3/4 Way up Mt Somellier (stella alpina event).
Sorry about the colour of the sheepskin seat cover

My first trip abroad was with the BTBC. pre 2000 but cant remember the year. Followed Paul Clarke and the other 18 bikes from zebruge to Bardonechia and up mt somelier (the Stella Alpina Rally). No phone no map no idea - just faith in me riding mates. It was 50 weeks later just before the next trip ...

The bike is now sold to a lovely Scottish chap, which is nice as I got it off a lovely Scottish chap.
I hope he gets as much thrill and adventures as I've had on it.
Thank you for all the PMs and thoughtful comments and texts

Fogot to add the panniers too. these cost a few bob to have made

I have decided that this bike has to go. I think in the 9 or 10 years I have had it, its never let me down. I am going to get a smaller bike that will be able to be transported better in my next vehicle. Could be interested in something 500cc and a tadge lighter smaller in part exchange It is a 800 ...

Will was certainly a knowledgeable chap regarding everything especially the Pyrenees. What impressed me about him most was his attitude to trailriding and being thoughtful enough to help others enjoy them. On any trip with Will there was always time to stop and look at the views and sights often mis...

I saw yer man ( with the poooorly ribs) on the ferry comin back on Monday = If a chap can be that happy with busted ribs ( or even badly bruised uns)
You lads must have had a great time.

Scotland is always worth a visit whether rain or shine. I try to go up early May as I think its best for dryness and less midgits I know everyone has taken this image. I must have done it loads of times in the mornings from the carpark visiting area or evenings from the jetty. I cant believe we had ...

Just got back from a 5 day trip up Scotland. Weather was cold but dry and very often sunny. Roads, were in places a right mess, and I would deem them dangerous if wet as the holes would maybe be full of water. On a brighter side. I have been going up to Skye quite a few times over the last 25 years ...

Not good news but I wonder why the same government doesn't fingerprint and phot all these "Illegal immigrants floating across in boatloads" I am almost getting to the point of saying bugger going to mainland Europe I will stay over here. I am almost sure Spanish are doing all they can to r...