this trip. Made a larger side stand foot, headlight protector, fused triple accessory socket and switch in back box.
Also ordered a set of Michelin Anakee 2's three weeks ago but the dealer just can't get a front tyre from anywhere in the UK, got the rear ...

Some banks do a credit card doesn't impose any charges for use out of the country, e.g. Santanders Zero Master Card. If you plan on paying off in full every month then the rate isn't as important as charges that some banks impose when you use the card abroad.

If you are concerned about ...

The camera I used for this video was a CamSports HD Max Extreme, about £300 from Dogcamsports.

I prefer this cam as it can shoot at 25 / 50 frames per sec so it's easier to mix in with Pal footage shot with a handheld unit as well and has a 2 inch screen, remote switch and an external mic ...

This sounds great, put me down as well please. Be good to finally meet some of you guys.

May set off on the Thursday and do a stop over on the way up.

I've had to film nearly all the rides at Pleasure Beach and, to be honest, I'm really not that keen on roller coasters, especially if they go upside down! But in the past I've used cameras up to £4000. and I'm less keen on losing one of those, so I ride with them just in case.

I'd much rather be ...