2600kms from Oslo to Nordkapp on a motorcycle is an experience of great contrasts, first there is the slow traffic, the hesitant drivers, the long and winding roads denied their true biker potential by the huge speeding fines, however the mountains are majestic, the valleys are tranquil with much small farming activity, the fjords are […]
One of my first impressions of Iceland has been the amount of farming particularly by the coast. I thought it would be cold and bleak but have been surprised by the amount of pastoral land, and coming from a harsh NZ winter it seems strange to see all the farmers out making hay. This was […]
The long and winding (sometimes straight, very straight) road of the 2006 worldbybike team continues, we have helmet’s full of memories, places we’ve been and people we’ve met. Without exception people have been wonderful, warm, friendly and helpful, the world wide camaraderie that exists between bikers has been strongly evident with much interest shown in […]
Following the stunning rides through the Shenandoah Skyline, Blue Ridge parkway and the adrenalin rush of the “Tail of the dragon” at Deal’s gap on the border between Tennessee & Nth Carolina, we were looking for somewhere peaceful to set up our first camp of the tour. Our choice was the appropriately named Kickstand Lodge […]
Well here we are in Hiram Ohio, 2600km nth/west of our starting point in Miami Florida. We are in the heart of Amish country and we have been hosted here by a Ernie & Sue contacts of Gareth & Jo Morgan, when we arrived we were met by them & members of the local […]
