Coast to Coast Hike – Lake District – Yorkshire Dales – Yorkshire Moors 2018

Hiking the Coast to Coast - May 2018

Offa’s Dyke Hike – May 2017

Hiking along the entire Offas Dyke in one go was unfinished business for me. I attempted it from South to North a few years back and was defeated. As they say in certain circles, proper planning prevents piss poor performance, and I had not planned properly. Poor mental preparation, poor research, and very poor kit, … Continue reading Offa’s Dyke Hike – May 2017

Chapter 34 – Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin in Wales

With all our KTMs now sold, and perhaps a few expeditions on the horizon, we have been taking a serious look at the new Honda Africa Twin.   https://youtu.be/VSR0NMpSrQM         I briefly had a Honda Africa Twin in the early 1990s when I was in the Royal Hong Kong police, but I have to say … Continue reading Chapter 34 – Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin in Wales

Chapter 28 – The UK revisited – on a KTM 990 SMT

The Summer of 2013 The Brits dominating the world sporting scene with wins in the Tour de France, The Lion's rugby tour, Wimbledon, AND the Ashes..... and glorious weather!! Can it last? Of course not, English sport will settle back to its usual disappointing form, and the weather is bound to change.

Chapter 17 – The UK – its alright for ducks

The UK produces the best soldiers in the world; is a leader in innovation, creativity, art and design; has a unique sense of self effacing humour, and most importantly it produces Marstons Pedigree bitter and Marmite (both from Burton Upon Trent I might add).