Off down to Corsica at the weekend. Just checking everything fits on the bike.

Testing

Wondered the same about the Explorer, but after sweating it out on a road across Wales after the warning light came on at 50 miles. I thought I'll stop at the next garage, as there's bound to be one within 50 miles? Only just! Rolled into the outskirts of Hereford with 3 miles left in the tank. (Ac...

Wondered the same about the Explorer, but after sweating it out on a road across Wales after the warning light came on at 50 miles. I thought I'll stop at the next garage, as there's bound to be one within 50 miles? Only just! Rolled into the outskirts of Hereford with 3 miles left in the tank. (Acc...

Big Alpine passes with a mixture of fast bends and tight hairpins along with good views. I hate roadworks where the top layer has been ripped off and you have to ride on a broken surface with what are effectively tramlines pulling the bike all over the place. +1 with some warm dry weather thrown in...

Start with a decent tent you can stand up in to change, & store all your gear You're a big lad so at least 1,8m high Something like a Khyam Freelander - quite cheap at the moment http://www.khyam.co.uk/detail.asp?p=754&product=Freelander Sod the weight, you're on a bike, not backpacking (th...

Did it in September 2009. Must go back.

Good news indeed. I also will be heading north next summer to the land of the midnight sun. Thanks for the heads up.

Also heading south on the 7th, but opted for the Eurotunnel and the long ride.

First get a shaft or belt driven bike, so no oily back ends. Try not to go anywhere muddy, and only go out if rain is not forecast. Keep your bike covered up so to prevent build up of dust during winter months or during periods of prolonged rain. If you do find yourself in the position of having to ...