a motorcycle journey
The sun was out, well, it wasn't raining, and after a long winter, thats as good as a day gets, so, a wee nights camping down near the Galloway Forest Park was needed. Getting to the campsite located on a farm called "Balloch O'Dee" is a nice run through the Galloway Forest Park, which has... Continue Reading →
It's winter, it's cold, it's dark, all the car drivers are forgetting the rules of the road because it's cold and wet. Going out on your bike is not the problem, it's what to do when you get to your destination, as it's cold, wet and dark. How about just sit in put on the... Continue Reading →
The world of scooters have taken a surprising turn, for years they have remained the same formula, urban, with a hint of super sport (if in colour only). Over the years they have only changed in size, with some companies bringing out larger engines. Now Honda have broken all the rules and made a adventure... Continue Reading →
For a few years the car industry has been going back in time, bring out classic cars with a up-to-date twist. The same can be said for the motorbike industry. So no surprise that BMW have jumped onto the bandwagon. The RnineT has been out for a few years, but recently updated with this beautiful... Continue Reading →
It's coming into winter time, long gone are the long sunny days and dry roads, now comes the cold dark nights and hazardous mother nature, here are some things to look out for. Ice on shaded roads It might feel like the sun has heated the day up to an acceptable level, but the nights... Continue Reading →
Must be nice to be Gotham City's billionaire, with your own research and development department, head of your own company, have a mansion and be Batman. He famously got on this crazy looking "bike" in the Dark Knight, to battle the Joker and his goons. It looked the business. I think if he lived in... Continue Reading →
Yamaha have upgraded their flagship sports tourer to make it an even more outstanding way to see the world. It still has the comfort of a sports tourer but is now rocking the looks of a sports bike, including lot’s of extra stuff, like a new 6-speed transmission, assist and slipper clutch, front and rear... Continue Reading →
A wee late night run to Arrochar, decided to avoid the Loch Lomond route and headed up through Cardross, Helensburgh and Rhu. The road leads up the side of the "infamous" Faslane, where the subs dock with the trident missiles, but you don't see much except lots of fence and barbed wire. Lucky that this... Continue Reading →
Alway at the front line of design, Ducati have brought out some stunning bikes over the years, the new Ducati 1299 Panigale S Anniversario is no different. Every angle of this bike is exquisitely beautiful. This is the new anniversary edition of Ducati’s flagship super bike. weighing in at 162kg, this bike rocks 205 horsepower... Continue Reading →
After hitting the beaches on previous journeys, I thought I’d head for the Loch’s this time. Starting, by crossing the River Clyde, over the Erskine Bridge and heading for Dumbarton, Cutting up North on the West side of Loch Lomond. I don’t mind keeping in with the slow traffic on this road, as the views... Continue Reading →
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