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I kinda like Austria. Roads and views similar to Switzerland without the costly vignette. Better food too. As usual, I researched places to visit on the way, so I had somewhere to take a break every day, some days two places to take a break. First day, the Royal Military Museum in Brussels...

It was either too sunny: Or too stormy: The roads are pretty boring: And there's so much traffic: The buildings are dilapidated: And you never meet anyone interesting: Crieff Cloverleaf? Nah, give it a miss. (With apologies to the Visit Wales for nicking their style!)

The Death Star and X-Wing have gone. :( Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce... {drum roll} The Green Goddess! A post-delivery ride to Rhossili, just to scrub the new tyres a little. :ride: The Worm's Head in the background.

Excellent condition, never dropped, no dents or scratches. Oxford heated grips, top box, Hepco Becker detachable pannier rails, panniers not included. Service history. South Wales. £3800 ono (Sat nav and mount not included.)

Discovered this recently: Crieff Cloverleaf :: The perfect motorcycle touring holiday in Scotland. An attraction of this is that you can book one hotel for a few nights and then ride luggage free! (I have booked late August a hotel that is offering a full refund if cancelled with 14 days...

When: Sat 24 April '21, 10:30 for coffee, leaving at 11:00. Where: Baffle Haus, just north of Penperlleni/Goytre, NP4 0AD. Revised meeting point! Description 2020 AD, and the citizens of Planet Earth were struck down by The Scourge. As the world's nations fell, each of us - in our own way...

My GPS says that, back in December, while manoeuvering my bike out of the car park, I hyperspaced to the Atlantic Ocean* and back again: a distance of 5712 km. Two seconds to get there, and two seconds to return, at a speed of over 10,000,000 km/hour. Fortunately, I wasn't caught on any speed...

I'm considering organising a 'crappy roads' ride around South Wales for a weekend in December, maybe Sat 5 Dec or Sunday 6 Dec? Probably meeting near Abergavenny. Pencil it into your diaries, and we'll agree details neared the time.

I've decided not to chance an overseas trip this year, so it's a good opportunity to do the North Coast 500. If any local members want to join me for a day's ride, or meet up for a wee dram in the evening, please PM me for details. Broadly, I shall be here: D=Daytime E=Evening Sat 15 Aug E:Near...

More crappy roads for a South Wales ride, perhaps later in March? As if the roads and wet conditions weren't challenging enough, it snowed for a while, which kept obnubulating my visor!! (Obnubulate is a real word, honest!)

Some useful information for adventure riding here

Meet at Toby Carvery, Coldra Newport, NP19 9FL. Sat 27 Jul at around 09:30 for breakfast, or simply at 10:30 ready to set off. Route adaptable depending on who turns up! Advanced notice that a few of us are planning a ride in the South/Mid Wales area on Saturday 27 July. Details to follow...

Apparently you need a permit to ride the Monk's Trod. Explanation on Powys County Council's Facebook page. Permit applications from here: Powys County Council - Monk's Trod byway Permit System

I know this has been discussed extensively in the past, but manufacturers have brought out new tyres and updated old styles. So what would be good for muddy lanes and the occasional (legal) off-road? Notes: 1. I'm not so bothered about longevity 'cos I have another bike for long rides. 2. I...

Waterproof Spada jacket, size 12, £10. Removable thermal liner. Waterproof Spada trousers, size 12 long, £10. Removable thermal liner. I'm only asking £10 each as I'm more interested in getting a quick sale to a good home than making money!! Collect from South Wales or meet. PM me.

<EDIT> Date: Saturday, 1 June 2019 Time: 10:00 for 10:30 departure Location: Car park of Toby Carvery, Royal Oak Hill, Newport, NP19 9FL </EDIT> So Uncle Jesse needs to get a delivery of moonshine over the border, but he needs our help. His still is around the back of the Newport Toby...

Date: Saturday 13 April Time: 10:00 for 10:30 departure Meeting point: Wye Valley Link Road, Chepstow, NP16 5BB, just off M48 junction 2. If coming from the West Country, use the old Severn Crossing (M48). Please have sufficient fuel. Nearest fuel station is BP, Newport Rd, Chepstow NP16 5YS...

Date: Saturday 30 March 2019 Time: 10:00 for a 10:30 start. Please have enough fuel for a few hours of 1st/2nd gear riding. Start point: Three Blackbirds Inn, Pentre Lane, Cwmbran, NP44 3AY Google Maps End point: Thunderroad, Tremains Road, Bridgend CF31 1UA The ride will take a few hours...

Gospel Pass today. Mostly thawed out!

Since I have nicknamed the BMW R1200RT the Death Star, I feel I ought to give the V Strom a nickname too. I thought X-wing, since it's small and not on the Dark Side. Or maybe not... A few updates follow.